October 2019
Mediation Skills Training Institute
You are invited to attend Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders (MSTI), a practical workshop for clergy and other church leaders that teaches participants how to deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. This outstanding inter-denominational training event will be hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way, WA (Seattle–Tacoma area) from 8:30 am-5:00 pm daily on October 14-18, 2019. Early-birds who register no later than September 13, 2019, can save $200 (non-discounted rate is…
Find out more »Advanced Boundary Training (First Session)
Seven Rivers District is offering two options for Advanced Boundary Trainings this fall to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the first of those options. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the training, based on a personal experience related to boundary issues. Please describe the incident, your actions,…
Find out more »Early Response Team Basic Training
Tornado in Port Orchard • Typhoons in Saipan • Floods in Oklahoma We're There Be ready when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. The Early Response Team Basic Training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. The class is taught by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) certified trainers and includes examples of recent missions, hands-on activities and an opportunity…
Find out more »Advanced Boundary Training (Second Session)
Seven Rivers District is offering two options for Advanced Boundary Trainings this fall to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the second of those options. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the training, based on a personal experience related to boundary issues. Please describe the incident, your actions,…
Find out more »November 2019
Camp Indianola Fall Youth Retreat
High school and middle school youth are invited to a weekend get-away at Camp Indianola. Take a break from your daily life and enjoy a weekend at camp with your youth group!! There will be campfire, s'mores, and of course games. The cost is $80 per person. More details to come soon.
Find out more »Clergy Wellness Workshop – Substance Use Disorders: A Primer for Clergy
The opioid crisis has dominated headlines in recent years, but addiction of any kind is a concern for families, communities, and even the church. Many of us do not understand the power that substances can have in people’s lives. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances can result in shame or blame and impacts every aspect of users’ lives. Loved ones suffer the pain and fear of watching their family member spiral out of control. Clergy may be confronted with…
Find out more »January 2020
LEAD Conference
The 9th annual LEAD Conference will be held January 12-15, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The host hotel will be The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle’s only waterfront hotel, and our host church will be First United Methodist Church of Seattle. Learn more about this event at: https://umclead.net
Find out more »PNW UMW Executive Meeting
More information posted when available.
Find out more »February 2020
Women in Ministry Retreat
This annual retreat is a wonderful time for women in ministry (all clergy under appointment, lay-persons assigned, or retired) to come together for shared sisterhood, a slowing down of the pace to gear up for Lent and Easter season, a walk in the woods, sitting up talking or playing games, having all your meals cooked for you and cleaned up!,and just hanging out to get to know each other better. Registration for the Full Retreat (2 nights, 5 meals) is…
Find out more »March 2020
SUMYT 2020: PIECES OF THE PUZZLE
SAVE THE DATE: Be sure to mark March 20-22, 2020 on your calendar for SUMYT 2020: Pieces of the Puzzle! Registration for the retreat is done through Eventbrite. Check out the event registration page for information and to register at: www.sumyt2020.eventbrite.com. There isn’t much on the page now, but we’ll have it ready to go no later than October 31, 2019! Super excited? Just can’t wait for more info? Come to a team meeting and learn how you can help plan the…
Find out more »April 2020
PNW United Methodist Women — Western Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting
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Find out more »May 2020
Convo 2020
Over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of Youth (grades 6-12) and adult youth workers will gather at the University of Puget Sound for Convo, three days of worship, fun, and learning. This United Methodist youth retreat is a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends new and old from across the Pacific Northwest! Who Can Go? Convo is for youth currently in grades 6 – 12 and their adult leaders. We ask churches to send one adult, who has completed a national…
Find out more »June 2020
Shared Annual Conference Session
Tentative dates for the 2020 session of the conferences comprising the Greater NW Area.
Find out more »July 2020
Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
We'll be guided through our theme "The Power of Story" by popular Academy faculty: Ray Buckley: Interim Director of the Center for Native American Spirituality and Christian Study, United Methodist Church. His stories, poetry, and art have appeared in numerous journals, periodicals, books and museums. Leticia Guardiola-Saenz: Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. She's a frequent writer and speaker on New Testament topics. 2020 LEADERSHIP TEAM Team/Retreat Leader: Sue Magrath Covenant Group Leader:…
Find out more »October 2020
Residence in Ministry 2020
Residence in Ministry in 2020 is for those who have been commissioned as Provisional Members at A.C. 2020 or 2019 in any of the PNW, OR/ID or AK Conferences. Our Fall Gathering will be at Dumas Bay Retreat Center in Federal Way Washington on Oct. 4-6, 2020. We gather at 3pm--begin at 3:30pm. Contact: Rev. Heather Seman (PNW/AK) heather@cdaumc.org or Rev. Jules Nielsen (OR/ID) julialouisenielsen@gmail.com
Find out more »May 2022
PNW United Methodist Women — Assembly
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