Appointive Cabinet
2024-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-04-04/
The GNW Appointive Cabinet is meeting.

The Laity Meet-Up - “Today’s UMC: What laity need to know about General Conference”
2024-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
Register today for the first ‘Laity Meet-Up’ on April 6
“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another …” [Hebrews 10:24-25]
All laypersons from the Greater Northwest Area are invited to a new laity series named “The Laity Meet-Up,” which kicks off on Saturday, April 6. The free event will be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. AT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT.
Click here to register for this Zoom event. Upon registration, you will receive the link directly from Zoom. If you don’t see it, please check your spam or junk folders.
The Laity Meet-Up, which will be held three to four times per year, aims to enhance lay ministries by equipping and empowering laity to be active and informed voices in our churches and communities – one of the express goals of Bishop Bridgeforth’s “going the M.I.L.E.”*
In the inaugural event on April 6, the Meet-Up topic will be: “Today’s UMC: What Laity Need to Know About General Conference.” A panel of General Conference delegates and reserves will provide accurate information about proposed legislation, squelch disinformation, and share suggestions for communicating what General Conference is really about (and what it is not). To be discussed: removing harmful language from the Book of Discipline, revising church structure, updating the Social Principles, and more!
The Laity Meet-Up is the brainchild of the Greater Northwest Area’s three conference lay leaders: Jo Anne Hayden of Alaska, Nancy Tam Davis of Pacific Northwest, and Paul Nickell of Oregon-Idaho. It is inspired by their reading of Hebrews 10, which unveils the inadequacy of Old Testament sacrifices and upholds Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate and final atonement for sins. It guides believers on their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of community and perseverance.
While designed for laity across the Alaska, Pacific Northwest, and Oregon-Idaho conferences, The Laity Meet-Up’s gatherings are open to all.

Mountain West Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster Conference
2024-04-08 - 2024-04-11 | Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 248th St. SE, Kent, WA, 98030, United States

Appointive Cabinet
2024-04-09 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-04-09/

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-09/
The “Introduction to Lay Servant 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 their gifts, calling, and responsibilities as followers of Christ.
This course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT.
Click here for more information and to register today!

Full GNW Cabinet
2024-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/full-gnw-cabinet/2024-04-11/
The full GNW Cabinet is meeting on Zoom.

Institutional Equity Cohort
2024-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd., Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.

Congregational Equity Cohort
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd., Renton, WA, 98058, United States
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.

How to talk about General Conference
2024-04-15 09:00 - 10:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/how-to-talk-about-general-conference/
On April 15, 2024, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific Time, church leaders (lay and clergy) are invited to attend a one-hour Zoom presentation on communicating about the upcoming General Conference with the Directors of Communications from each conference in the Western Jurisdiction and Brenda Smotherman from United Methodist Communications (UMCom).
In essence, this is a crisis communication training/refresher, but we’ll also share our plans for distributing news about General Conference 2024 before exploring the following:

What should you do if a reporter contacts your church in person, by phone, or via social media and asks you to comment on their story about the General Conference?
How can you offer your opinion while being clear that you don’t speak for the entirety of The United Methodist Church?
Where can members find the real news and daily outcomes, especially if they see something alarming on social media about General Conference?

The Desert Southwest Conference is managing Zoom registrations for this event as part of its Monday Moments program. You can register for this opportunity at https://dscumc.org/monday-moments-registration/.
About the Guest Presenter
Brenda Smotherman is the Associate Public Relations Director at United Methodist Communications and has been with the agency for more than five years. She provides publicity support for UMCom, communicators across the UMC connection, The Connectional Table, and the Commission on the General Conference. Smotherman oversees media pitching, several social media channels, publicity consultation and training, and supportive written content, resources and reports.

'Clergy Who Cook' virtual cooking course
2024-04-15 15:00 - 16:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/clergy-who-cook-virtual-cooking-course/
An online cooking class is being offered for pastoral leaders (under appointment or retired) on April 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. as an opportunity for fellowship and community building. Participants will join Rev. Joe Kim in making a Korean meal. RSVP here by April 11 to get the Zoom link and ingredient list.

Appointive Cabinet
2024-04-16 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2024-04-16/

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-16/

Liturgy: How to Organize the Worship Experience in Our Local Churches
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Renton UMC, 2201 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA, 98056, United States
Hispanic/Latinx Ministries will be hosting a workshop for Spanish-speaking pastors and laypeople, with the theme “Liturgy: How to Organize the Worship Experience in Our Local Churches.” This workshop aims to provide practical guidance and insights for pastors and lay leaders on enhancing the worship experience within their congregations. This event will be valuable for the Hispanic/Latinx community and contribute to the growth and enrichment of these churches.
For more information and registration, interested individuals can reach out to Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos at cesantos@pnwumc.org and Aurora Pavon at l.a.c.p.3122@gmail.com.
Click here to download a flier for this event.

GNW 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
2024-04-21 - 2024-04-26 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
Many feel lost in a wilderness where little feels familiar.
We’ll explore how to move beyond simple survival to welcome our wandering as God’s people.
Registration is now open and includes tuition, room, and board.
Registration fee of $1070 includes tuition, private room with bath, and meals.
Scholarships available.
$100 non-refundable deposit will reserve a spot until 3/15/2024.
Contact Registrar Karen Fisher: kmfishwoman@nwi.net for more info.
Click here to register!
Click here to view/download/share the flyer.
Location: Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center, Federal Way, WA
Overlooking Puget Sound the Center offers private rooms & baths, views & trails, spaces for worship & learning, a labyrinth & library.
Faculty:
Daniel Wolpert
Cofounder & Executive Director, Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing
Hanging Your Laundry on a Beam of Light: Finding God When Things Fall Apart
Amy Oden
Working Professor of Church History and Christian Spirituality
Here Is Where We Begin: Practices for the present moment
The Academy for Spiritual Formation:
For those who hunger for deep spiritual experience. The Academy creates transformative space for communion with God, self, others, and creation for the sake of the world. Academy.upperroom.org

General Conference 2024
2024-04-23 - 2024-05-03 | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
The Commission on General Conference has announced that General Conference will be April 23-May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-04-23 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-23/

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 1 of 2)
2024-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Sue Magrath and Zach Taylor are offering a virtual Advanced Boundary Training on subsequent Thursday afternoons in April and May to fulfill the boundary requirement for all pastoral leaders under appointment or assignment. The dates are April 25th and May 2nd, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM PST. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory. Sue Magrath will be leading the first of the two sessions on April 25th; Zach Taylor will be assisting Sue in leading the second session on May 2nd.
The advanced training is for pastoral leaders who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. Case studies should be prepared in advance in a Word document and sent to the presenter a week prior to the first session. They should be based on a pastoral situation the attendee experienced in which boundary issues were a significant factor. Please describe the incident, your actions, the outcome, and what you learned and/or might have done differently.
Please submit your case study to the presenter at least one week prior to the class. Send the case studies to Sue Magrath (suemagrath@msn.com) and Zach Taylor (pastorzacharytaylor@gmail.com).
Cost is $25 per person. Both session must be attended plus the case study written and mailed to the trainer for you to receive the full 8 hours credit to fulfill the boundary requirements.
Go here to register.

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course/2024-04-30/

Northwest Leadership Institute
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-02 | Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, ID, 83702, United States
The annual Northwest Leadership Institute at Cathedral of the Rockies, Boise First UMC, offers training and learning sessions for all church leaders, regardless of denomination. NLI is a learning, worship, and networking experience to bolster you and your staff’s ability to lead.
Learn more and register today!

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 2 of 2)
2024-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Sue Magrath and Zach Taylor are offering a virtual Advanced Boundary Training on subsequent Thursday afternoons in April and May to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. The dates are April 25th and May 2nd, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM PST. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory. Sue Magrath will be leading the first of the two sessions on April 25th; Zach Taylor will be assisting Sue in leading the second session on May 2nd. 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. Case studies should be prepared in advance in a Word document and sent to the presenter a week prior to the first session. They should be based on a pastoral situation the attendee experienced in which boundary issues were a significant factor. Please describe the incident, your actions, the outcome, and what you learned and/or might have done differently. Please submit this to the presenter at least one week prior to the class. Send the case studies to Sue Magrath (suemagrath@msn.com) and Zach Taylor (pastorzacharytaylor@gmail.com). Cost is $25 per person. Both session must be attended plus the case study written and mailed to the trainer for you to receive the full 8 hours credit to fulfill the boundary requirements.
Go here to register.

Clean Energy Grants with Eric Walker
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/clean-energy-grants-with-eric-walker/
The next round of grant funding from the Washington Department of Commerce for solar projects in Washington State will be coming in May. If you have been thinking about seeking funding for your church’s solar project, now is the time. This may be the last round of funding until late 2025. Also, there are new ways to be supported in your efforts. Eric Walker will be holding a webinar on May 3rd from 10-11:30 a.m. PT to discuss this opportunity and provide guidance on how to prepare.
Click here to register.

'Get Together' - United Women in Faith Western Jurisdiction Event
2024-05-09 - 2024-05-11 | Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99501, United States
​​What does it mean to answer the call to “love one another” facing the challenges of 2024? (John 13:34)
Come GET TOGETHER! to

FEEL the joy when faith-filled women unite
NURTURE our souls through the strength of our sisterhood
DEEPEN our relationship with God EXPLORE the power of love to make a difference

TOGETHER we can do more. TOGETHER we can be more. TOGETHER the power of love in action can change the world.
Learn more about this event and register here. Registration is open through April 15, 2024.
Scholarships are available. Click here to learn more.
About this Event
Registration is now open for the Western Jurisdiction United Women in Faith Quadrennial Gathering in Anchorage, Alaska! Please register at wjumw.com, where you will find detailed information on the hotel, Alaska Airlines discounts, time schedules, and workshop opportunities. Hotel Captain Cook offers the option of adding three additional days before or after our gathering if you’d like to extend your stay and take the opportunity to see more of Alaska.
We’re excited about this chance to “Get Together” at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage on May 9-11, 2024. (pre-events start May 8, 2024). Our theme, “Get Together,” is centered in John 13:34, and all the jurisdictions share it. This theme feels especially relevant after having to cancel the 2020 in-person event and move to online only. After eight years, our team is eager to gather in person, as we’re sure you are! The central purpose of this event is to elect women who will represent our jurisdiction as National Board of Director members. In addition, we will worship, celebrate, share, serve, learn, sing, pray and connect.
The past several years of planning have been unusually challenging due to the pandemic. Still, our team is delighted with how well the many aspects of our event have come together to showcase our values and priorities while also highlighting the rich diversity and many cultures of Alaska. We’re honored to have Amy Valdez Barker, PhD as our keynote speaker and Makeda McCreary as our music director. This will also be an opportunity to meet Sally Vonner, our new General Secretary/CEO, and our President, ‘Ainise ‘Isama’u. It is our prayer that this event will be an opportunity for each of you to rest and be renewed as we celebrate our work as United Women of Faith together. Thank you for your continued support of all we do as United Women of Faith! We hope to see you in Anchorage!

Full GNW Cabinet
2024-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/full-gnw-cabinet/2024-05-09/

GNW Full Cabinet
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-15
The GNW Full Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details TBA.

Women in Ministry Retreat: Rest and Restore
2024-05-16 - 2024-05-18 | Ocean Park Camp & Retreat Center, 28511 Vernon Ave., Ocean Park, WA, 98640, United States
Organized by PNW clergy, this retreat is open to anyone in GNW who identifies as female or gender nonbinary and is in ministry (this includes candidates for ministry). Unsure if this includes you? It does if you want it to! The sessions will begin on Thursday evening and go through Saturday mid-morning.
Our keynote speaker will be Ann Mayer, MDiv., and her sessions will be about experiencing rest while serving in ministry. Other sessions will include practical information about tools for restoration, tools such as therapy, and spiritual direction. Plenty of informal time to experience rest and restoration, as well as connect with colleagues, will be included in the schedule.
Click here to download a sharable flier.
In-person attendees will be able to share ministry resources at a resource fair. Ann’s sessions and some of the informal time will be available to those who wish to attend by Zoom.
More information and registration are available here: https://shorturl.at/gFRW8

Get Started with Messy Church
2024-05-21 16:00 - 2024-05-23 17:30
Get Started in Messy Church Training Coming Soon Online! Register now!
What is Messy Church? A way of being church for all-ages to join in experiencing fun and faith-formative activities. Found throughout the globe, it is based on the values of all-ages together, celebration, ocreativity, hospitality, and centering ourselves in Christ.
“Get Started” is our foundational training event that is highly recommended for any church planning to start a Messy Church. The training is also helpful for Messy Churches looking to expand their leadership team or simply need a refresher to move from starting to sustaining a Messy Church.
This training is theoretical and practical. You will discover how the five foundational values and four components are used as building blocks to contextualize your Messy Church.
The Get Started Online Training includes a series of three 90-minute sessions held on consecutive days. The content is unchanged from the in-person training with videos used to experience the Mini Messy Experience.
Click here to register.

Full GNW Cabinet
2024-05-23 09:00 - 14:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/full-gnw-cabinet/2024-05-23/

SeaTac DCOM
2024-05-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
A meeting of the SeaTac District Committee on Ministry. A hybrid option is available for those who require it.

Institutional Equity Cohort
2024-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, United States

Congregational Equity Cohort
2024-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, United States
