The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently
2019-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westminster Chapel, 13646 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States
Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently. Come join us for a time of learning and networking. This conference will explore how churches can go beyond ‘accessibility’ and ‘welcoming’ to inclusion of those with disabilities within the life of the congregation.
Registration fees: $135 for organizations and churches with 4 or more attendees and $40 for individuals. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Learn More: http://bridgemin.org/event/diversity-in-unity-conference/
This event is hosted and sponsored by Bridge Disability Ministries.

PNW Early Response Team Spring Training
2019-05-10 - 2019-05-11 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Floods – Fires – Hurricanes – Tornadoes
We’re there.
Early Response Team members are trained and badged volunteers ready to clean out flooded homes, sift ashes, haul debris after local, regional and national disasters. Teams work alongside and provide a caring Christian presence for disaster survivors. This two-day training offers Basic training for first-time participants and Advanced classes for current and renewing badge holders.
For more information please contact Kathy Bryson at pnwumcert@gmail.com.
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CANCELLED Advanced Boundary Training (Second Session)
2019-05-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Yakima: Wesley UMC, 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98908, United States
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the second of those trainings – the first training is on April 30. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the training, based on a personal experience related to boundary issues. Please describe the incident, your actions, the outcome, and what you learned and/or might have done differently. This study should be typed out and e-mailed to the presenter so that it can be forwarded to all participants prior to the training. Please submit this to the presenter at least one week prior to the class.
CANCELLED APRIL 22, 2019.
A limited lunch selection will be provided: two types of homemade soup, one made with meat, the other vegetarian and gluten-free. If neither choice appeals to you, please feel free to bring your own lunch.

Safety Advocate Webinar
2019-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Training
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem.
To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component (please share the church you’ve done this with when you RSVP).

Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines) and also take this short quiz before participating in the webinar. (Click here for the Quiz) Only participants who have completed all 4 prerequisites and have RSVP’d will be sent the webinar link.

If you are interested in participating in this webinar, please RSVP prior to May 3rd to Teri Tobey (ttobey@pnwumc.org; (253) 732-7479).

Crossing Over Into Abundant Life - Crest to Coast Missional District Training
2019-05-04 09:30 - 16:00 | First United Methodist Church of Olympia, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA, 98501-1655, United States
Scripture: I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Shalom Agtarap “Talent Scouts and Treasure Hunters”
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Workshops (please choose 2 workshops: 1 for AM & 1 for PM)
Small Church Vitality
In the church we often get distracted by programs, finances, and politics, and forget that everyone needs to experience God’s love. We’ll talk about ways to refocus our ministries on what matters most to abundant life: being loved by God and telling others about it.
Earthquake Preparedness
Are you ready for the big one? How can you prepare? The Cascadia earthquake and tsunami will be the largest natural disaster in history to hit the United States. The FEMA Region X Director has stated that “everything west of I-5 will be toast”. Come learn what we can expect and explore ways to be better prepared.
Community Partnerships Panel
This panel will explore the different ways our local churches are partnering with other organizations to make a greater impact in the community. This discussion is designed to reflect on and seek inspiration for new ways we can be more effective in ministry when working with other secular and faith-based organizations.
Panel will include partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Car Camping, Family Promise, Literacy Project and Recovery Café.
Alternative Worship Panel
Is there one way to worship? No! Messy church, church inside, church outside, and more. This panel offers different approaches to worship.
Let’s Get Together: Collaborative Conversation
More information coming soon
How to Connect with your Community: One-on-One Conversations
More information coming soon
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CANCELLED Advanced Boundary Training (First Session)
2019-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the first of those trainings – the second training is on May 8. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the training, based on a personal experience related to boundary issues. Please describe the incident, your actions, the outcome, and what you learned and/or might have done differently. This study should be typed out and e-mailed to the presenter so that it can be forwarded to all participants prior to the training. Please submit this to the presenter at least one week prior to the class.
CANCELLED APRIL 22, 2019.
A limited lunch selection will be provided: two types of homemade soup, one made with meat, the other vegetarian and gluten-free. If neither choice appeals to you, please feel free to bring your own lunch.

Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
2019-04-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Wallingford United Methodist Church, 2115 North 42nd St., Seattle, WA, 98103, United States

Seven Rivers District -- UMW Spring Meeting
2019-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Ellensburg First United Methodist Church, 210 N Ruby St., Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Worship and Training together with explanations and Questions
Crafts, lunch, a guest speaker, and a possible scavenger hunt!!
Guest Speaker: National Officer, Estella Wallace

“Where Does the Money Go?”

Price is $10 and a non-perishable food item for the children’s backpack program.
See you there!!

PNW -- SeaTac Spiritual Day Apart
2019-04-27 | First United Methodist Church — Auburn, 100 N St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
More information will be posted if/when available

PNW -- Seven Rivers Leadership Development Day
2019-04-27 | Ellensburg UMC, 210 N Ruby St, Ellensburg, 98926

Pre-Inhabit Conference Training
2019-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Seattle First United Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
We will spend the day with Melvin Bray, an Emmy® award-winning storyteller, social entrepreneur and author. Bray is the author of a United Methodist Women Reading Program 2019 book pick, BETTER: Waking Up to Who We Could Be (Chalice Press, 2017). Melvin will help participants examine the role of various forms of power in moving from critical analysis to better practices.
This gathering is made possible by Parish Collective and the Greater Northwest Area of the United Methodist Church.
The GNW IV Team (Host): Leroy Barber, William Gibson, and Kristina Gonzalez.
Click here to read the Press Release
Learn More & Register for Pre-Conference

Table Talks 3.0
2019-04-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Oak Harbor First UMC, 1050 SE Ireland St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277, United States
For more information and to sign-up for your desired table talk, please click here.

Table Talks
2019-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Stanwood UMC, 27128 102nd Dr, Stanwood, WA, 98292, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-04-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church, 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Lewiston First UMC, 1906 Broadview Drive, Lewiston, ID, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Selah United Methodist Church, 1061 Selah Loop Road, Selah, WA, 98942, United States

Safety Advocate Webinar
2019-04-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Online Training
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem.
To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component (please share the church you’ve done this with when you RSVP).

Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines) and also take this short quiz before participating in the webinar. (Click here for the Quiz) Only participants who have completed all 4 prerequisites and have RSVP’d will be sent the webinar link.

If you are interested in participating in this webinar, please RSVP prior to April 2nd to Teri Tobey (ttobey@pnwumc.org; (253) 732-7479).

Multiplying Ministries
2019-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Multiplying Ministries — Session Six

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Coeur d’Alene Community UMC, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83815, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Brownsville UMC, 8811 Illahee Road NE, Bremerton, WA, 98311, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Olympia First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501, United States

7 Rivers Clergy & Laity Retreat
2019-03-29 08:00 - 2019-03-31 17:00 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
7 Rivers District Retreat for Laity & Clergy
Anxiety & Hope: Embodying hope in anxious times
March 29-31, 2019
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
We live in anxious times. Each new change we face, be it in our family, our church, or our nation, brings a fresh wave. When faced with change or the anxiety of others, the one thing we have control over is ourselves. The way we engage the situation can either calm the anxiety or feed it. Join retreat leaders Sue Magrath and Dr. Denise McGuinness to explore how to process your own anxiety and be a non-anxious presence for others.
We begin with dinner on Friday evening followed by a time of centering and an introduction to our topic. Saturday leads us deeper and includes a presentation and Q & A on the previous month’s General Conference 2019 by DS Mary Huycke, the clergy delegate from our Annual Conference. We wrap up our time apart on Sunday morning and depart just prior to lunch.
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Church Council of Greater Seattle’s Annual Assembly
2019-03-28 17:45 - 20:45 | Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
The Church Council of Greater Seattle would be honored if you would join us for our Annual Assembly on March 28 at Seattle First Baptist Church.
This year, the Assembly will take the form of an ecumenical worship with interactive activities celebrating our 100th Anniversary.The usual formal business will be weaved into the worship. (And stay tuned for more information on how to participate in 100th Anniversary activities throughout the year!)
All are welcome and invited to attend. Please RSVP by Friday, March 22, if possible to help with planning.
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Further details:

There will be a light supper in the Fellowship Hall at 5:45 p.m. and the programming will begin in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.
Limited free parking; use of public transportation/carpooling is encouraged.

More information can be found on Church Council’s website, or by contacting Ann via email or (206) 204-3855. Please help us share the word via Facebook, forwarding this email, etc.
We would be honored to receive your stories and presence throughout this year as we celebrate our 100th Anniversary, together. Please save the date for a Community Celebration of our 100 years of ministry on Saturday, June 1 at Plymouth Church.

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Covenant UMC, 15515 North Gleneden Street, Spokane, 99208, United States

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States

Roots and Wings – "Love Thy Neighbor"
2019-03-23 09:00 - 15:30 | Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
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Lunch Included
Our theme this year is LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. The Greater Northwest Area’s INNOVATION AND VITALITY TEAM will be leading us throughout the day, in worship, plenary session, conversations and workshops revolving around the three key practices that we believe are present in every vital congregation. These practices are namely, INCLUSION, INNOVATION and MULTIPLICATION.
We have picked the theme, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR to celebrate what God is already doing in our faith communities in the ways we are loving and engaging our neighbors as well as to spark further our imagination towards what is still possible about God’s trans-formative work in our neighborhoods. To this end, four workshops will be offered, namely: Faith-based Community Organizing, Asset Based Community Development, Intercultural Competency, and Intentional Multiplication.
The Early-bird registration is $20 per person until March 15 and $30 per person thereafter. ($30 at the door) There are scholarships available for those who cannot otherwise afford to attend. To request a scholarship, please contact Hollie, hswanson@pnwumc.org or (206) 870-6814.
Childcare Available, be sure to fill out information on your registration!
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Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Kennewick First UMC, 421 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

PNW United Methodist Women -- Spiritual Retreat
2019-03-22 - 2019-03-24 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Further information TBA.

PNW United Methodist Women -- Executive Meeting
2019-03-21 - 2019-03-22 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
More information to be provided at a later date. Please note this is NOT happening at the PNW Conference Office.
This will be followed by the Spiritual Retreat.

Table Talks 3.0
2019-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Faith UMC, 3924 Issaquah Pine Lake Road, Issaquah, WA, 98029, United States
