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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001563-1762365600-1762372800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250826T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T232644Z
UID:10001587-1761987600-1761996600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001570-1761847200-1761854400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION:Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life\, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need\, whether within the community of faith or beyond\, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some\, it is\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001562-1761760800-1761768000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001569-1761674400-1761681600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION:Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life\, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need\, whether within the community of faith or beyond\, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some\, it is\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250827T000758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202512Z
UID:10001593-1761382800-1761404400@www.pnwumc.org
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-5/
LOCATION:Port Hadlock Community UMC\, 130 Church Ln\, Port Hadlock-Irondale\, WA\, 98339\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001571-1761242400-1761249600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION:Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life\, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need\, whether within the community of faith or beyond\, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some\, it is\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-23/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001561-1761156000-1761163200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191350Z
UID:10001567-1761069600-1761076800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION:Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life\, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need\, whether within the community of faith or beyond\, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some\, it is\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191350Z
UID:10001566-1760637600-1760644800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION:Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life\, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need\, whether within the community of faith or beyond\, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some\, it is\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001555-1760466600-1760473800@www.pnwumc.org
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/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001554-1759861800-1759869000@www.pnwumc.org
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/2025-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001553-1759257000-1759264200@www.pnwumc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250827T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202440Z
UID:10001592-1758963600-1758985200@www.pnwumc.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001552-1758652200-1758659400@www.pnwumc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001551-1758047400-1758054600@www.pnwumc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001550-1757442600-1757449800@www.pnwumc.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
UID:10001166-1755194400-1755201600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
UID:10001165-1754935200-1754942400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
UID:10001164-1754589600-1754596800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
UID:10001163-1754330400-1754337600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-04/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
UID:10001162-1753984800-1753992000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-07-31/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20241204T232722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z
UID:10001108-1747852200-1747859400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20241204T232722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z
UID:10001107-1747247400-1747254600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LSM-Discovering-Spiritual-Gifts.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T235000
CREATED:20241204T232722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Worship Workshops: “small bites\, BIG FLAVOR”
DESCRIPTION:As a layperson\, do you find yourself responsible for leading worship? Do you need help with worship resources? Would you like to learn skills to enhance worship leadership in your small church? If so\, these worship workshops are for you! \nThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference has invited Dr. Marcia McFee to lead three workshops over the next several months to empower laity to become more effective in worship planning and leading. Bitesize mindset and skillset lessons will be taught\, which can add flavor to your worship. Resources for each liturgical season will also be shared. \n\nAugust 16-18\, 2024 – Advent / Christmas / Epiphany – held in (and live-streamed from) Spokane Valley UMC\, Spokane Valley\, WA\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 3\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\nAn orientation will be held on Wednesday\, July 31st at 9 a.m. PT\, a recording of which will also be available\n\nWhile these workshops are offered with laypersons in mind\, pastors of small churches are especially invited to attend with their laity. Pastors of larger churches are welcome but strongly encouraged to see this event as an opportunity to equip and train laity as partners in worship design. \nClick here to review the schedule for these workshops. \nParticipants from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and PNW Conferences will have free access to all three workshops\, both in person and online. For more information and to register\, please use the following link based on the conference your local church is in. \n\nAlaska Conference Registration\nOregon-Idaho Conference Registration\nPacific Northwest Conference Registration\n\nFor those attending in person\, a nominal fee is required to cover the costs of meals and other host church expenses. A separate (simple) registration (for each event) is required so we can prepare for your needs. Registration for in-person hospitality at the event is available here. \nScholarships are available for Lay-Led Congregations and churches served by a CLM in the PNW Conference to cover this expense and support travel and housing during each workshop. Please contact your District Superintendent (PNW) for scholarship support. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/worship-workshops-small-bites-big-flavor-3/
LOCATION:Yakima: Wesley UMC\, 14 North 48th Avenue\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T180000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-section-2/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
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