General Conference

By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst May 20, 2016 | Camas, Washington I dreamed last night of people gathered around a table. They sat against earthy plush cushions—real people...

This article, written by Amory Peck, originally appeared in Channels Newsletter. My intent was to write a review of a recent church-related trip. It was two-and-a-half...

Pacific Islander leadership met at First Tongan UMC with support from the district, Conference, and greater UMC. Small groups focused on identity, empowerment, and...

By Heather Hahn May 20, 2016 | PORTLAND, Ore. (UMNS) Goodbye, historically low budget. Hello, slight increase. General Conference delegates on May 20 approved a general church...

"Story telling just hasn’t made enough difference." Amory Peck, former PNW Conference Lay Leader and delegate to a number of General Conferences, shares her story of advocating for change in The United Methodist Church and her take on the Uniting Methodist Movement. She believes their proposal to be a overreaching call for unity in the church "done on the backs of too, too many children of God."

The Love Your Neighbor Coalition and the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church with generous support from The Collins Foundation are excited to...

UPDATES with PNW board action By Kathy L. Gilbert May 6, 2015 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) The Pacific Northwest board of ordained ministry voted May 5 to affirm...

Video by the Rev. David Valera | Photos by Patrick Scriven May 16, 2016 | Portland, Oregon In the midst of a 20 minute disruption of the...

By Jesse N. Love May 19, 2016 | Vancouver, Wash. Vancouver, Wash. - It’s a misty evening in Vancouver, Washington. As chairs gently screech across the social...

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2016 Portland, OR—The United Methodist General Board of Pension and Health Benefits lost $118.8 million in 2015 due to stock investments...