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SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed in commemoration of Labor Day.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/labor-day/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:Pledge Campaign Best Practices: Seven principles for effective church fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Planning a pledge campaign can be stressful. Trust us\, we’ve been there. In this updated webinar\, you’ll find out what makes for a strong pledge campaign. In addition\, we’ll have samples from a variety of churches to get you inspired. Our goal is to give you the confidence to plan and execute a fabulous stewardship campaign in your local congregation. Register now to join us for this free one-hour webinar! \nClick here to learn more and register for this training. \nJulia Frisbie is the Executive Director of the Faith Foundation Northwest.\nCesie Delve Scheuermann writes the weekly blog\, Inspiring Generosity and is a Senior Ministry Strategist with Horizons Stewardship.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pledge-campaign-best-practices-seven-principles-for-effective-church-fundraising/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pledge-campaign-best-practices-seven-principles-for-effective-church-fundraising/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250113T231820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T232303Z
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SUMMARY:Crest to Coast United Women in Faith Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Please refer to the PNW United Women in Faith website for more information. Location TBD.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/crest-to-coast-united-women-in-faith-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Crest to Coast,Meetings,United Methodist Women,United Women in Faith
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Avery":MAILTO:davery51@q.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T150000
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SUMMARY:UMC Solidarity Day at the Northwest Detention Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Church\, fellow followers of Jesus\, and all people who love justice\, as we practice solidarity with those who are detained inside the Northwest Detention Center! \n\n\n\nAs followers of Jesus\, we are mandated to care for our immigrant neighbors. As United Methodists\, we vehemently oppose the mass deportation plans of this administration and join our voices with La Resistencia in an effort to shut down the Northwest Detention Center and Free Them All! \n\n\n\nWe follow the lead\, and accept the invitation of\, La Resistencia\, a group of community members who listen first to those most impacted on the inside of NWDC\, in a campaign to free them all and shut down the Detention Center once and for all. \n\n\n\nRSVP today!\nPlease RSVP so we can plan accordingly and consider volunteering in one of the important support roles below:Hospitality: bringing donations of sunscreen (if it’s sunny)\,  granola bars\, fruit\, water bottles\, trash bags Greeters: passing out the hospitality items and intentionally saying hello as people gather Safety Team: attend one Zoom call earlier in that week to be briefed on safety protocols and arrive at least an hour early on the day of the action. Folks practiced in deescalation are needed in this role Music: We need music and strong singers who are versed in movement song to make this a joy-filled action. \n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP and/or offer your help.\n \nClick here to download a printable flyer. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/umc-solidarity-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Detention Center\, Tacoma\, 1623 E J St\, Tacoma\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Church and Society,SeaTac
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Shalom Agtarap":MAILTO:revshalom@fumcot.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250904T001430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001430Z
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SUMMARY:GNW Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Northwest (GNW) Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting is a monthly gathering open to all Hispanic/Latinx pastors and leaders serving in local churches across the GNW Episcopal Area.\nWe meet by Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 PM (PST) under the leadership of our chairperson\, Aurora Pavón. \nThese meetings provide a space to: \n\n\n\nCheck in with one another and share updates\nDiscuss upcoming events\, workshops\, and activities\nPlan collaborative initiatives\nLift up community needs and concerns\n\n\n\nThis is a valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and support one another in ministry.\nFor more information\, please contact: cesantos@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-hispanic-latinx-leaders-meeting/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Greater NW Area,Hispanic Ministries
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos":MAILTO:cesantos@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250827T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202440Z
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SUMMARY:Roots & Wings: Puget Sound District Training
DESCRIPTION:Laity and clergy of the Puget Sound District are invited to join use for our annual training event. In an effort to make the event more accessible\, we are once again hosting Roots & Wings on three different dates in different locations across the district. The dates and locations are: \nSaturday\, September 27 – Central UMC\, Sedro-Woolley\nSaturday\, October 25 – Community UMC\, Port Hadlock\nSaturday\, November 15 – Haller Lake UMC\, Seattle \nEach location will feature members of the church sharing about ministry that is happening in their community\, along with tips and suggestions for other churches to consider. There will also be other workshops across a variety of topics. \nRegistration for Roots & Wings here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/roots-wings-puget-sound-district-training/
LOCATION:Sedro-Woolley Central UMC\, 1013 Polte Rd\, Sedro-Woolley\, 98284\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20250904T002607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T002607Z
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SUMMARY:Entre Nos 2025
DESCRIPTION:Un Encuentro Pastoral Latine de la Iglesia Metodista Unida\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9/28 – 10/01 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDurham\, NC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntre Nos seeks to be a place where we can articulate a definition for what Hispanic/Latine ministry is and provide the denomination clarity around protocol\, best practices and contextual reality of many of our communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now open! Registracion esta abierto! \nEl Plan will cover room and most meals\, you just need to get here. \nEl Plan cubrira los gastos de la mayoria de comidas y su cuarto\, ustedes solo necesita llegar. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/entre-nos-2025/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:General Church,Hispanic Ministries,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260422T192234
CREATED:20240930T182204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T174143Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships is scheduled for September 29-October 1st\, 2025\, at First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee\, Washington. Registration is now open. \nIf you would like to be part of the planning\, please contact Rev. Debbie Sperry or Rev. Denise McGuiness.” \nClick here to learn more and register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gathering-of-the-orders-and-fellowships/
LOCATION:Wenatchee First United Methodist Church\, 941 Washington Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Clergy,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T203000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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