The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

PNW United Methodist Women -- Inland District Annual Meeting
2019-09-14 | Clarkston United Methodist Church, 1242 Highland Avenue, Clarkston, WA, United States
More information TBA

Clergy Wellness Workshop - Personality Disorders in the Church
2019-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar, United States
There are always one or two people in your congregation who know exactly how to push your buttons, alienate others, stir up discord, or otherwise interfere with the smooth, healthy functioning of the church’s ministry. This webinar will explore the personality disorders that are often behind people’s difficult, obstructive, and/or frustrating behavior and how you can become more effective in dealing with them. While we will be addressing clinical material, the emphasis is not on diagnosis but on recognizing patterns of behavior and understanding the motivation behind them. Through understanding, you can begin to take your encounters with such people less personally. This restores balance to your interactions, enabling you to set healthy boundaries that protect you and your congregation from toxic behavior.
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Sue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor with many years experience working with both personality-disordered individuals and the clergy whose ministries are impacted by them.
This is part of an ongoing series of web-based ZOOM workshops on clergy wellness, hosted by the Formation Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. A minimum of 10 participants are required to register for this event to take place; a maximum of 25 participants may register. Registration will close on Friday, September 6.

Early Response Team Training
2019-08-24 08:30 - 17:30 | Jerome UMC, 211 South Buchanan, Jerome, ID, United States
Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn how to clean out a flooded home, tarp a roof and work alongside survivors while staying safe. Early Response Teams provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster. Class is open to those 18 years or older. Cost is $25. Registration includes training materials and lunch.
Register now at:
https://umoi-reg.brtapp.com/EarlyResponseTeamTrainingAugust242019
Registration deadline is Friday, August 16th
For additional information contact Larry Johnson, ERT Coordinator, at
oridumcert@gmail.com or (503) 899-5431

Youth Praise Experience in Vancouver
2019-08-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Vancouver: First UMC, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
As summer heats up, plans for a cool concert event are coming together at Vancouver First United Methodist Church in downtown Vancouver, slated for Saturday, August 17th.
Encore Rocks: A Youth Praise Experience will feature The Band Phoenix, and be an event full of food, fun and fellowship for youth across the Methodist district and Vancouver area. We would like to extend an invitation to youth groups from our neighboring United Methodist churches to come join together in a cool space, the Jason Lee Hall at Vancouver First United Methodist Church, to enjoy a taco/nacho bar and meet and greet other youth from the area. We will gather at 4 p.m.
The Band Phoenix, a local praise band, will kick off a concert of rock praise music featuring sets of some of today’s hottest hits. Following the concert, there will be a host of activities to take part in. If you or youth you know are interested in performing a song, we will have time devoted to open mic as the evening’s mixer continues.
The event will be hosted by the youth of VanFUMC, and a freewill donation of $5 will be accepted to offset costs, or non-perishable food items will be collected for the local food banks.
For more information, contact VanFUMC at 360.693.5881, email program@vanfumc.org, or stop by the church at 401 E. 33rd Street, Vancouver, Washington.

United Methodist Young Adult Queer Pride Camp!
2019-08-16 - 2019-08-18 | Camp Sky Meadows, 3191 Radford Camp Road, Angelus Oaks, CA, 92305, United States
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What: Young Adult Queer Pride Camp is a welcoming place for LGBTQIA young adult United Methodists. Here, you will be affirmed for being exactly whom God created you to be. Here, you will be able to enjoy God’s creation at the beautiful Camp Sky Meadows. Here, you will find healing. Here, you will be empowered to be the leaders our Church needs. Here, you are invited to be your full, authentic self. Here, we will be the Church together. Come join us this summer for an unforgettable camp experience!
Cost: $150 (inclusive of program registration, room, and food)
Location: Camp Sky Meadows 3191 Radford Camp Road Angelus Oaks, CA 92305 • campskymeadows.com
Transportation: Bus provided from Ontario International Airport (free)
Driving time: 7 hrs from Phoenix, 5.5 hrs from Las Vegas, 9.5 hrs from San Francisco, 10.5 hrs from Salt Lake City, 96 miles from Los Angeles and 141 miles from San Diego
Registration: This is a Young Adult event, open to those 18-35. Web-based registration: LINK
Check Facebook Event: “Young Adult Queer Pride Camp” – LINK

Rainbow Retreat
2019-08-09 - 2019-08-11 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Organized by Jan Shannon and Twinlow Camp, The Rainbow Retreat is a weekend retreat for LGBTIA+ adults to come and have a fun weekend in a safe place.
Lodging and meals are provided starting with dinner on Friday night to Sunday breakfast. Make sure to bring your swim gear and some SPF because we will be spending some time playing in the lake! Lodging will be in our Retreat Center, located below the Dining Hall. There are two luxury bunk rooms, bathrooms are down the hall, and a large meeting room for games and the camp store are also just down the hall.
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More Info on the Retreat
This is the fourth annual Rainbow Retreat, but this year we have relocated to Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center due to the whole-hearted welcome of The United Methodist Church that we have experienced in The Pacific Northwest Conference. The main goal of the retreat is to provide the LGBTQ community a safe place to rest and relax beside one of the northwest’s most beautiful lakes. There are not many places in Eastern Washington or Northern Idaho for the queer community to relax and be themselves on a public beach, so we have created this retreat to fulfill that need.
Participants can expect to find great food, new friends, a beautiful lake, and hours and hours of space to simply be themselves and enjoy our beautiful Pacific Northwest summer.
The retreat is not a religious event, however, a Sunday morning Christian worship experience will be available for those who wish to attend; communion will be offered by PNW Elder Rev. Terri Stewart. No evangelism, no pressure, no proselytizing.
More Info about the Organizer
Jan Shannon is well known in the Christian and queer communities in Spokane, has spoken at the state legislature against trans-exclusionary bathroom bills, and at the 2017 Spokane Women’s March. Jan‘s mission, as a Christian and former pastor, is to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ community to re-encounter their spiritual life and to offer opportunities to experience a loving, safe, and compassionate God.

Hispanic/Latino Youth Camp
2019-08-09 - 2019-08-11 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Who Do You Say I Am? (Matthew 16:15)
Dear Pastors/Youth Directors,
We are so excited to invite you and your youth group to this year’s youth camp. This year we will base our retreat on the scripture found in Matthew 16:15. Our desire is that all youth can experience the presence of God during this time. This year we will have multiple speakers to lead our youth both in God’s word and in worship.
Cost: $70 per student
Ages: 12 – 21 years old (we ask that each youth group comes with chaperone as well.)
Remember that with 7 students, a youth director or chaperone comes in for free.
We will also have some friendly competition this year where your church will have an opportunity to take some trophies back home. We will have an art piece competition where we ask that the entire youth group from your church can work together to make a masterpiece. This piece has to have the theme of Matthew 16:15. We will also have a Bible trivia based on the whole chapter 16 of Matthew, so study up. We will have some awesome workshops with topics that focus on our youth.
These Workshops will be provided:

The Heart of a Worshiper – Esteban Rodas
Live out Your Singleness/Dating God’s Way – Joshua Saucedo
Why on Earth am I Here For!? – Hector Saucedo
Call to Lead – Eli Martinez

Hope to see you there this year.
Blessings,
Pastor Eli & Sarah Martinez

Clergy Wellness Workshop - Compassion Fatigue
2019-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
For many of us, this is a particularly difficult time to be a United Methodist clergy person. Even in the best of times, the work of ministry is inherently challenging and demanding. On top of that, we find ourselves in the midst of fracture, pain, harm, and uncertainty within our denomination and more broadly in our society. It is not uncommon for clergy persons to go through periods of exhaustion or burnout, and when we do, one of the most troubling symptoms can be compassion fatigue—a gradual loss of the ability to be empathic and compassionate with those we serve.
In this workshop, Katie will share what she has learned, as a mental health counselor and as someone who has experienced periods of compassion fatigue herself, how to build self-compassion alongside compassion for others so that we can tend to our own needs while also tending to the needs of those we serve. The work of caring for God’s people often stretches us beyond our comfort zones and invites us to cultivate an identity-based in serving others. Sometimes, this work feels deeply rewarding, and sometimes, it can begin to feel like too much. We may become overwhelmed by the suffering of those in our charge and unsure about what constitutes realistic expectations. We may find it difficult to prioritize our own needs in the face of the immensity of the need around us. Sometimes these challenges lead to compassion fatigue, which is a common experience for folks in caring professions.
In this shame-free workshop, we will explore how to prevent compassion fatigue, how to notice the signs of its approach, and what to do when we find ourselves in the midst of it.
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Rev. Katie Stickney is the Deacon at Redmond United Methodist Church and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in trauma and abuse. In addition to her private practice, she has been a teacher, chaplain, and domestic violence advocate. Katie is passionate about self-care, tea, and being near (or in) water as often as possible. Contact Katie at counseling@katiestickney.com or 206-407-9675.
This is part of an ongoing series of web-based ZOOM workshops on clergy wellness, hosted by the Formation Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. A minimum of 10 participants are required to register for this event to take place; a maximum of 25 participants may register. Registration will close on Friday, July 12.

Mission u 2019
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-15 | Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Mission u, a cooperative venture of the PNW United Methodist Women and the Conference Board of Global Ministries, will take place July 12-15, 2019 on the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, Washington. The following studies are expected:
All Class Study: United for Change
Co-taught by Glory Dharmaraj and Annette Moseley Funk.
Spiritual Growth Study: Mark and Radical Discipleship
Taught by Rev. K Bramstedt, Katherine Parker, and Teri and Evelyn Erbele
Youth Study: Who do you say that I am? Meeting Jesus Through the Eyes of Mark
Taught by Amanda Hutchinson
What about our Money?
Taught by Sara Culp
Fliers:
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Mission u 2019
Click here for more information about this year’s event including class descriptions, teacher biographies, and registration.

PNW United Methodist Women -- Executive Meeting
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-12 | Ellensburg, WA, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States

United Methodist witness at Pride Parade and Pridefest!
2019-06-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Seattle First United Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
A number of United Methodist churches will be participating again this year in Seattle’s Pride Parade and Pridefest on June 30, 2019, to celebrate and offer their support to the LGBTQIA+ community. All United Methodists in the PNW Conference are invited to attend. See the attached poster for details.
Pride 2019 Poster (PDF)

2019 PNW Annual Conference Session
2019-06-07 - 2019-06-09 | Showplex: Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, 98371, United States
The dates for the 2019 PNW Annual Conference Session are Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9th, 2019. As in previous years, pre-conference meetings for some participants are likely to occur on Thursday, June 6th.
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Convo 2019
2019-05-25 - 2019-05-27 | University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma, WA, 98416, United States
Over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of Youth (grades 6-12) and adult youth workers will gather at the University of Puget Sound for Convo, three days of worship, fun, and learning. This United Methodist youth retreat is a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends new and old from across the Pacific Northwest!

Our theme this year is The Journey. Our speaker, Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber, a member of the Greater Northwest Area Innovation Vitality Team, will help us explore how we navigate the great journey of life especially as we work through times of uncertainty and trouble. We will explore how God’s love and faith keep us steadfast and give us hope even during the storms and trials of life.
Every year, Convo is planned by an excellent team of youth and supportive adults who have a passion and dedication to making this the best event it can be; this year is no exception. We’ve been hosting this “Bishop’s Youth Convocation” for over 40 years and we are praying for a weekend where both youth and adults are equipped and recharged to live as passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.
Convo Dance theme this year is THROWBACK! Whether it’s suits and ties of the 1920s or the vibrant workout fits of the 80s, everyone has their favorite retro style. Throwback and represent your favorite decades at this fun, time-warp of a dance.
Who Can Go?
Convo is for youth currently in grades 6 – 12 and their adult leaders. We ask churches to send one adult, who has completed a national background check, to accompany every 1- 6 youth of each gender. We will try to accommodate youth in cases where this isn’t possible. Cost is $175 for all retreat participants both youth and adults. We do offer a discount to those who are leading workshops or small groups. If you are leading a workshop or small group and you do not have your discount code please contact Teri. We offer scholarships, for those in financial need, to help to make this retreat possible for all.
Registration
Convo registration is online. Each youth and adult registering must fill out an online registration form. Youth Leaders can choose to register their entire group at once (contact Teri for details and a registration form).
Registration will close at 11:59PM PST May 9th, 2019.

CLICK HERE to register today!

Helpful Files
Convo Poster
Convo Banner or Facebook Cover Photo
Convo Quarter page flyers
CONVO_Scholarship_Form
Workshop Flyer 2019
More about our Speaker
Leroy Barber has dedicated 30 years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, healing racism, and living what Dr. King called “the beloved community.”
Leroy starts projects that shape society; in 1989, burdened by the plight of Philadelphia’s homeless, he and his wife Donna founded Restoration Ministries, to serve homeless families and children living on the streets. In 1994 he became Director of Internship Programs at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Leroy was licensed and ordained at Mt Zion Baptist Church where he served as Youth Director with Donna, and also served as Associate Minister of Evangelism. In 1997, he joined FCS Urban Ministries, working with Atlanta Youth Project to serve as the founding Executive Director of Atlanta Youth Academies, a private elementary school providing quality Christian education for low-income families in the inner city. Leroy also helped found DOOR Atlanta, Community Life Church, South Atlanta Marketplace, and Community Grounds Coffee shop in Atlanta, as well as Green My Hood and The Voices Project.
Leroy is currently the Developer of Congregational Vitality with Oregon-Idaho Conference of United Methodist Church. Leroy is the Co-Founder of the Voices Project and Adjunct professor at Kilns College and Multnomah University. Rev. Barber is on the boards of, The Simple Way, Missio Alliance, The Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN), and the Former Board Chair of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA).
He is the author of four books: New Neighbor: An Invitation to Join Beloved Community (2008, Mission Year), Everyday Missions: How Ordinary People Can Change the World (2012, Intervarsity Press), Red, Brown, Yellow, Black and White: Who’s More Precious In His Sight? with Velma Maia Thomas, 2014, Faith Words/Hachette Book Group), Embrace: God’s Radical Shalom For A Divided World (2016, Intervarsity Press)
He was a contributing author to Tending to Eden, by Scott Sabin (2010, Judson Press), and the groundbreaking book UnChristian: What a New Generation Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters, by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons (2007, Baker Books).
Leroy currently lives in Portland Oregon and has been married to Donna for the past 32 years together they have six children.

Sand Point Community UMC - 75th Anniversary Celebration
2019-05-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Sand Point Community UMC, 4710 NE 70th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Sand Point Community United Methodist Church is celebrating its 75th Anniversary Celebration on May 19th with a worship service at 10 AM followed with a Reception around 11:30 AM.

Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently
2019-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.
CLICK HERE to Register Today!

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
