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September 2007
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
September 24, #78 New Appointments Bishop Paup has announced the following appointments:
September 7th, #77 Paul Jeffrey at Lazy Daze at Lazy F (for folks 55+).
September 25-27, 2007 (starts at noon, ends at 1 p.m.). Plan now to attend Lazy Daze at Lazy F! A relaxing time to be in fellowship with other older adults that includes structured time for worship, campfires, and interest sessions, but also time to take a nap, visit with friends, or take a walk. Featured presenter throughout the retreat is Paul Jeffrey, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries. Paul is a photographer and writes about the work of the church around the world as senior correspondent for Response, the magazine of United Methodist Women. After living in Central America for 20 years, Paul and his family moved to Eugene, Oregon, in 2004. His writing continues to focus on themes of how Christians and Christian communities struggle for justice and peace in the midst of repression, violence, and rapid economic and social change. Cost: $100/$120/$140
Jubilate Philippines Tour
August 11-25, 2008, Manilla, Pampanga, Baguio. For registration and brochure, please click here: http://www.gbgm- umc.org/jubilate!/philippines.html
A Celebration of Race, Pedagogy, and Community, with Keynote Speaker Dr. Leticia Nieto
Thursday, September 13: In September of 2006, the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference partnered with the University of Puget Sound, Boeing, Comcast, and other major sponsors to support an international Race and Pedagogy Conference at the University of Puget Sound. As a part of the one-year anniversary of the Conference, the University is proud to present Dr. Leticia Nieto. Dr. Nieto is a scholar, teacher and practitioner of psychology, and Associate Professor at St. Martin's University in Lacey, Washington. She is also the director and founder of True Story Theatre/Teatro de la Vida Real, a Latina improvisational company which works bilingually and biculturally using improvisational portrayals of audience members' personal stories. Tickets are free, and are available through the Information Center at the University of Puget Sound. The event is Thursday, 9/13/07, at 7PM in Schneebeck Concert Hall at the University. For more information, call the UPS Information Center at 253-879-3100.
My Boat is so Small - Creating a Safe Harbor of Hope and Health Care for All Children
The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Celebration will be celebrated the weekend of October 19-21, 2007 (or on another date of your congregation's choosing). This Children's Defense Fund has developed a manual that is an easy-to-use reference that provides worship materials for many faith traditions, and resources for interfaith gatherings. To learn more go to http://www.childrensdefense.org
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers Puget Sound Health Ministries is offering a one-day retreat with The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Bakken on Saturday October 13, 2007 at Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church in Bellevue titled "Prayer Power:No Dropped Calls". The retreat is for Parish/Faith Community Nurses, Nurses, Clergy, Chaplains and Allied Health Providers, Health Educators, Health Ministers, Program Coordinators, Congregational Care Coordinators and other Healthcare Providers. For more information, go to www.pugetsoundparishnurses.org, under Continuing Education, click on Annual Renewal Day. Registration deadline is October 5, 2007.
Global Mission Newsletter H.A.I.L. (Here Am I, Lord!)
Issue #5 has been posted at the conference mission website: www.pnwumc.org/missions. To have future issues of this email newsletter delivered to you directly, click on "Join Our Mailing List!" under the Quick Links section and enter your email address. If you are already subscribing to other conference newsletters, you may be told: "You are already a member of the PNW Annual Conference mailing list. If you would like to update your profile, please re-type your email address below and instructions will be emailed to you." Just follow the instructions.
Gulf Coast Mission Trips, January 13 and 20, 2008
Dulac, LA was hit by both Katrina and Rita, and then was missed by both recovery efforts. It is set among peaceful bayous southwest of New Orleans, in a Native American community whose culture is a world apart. Teams will arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday morning, flying into New Orleans. We will be housed at the Dulac Community Center, in UMCOR- built bunkhouses. A deposit of $300 is required to hold a spot. Trip cost will be between $350-400, plus airfare. Contact Linda Bauer at 947-0482. p.s. I will be away Sept. 21-Oct. 9, leading a Habitat team to Casablanca, Chile. Al Godinez from Pasco is helping me with these Gulf Coast teams, and can be contacted with questions (aloreeg@peoplepc.com)
Wesley Homes is having its "Grand Opening Open House"
at Wesley Homes Lea Hill on Sunday, September 9th from 1 - 4 P.M. Wesley Homes Lea Hill is located at 32049 109th. Place S E in Auburn - on Lea Hill 1 mile West of Green River Community College. Wesley Homes Des Moines annual Open House is Sunday, September 23rd from 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. at 815 S. 216th. St, Des Moines. Wesley Homes web site is www.wesleyhomes.org. Wesley Homes is affiliated with our Conference.
Please cl ick here for local church news: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html Please click here to view job openings: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html September 7th, #76 New Appointment |