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SUMMARY:Understanding the Constitutional Amendments
DESCRIPTION:In May\, the Western Jurisdiction is providing a webinar to prepare members to learn about the four proposed amendments to our United Methodist Constitution. \nThis year’s Annual Conference gatherings require votes that impact our worldwide connection\, and we want you to be informed and involved. Your participation matters! \nAt the General Conference 2020/2024 meeting\, four pieces of legislation passed that would change the denomination’s constitution. In order for these changes to go into effect\, the legislation must be ratified by the collective votes of annual and central conferences of the UMC. Throughout 2025\, all central and annual conferences will be asked to vote on these important topics at their Annual Conference meetings. \nThe four pieces for ratification are: \n\nBallot #1: Regionalization: Changing the structure of the UMC to create equity across the worldwide church.\nBallot #2: Expand inclusiveness in church membership\, especially as it relates to gender and ability.\nBallot #3: Stand against racism and colonialism.\nBallot #4: Clarify local pastor status regarding who can vote for clergy delegates.\n\nUnderstanding these amendments is crucial as we move forward together\, as each will impact how we operate as a global church. The Western Jurisdiction has prepared information on each to help you cast your vote. Lay and clergy members of the annual conference are invited to learn more and prepare for this critical vote by joining us on May 19 at 6:30 pm PDT for an information webinar where you can learn more from your ratification conference teams\, and ask any questions you may have. \nREGISTER NOW AT THIS LINK
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/understanding-the-constitutional-amendments/
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Western Jurisdiction
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 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. \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 will 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\, 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: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \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 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 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. \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 will 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\, 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: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \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 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:AI and Ministry Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Commission on Ethnic Ministry invites all GNW Ethnic Ministers to a virtual event focused on AI and its role in ministry. This seminar will explore enhancing productivity by responsibly incorporating AI platforms into our workflows. \nThe primary objectives of this 2-hour educational virtual seminar are: \n\nEquip ministry leaders with essential AI literacy.\nEducate attendees and dispel myths about AI.\nIntroduce practical AI-powered tools and demonstrations relevant to church leadership\, using specific examples from leadership tasks and workflows.\nFacilitate discussions on the ethical use of AI in alignment with faith-based values.\nEncourage informed and responsible decision-making in digital ministry.\nAddress the intersection of AI and ESL (English as a Second Language).\n\nClick here to register! \nDownload Flyer to share!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/ai-seminar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Hispanic Ministries,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Commission on Ethnic Ministries (COEM)":MAILTO:coem@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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SUMMARY:Worship Workshops: “small bites\, BIG FLAVOR”
DESCRIPTION:As a layperson\, do you find yourself responsible for leading worship? Do you need help with worship resources? Would you like to learn skills to enhance worship leadership in your small church? If so\, these worship workshops are for you! \nThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference has invited Dr. Marcia McFee to lead three workshops over the next several months to empower laity to become more effective in worship planning and leading. Bitesize mindset and skillset lessons will be taught\, which can add flavor to your worship. Resources for each liturgical season will also be shared. \n\nAugust 16-18\, 2024 – Advent / Christmas / Epiphany – held in (and live-streamed from) Spokane Valley UMC\, Spokane Valley\, WA\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 3\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\nAn orientation will be held on Wednesday\, July 31st at 9 a.m. PT\, a recording of which will also be available\n\nWhile these workshops are offered with laypersons in mind\, pastors of small churches are especially invited to attend with their laity. Pastors of larger churches are welcome but strongly encouraged to see this event as an opportunity to equip and train laity as partners in worship design. \nClick here to review the schedule for these workshops. \nParticipants from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and PNW Conferences will have free access to all three workshops\, both in person and online. For more information and to register\, please use the following link based on the conference your local church is in. \n\nAlaska Conference Registration\nOregon-Idaho Conference Registration\nPacific Northwest Conference Registration\n\nFor those attending in person\, a nominal fee is required to cover the costs of meals and other host church expenses. A separate (simple) registration (for each event) is required so we can prepare for your needs. Registration for in-person hospitality at the event is available here. \nScholarships are available for Lay-Led Congregations and churches served by a CLM in the PNW Conference to cover this expense and support travel and housing during each workshop. Please contact your District Superintendent (PNW) for scholarship support. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/worship-workshops-small-bites-big-flavor-3/
LOCATION:Yakima: Wesley UMC\, 14 North 48th Avenue\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 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. \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 will 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\, 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: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \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 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary (Everywhere) / Santuario (En Todas Partes)
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Movement for Migrant Justice (IMIrJ) was birthed through the creation of the sanctuary movement in Portland Oregon in 2007. Through the years we have become one of the key players in first responding to the needs of our immigrant communities. IMIrJ works with faith communities in collaboration with many immigrant rights organizations and individuals. \nWHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRAINING? \n\nLearn the history of the Sanctuary Movement in the USA\nDevelop strategies for creating sanctuary communities\nRapid response tips -Learn legal considerations and protections\nGet resources\nSupport our work\n\nThis workshop is designed for pastors\, laypeople\, and community organizers who work with Hispanic/Latinx immigrant families. It will be conducted in Spanish. \nClick here to register for this training!\n—- \nEl Movimiento Interreligioso por la Justicia para Inmigrantes nació a través de la creación del movimiento santuario en Portland\, Oregón\, en 2007. A lo largo de los años\, nos hemos convertido en uno de los actores clave en la primera respuesta a las necesidades de nuestras comunidades inmigrantes. IMIrJ trabaja con comunidades de fe y en colaboración con muchas organizaciones y personas defensoras de los derechos de los inmigrantes. \n¿CUÁL ES EL PROPÓSITO DE ESTA CAPACITACIÓN? \n\nConocer la historia del Movimiento Santuario en EE.UU.\nDesarrollar estrategias para crear comunidades santuario\nConsejos de respuesta rápida -Aprender sobre consideraciones y protecciones legales\nObtener recursos\nApoyar nuestro trabajo\n\nEste taller está diseñado para pastores\, líderes laicos y organizadores comunitarios que trabajan con familias inmigrantes hispanas/latinas. Se llevará a cabo en español.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/sanctuary-everywhere-santuario-en-todas-partes/
CATEGORIES:Hispanic Ministries,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos":MAILTO:cesantos@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/sanctuary-everywhere-santuario-en-todas-partes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T183000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Discovering and Using Spiritual Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering and using your spiritual gifts\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from April 23rd – May 21st\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 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. \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 will 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\, 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: April 23\, 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman ($10.49 at Cokesbury\, Upper Room\, or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \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 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is April 9. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discovering-and-using-spiritual-gifts/2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T203000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants 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. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20241204T233003Z
CREATED:20241204T232322Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants 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. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T153000
DTSTAMP:20241120T000420Z
CREATED:20241112T220729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T000420Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/love-abides.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20241204T233003Z
CREATED:20241204T232322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T233003Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants 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. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T153000
DTSTAMP:20241120T000420Z
CREATED:20241112T220729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T000420Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20241204T233003Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants 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. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T183000
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SUMMARY:Worship Workshops: “small bites\, BIG FLAVOR”
DESCRIPTION:As a layperson\, do you find yourself responsible for leading worship? Do you need help with worship resources? Would you like to learn skills to enhance worship leadership in your small church? If so\, these worship workshops are for you! \nThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference has invited Dr. Marcia McFee to lead workshops over the next several months to empower laity to become more effective in worship planning and leading. Bitesize mindset and skillset lessons will be taught\, which can add flavor to your worship. Resources for each liturgical season will also be shared. \n\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 2-4\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\n\nWhile these workshops are offered with laypersons in mind\, pastors of small churches are especially invited to attend with their laity. Pastors of larger churches are welcome but strongly encouraged to see this event as an opportunity to equip and train laity as partners in worship design. \nClick here to review the schedule for these workshops. \nParticipants from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and PNW Conferences will have free access to all three workshops\, both in person and online. For more information and to register\, please use the following link based on the conference your local church is in. \n\nAlaska Conference Registration\nOregon-Idaho Conference Registration\nPacific Northwest Conference Registration\n\nFor those attending in person\, a nominal fee is required to cover the costs of meals and other host church expenses. A separate (simple) registration (for each event) is required so we can prepare for your needs. Registration for in-person hospitality at the August event is available here. Others will become available closer to the workshop dates. \nScholarships are available for Lay-Led Congregations and churches served by a CLM in the PNW Conference to cover this expense and support travel and housing during each workshop. Please contact your District Superintendent (PNW) for scholarship support. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/worship-workshops-small-bites-big-flavor-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Olympia\, 1224 Legion Way SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501-1655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T153000
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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T203000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \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: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants 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. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Worship Workshops: “small bites\, BIG FLAVOR”
DESCRIPTION:As a layperson\, do you find yourself responsible for leading worship? Do you need help with worship resources? Would you like to learn skills to enhance worship leadership in your small church? If so\, these worship workshops are for you! \nThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference has invited Dr. Marcia McFee to lead three workshops over the next several months to empower laity to become more effective in worship planning and leading. Bitesize mindset and skillset lessons will be taught\, which can add flavor to your worship. Resources for each liturgical season will also be shared. \n\nAugust 16-18\, 2024 – Advent / Christmas / Epiphany – held in (and live-streamed from) Spokane Valley UMC\, Spokane Valley\, WA\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 2-4\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\nAn orientation will be held on Wednesday\, July 31st at 9 a.m. PT\, a recording of which will also be available\n\nWhile these workshops are offered with laypersons in mind\, pastors of small churches are especially invited to attend with their laity. Pastors of larger churches are welcome but strongly encouraged to see this event as an opportunity to equip and train laity as partners in worship design. \nClick here to review the schedule for these workshops. \nParticipants from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and PNW Conferences will have free access to all three workshops\, both in person and online. For more information and to register\, please use the following link based on the conference your local church is in. \n\nAlaska Conference Registration\nOregon-Idaho Conference Registration\nPacific Northwest Conference Registration\n\nFor those attending in person\, a nominal fee is required to cover the costs of meals and other host church expenses. A separate (simple) registration (for each event) is required so we can prepare for your needs. Registration for in-person hospitality at the August event is available here. Others will become available closer to the workshop dates. \nScholarships are available for Lay-Led Congregations and churches served by a CLM in the PNW Conference to cover this expense and support travel and housing during each workshop. Please contact your District Superintendent (PNW) for scholarship support. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/worship-workshops-small-bites-big-flavor/
LOCATION:Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\, 115 N Raymond Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Get Started with Messy Church
DESCRIPTION:Get Started in Messy Church Training Coming Soon Online!  Register now! \nWhat is Messy Church? A way of being church for all-ages to join in experiencing fun and faith-formative activities. Found throughout the globe\, it is based on the values of all-ages together\, celebration\, ocreativity\, hospitality\, and centering ourselves in Christ. \n“Get Started” is our foundational training event that is highly recommended for any church planning to start a Messy Church. The training is also helpful for Messy Churches looking to expand their leadership team or simply need a refresher to move from starting to sustaining a Messy Church. \nThis training is theoretical and practical. You will discover how the five foundational values and four components are used as building blocks to contextualize your Messy Church. \nThe Get Started Online Training includes a series of three 90-minute sessions held on consecutive days.  The content is unchanged from the in-person training with videos used to experience the Mini Messy Experience. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/get-started-with-messy-church/
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Training,Training,Young People's Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Goetz":MAILTO:crystal@puyallupumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T180000
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SUMMARY:Using A.I. Tools in the Church
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nWondering what A.I. is all about and how it can be used in the church?\nAre you a little nervous about what is and isn’t legal?\nJust not sure that A.I. is for you? \nThose questions and more will be answered in the Using A.I. Tools in the Church webinar\, offered on Monday\, November 6\, 2023 (4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT • 2:30 p.m. AKT). The training will last approximately 2.5 hours. Amazon bestselling author and consultant Jason Moore will guide a conversation about what A.I. is and which tools are most useful for various aspects of ministry and will demonstrate how to use them. Best of all\, most A.I. tools are free to use or are very affordable. Regardless of your church size\, budget\, and worship style\, this A.I. primer will be helpful for you. \nCLICK HERE to register today! \nWho can participate in this training?\nUnited Methodist laity and clergy attending and/or serving the churches and ministries of the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to register for this training. Thanks to a generous donor\, this training is free for members across the Greater Northwest Area. \nPlease make plans to register no later than November 5 at Noon PT.  Do you have a conflict? Registrants will receive access to a training recording that will be accessible for 60 days after the training\, so be sure to register. \nQuestions? \nEmail Patrick Scriven\, Director of Communications for the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church\, if you have any questions about this training or the registration process. His email address is pscriven@pnwumc.org.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Scriven":MAILTO:pscriven@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T210000
DTSTAMP:20230910T213035Z
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000646-1695322800-1695330000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T163000
DTSTAMP:20230627T223443Z
CREATED:20230627T223443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T223443Z
UID:10000637-1695222000-1695227400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training-online/2023-09-20/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Online Training
GEO:30.3321838;-81.655651
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T210000
DTSTAMP:20230910T213035Z
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000645-1695150000-1695157200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20230910T213035Z
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000644-1694718000-1694725200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-14/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-14/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T163000
DTSTAMP:20230627T223443Z
CREATED:20230627T223443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T223443Z
UID:10000636-1694617200-1694622600@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training-online/2023-09-13/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Online Training
GEO:30.3321838;-81.655651
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T210000
DTSTAMP:20230910T213035Z
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000643-1694545200-1694552400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T210000
DTSTAMP:20230910T213035Z
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
UID:10000642-1694113200-1694120400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Sept 7\, 12\, 14\, 19\, and 21\, from 7-9 p.m. PT. \nTo register\, email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com by Aug 31\, providing your name\, address\, phone #\, and your local church setting. Courses fill quickly\, so register as soon as you can commit to the schedule and course participation expectations. Each participant must have a book\, and attend all five sessions with audio and video functions active throughout each session\, but there is no other cost. \nBOOK: Lay Servant Ministries by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson\nParticipant’s Book • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Participants’ books are available in paperback at Cokesbury for $9.29\, Upper Room for $12\, and Amazon for $11. ebooks are also available.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-basic-course/2023-09-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T163000
DTSTAMP:20230627T223443Z
CREATED:20230627T223443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T223443Z
UID:10000635-1694012400-1694017800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training-online/2023-09-06/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Online Training
GEO:30.3321838;-81.655651
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T163000
DTSTAMP:20230627T223443Z
CREATED:20230627T223443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T223443Z
UID:10000634-1693407600-1693413000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care\, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size\, and how to create and commission a team for your church.  This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy\, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC. \nTwo sessions will be offered; \n\nSession 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\nSession 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.\n\nClick here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-training-online/2023-08-30/
LOCATION:WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Online Training
GEO:30.3321838;-81.655651
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