Exploration 2024
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Exploration creates sacred space for young adults, ages 18-26, to be in meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological reflection, and practical workshops as they discern whether God’s call on their life is to ministry in The United Methodist Church, and what faithful steps they can take in response.
Click here to learn more and to register for this event.

Solar Direct Pay 101: Federal Funding for Houses of Worship
2024-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/solar-direct-pay-101-federal-funding-for-houses-of-worship/
A webinar is being offered on March 21 for people interested in Direct Pay funding available for solar on buildings in the United States owned by non-profit organizations through the Inflation Reduction Act. You’ll learn about program eligibility and criteria, consider how to discern whether or not this program is right for your house of worship, and hear about the process of requesting payment from a church member who has done it!
Register Here – https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6gBWXK6qQcmyGCH1WZ4sYA
Eric Walker Walker, a lay member of Vashon UMC (PNW), and Rev. Jenny Phillips (PNW Elder serving at Global Ministries) join Miguel Yanez-Barnuevo (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) in leading this webinar.
Hosted by Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, Environment and Energy Study Institute, and Interfaith Power and Light, with support from United Women in Faith.
Speakers
Rev. Jenny Phillips is Director of Environmental Sustainability for Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church. She pilots and integrates sustainability practices in agency operations and programs including disaster response, global health, and agriculture, and works with faith communities on sustainability. She has a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York and a B.A. in Communications from the University of Washington.

Eric Walker has more than 30 years of experience in leadership, financial and operations management, institutional capacity building, and systems development in international non-government organizations. He has served on executive teams of multiple international NGOs, including his long-term role as finance and operations leader of the global health NGO, PATH. He is Church Council Chair of Vashon United Methodist Church in Vashon, WA.

Miguel Yanez-Barnuevo leads Environment and Energy Study Institute’s Access Clean Energy Savings program. HIs focus is on ensuring federal investments for energy efficiency and clean energy reach rural and non-profit organizations meet equity and justice commitments. He holds a graduate degree in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from the New School University in New York City and an nundergraduate degree in Geography and Urban PLanning from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain.

How to talk about General Conference
2024-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/how-to-talk-about-general-conference/
On April 15, 2024, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific Time, church leaders (lay and clergy) are invited to attend a one-hour Zoom presentation on communicating about the upcoming General Conference with the Directors of Communications from each conference in the Western Jurisdiction and Brenda Smotherman from United Methodist Communications (UMCom).
In essence, this is a crisis communication training/refresher, but we’ll also share our plans for distributing news about General Conference 2024 before exploring the following:

What should you do if a reporter contacts your church in person, by phone, or via social media and asks you to comment on their story about the General Conference?
How can you offer your opinion while being clear that you don’t speak for the entirety of The United Methodist Church?
Where can members find the real news and daily outcomes, especially if they see something alarming on social media about General Conference?

The Desert Southwest Conference is managing Zoom registrations for this event as part of its Monday Moments program. You can register for this opportunity at https://dscumc.org/monday-moments-registration/.
About the Guest Presenter
Brenda Smotherman is the Associate Public Relations Director at United Methodist Communications and has been with the agency for more than five years. She provides publicity support for UMCom, communicators across the UMC connection, The Connectional Table, and the Commission on the General Conference. Smotherman oversees media pitching, several social media channels, publicity consultation and training, and supportive written content, resources and reports.

General Conference 2024
2024-04-23 - 2024-05-03 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
The Commission on General Conference has announced that General Conference will be April 23-May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

'Get Together' - United Women in Faith Western Jurisdiction Event
2024-05-09 - 2024-05-11 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
​​What does it mean to answer the call to “love one another” facing the challenges of 2024? (John 13:34)
Come GET TOGETHER! to

FEEL the joy when faith-filled women unite
NURTURE our souls through the strength of our sisterhood
DEEPEN our relationship with God EXPLORE the power of love to make a difference

TOGETHER we can do more. TOGETHER we can be more. TOGETHER the power of love in action can change the world.
Learn more about this event and register here. Registration is open through April 15, 2024.
Scholarships are available. Click here to learn more.
About this Event
Registration is now open for the Western Jurisdiction United Women in Faith Quadrennial Gathering in Anchorage, Alaska! Please register at wjumw.com, where you will find detailed information on the hotel, Alaska Airlines discounts, time schedules, and workshop opportunities. Hotel Captain Cook offers the option of adding three additional days before or after our gathering if you’d like to extend your stay and take the opportunity to see more of Alaska.
We’re excited about this chance to “Get Together” at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage on May 9-11, 2024. (pre-events start May 8, 2024). Our theme, “Get Together,” is centered in John 13:34, and all the jurisdictions share it. This theme feels especially relevant after having to cancel the 2020 in-person event and move to online only. After eight years, our team is eager to gather in person, as we’re sure you are! The central purpose of this event is to elect women who will represent our jurisdiction as National Board of Director members. In addition, we will worship, celebrate, share, serve, learn, sing, pray and connect.
The past several years of planning have been unusually challenging due to the pandemic. Still, our team is delighted with how well the many aspects of our event have come together to showcase our values and priorities while also highlighting the rich diversity and many cultures of Alaska. We’re honored to have Amy Valdez Barker, PhD as our keynote speaker and Makeda McCreary as our music director. This will also be an opportunity to meet Sally Vonner, our new General Secretary/CEO, and our President, ‘Ainise ‘Isama’u. It is our prayer that this event will be an opportunity for each of you to rest and be renewed as we celebrate our work as United Women of Faith together. Thank you for your continued support of all we do as United Women of Faith! We hope to see you in Anchorage!

Western Jurisdictional Conference
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-13
Dates for the 2024 Western Jurisdictional Conference were announced at the end of the previous session. The Pacific Northwest Conference will host the conference in Spokane, with more details to be announced at a later date.

Setting Ministry Priorities Conversations - PNW #6
2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:15 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-pnw-6/
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth has invited lay and clergy members within the Greater Northwest Area to conversations about resources, ministry and collaboration in the area, continuing conversations that annual conference members started when they met in June. This is another step in a discernment process that will help us determine ministry priorities and future opportunities to collaborate for better outcomes and greater efficiency.
Click here to RSVP for this and other remaining opportunities.

Setting Ministry Priorities Conversations - GNW #2
2024-09-05 19:30 - 20:45 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-gnw-2/

Leadership Institute 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | Resurrection: A United Methodist Church, 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, Kansas, 66224
Registration is open for Resurrection, a United Methodist Church’s annual Leadership Institute conference, happening this fall September 25-27, 2024.
In the wake of a monumental General Conference for the United Methodist Church, this year’s Leadership Institute will be centered around the theme of “onward.” This reflects a spirit of hope, healing and resilience as the denomination moves forward. Onward: Leadership Institute 2024 will provide leaders practical tools and inspiring insight as they gather, share experiences and navigate this next season of ministry with a renewed sense of purpose and unity!
Churches are invited to bring their ministry leaders, staff and volunteers and join a community passionate about strengthening the local church.
Highlights of the conference include:

Keynote Sessions led by Rev. Adam Hamilton, author and Resurrection’s senior pastor; Brian McLaren, author, activist and public theologian; Kara Powell, Chief Executive of the Fuller Youth Institute, and Candace Lewis, the President of Gammon Theological Seminary.
Featured Sessions on Thursday Sept 26 offer you a chance to choose topics that resonate with your ministry. Led by dynamic guest speakers like topics include: youth ministry, AI, tools for smaller churches (Under 100), environmentalism, justice in your community and more.
Moving worship from a diverse slate of Resurrection musicians.
Connection with church leaders serving a variety of church settings and sizes from across the nation and internationally
50+ Pre-Conference Workshops are offered in a variety of ministry areas, led by Resurrection staff and guest speakers focused on tangible takeaways. This is an optional, additional experience for in-person attendees only taking place Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Details and registration can be found at leadership.sharechurch.com. Super Early Bird Deadline is July 15. Workshops fill quickly, so register today for the best rates and availability. Questions? Contact sharechurchevents@cor.org or 913-232-4120.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-20 08:00 - 17:00
The conference office is closed in commemoration.

President's Day
2025-02-17
The conference office is closed in commemoration of President’s Day.

WJ Immigration Taskforce - Know Your Rights Training
2025-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/wj-immigration-workshop/
Join the Know Your Rights training by the Immigration Law Network and learn how to protect yourself and your community. This essential session will equip you with the information and resources needed to navigate quickly changing immigration policies and procedures and provide legal information for your church. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared!
This workshop, planned by the Western Jurisdiction’s Immigration Task Force, will take place via Zoom on March 10, from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. PST. You can register for this event here – https://calpacumc.formstack.com/forms/kyr_march2025
Alba Jaramillo, the Executive Director of Immigration Law & Justice Network, will lead the workshop. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Korean, and Sign Language.

Understanding the Constitutional Amendments
2025-05-19 18:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/understanding-the-constitutional-amendments/
In May, the Western Jurisdiction is providing a webinar to prepare members to learn about the four proposed amendments to our United Methodist Constitution.
This year’s Annual Conference gatherings require votes that impact our worldwide connection, and we want you to be informed and involved. Your participation matters!
At 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.
The four pieces for ratification are:

Ballot #1: Regionalization: Changing the structure of the UMC to create equity across the worldwide church.
Ballot #2: Expand inclusiveness in church membership, especially as it relates to gender and ability.
Ballot #3: Stand against racism and colonialism.
Ballot #4: Clarify local pastor status regarding who can vote for clergy delegates.

Understanding 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.
REGISTER NOW AT THIS LINK

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Memorial Day.

Independence Day
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-04
The conference office is closed July 3-4 in commemoration of Independence Day.

Labor Day
2025-09-01
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Labor Day.

Entre Nos 2025
2025-09-28 - 2025-10-01
Un Encuentro Pastoral Latine de la Iglesia Metodista Unida

9/28 – 10/01 2025

Durham, NC

Entre Nos seeks to be a place where we can articulate a definition for what Hispanic/Latine ministry is and provide the denomination clarity around protocol, best practices and contextual reality of many of our communities.

Registration is now open! Registracion esta abierto!
El Plan will cover room and most meals, you just need to get here.
El Plan cubrira los gastos de la mayoria de comidas y su cuarto, ustedes solo necesita llegar.
Click here to learn more and register.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2025-10-13
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Viva la Church
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-23
What’s next for the Church? This fall, leaders from across the country will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada, to seek bold answers together. Viva La Church is a dynamic innovator gathering for leaders, dreamers, and doers who are passionate about the future of the Church.
This dynamic three-day gathering is designed for clergy and laity who are ready to reimagine church. Whether you’re revitalizing a small congregation, exploring new models of ministry, or simply curious about how to reach new people in new ways outside of church walls, you’re invited.
Click Here to learn more and register.

Thanksgiving Day
2025-11-27
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Thanksgiving Day.
