The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Staff Meeting
2018-02-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1

Northwest Methodist Foundation
2018-02-13 09:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #2

International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines
2018-02-10 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Inspiring Generosity in Your Congregation
2018-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Tigard United Methodist Church, 9845 SW Walnut Place, Tigard, Oregon, 97223
Want to inspire more giving and faithful stewardship in your congregation? This is the workshop for you!
In addition to being the author of Ask, Thank, Tell and co-author of Embracing Stewardship, Rev. Chick Lane is the pastor for Stewardship and Generosity at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Minnesota. Grace Duddy Pomroy graduated from Luther Seminary in 2012, is currently the financial education specialist at Portico Benefit Services, and is the co-author of Embracing Stewardship.
During your time with Chick and Grace you will:
• ground the stewardship conversation in scripture
• explore important generational differences
• gain practical tips so that you can help every member of your congregation become more generous and a more faithful steward of their resources
**To really make a change in your congregation, bring a team!**
Learn more on the Oregon-Idaho Conference Website!

Seattle District Training meeting
2018-02-10 09:00 - 12:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Safety Advocate Webinar - Rescheduled
2018-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom Webinar, United States
This event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Feb 28th at 4:30pm.
Click here to see the new event listing.

Women in Ministry Retreat
2018-02-04 19:00 - 2018-02-06 13:00 | Rainbow Lodge, 46820 SE Mt Si Road, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
The annual retreat is a wonderful time for women in ministry (all under appointment or retired) to come together for shared sisterhood, a slowing down of the pace to gear up for Lent and Easter season, a walk in the woods, sitting up talking or playing games, having all your meals cooked for you and cleaned up!, and just hanging out to get to know each other better.
This retreat will take place at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend starting on February 4th at 7pm and concluding at 1pm on the 6th.
Put it on your calendars now and sign up soon via the online registration form which will appear here when details are all in order. Look for more information soon. This will be a time together not to be missed!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Seattle-Tacoma District Gathering
2018-01-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 248th St. SE, Kent, WA, 98030, United States
TOWARDS A NEW URBAN STRATEGY
With Keynoter Jason Byassee
Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee
Jason Byassee is a Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics at Vancouver School of Theology. Previously, he was senior pastor of Boone United Methodist Church in the Western North Carolina Conference. He serves as a contributing editor to Christian Century, and is the author of Trinity: The God We Don’t Know, The Gifts of the Small Church, Reading Augustine: A Guide to Confessions, An Introduction to the Sayings of the Desert Fathers, and Praise Seeking Understanding: Reading the Psalms with Augustine. (Eerdmans, 2007). He has also co-authored the upcoming Faithful and Fractured with Dr. Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell. Dr. Byassee will also meet with SPRC’s to talk about this book about clergy mental health.

Other workshops will include an SPRC training, and sessions on Urban Discipleship, Urban Strategies for Families, Community Organizing, Contemplative Prayer, Earth Justice, and Interfaith Partnerships. Pastor John Helmiere will also give a teaching on Table Turning Theology. Lunch from Panera will be provided.
Registration Fee: $20
Register on Eventbrite HERE

Seattle-Tacoma District Gathering Schedule
TOWARDS A NEW URBAN STRATEGY
January 27, 2018 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Kent UMC

8 AM Registration

9 AM Worship
Keynote: Jason Byassee

10:45 AM Break

11 AM Practicum: John Helmiere – Table Turning Theology & Practice

12 PM LUNCH

1 PM Workshops

Urban Discipleship — Nathan Hollifield (Fircrest & Create Commons)

Urban Strategy for Families — Angelina Goldwell & Chris Knight (Olympia First)

The main takeaways we hope people will have are:

Family ministry happens in community with the whole church and the larger community
Any strategy for families must be multifaceted and require consistent investment (not necessarily financial but time investment) of a whole team.
Any strategies implement for family ministry must be contextually appropriate and be driven by the people who show up (aka stop planning for imaginary people, build on the assets you already have).
To form lifelong disciples youth and families must be empowered to direct their faith journey with the support of church programs.

Intro to Community Organizing — Joey Ager (Church Council Greater Seattle)

Between the Second World War and today, participation in civic institutions, including churches, has decreased 80% in American society. This represents a cataclysmic reversal of our social fabric that leaves most members of our neighborhoods isolated, unknown and under pressure. This trend, alongside the rise of massive income inequality and the suburbanization of poverty, has turned the field of ministry of most of our churches upside down.
Who is my neighbor? What are their concerns? What does it mean to love them? What does the future of our congregations look like in the context of this changed social reality?
We will spend time together during this workshop discussing an approach to these questions rooted in the methodology of faith-based community organizing.

Interfaith Partnerships — Nancy Ferree-Clark & Sandy Shinbo (Federal Way)

Learn how the members of Federal Way UMC have built interfaith relationships with nearby faith communities through shared activities such as service projects, an interfaith women’s reading group, and visiting each other’s worship services.

SPRC – with Jason Byassee with Tacoma DS Cara Scriven

From his book “Faithful and Fractured”

An overview: Clergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life God desires for them?
Although anecdotal observations about poor clergy health abound, concrete data from multiple sources supporting this claim hasn’t been made accessible–until now. Duke’s Clergy Health Initiative (CHI), a major, decade-long research project, provides a true picture of the clergy health crisis over time and demonstrates that improving the health of pastors is possible. Bringing together the best in social science and medical research, this book quantifies the poor health of clergy with theological engagement. Although the study focused on United Methodist ministers, the authors interpret CHI’s groundbreaking data for a broad ecumenical readership. In addition to physical health, the book examines mental health and spiritual well-being, and suggests that increasing positive mental health may prevent future physical and mental health problems for clergy. Concrete suggestions tailored to clergy are woven throughout the book.

Creating Contemplative Community — Andy Lang

As many of us experience disillusionment in the Church yet feel called by tradition, social networks, and our own personal histories to remain a part of it, there is a need for transformative change. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to move beyond disillusionment using contemplative practices and how to create and foster authentic community within our own contexts. Participants will walk away with concrete examples of how to start a contemplative community, as well as access to further resources, training opportunities, and coaching.

Working Towards Earth Justice — Jessie Dye (Senior Campaign Strategist of Earth Ministry)

Will share how faith communities have been part of the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy and how local churches can be involved in the just transition toward sustainable energy resources.

2:45 PM Organizing a New District Cara & Rich

3:30 PM Blessing

Questions? Please email seadist@pnwumc.org

CCOYM 2017-2018
2018-01-26 19:00 - 2018-01-28 12:00 | Seabold UMC, 6894 NE Seabold Church Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA, WA, 98110, United States
The Conference Council on Youth Ministries is a strong advocate and example of youth leadership in our Annual Conference.
It is this group that is responsible for planning regional events for youth including CONVO.
Eastside Meeting Location: Riverview UMC, Pasco
Westside Meeting Location: Seabold UMC, Bainbridge Island

Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry
2018-01-26 - 2018-01-27 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Annual Conference Session Planning Team
2018-01-22 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

CONNECTING NEIGHBORS
2018-01-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Bremerton United Methodist Church, 1150 Marine Dr, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
This emergency preparedness training through UMCOR has three areas of focus – personal and home readiness, church readiness, and readiness to serve your neighbors in case of an emergency. This workshop is being taught by Wendy Riddle and Becky Platt.
Lunch will be provided.
Click here to RSVP or get more information.

Conference Board of Global Ministries
2018-01-18 09:30 - 14:30 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Seattle DCOM
2018-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Safety Advocate Webinar
2018-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Conference staff will be offering another webinar 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.
RSVP’s will be accepted via email to Teri Tobey until January 12th at 9 A.M., please include the name of your local church in your RSVP email. Only those who complete all four of the prerequisites will be sent the webinar login instructions on January 16th.
To keep our webinar under an hour the following prerequisites must be completed byJanuary 12th at 9 A.M.:

National background check (available through your local church)
Complete the MinistrySafe abuse awareness video training.. (available through your local church, online videos taking about an hour)
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines)
Take this Google quiz (Click here for the Quiz)

Twinlow Winter Camp
2018-01-13 - 2018-01-15 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N. Twinlow Road, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Hey youth groups, looking for a mid winter retreat opportunity? A time to get your kids away and outside in the snow?
Come to Twinlow and stay in our newly remodeled luxury bunk rooms, enjoy four prepared meals, and a programmed weekend full of worship, fun, and playing outside in God’s winter playground at camp.
Click here for more details

Trauma Stewardship Institute
2018-01-10 08:30 - 15:00 | Hotel Murano, 1329 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times
Whether because of trauma, crises, or really, really hard days.
Please join us for a day of raising awareness of trauma, vicarious trauma, and systematic oppression. This event will be a foundational training and will address how we’re being impacted by current and past overwhelm, crises, toll, or trauma and establish concrete means for how to keep on keeping on both individually and collectively. Participants from all professional disciplines and life circumstances are welcome to attend.
CEUs OFFERED for: Psychologists • Social Workers • Marriage & Family Therapists Nurses • Licensed Mental Health Counselors • Licensed Professional Counselors
Click here for Event Flyer
Laura van Dernoot Lipsky will offer a compelling mix of personal insight, cutting-edge research, personal stories, and countless New Yorker cartoons to help us understand the cumulative toll of being exposed to suffering over time and gain the skills needed to reconcile it. Participants from all professional disciplines and life circumstances are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please email us at events@traumastewardship.com.
With Gratitude,
The Trauma Stewardship Institute | www.traumastewardship.com
Cost: $70 for those referred by the United Methodist Church
Please click on the link below and be sure to enter the promo code SPECIAL-UMC when selecting your ticket type to receive the special partner rate.
Click here for more information or to register for our Tacoma Institute

Multiplying Ministries
2018-01-09 09:30 - 15:30 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
Wesley Homes East Room

Multiplying Ministries
2018-01-09 09:30 - 15:30, 2017-12-12 09:30 - 15:30 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Greater Northwest Area Cabinet
2018-01-08 - 2018-01-10, 2017-12-04 - 2017-12-07 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
Conference Rooms 1,2,3

Board of Congregational Development
2018-01-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

New Year's Day
2018-01-01 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
Office Closed

High School Winter Retreat
2017-12-27 - 2017-12-30 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Explore with new and familiar friends these themes that are so central to our Christian faith through worship, lively conversations and invigorating outdoor activities in the snow! This retreat promises to be full of laughter, inspiration, and spirit!
For youth currently in grades 9-12
Cost: $170 (if registered before October 31st)
$195 (if registered after October 31st)
Click here to register

Christmas Institute 2017
2017-12-26 - 2017-12-30 | The Firs, 4605 Cable Street, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
The United Methodist Church, designed to nurture our youth and young adults in their spiritual faith and call to ministry, inspiring great leaders within the church and community.
The youth and young adult retreat, a tradition brought from the Philippines where they have occurred since 1921, takes place annually in December. The PNW first hosted CI in 1999 after several years of sending people down to California!
Visit the Christmas Institute website for more details about this year’s retreat!

Office Closed
2017-12-25 - 2017-12-26 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
The Pacific Northwest Conference office will be closed for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays on December 25 and 26th.

Annual Conference Sessions Planning Team
2017-12-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Board of Congregational Development
2017-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Middle School Fall Camp
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Camp Indianola, 10635 NE Shore Dr. PO Box 1150, Indianola, WA, 98342, United States
Jesus, when speaking to His disciples, said
“You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different.“
Join us for our fall retreats, as we unpack what Jesus meant when He said that His disciples will be different from the world.
This retreat, is for local church youth groups to bring leaders and middle school kids without the headache of planning your own retreat. We’ll take care for the food, programming, music, and message. You just bring kids and leaders.
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