Washington Interfaith Advocacy Day
2022-02-10 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/washington-interfaith-advocacy-day-2/
FANWA annual legislative organizing event.

Idaho Legislative Event #2
2022-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/idaho-legislative-event-2/

Ethnic Ministries Retreat (Online)
2022-02-25 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/ethnic-ministries-retreat-online/
Save the date for this online retreat. More information TBD.

2022 Local Church Leadership Training for Laity in the GNW
2022-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | WA, United States
Laypersons serving on local church committees, especially those who chair administrative committees, are encouraged to register now for a Greater Northwest Area-wide training on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Interpretation will be offered in Spanish.
Click here to register!
The two-hour training starts at 9 a.m. AKT (10 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. MT) with leadership provided by district superintendents, staff and laity with expertise across the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho, and Pacific Northwest Conferences. Those new to their roles or to the leadership of committees are strongly encouraged to attend.
During the first hour, attendees will receive words of encouragement along with training on decision-making processes. During the second, participants will separate into breakout rooms to focus the conversation on administrative teams and tasks. A Spanish-language cohort will also be available during this second hour.
Tópico: Entrenamiento para Lideres laicos de Iglesias Locales del gran Área del Noroeste 2022.
Descripción: Se invita a los laicos que sirven en los comités de la iglesia local, especialmente aquellos que presiden los comités administrativos, a registrarse ahora para una capacitación en toda el Área del Gran Noroeste el sábado 26 de febrero de 2022. Se ofrecerá interpretación en español.
La capacitación de dos horas comienza a las 9 a. m. AKT (10 a. m. PT, 11 a. m. MT) lideres como superintendentes de distrito, personal y laicos con experiencia en las conferencias de Alaska, Oregón-Idaho y Pacífico Noroeste estarán dirigiendo este entrenamiento. Se recomienda encarecidamente que asistan aquellos nuevos lideres en sus funciones o en el liderazgo de los comités administrativos de la Iglesia Local.
Durante la primera hora, los participantes recibirán palabras de ánimo e información sobre los procesos de toma de decisiones. Durante la segunda hora, los participantes se dividirán en salas para grupos pequeños para centrar la conversación en los equipos y las tareas administrativas. Tendremos un grupo de habla hispana disponible durante esta segunda hora. Por favor cuando haga su matricula recuérdele a sus lideres de escoger la opción en español.

Provisional and Full Membership Interviews
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-12 | Dumas Bay Center, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States

Spring Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-20 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States

Mission u Trainings Begin
2022-04-02 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/mission-u-trainings-begin/

Walking with our Immigrant Neighbors – a panel discussion
2022-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/walking-with-our-immigrant-neighbors-a-panel-discussion/
You are invited to participate in our first round table about immigration. This event is a cooperative effort from the PNW Conference’s Hispanic/Latinx Ministries program and Central Washington Justice for our Neighbors (CWJFON), a United Methodist ministry. This will be an ongoing event available for clergy and other church leaders offered twice a year (Spring and Fall).
Panelists for this conversation: Abigail Scholar – CWJFON Executive Director, Todd Mildon – CWJFON Board President, & Rev. Jennifer Stuart- Founding Board Member
Click here to register!
Download a flyer to share.

Soul Shop: Virtual Suicide Prevention Training
2022-04-30 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Hosted by the Crest to Coast Missional District of the PNW Conference of the UMCc
Saturday, April 30th 10:00am – 11:30am Pacific
For Pastors, professional staff, and lay leaders in the PNW Conference, Columbia District and Cascadia District,
In this virtual, 90-minute training, participants will learn how prevalent suicide is, indicators of risk, how to ask if a person is thinking about suicide and available resources to help those at risk. This is an introductory training appropriate for church leaders who are interested in creating networks of support for those affected by suicidal desperation in their church and their communities.
Soul Shop’s mission is to equip faith communities to save lives and to bring hope to those affected by suicidal desperation. Soul Shop’s mission is to be the national leader in developing faith communities that companion those impacted by suicide into hope and connection. Learn more about Soul Shop’s approach and philosophy.
Please note when registering. If registering as a group please have one person register everyone from your church that is planning to attend. You can come back at a later date and add additional people if needed. Please register for one workshop date below
Click here to register for the April 30th training

$5/per person
$20/per church (4 or more people)
Forms you may find useful: https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Leavingingoodhands-1.docx
https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1B11.1EN2910-HelpersInYourCommunity-3-1-1.pdf

Spring BOM Meeting
2022-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

PNW United Methodist Women -- Assembly
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL, 32804, United States
More information TBA

PNW Clergy Sessions
2022-06-01 13:30 - 16:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-clergy-sessions-2/
Please save the date for this year’s clergy sessions which will be held online. More information will be announced and shared directly with clergy members in the weeks preceding the date.

Children’s Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-04 | Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16530 Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville, WA, 98077, United States
Are you looking for a meaningful way to help children and families after disasters? Do you have a warm heart, patience, team spirit, a sense of adventure and time to give?
Bear Creek UMC in Woodinville, Washington, is hosting a volunteer training workshop June 3-4, 2022, for people interested in learning how to respond to children in Disasters. $55 registration fee covers materials and trainer costs. Meals and an overnight stay are provided by the host organization.
Visit childrensdisasterservices.org to register or download the flyer to share this opportunity.

Transitions Retreat
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-07 | WA, United States

PNWAC Laity Orientation
2022-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnwac-laity-orientation/
Please visit the PNWAC 2022 website for more information on the AC schedule.

GNW Laity Session
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 | WA, United States

Greater Northwest Annual Conference Sessions
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-25 | WA, United States
Please visit the PNWAC 2022 website for more information on the AC schedule.
The GNW area’s primary week of annual conference sessions, where the business of each Conference is conducted by clergy and lay members, will start on the evening of Sunday, June 19, with a GNW area-wide opening. The remainder of the week will include a separate focused day of work for each conference and individual days for ordination and commissioning services in PNW and OR-ID.

The GNW Area-wide Opening will take place on the evening of Sunday, June 19.
The Alaska Conference will meet online on Monday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. AKT.
The Pacific Northwest Conference will meet online on Tuesday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.
The Pacific Northwest Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Wednesday, June 22.
The Oregon-Idaho Conference will meet online on Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT.
The Oregon-Idaho Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Friday, June 24.
The GNW Area-wide closing plenary and celebration will occur during the day on Saturday, June 25.

Each day of business will include morning bible studies and evening devotions during the first and last hour. These opportunities will be open for anyone – not just Annual Conference members – to attend.
Click here for more information. Please watch for more information in conference and GNW Area communications. Published dates are subject to change, and we will announce additional opportunities as they become available.

Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
2022-07-10 - 2022-07-15 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
We’ll be guided through our theme “The Power of Story” by popular Academy faculty:
Ray Buckley: Interim Director of the Center for Native American Spirituality and Christian Study, United Methodist Church. His stories, poetry, and art have appeared in numerous journals, periodicals, books and museums.
Leticia Guardiola-Saenz: Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. She’s a frequent writer and speaker on New Testament topics.
Registration is now open!
2022 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Team/Retreat Leader: Sue Magrath
Covenant Group Leader: Cathy Warner
Worship Leader: Paul Mitchell
Registrar: Karen Fisher
Hospitality: Cara Scriven

Mission u 2022
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | Yakima: Wesley UMC, 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98908, United States
Please join us at Mission u 2022 as we reflect on the community that Jesus is calling us to be!
Learning Together for the Transformation of the World.
Beginning in 2022, we are taking an exciting new approach to Mission u curricula. This means there will be one transformative biblical curriculum for everyone. One for adults, one for youth, and one for children – all focusing on a shared biblical theme: Luke 13. There is no registration fee for children 5-12 if they are with a parent or grandparent.
Click here to learn more.
Schedule for livestreaming
Portions of the event schedule will be livestreamed on the Wesley UMC of Yakima YouTube Channel. The direct link is: youtube.com/channel/UCuW-cLSVsbXZmFNfkSsjSZw/live
Friday, July 22 – All times Pacific

Opening Plenary and Worship: 3:00-5:00 pm
Mission Videos and Vesper Service: 8:30-9:30 pm

Saturday, July 23

Plenary: 8:45-9:30 am
Guest Speaker: 3:40-4:10 pm
Healing Service: 9:15-10:00 pm

Sunday, July 24

Closing Worship with Communion: 9:00-10:30 am

Getting Started With Messy Church
2022-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
Messy Church USA in cooperation with Puyallup United Methodist Church is offering a regional training event on starting your own Messy Church. The Getting Started With Messy Church training will be held at Puyallup United Methodist Church on September 10, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm.
This training will give your team the vital tools to begin your own Messy Church. You will learn about the history, values, format and best practices to get your Messy Church started. If you’ve already begun Messy Church, this is an opportunity to share what you have learned and gain new ideas for sustaining your Messy Church in your local setting. This training is open to all denominations of the Christian Church.
Messy Church is a monthly intergenerational worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith. Everyone is welcomed as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts are filled with joy or struggling with life, you will be welcomed with open arms at Messy Church.

Individual $ 125.00
Group of 2-4 $ 250.00
5th person and over—Additional $ 25.00 per person

Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Registration for the training is open on the Messy Church USA website:
https://messychurchusa.org/in-person-events/

Inland Missional District Annual Mtg - UMW
2022-09-17 | TBD

Seven Rivers Missional District Annual Mtg - UMW
2022-09-17 | TBD

PNWUMC Gathering of the Orders and Fellowship 2022
2022-09-27 - 2022-09-29 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Growing Deeply
After a three year gap, all who are ordained, including those from other denominations serving the PNWUMC and United Methodists from other annual conferences, and all under appointment and assigned are invited to a Gathering of the Orders and Fellowship on September 27-29, 2022, at Wenatchee First UMC. We will worship together, explore the struggle and gift of being part of covenant community during these days, celebrate retirements, welcome those newly commissioned, ordained, and licensed; mark memorials, and let ourselves sink into the joy and wonder of being called into holy work during uncertain times.
Presenters include Julian Davis Reid and Ray Buckley.
Click here for more information and to register.

Fall Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2022-10-13 - 2022-10-14 | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States

Conf. UMW Annual Meeting
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15 | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States

Immigration Round Table
2022-10-23 14:00 - 15:30 | WA, United States
Everyone is invited to participate in our second roundtable discussion on the topic of immigration. Through these webinars, we aim to offer practical resources and tools that church leaders can use to begin a ministry with immigrant families in their local church.
Click here to register for this webinar.
At this roundtable, we will hear a few stories from United Methodist immigrants in the PNW Conference, get valuable information from the staff of Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors (CWJFON), learn more about the Tacoma Detention Center, and share some practical ideas and actions. There will be plenty of time left for questions and discussion.
Panelists for this conversation include Abigail Scholar – CWJFON Executive Director, and Todd Mildon – CWJFON Board President. Leo Pacheco and Clara Marino will offer devotions, and Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos and Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell will help to facilitate the webinar and a time for questions.
This event is hosted by the PNW Conference Immigration Roundtable Planning Team, a cooperative effort between the PNW Conference’s Hispanic/Latinx Ministries program and Central Washington Justice for our Neighbors (CWJFON), a United Methodist ministry.

Fall BOM Meeting
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-10 | Federal Way UMC, 29645 51st Ave S, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States

Greater Northwest Area Cabinet
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-17 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Members of the GNW Area Cabinet gather in person and remotely.

Board of Ordained Ministry
2022-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave S, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
The Fall meeting of the Pacific Northwest Board of Ordained Ministry.

GNW H/L Leadership Team Meeting
2022-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-h-l-leadership-team-meeting/
This meeting will take place on Zoom. Contact Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos, PNW Director of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries, for more information.
