Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | WA
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

PNW Annual Conference Session 2026
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-25 | Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206, United States
Our 2026 Pacific Northwest Annual Conference is scheduled to take place June 23-25 at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church.
Click here to learn more.

GNW Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Meeting
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting
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 in with one another and share updates
Discuss upcoming events, workshops, and activities
Plan collaborative initiatives
Lift up community needs and concerns

This is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and support one another in ministry.
For more information, please contact: cesantos@pnwumc.org

S.L.A.M. Trip GNW Youth Collaborative week
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03 | WA
S.L.A.M. Trips is a service and cultural learning trip for youth hosted by the Yakama faith-based organization Mending Wings. This GNW Youth Collaborative week will bring United Methodist youth from WA, OR, ID, and AK together to learn about Native America culture; this year, the Yakama value of RESPECT will be the theme. Participants will also learn about the injustices the Yakama people have experienced from the U.S. Government and the Church over the years. Youth and adult leaders will spend 2½ days on service projects for native elders, and one day touring important cultural and historical sites, with an evening cultural celebration including music, dance, and a traditional Salmon Bake.
Click here to visit a page with information for the 2026 GNW S.L.A.M. Trip.
2026 Dates: June 28 (5pm) – July 3 (10am)
Other dates are available directly through S.L.A.M. Trips (slamtrips.com) if this week does not fit your schedule.
For more info, contact:
PNW – Rev. Sheila Miranda – smiranda@pnwumc.org
OR-ID – Rev. Drew Hogan – pastordrewhogan@gmail.com
AK – Rev. Murray Crookes – munrahcito@gmail.com

GNW Closing Session
2026-06-30 10:30 - 11:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-closing-session-2/
The shared Greater Northwest Area Closing Session will allow the members an opportunity to consider and celebrate reports from each conference, as they are sent out to do God’s good work in the world.
For more information, visit the PNWAC 2026 website.

Independence Day
2026-07-03 | WA
The PNW Conference Office is closed for the Independence Day holiday.

Mission u
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
This year’s Mission u is an intergenerational mission experience
at beautiful Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, near Ellensburg, WA.
Learn more on the PNW United Women in Faith website.

Repent and Repair: A Call to Disability Justice 36 Years After the ADA
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26 | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States
Description: This collaborative event will bring together churches from across the Western Jurisdiction to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Gathering at in-person hubs and virtually, clergy and lay participants will learn about accessibility, anti-ableism, and disability justice through practical workshops led by Disability Ministry leaders across the Jurisdiction. Engaging in worship, fellowship over meals, and an optional documentary screening will equip participants to return to their congregations with new knowledge for practical and prophetic change. We will lament the sin of ableism and commit to working to build God’s inclusive, justice-filled Kin-dom on earth.
Click here to register | Download Event Flyer
The goal of this conference is to gather UMC leaders and congregations across the Western Jurisdiction for 2.5 days of community learning about disability justice in the church. Churches and their leaders will have the opportunity to participate in the full event or to just join worship onSunday July 26th, the 36th anniversary of the ADA. By offering the opportunity to worship together across space on Sunday we will reach more churches and will demonstrate for them how they can lead Disability Awareness Sunday in their own contexts next year.
Schedule:
Friday 7/24 (local time, in-person only, optional):
5pm-7:30pm Dinner, Documentary Screening and Discussion
Saturday 7/25 (in-person at a hub or virtually):
8am PT/9am MT: check in and light breakfast
9am-10:15am PT/ 10am-11:15am MT: Worship
10:20-11:20 PT/ 11:20-12:20 MT: Workshop 1 – Disability Theology Panel
11:30 PT/12:30 MT: Lunch
12:30 PT/1:30 MT: Workshop 2 – Universal Design
1:30 PT/2:30 MT: Break
1:45 PT/2:45 MT: Workshop 3 – Neurodivergence Panel
2:45 PT/3:45 MT: Break
3:00 PT/ 4:00 MT: Workshop 4 – Kids/Youth
4:00 PT/ 5:00 MT: Break
4:15 PT/ 5:15 MT: Workshop 5 – Anti-Ableism and Accessibility Audits
5:15 PT/ 6:15 MT: Closing Remarks and Invitation to Sunday Worship
5:30 PT/6:30 MT: Dinner
Sunday 7/26 (gathered at hubs or livestreaming from own church):
9:30am PT/10:30am MT: Worship

Lay Servant Ministries Foundations (Basic) Course
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
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

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

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 | WA
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 | WA
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.
