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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]