Western Training
2026-08-27 - 2026-08-29 | Tacoma First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is a co-sponsor of the Western Training event hosted by Organizing for Mission Network.
Date: August 27-29, 2026
Location: First Church of Tacoma (Tacoma, Washington)
During this three-day Spanish-English training event you’ll learn:

Build public relationships through 1:1 conversations
Identify leaders and grow leadership capacity
Discern issues rooted in your community’s reality
Take action that leads to real change

GBCS encourages pastors, church leaders, students, young adults, and anyone with a heart for ministry and mission to attend this event.
As a co-sponsor of the event, United Methodists are eligible to register at the discounted member rate $250.
For event details, registration information, and conference updates, visit: Western 2026 Event Information

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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. It can be part of a person’s discipleship plan to help them become acquainted with their gifts, calling, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ.
Version 1.0.0
DATES: August 13-27, 2026
TIME: Thursdays & Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm PST
LOCATION: Online Zoom Course
*COST: $13.00 for the cost of the book “Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course,” Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson • DR626 • 978-0-88177-626-3 • Available at Cokesbury and Upper Room. Ebooks are also available.
Participant Requirements: Have the book named above, read the 1st session before the first course meeting, and fully engage in all five sessions with audio and video active. Additional assignments will be provided in your welcome letter.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Sheila Miranda, PNW Lay Servant Ministries. Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org
Register by August 10, 2026, here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LSMFoundationsCourse

From Border to Pulpit: Nurturing the Call of Immigrant Pastoral Leaders
2026-08-29 10:00 - 14:00 | La Iglesia El Dios Viviente, 9001 9th Ave SW, Seattle, 98106, United States
Workshop for Hispanic/Latinx Leaders and Young People Exploring the Candidacy Process in The United Methodist Church
Hispanic/Latinx leaders and young people who are exploring the candidacy process in The United Methodist Church are invited to participate in this four-hour workshop designed to encourage and equip those discerning God’s call to pastoral leadership.
Lunch will be provided for all participants.
Please send the number of participants attending from your church to Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos at cesantos@pnwumc.org.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will:

Reflect on God’s call within their own cultural and life experiences.
Understand the unique opportunities and challenges of immigrant pastoral leadership.
Explore practices for emotional and spiritual wellness in ministry.
Build relationships with mentors and peers who are discerning ministry.
Develop a personal next step in their vocational journey.

We encourage pastors, church leaders, and young adults who are discerning a call to ministry to attend and invite others who may be exploring vocational ministry.

Labor Day
2026-09-07
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Western Jurisdiction Archives & History Conference
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-11 | Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
With a warm aloha, greetings from the Western Jurisdiction Commission on Archives and History! We would like to invite you to join us for an exciting convocation, hosted by the Hawaii District & the Cal-Pac Annual Conference, September 8-11, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. It’s been over 20 years since the gathering was held in Hawaii.
Our theme is Stories in Hawaiian Methodism. This event is designed to highlight the cultural diversity of Hawaii,
Methodist involvement in the overthrow of the nation of Hawaii by the U.S. government, and the work of the Cal-Pac Conference Acts of Repentance Committee. A recent resolution was submitted at the last General Conference.
We have some exciting field trips planned: the Plantation Village in Waipahu and the Susannah Wesley Community Center in Kalihi. We will also learn about historic ethnic congregations in the Hawaii District. One evening we will honor Christ UMC as a UMC Historical Site and on another we’ll visit First UMC Honolulu, the lightning rod of historic Methodism in Honolulu. Our time together also promises to have opportunities for fellowship and to connect with one another across our Jurisdiction.
Here is how you can register:
Go to this link: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/WesternJurisdictionEventRegistration

The registration fee is $195. Registration includes:

three lunches and dinners (breakfasts on your own) o daily snacks o transportation to/from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport upon request. o transportation to/from the field trip sites from the hotel o entrance fees for field trips

Hotel accommodations are at the Ala Moana Hotel. You will need to register separately.

Click on the link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51229731
Rates are $179 – $249 a night depending on the room size.
The group rates apply also three days prior to the event and three days after the event.
The deadline to register for the group rate is August 10. After that date, the room rates increase.

If you can’t attend in person, you may join virtually for the session, but not field trips. The fee is $25.

Event Registration Deadline for in-person or virtual is August 30, 2026.
If you need assistance with registration, please email Rev. Pam Osborne at revposbome@gmail.com or have any other questions about the schedule, contact Rev. Bob Isip at bobisip@gmail.com

We hope that each Annual Conference in our Western Jurisdiction can send one or two representatives. Please publicize this event at your Annual Conference Sessions and/or at district gatherings.
Come and enjoy the flavors of Oahu and make a vacation of it!
Rev. Kelly Murdock-Billy
President, WJ Commission on Archives & History
Cal-Pac Conference
Rev. Bob Isip
Chairperson, Commission on Archives & History

Lay Servant Ministries: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discover-your-spiritual-gifts/2026-09-15/
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on discovering your spiritual gifts, led by Shawna Beese, Certified Lay Speaker, from September 15-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules.
This course helps participants understand spiritual gifts and how the church can use them to fulfill its mission and ministry. Participants will also learn what it means to be a spiritual leader and will be equipped to lead others in exploring and using their spiritual gifts.
Click here to register for this event.
DATES: September 15, 17, 22, 24, & 29, 2026
TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST
WHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)
FEE: The cost of the book — Each One a Ministerby William J. Carter($14 at Upper Room or Amazon in paperback, $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9780881773750; DR375)
Participant Requirements: The Foundations (Basic) LSM Course is highly recommended prior to enrolling in this advanced course. Each participant must have a book, read it, complete assignments, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is September 1 2026.
Contact Rev Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.

Orientation to Ministry
2026-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/orientation-to-ministry-5/
The PNW Conference will host Orientation to Ministry on Wednesday, September 16, from 1-3 p.m. PST. This event, required for certification, provides an overview of the five orders of ministry: Certified Lay Ministers, Deaconesses/Home Missioners, Deacons, Licensed Local Pastors, and Elders. The training is free and hosted by the Orders for Ministry.
Registration is required. Register here. Those who need this training but cannot attend at this time should still complete the registration form and note their scheduling conflict in the space provided.

Lay Servant Ministries: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discover-your-spiritual-gifts/2026-09-17/

Archives and History Meetups
2026-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
Preserving the Stories of Our Faith for Generations to Come

Every photo, ledger, and letter in our local churches tells a story of faith in action. But how do we ensure these precious memories are preserved for those who follow us?

The PNW Conference Archives and History Committee warmly invites you to our quarterly virtual meetups. Whether you have spent years caring for your church’s records or are just beginning to organize your congregation’s “memory closet,” your perspective is invaluable. We gather to share practical advice, compare notes, and support one another in this sacred work of keeping our history alive.

We are offering the following Meetups on Zoom in June and September.

Tuesday, June 16 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM -Topic: Guidelines for Local Church Archives
Tuesday, September 22 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM -Topic: Archiving Digital Records

Please join us for one or both. We look forward to gathering with you and honoring the legacy of our conference together.

Register here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/PNWArchivesandHistoryMeetup

Lay Servant Ministries: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
2026-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discover-your-spiritual-gifts/2026-09-22/

Lay Servant Ministries: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discover-your-spiritual-gifts/2026-09-24/

Love Boldly - Serve Joyfully - Lead Courageously - UMCOR's Early Response Team Basic Training
2026-09-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Now is the time to get ready and join the next mission.
An ERT Basic Training is set for Saturday, September 26 in person at Des Moines United Methodist Church (22225 9th Ave. S, Des Moines, WA 98198) from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT. The ERT Basic Training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sort ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) certified trainers teach the class and include real-world examples, hands-on activities, plus an opportunity to meet people with a passion for serving. The training is open to anyone 18 years or older with a willingness to serve.
Register now at: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/ERTBasic2026
The registration fee is $25 and includes all training materials, lunch and snacks. The registration deadline is Monday, September 14th. There are several prerequisites to complete before the class so please register ASAP.
Our ERTs are in the field and assisted disaster survivors recover from the December floods and this summer’s wildfires. What we do as ERTs makes a difference. Please contact Kathy Bryson, PNW Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at brysonpnw@gmail.com, (509) 539-2978, if you have questions.

Lay Servant Ministries: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-discover-your-spiritual-gifts/2026-09-29/

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-01/
Called to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastor seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. The class is led by Revs. Joanne Coleman Campbell and Daniel Miranda, PNW AC, from October 1-29, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 pm PT (7:00-9:00 pm MT). This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules.
Click here to register for this training.
DATES: October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2026 + (optional) October 28, 2026
TIME: Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pm PST (7:00-9:00 pm MST)
WHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)
FEE: The cost of the book — From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie ($11.56 at Amazon/$18.99 at Cokesbury in paperback, $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9780687066605)
Optional book: Speaking Well by Adam Hamilton ($16.99 at Amazon/$11.49 at Cokesbury in paperback; $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9781791025052)
Participant Requirements: Must have completed the LSM Basic course. Each participant must have a book, read it, complete assignments, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. Availability on October 28 is optional for those able, to help facilitate sermons presentations. The registration deadline is September 17 2026.
Contact Rev Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-08/

Indigenous People's Day
2026-10-12
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Indigenous People’s Day holiday.

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-15/

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-10-19/
Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course are invited to participate in this five-week class on living our United Methodist beliefs, led by Nancy Goddard, CLM, from October 19 – November 16, 2026. The class will be held on Zoom on Mondays from 6:00-8:00 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. It is also a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister Modules.
This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The UMC brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. This is an Advanced LSM course.
Click here to register for this class.
DATES: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, & 16, 2026
TIME: Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm PST
WHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)
FEE: The cost of the book — The United Methodist Way, Living Our Beliefs by Kenneth L Carder ($11.99 at Upper Room or Amazon in paperback, $9.99 in ebook/Kindle; ISBN 13: 9780881775716; DR626)
Participant Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book, read it, complete assignments, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. The registration deadline is October 9.
Contact Rev Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org, with questions or if you need assistance.

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-22/

2026 PNW United Women in Faith Annual Gathering
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-24 | Hope UMC, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, 98004, United States
October 23 & 24, 2026
DREAM IT! BELIEVE IT! DO IT!
Special Guest:

Debbie Dimitre
As Suffragette, Alice Paul

Schedule
Registration: Friday, October 23, at 3:00 PM
Program Start Time: Friday at 4:30 PM
Dinner at 5:00 PM
End Time: Saturday at 1:00 PM

2026 Annual Gathering Flyer

2026 Annual Gathering Registration Form

Registration Fee — $35
Please note that the registration deadline is
September 14, 2026
The registration fee covers Friday dinner,
Saturday snacks and Saturday lunch.

Hotel Information
Hotel 116, a Coast Hotel Bellevue
625 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA, US
Participants are responsible for registering themselves!
The hotel includes breakfast.
Reserve your room by:
Booking online: http://coa.st/UnitedMethodistWomen
or calling the hotel directly: (425)-455-9444
Please use the group name United Methodist Women’s Group.
We have reserved a block of rooms.
King: $150 per night (incl. tax);
Two Double Beds: $162 per night (incl. tax).

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-10-26/

Q&A Opportunity to prepare for the Special Session
2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/qa-opportunity-to-prepare-for-the-special-session-3/
On Tuesday, October 27, at 6:30 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 November 10, 2026. Non-members will be able to watch the session on the Special Session Resource Page. Members will receive this meeting link by email.
Members of the Pacific Northwest Conference can find the legislation for consideration, along with support materials, on the Special Session Resource Page. This will serve as our Focus Session, allowing voting members to receive the budget well in advance of voting on it so we can honor conference rules.
During the meeting, panelists will be present to help answer questions about the proposed conference budget and related matters. To make the best use of our time, please review the materials your conference is providing before you formulate and ask questions. We will be utilizing Zoom’s Q&A feature to answer as many questions as possible.

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-28/

Lay Servant Ministries: Called to Preach
2026-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-called-to-preach/2026-10-29/

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-02/

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-09/

Special Session of the Pacific Northwest Conference
2026-11-10 18:30 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/special-session-of-the-pacific-northwest-conference-2/
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth has called for a Special Online Session of the Pacific Northwest Conference to take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. More information about this meeting can be found on this resource page.
Please be in contact with your District Administrator if you didn’t receive the call letter.

Lay Servant Ministries: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (United Methodist Heritage)
2026-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-living-our-united-methodist-beliefs-united-methodist-heritage/2026-11-16/

Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas Day
2026-12-25
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Christmas holiday.
