The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Full GNW Cabinet
2023-11-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/full-gnw-cabinet/2023-11-16/
The full GNW Cabinet is meeting on Zoom.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24

Institutional Equity Cohort
2023-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd., Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.

Appointive Cabinet
2023-12-05 10:00 - 13:00
The GNW Appointive Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details. TBA.

Congregation Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
2023-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.

GNW Full Cabinet
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07, 2024-01-09 - 2024-01-11, 2024-01-24 - 2024-01-25
The GNW Full Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details TBA.

Christmas Eve Recognized - Office Closed
2023-12-22

Christmas Day - Office Closed
2023-12-25

Institutional Equity Cohort
2024-01-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, United States

Congregational Equity Cohort
2024-01-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, United States
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-06 18:30 - 20:30
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.
This 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.
Click here for more information and to register today!

Youth Winter Camp
2024-01-12 16:00 - 2024-01-15 16:00 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Visit the Twinlow Camp website for more information.

Appointive Cabinet
2024-01-30 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-01-30/
The GNW Appointive Cabinet is meeting.

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-06 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-02-06/

Congregational Equity Cohort
2024-02-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd., Renton, WA, 98058, United States

Creating a Safety and Security Ministry
2024-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Blaine Memorial UMC, 3001 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
About the workshop:
The SeaTac Missional District of The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church is sponsoring a workshop, Creating a Safety and Security Ministry, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm. The workshop will be held in the Lee Activity Center at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church.
The pandemic years showed us that something can disrupt even the hallowed routine of attending church on Sunday. Recent changes in our world have challenged our sense of safety and security, creating a continued feeling of unease. Rev. Derek Nakano, District Superintendent for the SeaTac Missional District, tasked his member churches to address church safety and security during their charge conferences.
Join workshop facilitator Ronald Miller, MA, MS, and his wife Joanne, MSN, RN, ARNP, who will discuss the steps to create a Safety and Security Ministry for your church. Helping others create safe and secure ministries is a passion and personal ministry for the Millers.
Why attend?
Many churches find planning for safety and security challenging. Bluntly, “It could never happen here” is irresponsible and naïve. The “normal” has changed. Frequently, through prayerful discernment, we need a change in basic assumptions. But where do you start?

The scriptural basis for protection.
A brief review of the history and trends of violence on faith-based properties.
Proactive v Reactive—The Mindset.
Initial steps to creating a ministry for safety and protection.
Threat vulnerability and mitigation of identified factors.
Building the Ministry team, Equipment, and Training Resources.
On-going networking and training.
Potential legal liabilities for failing to plan and prepare (not legal advice).
Federal funding programs for Faith-Based Organizations.

Who should attend?
Anyone who feels called may serve in this ministry. If you have the heart, there is a role for you. We are first and foremost Ambassadors for Christ who “watch over the flock” for the Shepherd. That is the mission. Clergy are urged to attend with their congregants.
The workshop costs $50 per person or $100 for up to 4 same congregation members. For questions, please email Erin at etombaugh@pnwumc.org. We will provide lunch and refreshments.
Register and pay online here.
About the presenters:
Ronald Miller, MA, MS, sits on the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia’s Board of Directors and serves as the Safety and Security Coordinator for the Diocese. He is a retired police officer, trained as a forensic scientist, a retired Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and a court-appointed Forensic Investigator specializing in behavioral evidence analysis in homicide investigations. He is a certified firearms instructor.
Joanne Miller, ARNP, is a retired advanced practice registered nurse specializing in trauma, ICU, and palliative care. She is also a certified firearms instructor who focuses on women’s issues and needs in handgun training. Together, she and Ron provide private firearms safety and training instruction.

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-13 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-02-13/

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-15 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-02-15/

Exploration 2024
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Exploration creates sacred space for young adults, ages 18-26, to be in meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological reflection, and practical workshops as they discern whether God’s call on their life is to ministry in The United Methodist Church, and what faithful steps they can take in response.
Click here to learn more and to register for this event.

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-02-20/

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-02-22/

Appointive Cabinet
2024-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet-4/

Kids & Family Ministries (Online Training)
2024-02-29 08:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/kids-family-ministries-online-training/
Learn strategic and practical ways to engage kids and their families in your church. Five major areas of focus will be covered: kid’s programs with the whole family in mind, celebrating faith milestones that become foundational for life, creating a safe and welcoming environment, development of curriculum content and context specific to your community, and hosting outreach events that broaden your connection to new young families!
This online training takes place from 8 am to 1 pm Pacific Time. Learn more about the 5 sessions focusing on different aspects of ministry with kids and families in Session Descriptions.
Click here to learn more and register.
