BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pnwumc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 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:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001166-1755194400-1755201600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries 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 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 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/2025-08-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001165-1754935200-1754942400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries 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 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 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/2025-08-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001164-1754589600-1754596800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries 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 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:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001163-1754330400-1754337600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries 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 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:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001162-1753984800-1753992000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries 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 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:20260620T015003 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 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:20250514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 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:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241204T232722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z UID:10001106-1746642600-1746649800@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/2025-05-07/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20240717T233511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T215218Z UID:10000881-1746210600-1746360000@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/McFee-worship16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org GEO:46.5971846;-120.5733166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue Yakima WA 98908 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 North 48th Avenue:geo:-120.5733166,46.5971846 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241204T232722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z UID:10001105-1746037800-1746045000@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/2025-04-30/ 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:20250423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241204T232722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T232834Z UID:10001104-1745433000-1745440200@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/2025-04-23/ 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:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250121T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T215001Z UID:10001135-1744308000-1744315200@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-2-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214922Z UID:10001036-1744221600-1744228800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 1 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/2025-04-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T230941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214840Z UID:10001041-1744137000-1744144200@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. \nThis five-week course\, led by Rev. Sheila Miranda\, is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint them with their gifts\, callings\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.  \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning March 11 -April 8. \nFor more information and to register\, Click Here. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lay-Servant-Ministries.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-04-08/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250227T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T043616Z UID:10001157-1744027200-1744030800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Wisdom from the Past\, Hope for the Future - "Lunch & Learn" on Methodist Heritage DESCRIPTION:Join in and learn more about our Methodist Legacy with David Worthington\, Global Ambassador for Methodist Heritage Sites for The United Methodist Church. This one-hour event at Noon on Monday\, April 7 will focus on “Wisdom from the Past\, Hope for the Future.” Register below and join in the Zoom gathering hosted by Pastor Craig Brown from First Free Methodist Church in Seattle. \nClick here to register for this Zoom Webinar today. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/wisdom-from-the-past-hope-for-the-future-lunch-learn-on-methodist-heritage/ CATEGORIES:Clergy,Education,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image.jpg LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/wisdom-from-the-past-hope-for-the-future-lunch-learn-on-methodist-heritage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250121T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T215001Z UID:10001134-1743703200-1743710400@www.pnwumc.org 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-2/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-2-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214922Z UID:10001035-1743616800-1743624000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 1 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/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T230941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214840Z UID:10001040-1743532200-1743539400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. \nThis five-week course\, led by Rev. Sheila Miranda\, is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint them with their gifts\, callings\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.  \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning March 11 -April 8. \nFor more information and to register\, Click Here. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lay-Servant-Ministries.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-04-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250121T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T215001Z UID:10001133-1743098400-1743105600@www.pnwumc.org 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-2/2025-03-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-2-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214922Z UID:10001034-1743012000-1743019200@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 1 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/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T230941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214840Z UID:10001039-1742927400-1742934600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. \nThis five-week course\, led by Rev. Sheila Miranda\, is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint them with their gifts\, callings\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.  \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning March 11 -April 8. \nFor more information and to register\, Click Here. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lay-Servant-Ministries.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214922Z UID:10001033-1742407200-1742414400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 1 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/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T230941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214840Z UID:10001038-1742322600-1742329800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. \nThis five-week course\, led by Rev. Sheila Miranda\, is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint them with their gifts\, callings\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.  \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning March 11 -April 8. \nFor more information and to register\, Click Here. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lay-Servant-Ministries.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T230941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214840Z UID:10001037-1741717800-1741725000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. \nThis five-week course\, led by Rev. Sheila Miranda\, is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. It can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint them with their gifts\, callings\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.  \nClasses are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Beginning March 11 -April 8. \nFor more information and to register\, Click Here. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lay-Servant-Ministries.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-4-2/2025-03-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250121T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T215001Z UID:10001132-1741284000-1741291200@www.pnwumc.org 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-2/2025-03-06/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-2-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20250121T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T215001Z UID:10001131-1740679200-1740686400@www.pnwumc.org 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-2/2025-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-2-featured-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241202T223918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T214922Z UID:10001032-1740592800-1740600000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach\, Section 1 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/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241204T232322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T233003Z UID:10001098-1738780200-1738787400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 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. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \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-leading-public-prayer/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LSM-Leading-Public-Prayer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T015003 CREATED:20241204T232322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T233003Z UID:10001097-1738175400-1738182600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 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. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \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-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/LSM-Leading-Public-Prayer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org GEO:37.09024;-95.712891 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR