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 […]
Legacy giving is often called “low-hanging fruit.” People usually – once they have gone to their great reward – want to leave a gift to an organization they love but they don’t know how. Or worse, they aren’t asked. Universities, hospitals, and animal shelters do a great job of reminding and asking people to leave […]
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 […]
Attention—Women leaders who are serving in faith-based and other non-profit organizations. Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands on you and your time in the midst of a decaying institution? Have you tried every possible technique to help you manage the stress and anxiety that comes with leading in these challenging times? Do […]
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Labor Day.
Planning a pledge campaign can be stressful. Trust us, we’ve been there. In this updated webinar, you’ll find out what makes for a strong pledge campaign. In addition, we’ll have samples from a variety of churches to get you inspired. Our goal is to give you the confidence to plan and execute a fabulous stewardship […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please refer to the PNW United Women in Faith website for more information. Location TBD.
Join the Pacific Northwest United Methodist Church, fellow followers of Jesus, and all people who love justice, as we practice solidarity with those who are detained inside the Northwest Detention Center! As followers of Jesus, we are mandated to care for our immigrant neighbors. As United Methodists, we vehemently oppose the mass deportation plans of […]
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 […]
The Greater Northwest (GNW) Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting is a monthly gathering open to all Hispanic/Latinx pastors and leaders serving in local churches across the GNW Episcopal Area. We meet by Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 PM (PST) under the leadership of our chairperson, Aurora Pavón. These meetings provide a space to: Check […]
Laity and clergy of the Puget Sound District are invited to join use for our annual training event. In an effort to make the event more accessible, we are once again hosting Roots & Wings on three different dates in different locations across the district. The dates and locations are: Saturday, September 27 - Central […]
Un Encuentro Pastoral Latine de la Iglesia Metodista Unida 9/28 - 10/01 2025 Durham, NC Entre Nos seeks to be a place where we can articulate a definition for what Hispanic/Latine ministry is and provide the denomination clarity around protocol, best practices and contextual reality of many of our communities. Registration is now open! Registracion […]
The 2025 Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships is scheduled for September 29-October 1st, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee, Washington. Registration is now open. If you would like to be part of the planning, please contact Rev. Debbie Sperry or Rev. Denise McGuiness." Click here to learn more and register today!
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 […]
Are you passionate about caring for the environment and looking for a way to connect your faith with action? The United Methodist EarthKeepers program offers training for individuals ready to launch or grow environmental projects in their communities. Watch and share a short invitation on Facebook from Rev. Jenny Phillips, PNW Elder and Director of Environmental Sustainability […]
Personal and planetary grief are inextricable. Our encounter with the manifold losses that characterize the human experience can till the soil of our hearts so that we are more available to the suffering of other beings and the earth we share…Sorrow can be paralyzing at first, but compassion…is a wellspring that offers infinite sustenance. ~ Mirabai […]
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 […]
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Be ready for when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. Train now to be an Early Response Team member. Our next UMCOR Disaster Response - Early Response Team Basic Training is being offered on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT at Faith Church - Issaquah, WA (3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, October 15, at 6 p.m. PT, lay and clergy members of the Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to bring questions they may have after reviewing the materials for the Special Session on October 29, 2025. Non-members will be able to watch the session on the Special Session Resource Page. Members who register by the […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]
Join United Women in Faith from across the PNW Conference for their 2025 Annual Gathering, taking place October 17-18 at Bothell UMC. This year’s theme, “If Not Now, When?,” calls us to be present, courageous, and faithful in the unique moment we’re living in. The keynote speaker is Jana Jones, National President of United Women […]