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SUMMARY:Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:United Methodists in the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another. \nTimes TBD. \nClergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities. \nClick here to learn more about these conversations.\nPlease RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/table-talks-finding-a-way-forward-together-9/
LOCATION:Yakima: Wesley UMC\, 14 North 48th Avenue\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,District,Greater NW Area,Laity,Seven Rivers,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180602T140000
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SUMMARY:Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:United Methodists in the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another. \nClergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities. \nClick here to learn more about these conversations.\nPlease RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/table-talks-finding-a-way-forward-together-7/
LOCATION:Puyallup United Methodist Church\, 1919 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180314T201047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T201117Z
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SUMMARY:Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:United Methodists in the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another. \nClergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities. \nClick here to learn more about these conversations.\nPlease RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/table-talks-finding-a-way-forward-together-11/
LOCATION:Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church\, 206 Cowlitz Way\, Kelso\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,Crest to Coast,Laity,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180209T225452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T225452Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Congregational Development
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room #1
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/board-of-congregational-development-26/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20171130T022432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T213159Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle DCOM
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room #1
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/seattle-dcom-10/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Meetings,SeaTac
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhondalei Gabuat":MAILTO:rgabuat@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.4095109;-122.3211638
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T140000
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CREATED:20180209T225727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T225727Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference Session Planning
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room #2
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/annual-conference-session-planning-4/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Gretchen Engle":MAILTO:acregistrar@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180617
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20161122T195454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T195454Z
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SUMMARY:OR-ID Annual Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:Save the dates. Details to be announced at a later time.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/or-id-annual-conference-2018/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Gretchen Engle":MAILTO:acregistrar@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180625
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20161122T195203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T190638Z
UID:10000055-1529539200-1529884799@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:PNW Annual Conference 2018
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, visit: pnwumc.org/ac2018
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-annual-conference-2018/
LOCATION:Showplex: Washington State Fair Events Center\, 110 9th Avenue SW\, Puyallup\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fitzgerald":MAILTO:rfitzgerald@greaternw.org
GEO:47.1842835;-122.2939421
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180701
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20170822T205100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T205100Z
UID:10000137-1530057600-1530403199@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Greater Northwest Cabinet Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Location TBD
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/greater-northwest-cabinet-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Greater NW Area,Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fitzgerald":MAILTO:rfitzgerald@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180701
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180523T063609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T063609Z
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SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor Portland: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
DESCRIPTION:Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing. \nChurches are moving from:\nFragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence\nReligious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation\nUnrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion\nA Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology\nToxic Charity TO Community Caring \nOn June 29 and 30\, we will gather in Portland to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years. \n\nCLICK HERE to learn more about this event!\nCLICK HERE to register for this event!\n\n\n\nHave questions about Love Thy Neighbor Portland: Gathering for Ordinary Revival ? Contact The Greater Northwest Conference of the UMC & Parish Collective
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-portland-gathering-for-ordinary-revival/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist Church\, 3520 SE Yamhill St\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180630T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180523T062118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T062118Z
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SUMMARY:Early Response Team - Basic Training Class
DESCRIPTION:Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn how to clean out a flooded home\, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. The class is open to anyone 18 years or older. \nOur registration fee of $25 includes training materials\, lunch and snacks. The deadline for registration is Friday\, June 22\, 2018. \nHave questions or like more information? Contact Kathy Bryson\, PNWUMC ERT Coordinator\, at pnwumcert@gmail.com\, (509) 539-2978. \nCLICK HERE to register!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/early-response-team-basic-training-class/
LOCATION:Cheney United Methodist Church\, 204 4th Street\, Cheney\, WA\, 99004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,Disaster Response,Laity,Training,UMVIM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Bryson":MAILTO:brysonpnw@gmail.com
GEO:47.4875433;-117.5797971
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cheney United Methodist Church 204 4th Street Cheney WA 99004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 4th Street:geo:-117.5797971,47.4875433
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180717
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20171031T042457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T074727Z
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SUMMARY:Mission u 2018
DESCRIPTION:Mission u\, a cooperative venture of the PNW United Methodist Women and the Conference Board of Global Ministries\, will take place July 13-16\, 2018 on the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg\, Washington. The following studies are expected. \nFulltime $300 / Weekend  $255 / Commuter $200\nRegister online https://pnwmissionu2018.eventbrite.com or by paper (download).\nClick here for a Scholarship Application.\nClick to view PDF\n“What About Our Money?” \n\n Plenary Study-Rev. Neal Christie\n\nExplore how faith and money are related\nHow do we make our financial decisions?\nHow we use/consume our resources?\nWhat belongs to God?\nHow to plan as people of faith?\nOppression is evident throughout the Bible.\nInequalities still shape relationship to money & God\n\nAnd either-\n“Embracing Health and Wholeness” \n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. JoAnn Shipley; Rev. Dr. Carol Mariano \n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change\, social responsibility\, & justice issues\nImportance of worship\, justice & mercy\, solidarity\nThe biblical command to love ourselves & explore vocation\,\nidentity\, play\, happiness.\n\nDevelop a covenantal living plan\, or rule of life.\n\n\nOr-\n\n\n“Missionary Conferences with a Difference”\n\nRev. John Shaffer and Barbara Dadd Schaffer\n\n\nThe past\, present and future of Alaska\nRed Bird and Oklahoma Conferences will be explored.\n\n\nYouth  – “Is It Just Money?”\nAmanda Hutchinson & Sara Culp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMission u is jointly sponsored by Conference Board of Global Ministries and United Methodist Women and open to all – Men\, Youth and Women. Scholarships Available.  \n\n\nTo enroll or for more information please contact the Co-Registrars:\n\nAmanda Hutchinson\, amhutchinson13@gmail.com or\nSusan Chamberlain\,  susancchamberlain@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/mission-u-2018/
LOCATION:Central Washington University\, 400 E. University Way\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,United Methodist Women
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20170207T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T223914Z
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SUMMARY:Global Young People's Convocation (GYPC) 2018
DESCRIPTION:In July 2018\, young people from different social\, economic\, cultural\, political\, and even theological backgrounds will come together in Johannesburg\, South Africa to share their stories with one another at the Global Young People’s Convocation (GYPC). \nThe GYPC is the global event for United Methodist young people. Applications to be a part of the Western Jurisdiction Delegation have been extended to October 6th. Scholarships\, based on need\, will be available for voting members. \nEach Jurisdiction or Central Conference is entitled to send voting members to the GYPC: five Youth\, five Young Adults\, and two Adult Workers. Youth should be 12-18 years old (at the time of the GYPC)\, and the young adults should be 19-30 years old (at the time of the GYPC). \nINFORMATION ON GYPC 2018
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/global-young-peoples-convocation-gypc-2018/
LOCATION:Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre\, William Nicol Dr & Pieter Wenning Road\, Johannesburg City\, \, South Africa
CATEGORIES:General Church,Young Adult,Young People's Ministry,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180819
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180630T234149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T234149Z
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SUMMARY:SCD - School of Congregational Development
DESCRIPTION:The School of Congregational Development is a premier event for United Methodist leaders for equipping conference leaders\, clergy\, and laity to lead vital\, dynamic\, life-changing congregations. Sponsored by Discipleship Ministries\, Global Ministries\, and Path 1\, this year’s event is being hosted by the California-Pacific Conference. \nClick here for more information and online registration.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/scd-school-of-congregational-development/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Church,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180814T205224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T211237Z
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SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor Eugene: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
DESCRIPTION:Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing. \nChurches are moving from:\nFragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence\nReligious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation\nUnrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion\nA Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology\nToxic Charity TO Community Caring \nOn August 24-25\, we will gather in Eugene to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenominational and non-denominational pastors\nLeaders within the church\nLocal practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town\, village\, or neighborhood.\nMission\, non-profit and outreach leadership\nCongregation members\n\nQuite frankly\, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish\, and link together across places in mutual learning\, collaboration\, and encouragement. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-ordinary-revival-3/
LOCATION:Wesley United Methodist Church\, 1385 Cal Young Road\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Greater NW Area,Networks,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180726T032554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T033458Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Church Training
DESCRIPTION:You and a team from your congregation are invited to attend a one-day training session for Messy Church which we are offering at Federal Way UMC on August 25 from 9am – 3pm. In case you aren’t sure what Messy Church is\, here are some important points: \n\nMessy Church is a way of being church for families involving fun\nMessy Church is a church (not a craft club) that helps people encounter God\nMessy Church is Christ-centered\, for all ages\, and emphasizes creativity\, hospitality\, and celebration\n\nMessy Church usually meets once a month and is designed for those who won’t necessarily come to a traditional worship service. Several churches in the PNW Annual Conference already offer Messy Church\, and they have had good results! For more information\, please visit this website: https://www.messychurch.org.uk/ \nRoberta Egli\, regional director for Messy Church\, will be present to lead the training. The cost per congregation is $125\, and you may bring as many team members as you like. \nIf you would like to register to attend\, please let us know by August 11\, and provide payment to Federal Way UMC (29645 51st Ave. S.\, Auburn\, WA\, 98001). \nIf you have questions\, please contact Ann Mayer at 253-839-9220 or email her at arsamayer@yahoo.com. \nThis is NOT limited to United Methodists! Please let others know about this invitation. \nClick here for a flier to print and share!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/messy-church-training-3/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave S\, Auburn\, WA\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Church,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Mayer":MAILTO:arsamayer@yahoo.com
GEO:47.336009;-122.2714229
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180726T043415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T211208Z
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SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor Spokane: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
DESCRIPTION:Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing. \nChurches are moving from:\nFragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence\nReligious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation\nUnrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion\nA Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology\nToxic Charity TO Community Caring \nOn September 7-8\, we will gather in Spokane to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenominational and non-denominational pastors\nLeaders within the church\nLocal practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town\, village\, or neighborhood.\nMission\, non-profit and outreach leadership\nCongregation members\n\nQuite frankly\, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish\, and link together across places in mutual learning\, collaboration\, and encouragement. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-ordinary-revival-2/
LOCATION:West Central Episcopal Mission\, 1832 W Dean Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leroy Barber":MAILTO:lbarber@greaternw.org
GEO:47.666295;-117.4399114
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Central Episcopal Mission 1832 W Dean Ave Spokane WA 99201 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1832 W Dean Ave:geo:-117.4399114,47.666295
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180310T190318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T232547Z
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SUMMARY:Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
DESCRIPTION:United Methodists in the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another. \nOur Table Talk at Wenatchee First UMC will start at 9am and finish at Noon. \nClergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities. \nClick here to learn more about these conversations.\nPlease RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/table-talks-finding-a-way-forward-together-10/
LOCATION:Wenatchee First United Methodist Church\, 941 Washington Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,District,Greater NW Area,Laity,Seven Rivers,Training
GEO:47.4224801;-120.324255
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180814T205737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T211344Z
UID:10000281-1536949800-1537027200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor Boise: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
DESCRIPTION:Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing. \nChurches are moving from:\nFragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence\nReligious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation\nUnrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion\nA Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology\nToxic Charity TO Community Caring \nOn September 14-15\, we will gather in near Boise to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenominational and non-denominational pastors\nLeaders within the church\nLocal practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town\, village\, or neighborhood.\nMission\, non-profit and outreach leadership\nCongregation members\n\nQuite frankly\, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish\, and link together across places in mutual learning\, collaboration\, and encouragement. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-ordinary-revival-4/
LOCATION:Kuna United Methodist Church\, 260 W. 4th St.\, Kuna\, ID\, 83634\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Greater NW Area,Networks,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leroy Barber":MAILTO:lbarber@greaternw.org
GEO:43.4919974;-116.4159586
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180824T214208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T214208Z
UID:10000287-1536969600-1537055999@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Seattle District UMW Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Click here for flier/registration.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/seattle-district-umw-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Bothell United Methodist Church\, 18515 92nd Ave NE\, Bothell\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:SeaTac,United Methodist Women
GEO:47.7624306;-122.2189218
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180921
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20171114T184108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T195405Z
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SUMMARY:Older Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register Now! Click here for more information and a link to register.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/older-adult-retreat/
LOCATION:Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center\, 16170 Manastash Road\, Ellensburg\, WA\, 98926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp and Retreat Ministries,Clergy,Laity
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosalee Mohney":MAILTO:rmohney@comcast.net 
GEO:46.961686;-120.775124
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180726T043408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T211442Z
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SUMMARY:Love Thy Neighbor Seattle: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
DESCRIPTION:Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing. \nChurches are moving from:\nFragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence\nReligious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation\nUnrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion\nA Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology\nToxic Charity TO Community Caring \nOn September 21-22\, we will gather in Seattle to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenominational and non-denominational pastors\nLeaders within the church\nLocal practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town\, village\, or neighborhood.\nMission\, non-profit and outreach leadership\nCongregation members\n\nQuite frankly\, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish\, and link together across places in mutual learning\, collaboration\, and encouragement. \nLearn More & Register
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/love-thy-neighbor-ordinary-revival/
LOCATION:Tibbetts UMC\, 3940 41st Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leroy Barber":MAILTO:lbarber@greaternw.org
GEO:47.5688795;-122.3836548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180905T180723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T180723Z
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SUMMARY:Safety Advocate Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Conference staff will be offering another webinar for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church\, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. \nRSVP’s will be accepted via email to Teri Tobey until September 21st at 9 A.M.\, please include the name of your local church in your RSVP email. Only those who complete all four of the prerequisites will be sent the webinar login instructions on September 24th. \nTo keep our webinar under an hour the following prerequisites must be completed by September 24th at 9 A.M.: \n\nNational background check (available through your local church)\nComplete the MinistrySafe abuse awareness video training. (available through your local church\, online videos taking about an hour)\nParticipants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines)\nTake this Google quiz (Click here for the Quiz)
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/safety-advocate-webinar-12/
LOCATION:Online Training
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Online Training,Training,Young People's Ministry
ORGANIZER;CN="Teri Tobey":MAILTO:teri@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075820
CREATED:20180818T001555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T001555Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Strengths: Narratives of Hope
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nCome one\, come all!\nLay leaders\, ministers\, pastors\, youth leaders\, interested individuals\, church leadership councils\, outreach teams\, social justice teams\, mission teams\, worship teams\, . . . \nCome to Weaving Our Strengths\, a day-long conference of fellowship\, inspiration and skill-building to strengthen local churches’ efforts for the common good. The day includes worship\, two sessions of workshops\, and an afternoon session moving from conversation to action. This year’s theme is Narratives of Hope. \nConference information is up on our website at www.thechurchcouncil.org/wos\nincluding workshop descriptions and presenter bios\,\nlogistics\, ways to share the invitation\, and registration. \nWorkshop themes include organizing for church vitality; our call to advocacy; water in Scripture\, our lives and world; standing with our Muslim neighbors; equity in daily life; racial justice; civility; environmental and housing justice; spirituality & justice “reset”; cultural humility; and discernment. \nRegister Now!\nA few notes: \n\nBring a team! Take advantage of more workshop offerings\, build shared capacity and help implement learnings. There are group rates\, along with student and individual rates.\nEarly Bird rate for individuals ends Sept. 4\nScholarships are available\nFree childcare available with pre-registration by Sept. 21\nFree parking available\nCoffee\, tea\, snacks provided. Food vendor invited for lunch.\n\nWeaving Our Strengths is offered by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Rooted in the way of Jesus\, the Church Council of Greater Seattle connects congregations to engage in prophetic witness for justice. We partner with interfaith\, community\, and government organizations in our collective work for a more equitable and just society. Learn more at www.thechurchcouncil.org. \nSponsors include: Dignity Memorial: Puget Sound Dignity Memorial providers including Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home\, The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia\, SEIU 6 Property Services NW\, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW\, UFCW 21\, Community of Christ\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches\, The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, Presbytery of Seattle\, Aerospace Machinists Union District Lodge 751\, Faith Action Network\, Horizon House\, Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America\, Puget Sound Sage\, Teamsters Local 117\, and Washington State Labor Council\, AFL-CIO.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/weaving-our-strengths-narratives-of-hope/
LOCATION:Mercer Island Presbyterian Church\, 3605 84th Ave. SE\, Mercer Island\, WA\, 98040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networks,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Erickson":MAILTO:aerickson@thechurchcouncil.org
GEO:47.5778131;-122.2280814
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180209T230210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180209T230210Z
UID:10000232-1538470800-1538496000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Board of Congregational Development
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room #1
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/board-of-congregational-development-28/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings
GEO:47.4095109;-122.3211638
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180913T204712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T204712Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Certified Lay Minister Class- Cycle A- Intermediate Worship & Sacraments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/fall-certified-lay-minister-class-cycle-a-intermediate-worship-sacraments/
LOCATION:Mill Plain United Methodist Church\, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister
ORGANIZER;CN="Hollie Swanson":MAILTO:HSwanson@pnwumc.org
GEO:45.6167081;-122.5093987
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mill Plain United Methodist Church 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver WA 98684 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd:geo:-122.5093987,45.6167081
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181014
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180908T231941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T231941Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The PNW UMW Executive Team is meeting on the 11th. The Annual Meeting follows of the 12th and 13th.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-conference-united-methodist-women-umw-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Vancouver: First UMC\, 401 E 33rd St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings,United Methodist Women
ORGANIZER;CN="Ja net' Crouse":MAILTO:crousejw@crouses.com
GEO:45.644877;-122.667931
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180926T025209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T025209Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: An Afternoon with Miki and Friends
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon with Miki and Friends is the final concert in the first Music with Spirit musical series presented by the Puyallup United Methodist Church\, 1919 W. Pioneer\, Puyallup Sunday October 21 at 3 pm. You will not want to miss this exciting\, special concert celebrating organist/pianist Miki Garrison Craighead’s 33+ years of musical ministry at the church and her 90th birthday. There will be amazing piano/organ and piano duets with Music Director Suna Chung. In addition\, the Daffodil Valley Ringers will perform and the vocal choir will present a special performance of the Gospel Mass by Robert Ray. Donations are appreciated. \nRSVP on Facebook
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/concert-an-afternoon-with-miki-and-friends/
LOCATION:Puyallup United Methodist Church\, 1919 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crest to Coast,Local Church
GEO:47.191117;-122.321943
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180518T190028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T202112Z
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SUMMARY:Multiplying Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room #1 \n  \nMultiplying Ministries — Session Two \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/multiplying-ministries-4/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Meetings,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Ferguson":MAILTO:pferguson@greaternw.org
GEO:47.4095109;-122.3211638
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church 816 S 216th St Des Moines WA 98198 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=816 S 216th St:geo:-122.3211638,47.4095109
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181026
DTSTAMP:20260411T075821
CREATED:20180724T185052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T175753Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Gathering of the Orders
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a Deacon\, an Elder\, a Licensed Local Pastor\, a Certified Lay Minister or Lay Person Assigned? How do these offices within the church strengthen the church as a whole? How do they provide people a variety of ways to offer themselves vocationally for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How do we understand these as identities and not only\, or even primarily\, job descriptions? How has each of our responses to God’s claim on our lives led us to the identity\, the work\, and the Way that gives us deep meaning and purpose? \nThese are hard questions in the best of times. During times of national\, international\, and denominational strife and division\, it becomes more imperative to know how to address them. This way of life is wonderful\, difficult\, heartbreaking\, joyous\, isolating\, painful\, and filled with love. There is no other job like serving God vocationally. \nYou are invited to the Gathering of the Orders where this year we will explore spiritual sustenance for this life. We will dialogue about the realities of living this way amid change – personal\, professional\, denominational\, and sociopolitical. You are invited as a spiritual leader in this denomination to gather with your colleagues and fellow members of your orders and fellowships to be replenished. We hope to see you October 23-25. \nRev. Larry Peacock\, a retired UMC Elder\, Executive Director of the Franciscan Spiritual Center\, Portland\, Oregon\, a retreat leader\, and Spiritual Director will serve as our keynote presenter\, as he speaks on and invites us to reflect upon “Angles and Rules: Shaping a Contemplative Life” and “Hospice Worker or Trail Blazer: The Multiple Shapes of Spiritual Leadership.” Larry has authored two books\, Openings: Daybook of Saints\, Sages\, Psalms and Prayer Practices\, and The Living Nativity: Preparing for Christmas with St. Francis. \n\n\n\nWe celebrate God’s claim on our lives as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What brings you joy in this work? What confirms for you that God has called you to this life? Please bring to the Gathering of the Orders October 23-25 a photo or image that communicates your vocational identity. Interpret this as you will…be creative\, honest\, raw\, humorous. Be you. We will post and give thanks for this holy life. See you October 23-25 in Wenatchee!\n\n\n\nOnline registration closed on October 15. Onsite registration will be available for $75.\nChildcare is being offered by the church for children 4 and under. \nWorkshops Descriptions\nPlease select two of the following when you register. \nMindfulness – led by Rev. Denise McGuiness – Mindfulness has seen a resurgence in recent years as a technique used in positive psychology to help build wellbeing and resilience in one’s life. It is based on an ancient practice with spiritual roots in Christianity (centering prayer) and Buddhism (meditation) as well as other religious traditions. This course is a basic introduction to the benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction as well as how to use it as a meditation practice. \nSolvitur Ambulando: It Is Solved by Walking – led by Rev. Wes Stanton – A brief exploration of walking as spiritual practice. We are evolved to be pedestrians. We are embodied to be attuned to all around us. Jesus’ community of disciples was a walking community\, and his teachings and encounters along the way (the Way!) form us as they formed that community. Participants will be invited to walk together and separately in Wenatchee neighborhoods. Dress for the weather\, and don’t forget sun protection. \nThree Contemplative Practices that Transform Ourselves and Our World – led by Rev. Larry J. Peacock – We will explore and practice befriending silence\, embracing loving kindness and living with gratitude. All of this as formation for a personal daily practice. [Only Offered Wednesday afternoon] \nI Still Proclaim: Slam Poetry for Preachers\, Pray-ers\, and Scripture Readers – led by Rev. Katy Shedlock – Slam poetry is a contemporary art form with much to offer preachers\, liturgists\, and worship designers. We’ll learn the basic principles of slam and apply them to the public reading of Scripture\, crafting and delivering prayers in worship\, and creating sermons. No experience in poetry or performance necessary\, but please come ready to write\, read\, and cheer each other on! \nVocational Identity and Calling During Personal Change – TBD – A moderated discussion with participants. \nSchedule for Orders Retreat – October 23-25\, 2018\nTuesday \n12-1:30 – Registration\n1:45 Gathering/Announcements\n2:00 Opening Worship\n2:30 Plenary Session – Keynote – Larry Peacock\n3:30 Break\n4:00 Workshops\n5:30 Dinner at Wenatchee First\n6:45 Vespers \nWednesday \n9:00 Opening Worship\n9:30 Plenary session – Keynote – Larry Peacock\n10:30-11:15 Groups for Reflection\nNoon Lunch – On your own\n1:30 Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships\n3:00 Break\n3:30 Workshops\n5:00 Vespers\n5:30 Dinner on your own \nThursday \n9:30 Closing with Bishop Elaine discussing a theology of resilience\nService with Holy Communion \nWenatchee Hotel Options\n(In order of distance from the church) \n\nCoast Wenatchee Center Hotel (.6 mi)\nComfort Inn – Downtown (.9 mi)\nBest Western Chieftain Inn (1 mi)\nTravel Lodge by Wyndham (1 mi.)\nRed Lion Hotel (1.2 mi)\nSuper 8 by Wyndham (1.3 mi)\nCedars Inn (1.5 mi)\nSpringhill Suites (1.9 mi)\nHoliday Inn Express (2.1 mi)\nLa Quinta Inn and Suites (2.1 mi)\nComfort Suites (3 mi)
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-gathering-of-the-orders/
LOCATION:Wenatchee First United Methodist Church\, 941 Washington Street\, Wenatchee\, WA\, 98801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Clergy,Meetings,Training
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