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 […]
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. Watch and share a short invitation on Facebook from Rev. Jenny Phillips, PNW Elder and Director of Environmental Sustainability […]
Personal and planetary grief are inextricable. Our encounter with the manifold losses that characterize the human experience can till the soil of our hearts so that we are more available to the suffering of other beings and the earth we share…Sorrow can be paralyzing at first, but compassion…is a wellspring that offers infinite sustenance. ~ Mirabai […]
Presented by the General Commission on Religion and Race: October 7 - 9, 2025 Los Angeles, CA In a season marked by systemic challenges, emotional exhaustion, and the complex demands of cross-racial and cross-cultural ministry, clergy are being asked to give more than ever before. Facing the Future 2025 is a sacred pause—an invitation to […]
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 […]
The conference office is closed in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Be ready for when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. Train now to be an Early Response Team member. Our next UMCOR Disaster Response - Early Response Team Basic Training is being offered on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT at Faith Church - Issaquah, WA (3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, October 15, at 6 p.m. PT, lay and clergy members of the Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to bring questions they may have after reviewing the materials for the Special Session on October 29, 2025. Non-members will be able to watch the session on the Special Session Resource Page. Members who register by the […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]
Join United Women in Faith from across the PNW Conference for their 2025 Annual Gathering, taking place October 17-18 at Bothell UMC. This year’s theme, “If Not Now, When?,” calls us to be present, courageous, and faithful in the unique moment we’re living in. The keynote speaker is Jana Jones, National President of United Women […]
Please refer to the PNW United Women in Faith website for more information and precise times.
Be the Connection Before, During, and After Disaster Whether you’re a church leader, volunteer, or someone who simply wants to be part of the solution, this training equips you to care for your family, your congregation, and your neighbors before and after disaster strikes. Anyone in the GNW Area is invited to attend! Who Should […]
What’s next for the Church? This fall, leaders from across the country will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada, to seek bold answers together. Viva La Church is a dynamic innovator gathering for leaders, dreamers, and doers who are passionate about the future of the Church. This dynamic three-day gathering is […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]
Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching, "Called to Preach." This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. Called to Preach is […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]
Join faith leaders and neighbors for “United in Faith: A Call to Action,” an ecumenical gathering on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Edmonds United Methodist Church (and via livestream). Organized by the Edmonds UMC Political Action group, the event features Bishop Shelley M. Bryan Wee (ELCA) and Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth (UMC) and […]
West Side PNW Youth Present: Halloween Youth Overnight -- Real. Raw. Redeemed. In a world where we are always putting on masks to perform, you are invited to a 24 hour event of fun, service, and worship! West Side PNW Youth invites you to a Halloween overnighter where between costumes and games we are reminded […]
Laity and clergy of the Puget Sound District are invited to join use for our annual training event. In an effort to make the event more accessible, we are once again hosting Roots & Wings on three different dates in different locations across the district. The dates and locations are: Saturday, September 27 - Central […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]
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. We 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. These meetings provide a space to: Check […]
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth has called for a Special Online Session of the Pacific Northwest Conference to take place on Wednesday, October 29 beginning at 6 p.m. More information about this meeting can be found on this resource page. Registration will be sent to members no later than September 15, 2025. Please be in contact with […]
Join Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell as she leads you through the Advanced Course on Preaching, "Called to Preach." This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor's absence. Called to Preach is […]
Lay Pastoral Care Giving offers insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life, helping church leaders reach out with God’s love and care to others. Expressing care to someone in need, whether within the community of faith or beyond, may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is, […]