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SUMMARY:The Laity Meet-Up - “Today’s UMC: What laity need to know about General Conference”
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the first ‘Laity Meet-Up’ on April 6 \n“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works\, not neglecting to meet together\, as is the habit of some\, but encouraging one another …” [Hebrews 10:24-25] \nAll laypersons from the Greater Northwest Area are invited to a new laity series named “The Laity Meet-Up\,” which kicks off on Saturday\, April 6. The free event will be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. AT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. Upon registration\, you will receive the link directly from Zoom. If you don’t see it\, please check your spam or junk folders. \nThe Laity Meet-Up\, which will be held three to four times per year\, aims to enhance lay ministries by equipping and empowering laity to be active and informed voices in our churches and communities – one of the express goals of Bishop Bridgeforth’s “going the M.I.L.E.”* \nIn the inaugural event on April 6\, the Meet-Up topic will be: “Today’s UMC: What Laity Need to Know About General Conference.” A panel of General Conference delegates and reserves will provide accurate information about proposed legislation\, squelch disinformation\, and share suggestions for communicating what General Conference is really about (and what it is not). To be discussed: removing harmful language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and more! \nThe Laity Meet-Up is the brainchild of the Greater Northwest Area’s three conference lay leaders: Jo Anne Hayden of Alaska\, Nancy Tam Davis of Pacific Northwest\, and Paul Nickell of Oregon-Idaho. It is inspired by their reading of Hebrews 10\, which unveils the inadequacy of Old Testament sacrifices and upholds Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate and final atonement for sins. It guides believers on their faith journey\, emphasizing the importance of community and perseverance. \nWhile designed for laity across the Alaska\, Pacific Northwest\, and Oregon-Idaho conferences\, The Laity Meet-Up’s gatherings are open to all.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Laity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
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SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-7/
LOCATION:Fairwood Community United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20230910T211822Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Fairwood Community United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
GEO:47.4473178;-122.1362455
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
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SUMMARY:GNW 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
DESCRIPTION:Many feel lost in a wilderness where little feels familiar.\nWe’ll explore how to move beyond simple survival to welcome our wandering as God’s people.\nRegistration is now open and includes tuition\, room\, and board. \nRegistration fee of $1070 includes tuition\, private room with bath\, and meals.\nScholarships available.\n$100 non-refundable deposit will reserve a spot until 3/15/2024. \nContact Registrar Karen Fisher: kmfishwoman@nwi.net for more info. \nClick here to register! \nClick here to view/download/share the flyer. \nLocation: Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center\, Federal Way\, WA\nOverlooking Puget Sound the Center offers private rooms & baths\, views & trails\, spaces for worship & learning\, a labyrinth & library. \nFaculty:\nDaniel Wolpert\nCofounder & Executive Director\, Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing\nHanging Your Laundry on a Beam of Light: Finding God When Things Fall Apart \nAmy Oden\nWorking Professor of Church History and Christian Spirituality\nHere Is Where We Begin: Practices for the present moment \nThe Academy for Spiritual Formation:\nFor those who hunger for deep spiritual experience. The Academy creates transformative space for communion with God\, self\, others\, and creation for the sake of the world. Academy.upperroom.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-5-day-academy-for-spiritual-formation/
LOCATION:Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades\, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Greater NW Area,Laity,Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Fisher":MAILTO:kmfishwoman@nwi.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240503
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SUMMARY:Northwest Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION:The annual Northwest Leadership Institute at Cathedral of the Rockies\, Boise First UMC\, offers training and learning sessions for all church leaders\, regardless of denomination. NLI is a learning\, worship\, and networking experience to bolster you and your staff’s ability to lead. \nLearn more and register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/northwest-leadership-institute/
LOCATION:Cathedral of the Rockies\, 717 N. 11th St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Networks,Training
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GEO:43.6226137;-116.2026794
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20230910T211529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192452Z
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SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-4/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20231003T192151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192151Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-7/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T233000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240525T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T055329Z
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SUMMARY:Laity Meet-Up: History was made - Learn what happened at General Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘The Laity Meet-Up’ Set for This Saturday\, June 1: Click here to register today! \nAll area laypersons are encouraged to register now for the next installment of “The Laity Meet-Up” this Saturday\, June 1. The free event will be held via Zoom 9 a.m. AKT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. \nA panel of speakers will address the topic: “History Was Made: Learn About the Recent General Conference.” The panelists – Skylar Marston-Bihl\, Jan Nelson\, and Jo Anne Hayden\, represent all three of the annual conferences in the Greater Northwest Area at General Conference\, held recently in Charlotte\, N.C. More than 1\,000 petitions were processed\, and more than 800 delegates from around the world (and an additional 1\,000-plus reserves and observers) attended. \nThe panel will discuss important legislation addressed as the conference\, specifically: removing restrictive language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and how the church has dramatically changed. \nAll persons\, laity and clergy alike\, are welcome to the gatherings of The Laity Meet-Up. For more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Laity
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20230910T211904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192205Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-4/
LOCATION:Fairwood Community United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
GEO:47.4473178;-122.1362455
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240717T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T232029Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T191500
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
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SUMMARY:Setting Ministry Priorities Conversations - GNW #1
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nClick here to RSVP for this and other remaining opportunities.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-gnw-1/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-gnw-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240724T203029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T203029Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Northwest AC Hispanic/Latinx Pastors and Leaders Missional Priority Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Lydia Munoz will be leading a discussion with the Pacific Northwest AC Hispanic/Latinx Pastors and Leaders on the revision of our Hispanic/Latinx Strategic Plan. Together\, we will define our new priority mission for the years 2025-2028. \nFor any questions or further information\, please contact: \n\nAurora Pavon at L.a.c.p.3122@gmail.com\nRev. Cruz Edwin Santos at cruzsantos84@gmail.com
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pacific-northwest-ac-hispanic-latinx-pastors-and-leaders-missional-priority-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Hispanic Ministries
ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos":MAILTO:cesantos@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T191500
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240815T232010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T232010Z
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SUMMARY:Setting Ministry Priorities Conversations - PNW #7
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nClick here to RSVP for this and other remaining opportunities.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-pnw-7/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-pnw-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240809T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T194335Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pledge Campaign Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:What do successful pledge campaigns have in common? Cesie Delve Scheuermann of Inspiring Generosity and Julia Frisbie of Faith Foundation Northwest will team up to teach an interactive class rich with real-world examples from our own episcopal area. Whether you’re preparing for your first pledge campaign or your thirtieth\, Cesie and Julia invite you to bring your own stories and questions to the discussion. Attendees will receive a free e-book that contains five different appeal letter templates. \nClick here to register for this webinar.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240925T164752Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding the Impacts of Indian Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1801\, the United States implemented a colonized school system mandating Native children\, as young as 3 years old to 16 years old\, attend boarding schools. In 1819\, the U.S. federal government began funding religious organizations to run these schools. They operated for almost 200 years. \nThe Interfaith Network for Indigenous Communities\, a growing interfaith coalition of religious leaders who wish to deeply listen to Indigenous Communities in the Northwest\, invites you to attend a free Zoom webinar presentation on the impacts of Indian Boarding Schools on Friday Oct 11\, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. \nAttendees of the webinar will be hearing from: \n\nJewell James\, Lummi Nation\, Master Carver\, Activist\, Elder and boarding school survivor\nTheresa Sheldon\, Tulalip Tribes\, National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition and Tulalip Tribal Council\nEdward Washines\, Yakama Nation\, WA State Truth & Reconciliation Advisory Committee (WA Attorney General’s Office)\n\nClick here to register or scan the QR code in the graphic. Please share this opportunity with other interested individuals. \nBios of Speakers\nJewell Praying Wolf James:  Jewell is an enrolled member of Lummi Nation.  He is an internationally renowned carver with the House of Tears Carvers and has served in various leadership capacities in Lummi Nation including Tribal Council member\, fisheries director\, and Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office.  Jewell has advocated for preserving forests\, protecting sacred sites\, restoring and preserving tribal treaty rights and sovereignty\, advocating for salmon\, the qwe ‘lhol mechen (Southern Resident Orcas)\, Sk’alich’elh-tenaut and much more.  He is one of the subjects of a documentary\, “A Common Destiny: Walking in Both Worlds” that explores the Indigenous belief that humans and all other beings in the world share a common destiny with the Earth itself.  He has done extensive research into the Doctrine of Discovery and therefore\, Indian law and history.  He is also a boarding school survivor and carries intimate knowledge of the intergenerational trauma of his own family and himself.  “A lot of trauma was forced into our communities and a lot of children were taken right from the arms of the crying mother; and those children never came home” (2022 Sierra Club interview with Mariska Kecskes).  Jewell brought his Red Road to DC Totem Pole to Chemawa Indian School to honor graves of children who died there.  He also carved two totem poles that were gifted to Chemawa. \nTheresa Sheldon:  Theresa is a citizen of the Tulalip Tribes and an advocate for historical justice\, civic engagement\, upholding and strengthening tribal sovereignty and the trust responsibility\, and protecting sacred places. Theresa began her tenure at the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition as the Director of Policy & Advocacy in April 2022. Theresa has 16 years of experience in political advocacy\, serving in numerous roles with the Democratic National Committee\, EMILY’s List\, and Tulalip Tribes\, while also presiding as the Native American Director for the Biden-Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee. She served two terms as elected representative for the Tulalip Tribes as a Board Director and served seven years as a policy analyst for Tulalip Tribes. Theresa has been the Co-Chair for Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Native Vote since 2008 and was a founding member and Co-Chairperson for Native Vote\, WA. She currently serves as National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Co-Chair for the Safety & Justice Subcommittee and is on the Board of Directors for Native Americans in Philanthropy and as a Tribal Council member for the Tulalip Tribes. \nEdward Washines:  Edward is an enrolled Member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation—member of the Wulx’wy’pum/Ka’milt’pa/ss’kin and Wenatcheepum Bands.  Edward\, currently retired\, is a respected Elder and has served 42 years with the Yakama Nation\, including 10 years as a member of the Yakama Tribal Council\, of which four were as Executive Secretary. He was a professor of Native American Studies at Heritage University\, Fall 2024. He also volunteered with the Yakama Nation Tribal School Athletic Program.  He is a graduate of Riverside Indian School\, Anadarko\, Oklahoma\, Class of 1973\, and holds a BA and M.Ed from Southwestern Oklahoma State University\, Weatherford\, Oklahoma.  He is a member of Heritage University Board of Trustees; Fred Hutch Cancer Center Tribal Advisory; CIRCLES Alliance University of Idaho Tribal Advisory Indigenous S.T.E.M. Curriculum Development; Chairperson Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation. Washington State Attorney General Truth and Reconciliation Boarding School Tribal Advisory Committee.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-understanding-the-impacts-of-indian-boarding-schools/
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries,Networks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240717T231957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T205354Z
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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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GEO:47.0447683;-122.8854621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250106T181117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T181117Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed in commemoration.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250106T182141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182141Z
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SUMMARY:President's Day
DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed in commemoration of President’s Day.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/presidents-day/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20240717T233511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T215218Z
UID:10000881-1746210600-1746360000@www.pnwumc.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:46.5971846;-120.5733166
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250409T181608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T164243Z
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250430T181007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181007Z
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SUMMARY:Using A.I. Tools in the Church
DESCRIPTION:So maybe you’ve heard all the buzz about A.I. in the news over the last year. Perhaps you’re thinking\, what is it\, what impact does it have on the church\, should be using it\, and is it the devil incarnate? If you’ve been asking any of those questions\, are curious\, convinced\, or are dead set against it\, we have the training for you. \nJason Moore has been a longtime proponent for the use of technology in the church. For decades he’s been leading trainings on the use of media\, screens\, visuals\, hybrid and more. And now he’s helping the church embrace Artificial Intelligence in ministry. \nClick here to register for this in-person event. \nIn this day-long training\, Jason will walk you through what A.I. is\, why we should be using it in the church (with theological underpinnings to back it up)\, how to use it (and how not to use it)\, and even where the ethical lines are that we should not be crossing. During the day\, Jason will expose you to the tools\, help you know which are best for what scenarios\, talk about copyright\, ethics and do several real-time demos. We’ll also cover 10 distinct ways to use A.I. in ministry. \nIf you’d like a broad primer on A.I. to see how it could benefit your ministry\, this is for you. And don’t worry\, it’s not highly technical. \nYou also won’t have to go broke with A.I. because many of the tools are free or inexpensive. Bring your computer and follow along\, or just sit back\, watch and observe. \nLunch will be provided for all registered participants! \n\nLocation Details: Emmaus Center (Or Olivet) at Cathedra of the Rockies Downtown Campus\nCost: \n\n\n\nIndividual Registrant: $59\nTeam Registration (for 3 or more): $15 off each registration for groups of 3 or more!\nCOTR Member: $39 with discount code COTR
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church-2/
LOCATION:Cathedral of the Rockies\, 717 N. 11th St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Networks,Training
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cathedral of the Rockies 717 N. 11th St. Boise ID 83702 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=717 N. 11th St.:geo:-116.2026794,43.6226137
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250424T005913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T005913Z
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SUMMARY:CWJFON Immigration Clinic w/Free Consultations
DESCRIPTION:Immigration attorneys will be providing free immigration consultations for individuals who need them on May 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Glenn Anthon Hall on the Yakima Valley College Yakima Campus. Call Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors (CWJFON) at (509) 300-1101 and leave a voicemail. They will call you back to set up a 30 minute consultation time for you. \nDownload the Event Flyer | English | Español
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/cwjfon-immigration-clinic-w-free-consultations/
LOCATION:Glenn Anthon Hall\, 1001 S 16th Ave\, Yakima\, 98902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries,Hispanic Ministries,Networks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250106T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182226Z
UID:10001114-1748217600-1748303999@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed in commemoration of Memorial Day.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/memorial-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250106T182351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182351Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed July 3-4 in commemoration of Independence Day.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/independence-day/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250212T222414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T222414Z
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SUMMARY:S.L.A.M. Trip - Week One
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a summer service experience for your youth? The Greater Northwest Area has a collaborative trip for youth groups that partners with SLAM Trips (Students Learning About Mission) on the Yakama Reservation in Central Washington. This de-colonized mission trip is native-led and focuses on a balance of relationship growing\, learning\, and service with Yakama elders and community members. \nThe Greater Northwest Area has coordinators to assist groups with pre-trip work\, collaborating and growing as an area\, and assisting with extra funding throughout this process. Their goal is to equip students and leaders in the GNW through cultural learning\, telling the truth of the Methodist Church’s impact as missionaries in the Greater Northwest Area\, and growing in relationship with our native siblings. \nFor more information or signup to go with the Greater Northwest Area groups on July 6-10 or July 20-25\, go to the Greater Northwest Area’s Page or reach out to any of the GNW Coordinators: \n\n\n\nRev. Drew Hogan (OR-ID Representative – PastorDrewHogan@gmail.com )\nRev. Sheila Miranda (PNW Representative – SMiranda@pnwumc.org)\nRev. Murray Crookes (AK Representative – Munrahcito@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/s-l-a-m-trip-week-one/
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries,Networks,Young People's Ministry,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250212T222532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T222532Z
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SUMMARY:S.L.A.M. Trip - Week Two
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a summer service experience for your youth? The Greater Northwest Area has a collaborative trip for youth groups that partners with SLAM Trips (Students Learning About Mission) on the Yakama Reservation in Central Washington. This de-colonized mission trip is native-led and focuses on a balance of relationship growing\, learning\, and service with Yakama elders and community members. \nThe Greater Northwest Area has coordinators to assist groups with pre-trip work\, collaborating and growing as an area\, and assisting with extra funding throughout this process. Their goal is to equip students and leaders in the GNW through cultural learning\, telling the truth of the Methodist Church’s impact as missionaries in the Greater Northwest Area\, and growing in relationship with our native siblings. \nFor more information or signup to go with the Greater Northwest Area groups on July 6-10 or July 20-25\, go to the Greater Northwest Area’s Page or reach out to any of the GNW Coordinators: \n\n\n\nRev. Drew Hogan (OR-ID Representative – PastorDrewHogan@gmail.com )\nRev. Sheila Miranda (PNW Representative – SMiranda@pnwumc.org)\nRev. Murray Crookes (AK Representative – Munrahcito@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/s-l-a-m-trip-week-two/
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries,Networks,Young People's Ministry,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-07-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T215201
CREATED:20250401T213648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-07/
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant MinistriesBasic 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 summer (Thurs. & Mon. 6 to 8 PM PDT (Jul 31\, & Aug 4\, 7\, 11\, & 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 from Amazon in paperback and for Kindle. \nTo register for this online Zoom course\, please email Emilie Kroen (ekroen@yahoo.com)\, Director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference\, by July 18\, 2025. When you email her to register\, please provide the following information as you do: your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. If you have questions\, you may also contact Emilie with those. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-11/
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