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March 2007
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
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New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. Cecilia Clemons (Tracyton) to be pastor of Silverdale UMC effective July 1, 2007.
In December 2006, Micah Coleman-Campbell, son of Pastors' John and Joanne Coleman-Campbell, was one of six PNW young people who attended the United Methodist Global Young People's Convocation at Johannesburg, South Africa. Micah's trip was recently featured in a local ecumenical newspaper, The Fig Tree. To read the article, please click here: http://www.thefigtree.org/march07/micah.html Peace with Justice Grants Available Quick Links Appointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. Patsy Meyer-Odell currently serving Cashmere UMC to Ephrata UMC effective July 1, 2007.
Last week Bishop Edward Paup announced his intention to appoint Melvin Woodworth as pastor of University Temple United Methodist Church. Following this announcement, further consultation with University Temple and with Rev. Woodworth has led the cabinet to reconsider this decision. After prayerful consideration, Bishop Paup now announces that he no longer intends to proceed with this appointment. Bishop Paup to Visit Inland District Lay Speakers Ministries Basic Course Training The Seven Rivers District will be hosting a Lay Speakers Ministries Basic Course training May 5 & 19; 9:00 - 4:00 each day, lunch will be provided. The registration fee will be $40, which includes materials and both lunches. The training will be held at the Riverview UMC in Pasco. To register contact Douglas Huston (cirrider@verizon.net) 509-783-3041, or the Seven Rivers District office.
Container #3 for Democratic Republic of the Congo
It is official! Hope For the Children of Africa (HFCA) is sending another container to the Democratic Republic of the Congo early this summer! We are still working out some of the details but we would like everyone to start thinking about how they might be involved. Terrie & Mike Hobbs have agreed to coordinate this huge effort and will need lots of help. Our long list of requested items will soon be available. The specific classifications are: Education/school supplies/office supplies, Medical, Clothing/sewing/knitting, Furniture/furnishings/household goods, Computers/tech (IT) and Miscellaneous. We are asking that each church collect and bring these items to Annual Conference: toothbrushes (in original packaging), toothpaste, Band Aids, children's vitamins, and OTC meds (including antibiotic ointments), Schools supplies (pencils, pens, paper). (For items with an expiration date - it must be later than October 2008.) Please contact Terrie and Mike at skipjack@whidbey.net to volunteer!
3rd Annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference
Save the Date for the 3rd Annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference to be held in Wichita, KS September 23 –26, 2007. Visit http://new.gbgm- umc.org/umcor/work/health/events/conferences for more information. Additional information will be available in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support of this vital ministry.
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Job Openings
Seeking a Preschool Director to Help Make a Dream Come True! Please click here to view information: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
Cedar Cross United Methodist Church of Mill Creek is looking for a Piano Accompanist to support the Choir and Sunday Services. For more information please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html Grace United Methodist Women will hold a St Patrick's Day Luncheon/silent auction. For more information please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html First UMC of Bellevue: All are invited to Holy Week services beginning on Palm/Passion Sunday, April 1. For more information please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html#grace
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
The 2006 PNW Annual Conference adopted a Comprehensive Immigration Reform petition endorsing the “Interfaith Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform”. The General Board of Church and Society has made available to the PNW Conference Church and Society Action Team information from the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The Coalition is sponsoring a nationwide conference call for advocates on Thursday, March 8, 12 Noon Pacific time during which you will get the latest information on comprehensive reform legislation and what you can do to make comprehensive reform a reality this year. To join the call, dial 800-416-4956. From a cell phone, dial 978- 964-0050. Pass code 65777554.
Jubilate!
July 23 - 27 Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane Dear Jubilants: If you are a pastor/deacon/layspeaker, you are going to want to take part in Jubilate! this summer. If you are not one of the mentioned, please encourage your pastor/deacon/layspeaker to attend; and please provide him/her with information. Here are three workshop opportunities: 1. PREACHING - led by the reverand TORI HICKS 2. REVIEWING THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS - led by the reverand BOB HICKS 3. SCRIPTURE - led by the reverand MARY BOYD Let's make this a banner year!
New Appointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. Andy Oliver (Hoquiam) to Tumwater United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2007.
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. Melvin Woodworth (Shoreline) to University Temple UMC, effective July 1, 2007. Jubilate!
Ho, Jubilants! We have exciting things to share with you. Please get us on your calendar for July 23 - 27 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane (we love it there!) Dr. Robin Knowles Wallace is our keynote speaker. She is professor of Music and Worship at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Beryl Ingram is our chaplain. She is the pastor at Bellevue First United Methodist Church and is chair of the Annual Conference Worship Planning Team. Check our website: www.gbgm- umc.org/jubilate!/retreat_2007.html for updates and the latest information. We're a retreat in progress, so keep us bookmarked!
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Des Moines UMC is sponsoring a Peace Fair. For more information visit: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html# peace Job Openings
Aldersgate UMC has several job openings. Please click here to view information: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html Peace with Justice Grants Available
Peace with Justice grants are being offered in support of projects with a mission of building shalom. Proposals are welcome from religious institutions or private non-private organizations. Funding is limited, so requests should be for $1,000 or less. For more information, please click here:
Pacific NW UMM Annual Meeting:
The PNWUMM Annual Meeting will be held March 10th 2007 from 10-3 at Wesley UMC in Yakima, WA. All UMM are encouraged to attend. Our keynote speaker will be Seven Rivers District Superintendent Ron Hines. Please contact Keith Smith, Conference President for more information or a registration brochure at 206-380-3041 or smithlo825@msn.com
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Cornerstone UMC would like to donate a 1993 RX75 John Deere 9 hp for more information, click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html Sand Point UMC has open for Choir Leader. Please click here for details: For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html Quick Links
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For local church news, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html For job openings please click here: http://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: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
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