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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/
LOCATION: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230816T234036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T213035Z
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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/
LOCATION: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T212743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T212743Z
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SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230824T222126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T223505Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open to participate in the “Housing God’s Beloved” hybrid event Nov. 4 at Parkrose UMC in Portland\, Oregon\, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.\, Pacific Time. The event is open to anyone in the GNW Area to attend in person or online. A planning team is hard at work putting together the programming for the seminar/workshop/conference. Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth\, who is championing the cause of going the M.I.L.E. through ministry that matters in the area of housing\, will be one of the keynote speakers. \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/housing-summit/
LOCATION:Parkrose UMC\, 11111 NE Knott St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20231003T192310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192310Z
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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-5/
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:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T212348Z
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SUMMARY:Congregation Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T211413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191457Z
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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-2/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20231003T191746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191910Z
UID:10000663-1704531600-1704560400@www.pnwumc.org
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-5/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20231003T192340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192340Z
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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-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T211757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191944Z
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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-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192402Z
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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-3/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20231003T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192032Z
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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-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T191500
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240224T035917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T035917Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Illness and the Church:  An Abundant Health Education Event
DESCRIPTION:An Abundant Health education event on the topic of ‘Mental Health and the Church’ is being offer on March 19\, 2024\, from 6-7:15 p.m. PT on Zoom. The course is presented by Jasmine Ray-Symms\, MA\, who serves on the Mental Health Task Force for Disability Ministries for The United Methodist Church. The discussion with cover the prevalence and experience of those diagnosed with mental illness\, the stigma attached\, and ways to minister to this misunderstood population. \nClick here to register for this free event.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/mental-illness-and-the-church-an-abundant-health-education-event/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/mental-illness-and-the-church-an-abundant-health-education-event/
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240124T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T014720Z
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SUMMARY:GNW Area Ethnic Ministries Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The GNW Area Ethnic Ministries Retreat will be a time to gather\, care for yourself\, and connect or reconnect with your colleagues. We will set the atmosphere with prayer stations\, worship\, deep breathing stations\, and a licensed massage therapist of color. \nClick to view/download a two page event flier.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nThe grounds at the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center have wooded walking trails that run alongside water streams for silent walking retreats. If you are interested\, a game room and arts and crafts will be available. There will be a chance to have organic conversations around the fire pit as we make s’mores on Tuesday night. The Bishop is tentatively scheduled to address us in person at the retreat. We look forward to your arrival. This is no registration fee. More information will be made available when registration opens. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with Rev. Dr. Troy Lynn Carr at coem@pnwumc.org or Kathy Hogg at khogg@pnwumc.org. \nClick here to view/download a program flier. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-area-ethnic-ministries-retreat/
LOCATION:Alton L Collins Retreat Center\, 32867 Oregon 211\, Eagle Creek\, OR\, 97022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,Ethnic Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Hogg":MAILTO:khogg@pnwumc.org
GEO:45.3727307;-122.3284034
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240320T003840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T003840Z
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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/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Laity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GNW-Laity.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20231003T192428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192429Z
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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
GEO:47.4473178;-122.1362455
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230910T211822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192124Z
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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:20260413T073938
CREATED:20230908T234328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T033028Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240119T195042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T024245Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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:20260413T073938
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T233000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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/
LOCATION: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairwood Community United Methodist Church 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd. Renton WA 98058 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.:geo:-122.1362455,47.4473178
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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
GEO:47.658477;-117.264698
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T191500
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240815T230011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T230011Z
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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/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-gnw-1/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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:20260413T073938
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/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-pnw-7/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
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/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073938
CREATED:20240925T164752Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
LOCATION: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:20260413T073938
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.0447683;-122.8854621
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