BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pnwumc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20240724T203029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T203029Z UID:10000884-1725472800-1725480000@www.pnwumc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T191500 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20240815T232010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T232010Z UID:10000892-1725991200-1725995700@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Min-Prior-16-9.jpg LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/setting-ministry-priorities-conversations-pnw-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20240809T194335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T194335Z UID:10000885-1726684200-1726687800@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Pledge-Campaign.jpg LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20240925T164752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164752Z UID:10000898-1728648000-1728655200@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-20240923203026-1.jpeg LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-understanding-the-impacts-of-indian-boarding-schools/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20240717T231957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T205354Z UID:10000880-1736533800-1736683200@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 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/McFee-worship16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org GEO:47.0447683;-122.8854621 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First United Methodist Church of Olympia 1224 Legion Way SE Olympia WA 98501-1655 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1224 Legion Way SE:geo:-122.8854621,47.0447683 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250106T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T181117Z UID:10001112-1737360000-1737392400@www.pnwumc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250106T182141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182141Z UID:10001113-1739750400-1739836799@www.pnwumc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/McFee-worship16-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org GEO:46.5971846;-120.5733166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue Yakima WA 98908 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 North 48th Avenue:geo:-120.5733166,46.5971846 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250409T181608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T164243Z UID:10001173-1746525600-1746532800@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Blue-and-Grey-Technology-and-AI-Business-Marketing-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Commission on Ethnic Ministries (COEM)":MAILTO:coem@pnwumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250430T181007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181007Z UID:10001179-1747992600-1748016000@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Unknown.jpeg GEO:43.6226137;-116.2026794 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250424T005913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T005913Z UID:10001177-1748084400-1748102400@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ImmigrationClinic16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250106T182351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182351Z UID:10001115-1751500800-1751673599@www.pnwumc.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250711 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250212T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T222414Z UID:10001152-1751760000-1752191999@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GNW-SLAM-2025-1-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250212T222532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T222532Z UID:10001153-1752969600-1753487999@www.pnwumc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GNW-SLAM-2025-1-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001162-1753984800-1753992000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-07-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001163-1754330400-1754337600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001164-1754589600-1754596800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001165-1754935200-1754942400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250716T210332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T210332Z UID:10001572-1754956800-1755043199@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Legacy Giving 101: Developing a Simple Program for your Congregation DESCRIPTION:Legacy giving is often called “low-hanging fruit.” People usually – once they have gone to their great reward – want to leave a gift to an organization they love but they don’t know how. Or worse\, they aren’t asked. Universities\, hospitals\, and animal shelters do a great job of reminding and asking people to leave a gift in a will. But what about the church? In this one-hour webinar\, you’ll learn how to start a basic legacy program for your congregation. It’s easier than you think. \nThere are two identical sessions\, both offered on Aug. 12. For questions\, please email projects@umoi.org. \nSee times and register for one of the two sessions. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/legacy-giving-101-developing-a-simple-program-for-your-congregation/ CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Woman-with-Yellow-Flowers-1.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250401T213648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232939Z UID:10001166-1755194400-1755201600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this 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/2025-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Greater NW Area,Laity,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LayServantMinistries16-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministriesbasic-course/2025-08-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250106T182501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T182501Z UID:10001116-1756684800-1756771199@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The conference office is closed in commemoration of Labor Day. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/labor-day/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Ethnic Ministries,Greater NW Area,Western Jurisdiction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250716T210708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T210708Z UID:10001573-1757012400-1757016000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Pledge Campaign Best Practices: Seven principles for effective church fundraising DESCRIPTION:Planning a pledge campaign can be stressful. Trust us\, we’ve been there. In this updated webinar\, you’ll find out what makes for a strong pledge campaign. In addition\, we’ll have samples from a variety of churches to get you inspired. Our goal is to give you the confidence to plan and execute a fabulous stewardship campaign in your local congregation. Register now to join us for this free one-hour webinar! \nClick here to learn more and register for this training. \nJulia Frisbie is the Executive Director of the Faith Foundation Northwest.\nCesie Delve Scheuermann writes the weekly blog\, Inspiring Generosity and is a Senior Ministry Strategist with Horizons Stewardship. URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pledge-campaign-best-practices-seven-principles-for-effective-church-fundraising/ CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/moneygrows.jpg LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pledge-campaign-best-practices-seven-principles-for-effective-church-fundraising/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250701T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z UID:10001550-1757442600-1757449800@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250701T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z UID:10001551-1758047400-1758054600@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250701T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z UID:10001552-1758652200-1758659400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250904T001430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T001430Z UID:10001600-1758736800-1758740400@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:GNW Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Greater Northwest (GNW) Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting is a monthly gathering open to all Hispanic/Latinx pastors and leaders serving in local churches across the GNW Episcopal Area.\nWe meet by Zoom on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00–7:00 PM (PST) under the leadership of our chairperson\, Aurora Pavón. \nThese meetings provide a space to: \n\n\n\nCheck in with one another and share updates\nDiscuss upcoming events\, workshops\, and activities\nPlan collaborative initiatives\nLift up community needs and concerns\n\n\n\nThis is a valuable opportunity to connect\, learn\, and support one another in ministry.\nFor more information\, please contact: cesantos@pnwumc.org URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-hispanic-latinx-leaders-meeting/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Greater NW Area,Hispanic Ministries ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos":MAILTO:cesantos@pnwumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250701T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z UID:10001553-1759257000-1759264200@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-09-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250421T205028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171716Z UID:10001176-1759363200-1759708799@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Earthkeepers Training with a Spanish Track DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about caring for the environment and looking for a way to connect your faith with action? The United Methodist EarthKeepers program offers training for individuals ready to launch or grow environmental projects in their communities. \nWatch and share a short invitation on Facebook from Rev. Jenny Phillips\, PNW Elder and Director of Environmental Sustainability for Global Ministries. \nParticipants gain tools for spiritual reflection\, community organizing\, and project planning—all through a United Methodist lens. Whether your interest is in energy efficiency\, sustainable food\, environmental justice\, or creation-focused worship\, EarthKeepers equips you to make a lasting impact. \nThere will be a Spanish language track for this training. \nDates and Times: Training begins October 2 at 4pm PT and ends October 5\, 2025 at 1pm PT. Pre-training homework will be provided on September 12. \nLocation: Wesley Homes and Des Moines First UMC in Des Moines\, WA\, a short train ride from Sea-Tac Airport. \nLodging and Meals: Sheraton Four Points\, Des Moines\, WA. Global Ministries will cover the cost of single lodging on the nights of October 2\, 3\, and 4. Global Ministries will provide vegetarian meals starting with dinner on October 2 and ending with lunch on October 5. \nTravel: Participants are responsible for their transportation from their homes to the training location. Global Ministries will provide transportation between the hotel and training location\, and for the field trip\, will be provided. \nField Trip: Participants will take a Washington State Ferry to Vashon Island to visit Vashon Island UMC and learn about the church’s resilience hub. \nQuestions? Email environment@umcmission.org \nApplication \nConnection Form \nMore information at http://umcmission.org/earthkeepers URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/earthkeepers-training/ LOCATION:Des Moines United Methodist Church\, 22225 9th Ave S\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States CATEGORIES:Creation Care,Greater NW Area,Networks,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/gbgm-ek-gn-dates.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Jenny Phillips":MAILTO:environment@umcmission.org GEO:47.402228;-122.322559 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Des Moines United Methodist Church 22225 9th Ave S Des Moines WA 98198 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=22225 9th Ave S:geo:-122.322559,47.402228 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092801 CREATED:20250701T165142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170526Z UID:10001554-1759861800-1759869000@www.pnwumc.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with your gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. The course is being offered this Fall (Tuesdays\, 6:30 to 8:30 PM PDT\, September 9 – October 14 online for those interested in taking this next step in exploration. \nWhile the course is offered for those who register at no cost\, participants must secure a copy of the Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book (DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • $11.00) by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. The participants’ book is available at Cokesbury and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. \nParticipant Requirements: Have the book named above\, read the 1st session before the first course meeting\, and fully engage in all sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesBasicCourseSept URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-07/ CATEGORIES:Certified Lay Minister,Education,Greater NW Area,Laity,Online Training,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/layservantmin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2025-10-07/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR