The "Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course" is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. It can be part of a person's discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts, calling, and […]
The "Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course" is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. It can be part of a person's discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts, calling, and […]
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is a co-sponsor of the Western Training event hosted by Organizing for Mission Network. Date: August 27-29, 2026 Location: First Church of Tacoma (Tacoma, Washington) During this three-day Spanish-English training event you’ll learn: Build public relationships through 1:1 conversations Identify leaders and grow leadership capacity Discern issues rooted in […]
The "Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course" is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. It can be part of a person's discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts, calling, and […]
Workshop for Hispanic/Latinx Leaders and Young People Exploring the Candidacy Process in The United Methodist Church Hispanic/Latinx leaders and young people who are exploring the candidacy process in The United Methodist Church are invited to participate in this four-hour workshop designed to encourage and equip those discerning God's call to pastoral leadership. Lunch will be […]
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Labor Day holiday.
With a warm aloha, greetings from the Western Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History! We would like to invite you to join us for an exciting convocation, hosted by the Hawaii District & the Cal-Pac Annual Conference, September 8-11, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It’s been over 20 years since the gathering was held in Hawaii. […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
The PNW Conference will host Orientation to Ministry on Wednesday, September 16, from 1-3 p.m. PST. This event, required for certification, provides an overview of the five orders of ministry: Certified Lay Ministers, Deaconesses/Home Missioners, Deacons, Licensed Local Pastors, and Elders. The training is free and hosted by the Orders for Ministry. Registration is required. […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Preserving the Stories of Our Faith for Generations to Come Every photo, ledger, and letter in our local churches tells a story of faith in action. But how do we ensure these precious memories are preserved for those who follow us? The PNW Conference Archives and History Committee warmly invites you to our quarterly virtual meetups. Whether […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Ready to make a difference? Join ERT Basic Training on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Des Moines UMC and learn hands-on skills to help disaster survivors recover — from debris removal to home cleanup. Taught by UMCOR-certified trainers. Open to all 18+. $25 covers materials and meals. Register by Sept. 14; prerequisites apply, so don't wait.
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Indigenous People's Day holiday.
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on living our United Methodist beliefs, led by Nancy Goddard, CLM, from October 19 - November 16, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]
October 23 & 24, 2026 DREAM IT! BELIEVE IT! DO IT! Special Guest: Debbie Dimitre As Suffragette, Alice Paul Schedule Registration: Friday, October 23, at 3:00 PM Program Start Time: Friday at 4:30 PM Dinner at 5:00 PM End Time: Saturday at 1:00 PM 2026 Annual Gathering Flyer 2026 Annual Gathering Registration Form Registration Fee — […]
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on living our United Methodist beliefs, led by Nancy Goddard, CLM, from October 19 - November 16, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant […]
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will […]