The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-28/
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 pm PT (7:00-9:00 pm MT). This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules.
Click here to register for this training.
DATES: October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026 + (optional) October 28, 2026
TIME: Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm PST (7:00-9:00 pm MST)
WHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)
FEE: The cost of the book — From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie ($11.56 at Amazon/$18.99 at Cokesbury in paperback, $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9780687066605)
Optional book: Speaking Well by Adam Hamilton ($16.99 at Amazon/$11.49 at Cokesbury in paperback; $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9781791025052)
Participant Requirements: Must have completed the LSM 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. Availability on October 28 is optional for those able, to help facilitate sermons presentations. The registration deadline is September 17 2026.
Contact Rev Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-29/

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-02/
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on living our United Methodist beliefs, led by Nancy Goddard, CLM, from October 19 – November 16, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules.
This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The UMC brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. This is an Advanced LSM course.
Click here to register for this class.
DATES: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2026
TIME: Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm PST
WHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)
FEE: The cost of the book — The United Methodist Way, Living Our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder ($11.99 at Upper Room or Amazon in paperback, $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9780881775716; DR626)
Participant 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. The registration deadline is October 9.
Contact Rev Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-09/

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-16/

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas Day
2026-12-25
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Christmas holiday.

2027 Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships
2027-10-07 - 2027-10-09 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1385 Cal Young Road, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Mark your calendars for the biennial Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships, October 7-9, 2027, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima. This is a time of worship, reflection, learning, and connection for clergy and those serving in certified or ordered lay ministry across the PNW Conference.
Please note a change from our usual scheduling: this Gathering will run Thursday through Saturday, rather than our typical timeframe. This shift is intended to make attendance more accessible for those who are dually employed, including Deacons, Deaconesses/Home Missioners, Licensed Local Pastors, and Certified Lay Ministers. Announcing these dates more than a year in advance is also meant to give everyone ample time to plan, including making any necessary Sunday accommodations.
More details, including registration, will follow. In the meantime, if you’d like to be part of the planning team, sign up here.
