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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating. \nCOURSE DATES: February 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2 & 9.  \nTIME: Mondays  6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nZoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation. \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister here by January 26\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Local Church,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-09/
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating. \nCOURSE DATES: February 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2 & 9.  \nTIME: Mondays  6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nZoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation. \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister here by January 26\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Local Church,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating. \nCOURSE DATES: February 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2 & 9.  \nTIME: Mondays  6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nZoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation. \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister here by January 26\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Local Church,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-23/
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating. \nCOURSE DATES: February 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2 & 9.  \nTIME: Mondays  6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nZoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation. \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister here by January 26\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Local Church,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20251126T030420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T033805Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a foundational course designed to equip church leaders in the United Methodist Church. It explores: personal spiritual gifts; servant leadership; each leader’s role in developing future leaders; the importance of consistent spiritual practices; “God’s call to a life of servanthood” as a disciple of Jesus Christ; and the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating. \nCOURSE DATES: February 9\, 16\, 23\, March 2 & 9.  \nTIME: Mondays  6:30 – 8:30 pm  PST     \nZoom Course: Save your registration; the Zoom link is at the top of your confirmation. \n*COST:  $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course\,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson  • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 •  Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.  \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first meeting\, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nINSTRUCTOR: Sheila Miranda\, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister here by January 26\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Local Church,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-foundations-basic-course/2026-02-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20251126T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T033620Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course "For The Common Good"
DESCRIPTION:A five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson. 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. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and\nwill be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and currently serves as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as a pastor at several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received an MS and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: Saturdays- January 17\, 24\, 31\, & February 7 \nTIME: 9:00 -11:30 AM PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link is at the top of your registration confirmation)  \nFEE: the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman. ISBN 13: 9780881779585 $15.00 Available at Cokesbury & Upper Room \nParticipant Requirements: We highly recommend that you complete the Foundations (i.e.\, Basic) course first. Each participant must have a book\,\nread it before the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all four sessions\, with audio and video capability active. \nRegister here by January 5\, 2026. Contact Rev. Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org with questions or if you need assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-for-the-common-good/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20251126T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T033620Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course "For The Common Good"
DESCRIPTION:A five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson. 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. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and\nwill be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and currently serves as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as a pastor at several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received an MS and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: Saturdays- January 17\, 24\, 31\, & February 7 \nTIME: 9:00 -11:30 AM PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link is at the top of your registration confirmation)  \nFEE: the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman. ISBN 13: 9780881779585 $15.00 Available at Cokesbury & Upper Room \nParticipant Requirements: We highly recommend that you complete the Foundations (i.e.\, Basic) course first. Each participant must have a book\,\nread it before the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all four sessions\, with audio and video capability active. \nRegister here by January 5\, 2026. Contact Rev. Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org with questions or if you need assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-for-the-common-good/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20251126T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T033620Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course "For The Common Good"
DESCRIPTION:A five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson. 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. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and\nwill be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and currently serves as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as a pastor at several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received an MS and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: Saturdays- January 17\, 24\, 31\, & February 7 \nTIME: 9:00 -11:30 AM PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link is at the top of your registration confirmation)  \nFEE: the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman. ISBN 13: 9780881779585 $15.00 Available at Cokesbury & Upper Room \nParticipant Requirements: We highly recommend that you complete the Foundations (i.e.\, Basic) course first. Each participant must have a book\,\nread it before the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all four sessions\, with audio and video capability active. \nRegister here by January 5\, 2026. Contact Rev. Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org with questions or if you need assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-for-the-common-good/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20251126T031919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T033620Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course "For The Common Good"
DESCRIPTION:A five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson. 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. \nThis course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and\nwill be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference and currently serves as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as a pastor at several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received an MS and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: Saturdays- January 17\, 24\, 31\, & February 7 \nTIME: 9:00 -11:30 AM PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link is at the top of your registration confirmation)  \nFEE: the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman. ISBN 13: 9780881779585 $15.00 Available at Cokesbury & Upper Room \nParticipant Requirements: We highly recommend that you complete the Foundations (i.e.\, Basic) course first. Each participant must have a book\,\nread it before the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all four sessions\, with audio and video capability active. \nRegister here by January 5\, 2026. Contact Rev. Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org with questions or if you need assistance. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-for-the-common-good/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250826T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T232644Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. 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. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250826T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T232644Z
UID:10001589-1763197200-1763206200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. 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. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001564-1762970400-1762977600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250826T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T232644Z
UID:10001588-1762592400-1762601400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. 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. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001563-1762365600-1762372800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250826T232644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T232644Z
UID:10001587-1761987600-1761996600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Worship
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this four-week class on leading worship\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from November 1-22\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Saturdays from 9:00-11:30am. 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. \nUsing Hoyt Hickman’s book\, Worshiping with United Methodists\, this course will help students understand the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles\, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: November 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \nTIME: Saturdays\, 9:00-11:30am PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Worshiping with United Methodists by Hoyt Hickman ($13.99 at Cokesbury\, or $20.99 at Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780687335268) \nParticipant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it prior to the first session\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 4 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 20. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, please complete the form on our registration website. 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-worship-2/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001570-1761847200-1761854400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION: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\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001562-1761760800-1761768000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001569-1761674400-1761681600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION: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\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-28/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191221Z
UID:10001571-1761242400-1761249600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION: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\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025 \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving-2/2025-10-23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T193257Z
UID:10001561-1761156000-1761163200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Advanced Course - Called To Preach
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching\, “Called to Preach.” This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay Speaker track of study.  Register:  https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesACCalledToPreach \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-called-to-preach-wednesday/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Called-to-Preach-Section-1-featured-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Coleman Campbell":MAILTO:jecolecamp@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250401T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191350Z
UID:10001567-1761069600-1761076800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION: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\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250401T214733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T191350Z
UID:10001566-1760637600-1760644800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Lay Pastoral Care Giving
DESCRIPTION: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\, for others\, it’s less so. All can improve. \nThe course is being offered online this October (Thursdays and Tuesdays\, 6 to 8 PM PDT) for those interested in taking the next step in their exploration. The instructor is Billie Fitzsimmons\, a Certified Lay Minister. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Pastoral Care Giving Participant’s Book (ISBN • 978-0-88177-554-9) by Tim. M Farabough. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all five\, two-hour sessions with audio and video capability active. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayPastoralCareGiving2025
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/laypastoralcare.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001555-1760466600-1760473800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-14/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T143328
CREATED:20250701T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z
UID:10001554-1759861800-1759869000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T183000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T183000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T180000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic Course
DESCRIPTION: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 as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 14) online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-14/
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