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April 2007
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
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Fundraiser for Strength for the Journey
Mad Hatter's Ball, a fundraiser for Strength for the Journey, the retreat sponsored by our Conference for persons living with HIV/AIDS, Saturday, May 12, 7-11pm at All Pilgrims Church, 500 E. Broadway, Seattle. Tickets are $15 includes a show, dancing, live and silent auctions, and food. For more information contact Joanne Brown, 253-460-7580. http://www.pnwumc.org/html/umcevents.html#Journey
· JUBILATE! 2007, 28th Summer Festival and Retreat "RE-IMAGINING WORSHIP" http://www.pnwumc.org/html/umcevents.html#JUBILAT E · Tacoma FUMC is seeking a quarter time Christian Educator http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings .html · Two upcoming benefit screenings of Inlaws & Outlaw http://www.pnwumc.org/html/umcevents.ht ml#inlaws New Appointments
Bishop Edward Paup intends to apoint Rev. Jin Ming Ma (Burien: Highline) as pastor of Coupeville United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007.
Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Rev. Ruth Mathis as pastor of Fern Prairie United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007. Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Rev. Leslie Ann Knight (Spokane: Audubon Park) as pastor of Mercer Island United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007.
UMVIM (United Methodist Volunteer In Mission) Team Leader Training http://www.pnwumc.org/html/missions.html Store Manager at Cokesbury Store, Seattle (Kirkland) location http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html Bookkeeper for St. Paul's UMC needed http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html Hymns for times of loss, grief and despair http://www.pnwumc.org/html/calltoprayer.html Special Edition of Faithlink regarding VT and Special Edition of Resources for Children http://www.pnwumc.org/html/calltoprayer.html More resources for coping with the VT tragedy http://www.pnwumc.org/html/calltoprayer.html Two PNW Merit Scholarships available http://www.pnwumc.org/bhecm/scholarship.html The Wesley Foundation at the University of Washington is offering $200 textbook scholarships http://www.pnwumc.org/bhecm/index.html Lay Speaking Ministries course in the Seven Rivers District May 5 & 19 http://www.pnwumc.org/Registration% 20forms/layspeakregistr.html
Earth Day is April 22. Why not combine it with your Camp Sunday?
As partners with your local congregation, we encourage you to join in the celebration of Earth Day this year - perhaps the same Sunday as you celebrate church camping and retreats, and share with congregations what is being offered this summer! You will find related resources and links on the UMC General Board Of Discipleship website for Earth Day, the National Council of Churches Eco- justice Ministries site. The PNW Camp information is at http://www.pnwumc.org/html/camping.html
Vigil of Remembrance
Lewis-Clark State College United Methodist Students in Lewiston, Idaho, are planning a Vigil of Remembrance for the Virginia Tech Community on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 8:00-9:00 PM on the Lewis- Clark State College campus. The service will be open to all who are interested in attending.
Scholarships Available
Two PNW Merit Scholarships of $500 will be awarded to two first-year or returning students to United Methodist related colleges or seminaries. Monies from the annual conference Student Day Offering support these scholarships. The Scholarship committee of the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry invites you to apply by June 1st for these awards. The merit scholarship applications are available on line at http://wesleyuw.googlepages.com/meritscholarshipap plicationform or by contacting Rev. Susan Hager- Smith, Wesley Foundation, 1415 NE 43rd St., Seattle, WA 98107, 206-931-4598, wesleyuw@gmail.com Awards will be presented at Annual Conference.The Wesley Foundation at the University of Washington is offering it's second annual $200 textbook scholarships to ten incoming United Methodist first year students at the University of Washington for 2007-2008. Recipients will receive the award at a Wesley Club meeting or a Sunday morning worship service in the fall of 2007. Please apply with the application found on line at http://wesleyuw.googlepages.com/
A Message of Hope for the Virginia Tech Community
For a Message of Hope for the Virginia Tech Community, click here: http://new.gbgm- umc.org/umcor/newsroom/releases/archives07/20070 4201/
Vigil of Remembrance
The University of Puget Sound will be holding an Interfaith Vigil of Remembrance for the Virginia Tech Community on Wednesday, April 18, at 7PM in Kilworth Memorial Chapel. The Vigil will be led by University Chaplain Dave Wright, members of his Peer Ministry team, and leaders from the University Religious Organizations Council. Off-campus community members are welcome to attend as we join with people of all faiths to offer support to those impacted most deeply by this tragic event. For more information, contact Dave Wright at 253-879-3374.
Zimbabwe Day of Prayer
Conditions in Zimbabwe are now in a critical stage with repression, hunger, and suffering widespread. Read about an appeal for a day of prayer on April 18.
Click here to view information regarding Conference Events: Seven Rivers is hosting two Trainings for Prevention of Clergy Misconduct Go to the Job Openings page to find out details on these job postings: Vancouver First UMC needs a part-time Church Program Director
Re-Dedication
A re-dedication to healing/ hospital emergency room purposes of former Tacoma First Church property will be held this Sunday at 423MLK Jr. Way at 12:15p.m. First Church members will be joined by representatives from MultiCare , community leaders and representatives from other Faith traditions. All congregations are invited.
Appointment Announcement
Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Rev. Jim Head-Corliss as pastor of Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007.
Camp Catalogs
Any church who needs camp catalogs should contact the registrar at camping@pnwumc.org or 1-800-755- 7710.
April 11, 2007 News from and for PNW United Methodists in Ministry Together Camping
Warning: The dates on the Camp Calendar are closer than they appear! Does Memorial Day seem eons away? It's only 45 days! Fourth of July? 82 days! Please, don't wait to register for camp. The early bird discount vanishes on May 1st (17 days away), but even more important that that, you don't want the camp to fill without you
Clergy Transition Workshop:
Again this year, pastors who will be experiencing a change in appointments are strongly encouraged to attend a Clergy Transition Workshop designed to provide information and support for pastors during this time of change. It will be held on Tuesday, May 22, beginning at noon, and will conclude on Wednesday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m., at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, near Ellensburg, WA. Additional information, costs, and registration procedures will be mailed shortly. Questions may be directed to your District Superintendents, or Anna at the Conference Office, 1-800-755-7710. Three-hour Laity Transition Workshops will also be offered at several sites around the Annual Conference. Dates and locations for these will be determined shortly, as more changes in appointments become known.
Eastertide Devotional
The devotional for Eastertide is now available on the web. To view/download, please click here:
Conference Events:
ARE YOU ATTENDING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? This Year's United Methodist Student Movement's annual gathering, Student Forum is being held at the University of Puget Sound May 24-27.
Lay Speaking Course 2007
Lay Speaking MinistriesBasic Lay Speaking Course is being offered. For more
information and registration click here:http://www.pnwumc.org/html/conferenceevents.ht ml
Go to Local Church Events page for information on the following events:
Job Opening
The job description for the position of Associate Director of Connectional Ministries Assigned to Youth and Young Adults has been posted on our website. To view, please click here: www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
Puget Sound District Boundaries, Ethics, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
The Puget Sound District is offering Boundaries, Ethics, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training . Pastors throughout the Conference are welcome to register by calling Merri in the Puget Sound District Office at 425.267.9010 or by e-mailing
psdistumc@aol.com. The workshop will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007, from 8am to 5pm (lunch on your own) at Marysville UMC. Cost: $50 per person. Registrants will receive an e-mail with driving directions, schedule of the day, and other pertinent information.
United Methodist Global AIDS Fund
While World AIDS Day is traditionally observed annually and historically on December 1, it can be a focus at any time of the year for special programs on HIV/AIDS, education and worship services featuring intercessory and healing prayer, hope in God, love and compassion in the midst of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Offerings can be made to the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund, Advance #982345, with one-fourth of the funds received in the PNW Conference this quadrennium remaining in this Conference. Reminder: the goal has been set to raise $1 per member this quadrennium by the adopted Church and Society Action Team 2006 Annual Conference petition, “Support for the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund,” created by the 2004 General Conference. Our Conference is far short of its goal at this time.
Clergy Transition Workshop:
Again this year, pastors who will be experiencing a change in appointments are strongly encouraged to attend a Clergy Transition Workshop designed to provide information and support for pastors during this time of change. It will be held on Tuesday, May 22, beginning at noon, and will conclude on Wednesday, May 23 at 1:00
p.m., at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, near Ellensburg, WA. Additional information, costs, and registration procedures will be mailed shortly. Questions may be directed to your District Superintendents, or Anna at the Conference Office, 1-800-755-7710. Three-hour Laity Transition Workshops will also be offered at several sites around the Annual Conference. Dates and locations for these will be determined shortly, as more changes in appointments become known.
Eastertide Devotional
The devotional for Eastertide is now available on the web. To view/download, please click here:
Quick Links
Click on the links below for more information.
Warren and Myrtle Aldridge Scholarships available, please click here for more information: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html The Oratorio Chorus and Orchestra will be performing Gabrial Faure's Requiem and John Rutter's Requiem. For more information, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html#springc oncert Everyone is invited to the Bellevue United Methodist Church Chancel Choir's annual free concert. For more information, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html#bellevu econcert Author, Cowlitz Tribe Chief, and retired United Methodist Minister, Roy Wilson, will bring a message for both the 8:45 and 10:45 am worship services at Federal Way UMC. For more information, please click here: Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea with speaker Colleen Shaeffer educating us on "Hats through the Decades ". For more informatin please click here:
Worship Leader
Aldersgate UMC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Contemporary Worship Leader. For more information, please click here: www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html For job openings, please click here: www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
New Appointments
It is the intention of Bishop Edward W. Paup to appoint Cheryl Fear (Spokane Liberty Park) to Cashmere, effective July 1, 2007.
Job Opening
The job description for the position of Associate Director of Connectional Ministries Assigned to Youth and Young Adults has been posted on our website. To view, please click here: www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
Officer Lists
Many, many Officer Lists have not been received in the Conference Office. We are getting ready to print the Lay Member list for the Pre-Conference Handbook. If we have not received your list, the information in the handbook will be incorrect. Please send yours in immediately if you have not already done so.
Camping Catalogs
Camping Catalogs were mailed several weeks ago. If you have not received yours, please contact Sharon Meeds at: 206-870-6805 or camping@pnwumc.org.
Afri-Cans
Local churches are invited to receive an offering during Eastertide to support the work of the Bishop's Task Force on Hope for the Children of Africa and to bring the funds to Annual Conference in June in the form of a check or money order. NO COINS PLEASE! A nice label for 'Afri-can' to assist with this offering will be available next week on the conference website for downloading.
UMVIM Leadership Training
UMVIM Leadership Training will take place at Arlington United Church Saturday, April 21 from 9:30 to 4:00. The cost is $30, which includes a manual and lunch. To register, write to RUTHREV@aol.com. For directions to the church email pastordeena@juno.com.
Quick Links
Click on the links below for more information.
For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html For job openings, please click here: www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html New Appointments
Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Rev. David Gillespie as interim pastor to Seattle First United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007. Bishop Paup intends to appoint Rev. Sanford Brown to be pastor of Seattle First United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2008.
Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Rev. Mary Boyd (Coupeville) as pastor of University Temple United Methodist Church effective July 1, 2007. Bishop Edward Paup intends to appoint Gregg Sealey to be pastor at Hoquiam UMC effective July 1, 2007. |