Greater NW Area UMC

The Greater Northwest Episcopal Area offers leadership to United Methodists in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. #UMC @pnwumc @umoi @theaumc

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth shares a pastoral letter reflecting on violence in the Middle East and closer to home. He writes, "War anywhere in the world is a sign that everyone has work to do." Read it here: https://t.co/btZz2qoCcS

[United Methodist News @UMNS]

For the first time in nearly 100 years, charges against one of The United Methodist Church’s bishops have gone to trial. Today, people learned what charges Bishop Minerva Carcaño faces. https://t.co/2pJp4GPtHx

[Western Jurisdiction @wjumc]

Jury selection in the Jurisdictional Trial where Bishop Minerva Carcaño is the respondent is about to begin. You can view the proceedings on YouTube. This form will provide the link. #UMC https://t.co/rNPhO0gdUE

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Last week, 61 youth & youth workers from across the GNW Area gathered for service & learning with new neighbors from the Yakama Nation. They partnered with Yakama organization Mending Wings in the trip, a first mission experience for many of the youth.
https://t.co/QaMDAbEETI

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Controlling the narrative is difficult amid a public split like The #UMC is experiencing. As negative headlines persist, Patrick Scriven encourages us to focus on 'choosing' a new future, leaning into ministries that make a difference in people's lives.
https://t.co/LXn36E2l4O

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

This July, 61 youth and youth leaders from around the PNW Area will come together for a S.L.A.M. Trip on the Yakama reservation in south-central Washington. Your prayers are invited as these youth groups travel, learn, serve, worship, and make new friends. https://t.co/PfqjpxFnXy

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth spoke with the ‘Get Your Spirit in Shape’ podcast recently, sharing his faith journey that led him from a childhood in Alabama to his current appointment as resident #umc bishop of the Greater Northwest Area. https://t.co/CPzekWZejD

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Throughout the 2023 Annual Conference season across the Greater Northwest Area, Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth offered a series of messages to provide direction to the area. All five messages are available to watch or download here. #UMC https://t.co/lKqXcidRPl

[United Methodist News @UMNS]

Though it is now one of the newest United Methodist churches in @gnwumc, Ola Toe Fuataina #UMC has been worshipping together since 2010. Ola Toe Fuataina means “new beginning.” https://t.co/JxQB2J0u5W

[United Methodist News @UMNS]

The Rev. Norman Feliciano serves as the lead pastor of a growing #UMC congregation serving predominantly Filipino and immigrant families in British Columbia. The @pnwumc worked with the @UnitedChurchCda to establish the #UMC church. #BeUMC
https://t.co/tB37v7Oy3g

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Youth & their leaders from across the GNW Area are invited to come together in July (16-21) for a unique opportunity to learn about & serve the community for a S.L.A.M. Trip (Students Learning About Mission) on the Yakama Nation reservation in Wapato, WA. https://t.co/TGbzK9tVJh

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

The parents involved in ReVillage are intent on creating affordable childcare in their community and advocating statewide for systemic changes to grant more families access. ReVillage was born from the GNW IV Team's Storydwelling ministry in Bend. #UMC
https://t.co/pLrQGxkCLe

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

A Lewis Center for Church Leadership report finds that churches disaffiliating from The #UMC are overwhelmingly in the South & Southwest. Compared with remaining UM churches, they also are more likely to have a male pastor and a majority white membership. https://t.co/w5Epmj2K3s

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

In the next entry for the “Ask Bishop Cedrick” short video series, Meadow from Eagle River, Alaska, asks #UMC Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, “What do bishops do, and is it different than you expected?” #unitedmethodist #unitedmethodistchurch
https://t.co/NIABMUuRBT

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

The WJ College of Bishops offers a short message for Epiphany reflecting on the season of change underway in the #UMC and the promise of faithful disciples “responding to God's call to be nurturing communities, ministries and churches where love lives.” https://t.co/Q3y5g6uLxz

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

The #UMC Judicial Council concluded today that the next gathering of General Conference scheduled for 2024 is to be designated the postponed 2020 session. https://t.co/U9kQV2EbBZ

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

@AP reports that the #UMC moved toward becoming more progressive and LGBTQ-affirming during U.S. regional meetings earlier this month. Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, assigned to the Greater NW Area starting Jan. 1, is among those interviewed for the story. https://t.co/8qsg2m5Qyo

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Several #UMC leaders will be attending #COP27 UN Climate Talks in person. Webinars offered on Nov. 10 & 17 will provide opportunities to learn about global efforts to reduce climate change and how these efforts affect United Methodists worldwide. https://t.co/e7J8G0DgPc

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Photos from last night’s Memorial Service and the rest of day 2 of the 2022 Western Jurisidictional Conference are now available on Flickr. #wjumc #UMCelections https://t.co/AJVfE6GFE0

[Greater NW Area UMC @gnwumc]

Catch up on what happened over the first day of the 2022 #WJUMC. #umcelections https://t.co/gHiRTUISBM