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SUMMARY:UMCOR Disaster Response - Early Response Team Basic Training
DESCRIPTION:Be ready for when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. \nTrain now to be an Early Response Team member. \nOur 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). \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nClick here to register! \nQuestions? Contact Kathy Bryson\, PNW Conference Disaster Response Coordinator\, at brysonpnw@gmail.com\, (509) 539-2978.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/umcor-disaster-response-early-response-team-basic-training-2/
LOCATION:Faith Church\, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response,Emergency Preparedness,Training
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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/2025-10-14/
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/2025-10-14/
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-pastoral-care-giving/2025-10-16/
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SUMMARY:Connecting Neighbors preparedness training
DESCRIPTION:Be the Connection Before\, During\, and After Disaster \nWhether 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! \nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone in your church community—no special background or experience required! \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nReady Congregants – How to prepare yourself and your household\nReady Churches – How to protect your church property and people\nReady Response – How to serve your community in disaster response and recovery \nWant to Go a Step Further?\nYou 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. \nThis training is FREE! Lunch\, snacks and materials are all included. Registration Closes Friday\, October 10. \nLet’s prepare together—because loving our neighbors means being ready to show up when they need us most. \nDownload a flier to promote this event! \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/connecting-neighbors-preparedness-training/
LOCATION:Edmonds United Methodist Church\, 828 Caspers Street\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response,Emergency Preparedness,Training,UMVIM
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