The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

UMCOR Disaster Response - Early Response Team Basic Training
2025-10-13 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Faith Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE, Issaquah, WA, 98029, United States
Be ready for when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need.
Train now to be an Early Response Team member.
Our next UMCOR Disaster Response – Early Response Team Basic Training is being offered on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT at Faith Church – Issaquah, WA (3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE, Issaquah, WA 98029).
The Early Response Team Basic Training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. The class is taught by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) certified trainers and includes examples of recent missions, hands-on activities and an opportunity to meet people with a passion to serve. Anyone 18 years or older is welcomed to attend.
The registration fee is $26.57 and includes all training materials, lunch and snacks. The registration deadline is Monday, October 13th. There are several pre-requisites to complete before the class so please register ASAP.
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Questions? Contact Kathy Bryson, PNW Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at brysonpnw@gmail.com, (509) 539-2978.

Connecting Neighbors preparedness training
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Be the Connection Before, During, and After Disaster
Whether you’re a church leader, volunteer, or someone who simply wants to be part of the solution, this training equips you to care for your family, your congregation, and your neighbors before and after disaster strikes. Anyone in the GNW Area is invited to attend!
Who Should Attend?
Anyone in your church community—no special background or experience required!
What You’ll Learn:
Ready Congregants – How to prepare yourself and your household
Ready Churches – How to protect your church property and people
Ready Response – How to serve your community in disaster response and recovery
Want to Go a Step Further?
You can become a Connecting Neighbors Ambassador—trained and resourced to lead workshops in your own church and beyond. It’s a great way to multiply impact and help others get ready, too.
This training is FREE! Lunch, snacks and materials are all included. Registration Closes Friday, October 10.
Let’s prepare together—because loving our neighbors means being ready to show up when they need us most.
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