April 2019
Table Talks 3.0
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Find out more »Pre-Inhabit Conference Training
We will spend the day with Melvin Bray, an Emmy® award-winning storyteller, social entrepreneur and author. Bray is the author of a United Methodist Women Reading Program 2019 book pick, BETTER: Waking Up to Who We Could Be (Chalice Press, 2017). Melvin will help participants examine the role of various forms of power in moving from critical analysis to better practices. This gathering is made possible by Parish Collective and the Greater Northwest Area of the United Methodist Church. The GNW IV Team…
Find out more »PNW — Seven Rivers Leadership Development Day
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Find out more »PNW — SeaTac Spiritual Day Apart
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Find out more »Seven Rivers District — UMW Spring Meeting
Worship and Training together with explanations and Questions Crafts, lunch, a guest speaker, and a possible scavenger hunt!! Guest Speaker: National Officer, Estella Wallace "Where Does the Money Go?" Price is $10 and a non-perishable food item for the children's backpack program. See you there!!
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Advanced Boundary Training (First Session)
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the first of those trainings - the second training is on May 8. 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.…
Find out more »May 2019
Safety Advocate Webinar
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component…
Find out more »Advanced Boundary Training (Second Session)
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the second of those trainings - the first training is on April 30. 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.…
Find out more »PNW Early Response Team Spring Training
Floods - Fires - Hurricanes - Tornadoes We're there. Early Response Team members are trained and badged volunteers ready to clean out flooded homes, sift ashes, haul debris after local, regional and national disasters. Teams work alongside and provide a caring Christian presence for disaster survivors. This two-day training offers Basic training for first-time participants and Advanced classes for current and renewing badge holders. For more information please contact Kathy Bryson at pnwumcert@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to Register Today!
Find out more »Clergy Wellness Workshop – Compassion Fatigue
Presented by Rev. Katie Stickney. The work of caring for God's people often stretches us beyond our comfort zones and invites us to cultivate an identity based in serving others. Sometimes, this work feels deeply rewarding, and sometimes, it can begin to feel like too much. We may become overwhelmed by the suffering of those in our charge and unsure about what constitutes realistic expectations. We may find it difficult to prioritize our own needs in the face of the…
Find out more »Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently
Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently. Come join us for a time of learning and networking. This conference will explore how churches can go beyond 'accessibility' and 'welcoming' to inclusion of those with disabilities within the life of the congregation. Registration fees: $135 for organizations and churches with 4 or more attendees and $40 for individuals. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Learn More: http://bridgemin.org/event/diversity-in-unity-conference/ This event is hosted and sponsored by Bridge Disability Ministries.
Find out more »Sand Point Community UMC – 75th Anniversary Celebration
Sand Point Community United Methodist Church is celebrating its 75th Anniversary Celebration on May 19th with a worship service at 10 AM followed with a Reception around 11:30 AM.
Find out more »Convo 2019
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! Our theme this year is The Journey. Our speaker, Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber, a member of the Greater Northwest Area Innovation Vitality Team, will help us explore how we navigate…
Find out more »June 2019
2019 PNW Annual Conference Session
The dates for the 2019 PNW Annual Conference Session are Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9th, 2019. As in previous years, pre-conference meetings for some participants are likely to occur on Thursday, June 6th. Click here for more information.
Find out more »July 2019
PNW United Methodist Women — Executive Meeting
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Find out more »Mission u 2019
Mission u, a cooperative venture of the PNW United Methodist Women and the Conference Board of Global Ministries, will take place July 12-15, 2019 on the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, Washington. The following studies are expected: All Class Study: United for Change Co-taught by Glory Dharmaraj and Annette Moseley Funk. Spiritual Growth Study: Mark and Radical Discipleship Taught by Rev. K Bramstedt, Katherine Parker, and Teri and Evelyn Erbele Youth Study: Who do you say that I am? Meeting Jesus Through the Eyes…
Find out more »PNW United Methodist Women — Mission U
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Find out more »August 2019
United Methodist Young Adult Queer Pride Camp!
Click image to view/download PDF. What: Young Adult Queer Pride Camp is a welcoming place for LGBTQIA young adult United Methodists. Here, you will be affirmed for being exactly whom God created you to be. Here, you will be able to enjoy God's creation at the beautiful Camp Sky Meadows. Here, you will find healing. Here, you will be empowered to be the leaders our Church needs. Here, you are invited to be your full, authentic self. Here, we will be the Church…
Find out more »September 2019
PNW United Methodist Women — Inland District Annual Meeting
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Find out more »PNW — Puget Sound District Annual Meeting
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Find out more »PNW United Methodist Women — Seven Rivers District Annual Meeting
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Find out more »PNW — SeaTac District Annual Meeting
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Find out more »PNW United Methodist Women — Crest to Coast District Annual Meeting
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Find out more »October 2019
PNW United Methodist Women — Conference UMW Exec Meeting
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