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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 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\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 2-4\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\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 August event is available here. Others will become available closer to the workshop dates. \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-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Olympia\, 1224 Legion Way SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501-1655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
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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/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20241012T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
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SUMMARY:Roots & Wings - Puget Sound District Training
DESCRIPTION:The Puget Sound Missional District is excited to bring back our event focused on leadership training for our laity! Because our district is geographically spread out\, we are hosting this event in three different locations on three different Saturdays. Come to the one that is closest to you or the date that works best for your calendar. There will be overlap in what workshops are offered on each day\, but you’re welcome to come to more than one event. Although this event is geared toward laity\, interested clergy may also attend. \nAugust 17 – Stanwood UMC\nSeptember 14 – Sequim Trinity UMC\nOctober 12 – Issaquah Faith UMC \n\nSome of the workshops being planned include: \n\nIndigenous Neighbor Engagement\nSolar Energy Projects\nServing the Unhoused/Volunteer Engagement\nGood Neighboring Experiment\nDisaster Preparedness/Response\nPlanned Giving/Endowments\nMessy Church\nEnvironmental Advocacy\nLay Servant Ministries/Certified Lay Ministries\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/roots-wings-puget-sound-district-training-2/
LOCATION:Faith Church\, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98029\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound District":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
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SUMMARY:Roots & Wings - Puget Sound District Training
DESCRIPTION:The Puget Sound Missional District is excited to bring back our event focused on leadership training for our laity! Because our district is geographically spread out\, we are hosting this event in three different locations on three different Saturdays. Come to the one that is closest to you or the date that works best for your calendar. There will be overlap in what workshops are offered on each day\, but you’re welcome to come to more than one event. Although this event is geared toward laity\, interested clergy may also attend. \nAugust 17 – Stanwood UMC\nSeptember 14 – Sequim Trinity UMC\nOctober 12 – Issaquah Faith UMC \n\nSome of the workshops being planned include: \n\nIndigenous Neighbor Engagement\nSolar Energy Projects\nServing the Unhoused/Volunteer Engagement\nGood Neighboring Experiment\nDisaster Preparedness/Response\nPlanned Giving/Endowments\nMessy Church\nEnvironmental Advocacy\nLay Servant Ministries/Certified Lay Ministries\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/roots-wings-puget-sound-district-training-4/
LOCATION:Sequim Trinity UMC\, 100 S Blake Ave\, Sequim\, WA\, 98382
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound District":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
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SUMMARY:Online CLM Orientation for Clergy
DESCRIPTION:The Desert Southwest Conference is inviting all clergy to join them in an “ABC’s of CLMs” session on Thursday\, Aug. 29\, 3-4 p.m. PT. You will hear from clergy persons who are in team ministry with Certified Lay Ministers (CLMs)\, learn about the application/accountability process for a CLM\, and “why” there should be a CLM at every church. \nWhile some of the process pieces may differ from conference to conference\, our PNW Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministry John Townsend recommends that clergy attend this event\, expecting that it will be a helpful and informative event. \nClick here to join this orientation on Zoom. \nFor event information\, contact Kathy Jewell at kpjewell7676@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/online-clm-orientation-for-clergy/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240718T205905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T205905Z
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SUMMARY:Roots & Wings - Puget Sound District Training
DESCRIPTION:The Puget Sound Missional District is excited to bring back our event focused on leadership training for our laity! Because our district is geographically spread out\, we are hosting this event in three different locations on three different Saturdays. Come to the one that is closest to you or the date that works best for your calendar. There will be overlap in what workshops are offered on each day\, but you’re welcome to come to more than one event. Although this event is geared toward laity\, interested clergy may also attend. \nAugust 17 – Stanwood UMC\nSeptember 14 – Sequim Trinity UMC\nOctober 12 – Issaquah Faith UMC \n\nSome of the workshops being planned include: \n\nIndigenous Neighbor Engagement\nSolar Energy Projects\nServing the Unhoused/Volunteer Engagement\nGood Neighboring Experiment\nDisaster Preparedness/Response\nPlanned Giving/Endowments\nMessy Church\nEnvironmental Advocacy\nLay Servant Ministries/Certified Lay Ministries\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/roots-wings-puget-sound-district-training-3/
LOCATION:Stanwood UMC\, 27128 102nd Dr\, Stanwood\, WA\, 98292\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240717T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T232029Z
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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 2-4\, 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 August event is available here. Others will become available closer to the workshop dates. \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/
LOCATION:Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\, 115 N Raymond Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T140000
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SUMMARY:SeaTac District Day
DESCRIPTION:SeaTac laity and clergy are invited to join us for a day of fellowship and learning! A variety of workshops will be offered\, including Single Board Organization\, Engaging our Communities with Curiosity\, Environmental Justice Ministry\, and Pastoral Ministry and the 35 Work Week (an SPR Conversation). \nRegistration is $20\, and lunch will be provided (Lay Leader J.D. Drollinger is grilling for us!). Childcare is available upon request. \nClick here to view a PDF flyer that you can download and share with your congregation.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/seatac-district-day-2/
LOCATION:Federal Way UMC\, 29645 51st Ave S\, Auburn\, WA\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,SeaTac,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Tombaugh":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.3360487;-122.271471
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
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SUMMARY:Laity Meet-Up: History was made - Learn what happened at General Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘The Laity Meet-Up’ Set for This Saturday\, June 1: Click here to register today! \nAll area laypersons are encouraged to register now for the next installment of “The Laity Meet-Up” this Saturday\, June 1. The free event will be held via Zoom 9 a.m. AKT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. \nA panel of speakers will address the topic: “History Was Made: Learn About the Recent General Conference.” The panelists – Skylar Marston-Bihl\, Jan Nelson\, and Jo Anne Hayden\, represent all three of the annual conferences in the Greater Northwest Area at General Conference\, held recently in Charlotte\, N.C. More than 1\,000 petitions were processed\, and more than 800 delegates from around the world (and an additional 1\,000-plus reserves and observers) attended. \nThe panel will discuss important legislation addressed as the conference\, specifically: removing restrictive language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and how the church has dramatically changed. \nAll persons\, laity and clergy alike\, are welcome to the gatherings of The Laity Meet-Up. For more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Laity
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
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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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240227T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190253Z
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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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
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SUMMARY:GNW 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
DESCRIPTION:Many feel lost in a wilderness where little feels familiar.\nWe’ll explore how to move beyond simple survival to welcome our wandering as God’s people.\nRegistration is now open and includes tuition\, room\, and board. \nRegistration fee of $1070 includes tuition\, private room with bath\, and meals.\nScholarships available.\n$100 non-refundable deposit will reserve a spot until 3/15/2024. \nContact Registrar Karen Fisher: kmfishwoman@nwi.net for more info. \nClick here to register! \nClick here to view/download/share the flyer. \nLocation: Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center\, Federal Way\, WA\nOverlooking Puget Sound the Center offers private rooms & baths\, views & trails\, spaces for worship & learning\, a labyrinth & library. \nFaculty:\nDaniel Wolpert\nCofounder & Executive Director\, Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing\nHanging Your Laundry on a Beam of Light: Finding God When Things Fall Apart \nAmy Oden\nWorking Professor of Church History and Christian Spirituality\nHere Is Where We Begin: Practices for the present moment \nThe Academy for Spiritual Formation:\nFor those who hunger for deep spiritual experience. The Academy creates transformative space for communion with God\, self\, others\, and creation for the sake of the world. Academy.upperroom.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-5-day-academy-for-spiritual-formation/
LOCATION:Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades\, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Fisher":MAILTO:kmfishwoman@nwi.net
GEO:47.322296;-122.392944
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road Federal Way WA 98023 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4700 Southwest Dash Point Road:geo:-122.392944,47.322296
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240227T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190253Z
UID:10000845-1713292200-1713299400@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240227T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190253Z
UID:10000844-1712687400-1712694600@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240320T003840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T003840Z
UID:10000853-1712397600-1712403000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:The Laity Meet-Up - “Today’s UMC: What laity need to know about General Conference”
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the first ‘Laity Meet-Up’ on April 6 \n“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works\, not neglecting to meet together\, as is the habit of some\, but encouraging one another …” [Hebrews 10:24-25] \nAll laypersons from the Greater Northwest Area are invited to a new laity series named “The Laity Meet-Up\,” which kicks off on Saturday\, April 6. The free event will be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. AT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. Upon registration\, you will receive the link directly from Zoom. If you don’t see it\, please check your spam or junk folders. \nThe Laity Meet-Up\, which will be held three to four times per year\, aims to enhance lay ministries by equipping and empowering laity to be active and informed voices in our churches and communities – one of the express goals of Bishop Bridgeforth’s “going the M.I.L.E.”* \nIn the inaugural event on April 6\, the Meet-Up topic will be: “Today’s UMC: What Laity Need to Know About General Conference.” A panel of General Conference delegates and reserves will provide accurate information about proposed legislation\, squelch disinformation\, and share suggestions for communicating what General Conference is really about (and what it is not). To be discussed: removing harmful language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and more! \nThe Laity Meet-Up is the brainchild of the Greater Northwest Area’s three conference lay leaders: Jo Anne Hayden of Alaska\, Nancy Tam Davis of Pacific Northwest\, and Paul Nickell of Oregon-Idaho. It is inspired by their reading of Hebrews 10\, which unveils the inadequacy of Old Testament sacrifices and upholds Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate and final atonement for sins. It guides believers on their faith journey\, emphasizing the importance of community and perseverance. \nWhile designed for laity across the Alaska\, Pacific Northwest\, and Oregon-Idaho conferences\, The Laity Meet-Up’s gatherings are open to all.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Laity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GNW-Laity.jpg
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20240227T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T190253Z
UID:10000843-1712082600-1712089800@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-02/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20231101T004228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T004228Z
UID:10000770-1707244200-1707251400@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb. 6\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-2/2024-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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:20240130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20231101T004228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T004228Z
UID:10000769-1706639400-1706646600@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb. 6\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-2/2024-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20231101T004228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T004228Z
UID:10000768-1706034600-1706041800@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb. 6\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-2/2024-01-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20231101T004228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T004228Z
UID:10000767-1705429800-1705437000@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb. 6\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-2/2024-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20231101T004228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T004228Z
UID:10000766-1704825000-1704832200@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. 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on Jan. 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & Feb. 6\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-2/2024-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230824T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T191134Z
UID:10000651-1699284600-1699293600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Using A.I. Tools in the Church
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nWondering what A.I. is all about and how it can be used in the church?\nAre you a little nervous about what is and isn’t legal?\nJust not sure that A.I. is for you? \nThose questions and more will be answered in the Using A.I. Tools in the Church webinar\, offered on Monday\, November 6\, 2023 (4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT • 2:30 p.m. AKT). The training will last approximately 2.5 hours. Amazon bestselling author and consultant Jason Moore will guide a conversation about what A.I. is and which tools are most useful for various aspects of ministry and will demonstrate how to use them. Best of all\, most A.I. tools are free to use or are very affordable. Regardless of your church size\, budget\, and worship style\, this A.I. primer will be helpful for you. \nCLICK HERE to register today! \nWho can participate in this training?\nUnited Methodist laity and clergy attending and/or serving the churches and ministries of the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to register for this training. Thanks to a generous donor\, this training is free for members across the Greater Northwest Area. \nPlease make plans to register no later than November 5 at Noon PT.  Do you have a conflict? Registrants will receive access to a training recording that will be accessible for 60 days after the training\, so be sure to register. \nQuestions? \nEmail Patrick Scriven\, Director of Communications for the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church\, if you have any questions about this training or the registration process. His email address is pscriven@pnwumc.org.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AI-training.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Scriven":MAILTO:pscriven@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230822T233014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T233014Z
UID:10000650-1698483600-1698494400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Preaching Class for Certified Lay Ministers and Lay Speakers
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Preaching Class is intended to provide students with advanced skills in preaching and to give them feedback from experienced preachers in our Conference on a sermon they prepare and deliver. Participants must attend both sessions and prepare a written manuscript of a sermon on an assigned text during the week between the sessions. \nThis free course will be offered online via the Zoom Platform on October 21 and 28\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. to Noon PT. Registration is limited to nine students and closes on October 6. You can register online here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/AdvancedPreaching2023 \nLaity from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and Pacific Northwest Conferences who have completed an Introductory Course in Preaching are eligible to attend. This class qualifies as an approved advanced course for both CLMs and certified lay speakers. \nThis course will be taught by Rev. Kathy Neary and Rev. Andy Oliver. \nIf you have questions about the event\, please get in touch with Rev. Kathy Neary at kneary@pnwumc.org.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/advanced-preaching-class-for-certified-lay-ministers-and-lay-speakers/2023-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/advanced-preaching.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Neary":MAILTO:kneary@pnwumc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230822T233014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T233014Z
UID:10000649-1697878800-1697889600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Preaching Class for Certified Lay Ministers and Lay Speakers
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Preaching Class is intended to provide students with advanced skills in preaching and to give them feedback from experienced preachers in our Conference on a sermon they prepare and deliver. Participants must attend both sessions and prepare a written manuscript of a sermon on an assigned text during the week between the sessions. \nThis free course will be offered online via the Zoom Platform on October 21 and 28\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. to Noon PT. Registration is limited to nine students and closes on October 6. You can register online here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/AdvancedPreaching2023 \nLaity from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and Pacific Northwest Conferences who have completed an Introductory Course in Preaching are eligible to attend. This class qualifies as an approved advanced course for both CLMs and certified lay speakers. \nThis course will be taught by Rev. Kathy Neary and Rev. Andy Oliver. \nIf you have questions about the event\, please get in touch with Rev. Kathy Neary at kneary@pnwumc.org.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/advanced-preaching-class-for-certified-lay-ministers-and-lay-speakers/2023-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/advanced-preaching.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Neary":MAILTO:kneary@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230831T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T174954Z
UID:10000654-1696856400-1696867200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Day in the Puget Sound District - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:In his efforts to continue getting to know our Pacific Northwest Conference and Greater Northwest Area\, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth will meet with clergy and laity of the Puget Sound District on Monday\, October 9. \n  \nBecause our district is geographically spread out\, Bishop will meet with us in two different locations that day. In the morning\, Kingston Redeemer UMC will host churches that are on the west side of the Puget Sound plus Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. Then\, in the afternoon\, Bothell UMC will host those churches located east of the Sound. \n  \nCapacity is limited in each location\, so we are asking for each church in the district to coordinate who will attend to represent them: at least the pastor(s) and 1-2 lay people. Information about registration has been emailed to pastors and leaders\, so please check your inboxes for more details.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/bishops-day-in-the-puget-sound-district-part-2/
LOCATION:Bothell United Methodist Church\, 18515 92nd Ave NE\, Bothell\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,District,Laity,Puget Sound
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230831T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T174924Z
UID:10000653-1696840200-1696849200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Day in the Puget Sound District - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:In his efforts to continue getting to know our Pacific Northwest Conference and Greater Northwest Area\, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth will meet with clergy and laity of the Puget Sound District on Monday\, October 9. \n  \nBecause our district is geographically spread out\, Bishop will meet with us in two different locations that day. In the morning\, Kingston Redeemer UMC will host churches that are on the west side of the Puget Sound plus Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. Then\, in the afternoon\, Bothell UMC will host those churches located east of the Sound. \n  \nCapacity is limited in each location\, so we are asking for each church in the district to coordinate who will attend to represent them: at least the pastor(s) and 1-2 lay people. Information about registration has been emailed to pastors and leaders\, so please check your inboxes for more details.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/bishops-day-in-the-puget-sound-district-part-1/
LOCATION:Kingston: Redeemer UMC\, 9900 NE Shorty Campbell Rd\, Kingston\, 98346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,District,Laity,Puget Sound
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound District":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000646-1695322800-1695330000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T033443
CREATED:20230627T222442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T220719Z
UID:10000629-1695234600-1695240000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training/2023-09-20/
LOCATION:Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\, 115 N Raymond Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training-online/2023-09-20/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant 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 their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-19/
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