The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

AC 2017 Session Planning Meeting
2017-05-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2017-04-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
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Board of Pensions on Investing/Benefits
2017-05-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Ellensburg UMC, 210 N Ruby St, Ellensburg, 98926
In the first two weeks of May seven meetings will take place around the conference. Each meeting covers the same issues. The meetings are open to all voting members of annual conference.
The meeting will cover four issues with the first issue on the agenda having relevance to all voting members of annual conference. The other issues will cover clergy benefits which will not be relevant to the lay members that attend. The issues covered are as follows:

A resolution coming from the conference board of pensions that responds to the divestment from fossil fuels companies petition that was passed at last year’s annual conference requiring conference investments to be fossil free by January 1, 2018.
Automatic enhancements with the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan beginning January 1, 2018. If one is currently contributing less then 2% of their plan compensation to UMPIP the automatic enhancements will impact them beginning January 1, 2018. There are currently 38 clergy that are contributing less than 2% of plan compensation to UMPIP so will be impacted by this pilot project.
Wellness monetary incentives added to health reimbursement account by the conference board of pensions, not HealthFlex Exchange, will be eliminated beginning in 2018.
Q&A with the conference benefits officer on any benefit or financial planning topic.

The meeting location, time and dates are as follows

Friday, May 5th; Olympia: First; 9:30 – 11:30 am
Friday, May 5th; Vancouver: Salmon Creek; 2 – 4 pm
Wednesday, May 10th; Snohomish; 9:30 – 11:30 am
Wednesday, May 10th; Kent; 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 11th; Ellensburg; 9:30 – 11:30 am
Thursday, May 11th; Pasco: Riverview 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Friday, May 12th; Spokane: Audubon Park; 9:30 – 11:30 am

To register for this event, or to leave a comment, click HERE

Board of Pensions on Investing/Benefits
2017-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Kent United Methodist Church, 11010 248th St. SE, Kent, WA, 98030, United States

Board of Pensions on Investing/Benefits
2017-05-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Snohomish United Methodist Church, 6202 99th Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA, 98290, United States

Clergy Transitions Workshop
2017-05-08 - 2017-05-09 | Vancouver: First UMC, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States

Ground breaking for Lazy F Dining Hall
2017-05-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
The drive to construct a new dining hall at Lazy F continues to build momentum! A ground breaking celebration will be held Sunday, May 7th beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be a ceremony including a blessing of the space, update on progress, and the obligatory shovel routine. After the ceremony we will share a meal. All are welcome!
Please inform the Lazy F staff before May 1st if you be able to attend this special event by emailing director@lazyfcamp or calling 509.962.2780. Please include the number attending and any dietary restrictions.
Read More Here

Seattle District - Project Rebuild Fundraiser
2017-05-06 19:00 - 21:59 | Bellevue First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98077, United States

Board of Church and Society
2017-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

3 Events to Make a Difference
2017-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Sunnyside United Methodist Church, 906 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside, WA, 98944, United States
Moving Toward Positive Change in Our Communities

BYSTANDER REVOLUTION
May 6 • Led by Rev. Terri Stewart • 9:30 a.m – Noon
Have you heard a racist, religious, or sexist joke and not known how to respond with compassion to say that such jokes are not welcome? Have you seen someone harassed in public and wanted to help but didn’t know how? Do you have children who ask how to handle a bullying situation, and you want good strategies to help them? This training will introduce participants to proactive ways to be a supportive presence in racially or socially difficult circumstances.

KING COUNTY JUVENILE COURT IS PILOTING PEACEMAKING CIRCLES
May 6 • Led by Rev. Terri Stewart • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
As an alternative and community-based way to resolve some of its juvenile felony cases. This reduces incarceration, fosters healing for both victims and offenders, and affords profound opportunity for transformation. This is the Gospel in action. Come to learn more!

WANTED: A SPIRITUAL PURSUIT THROUGH JAIL, AMONG OUTLAWS, AND ACROSS BORDERS
May 6 • 7:30 p.m.
May 7 • Preaching at Sunnyside UMC
A Young Chaplain Pursues an Elusive God in Society’s Forgotten Places. Come hear Chris Hoke tell his story of ministry with gang members in rural Washington.
To access this information in Spanish, click here.

Board of Pensions on Investing/Benefits
2017-05-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Salmon Creek UMC, 12217 Northeast Highway 99, Vancouver, WA, 98686, United States

Board of Pensions on Investing/Benefits
2017-05-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Olympia First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501, United States

CLM - Cycle B - Sacramental Theology and Worship (westside)
2017-05-05 | Salmon Creek UMC, 12217 Northeast Highway 99, Vancouver, WA, 98686, United States
Sacramental Theology and Worship will help students gain a deeper theological understanding and meaning of worship – it’s form and liturgy and hymnology. An overview of the theology of baptism and communion in the United Methodist tradition will also be covered.
Click here for more information and to register!

Executive Board of Ordained Ministry (Tentative)
2017-05-03 17:30 - 2017-05-06 21:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Lay Servant Ministries Training - Leading Public Prayer
2017-04-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Renton UMC, 2201 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA, 98056, United States
Laity are frequently invited to lead prayer in worship and other settings. The primary objective for this course is to enable laity to effectively prepare and lead various prayer forms. All laity of the conference are welcome.
To register, contact Joan Holms, joanholms25@msn.com or 206-498-3689.
Deadline for registration will close at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 27th.
Cost: $30.00 (includes book, lunch and snacks)

Inland District Gathering
2017-04-29 09:30 - 15:30 | Audubon Park UMC, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99205, United States
Rocks, Ripples & Revival!
Inland District Gathering Event
Saturday, April 29 • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Audubon Park United Methodist Church

This year, our district gathering will be centered around worship rather than solely being a “training” event. Our goal is to have clergy and lay teams inspired and equipped to more fully BE the church through a focus on engaging worship. In order to achieve this goal, each clergy/lay team will work collaboratively to formulate a sermon series + holistic worship experience on the parables of Jesus. We will also discuss when and how to best implement this type of worship series.

Early bird registration until April 1: $20
Regular after April 1: $25
Scholarships Available
Lunch is included in registration costs.
Register Now!
If you are registering 5 or more people, have questions, or need a scholarship, please contact Kyle via e-mail at inland@pnwumc.org or by phone at 206.870.6831.
If your team is coming from a distance and would like lodging for Friday night, Kyle will work to coordinate lodging for you in the homes of Spokane area parishioners.
If you need a specific training that may have been done at previous district training events (Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Chairperson, Trustees, Finance), we can coordinate a training outside of the District Gathering. Call Kyle to coordinate this, too!

CLM - Cycle B - Sacramental Theology and Worship (eastside)
2017-04-29 | Hillview UMC, 8525 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Sacramental Theology and Worship will help students gain a deeper theological understanding and meaning of worship – it’s form and liturgy and hymnology. An overview of the theology of baptism and communion in the United Methodist tradition will also be covered.
Click here to register and for more information.

Early Response Team (ERT) Spring Training
2017-04-28 19:00 - 2017-04-30 12:00 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
The PNWUMC Volunteers in Mission team is hosting the First Annual Early Response Team “Spring Training” April 28-30, 2017 at the Lazy F UMC Camp near Ellensburg, Wa. Have fun in a beautiful setting, learn new skills and meet the ERT community. UMCOR trained instructors will teach ERT Basic, Refresher and Advanced ERT classes.
Beginning Friday evening, the Spring Training team will offer a full schedule of weekend classes. Current ERT badge holders and those interested in refreshing their ERT badge will enjoy rotating through classes including Wildfire Relief, Spiritual Care, Safety Officer Training, plus a “Muck Out Deep Dive”. A hands-on Chainsaw Training will also be available. The Basic ERT Training will be held all day Saturday for those new to the program and include the Friday night and Sunday classes. The trainings wrap up by Sunday noon.
ERT Spring Training registration is now open. Early registration through April 1 is $35 per person and includes the ERT Basic, Refresher or Advanced classes, two nights accommodations in a Lazy F bunkhouse, all meals Saturday plus Sunday breakfast and class training materials. Registration April 2-20 is $45 then closes April 21. Anyone 18 years or older is welcome to attend.
Click here to learn more and register online!

Seattle District Committee on Ministry
2017-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Safety Advocate Webinar
2017-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Training
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 Friday April 21st, 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.
To keep our webinar under an hour the following prerequisites must be completed by April 25th:

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)

Vancouver - District Committee on Ministry
2017-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Commission on Ethnic Ministries
2017-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Greater NW Area Cabinet
2017-04-18 10:00 - 2017-04-20 14:00 | OR-ID Conference Office, 1505 SW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97201-2524, United States

Threshold Event: Meet Bishop Stanovsky
2017-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Moses Lake United Methodist Church, 746 S Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, United States
These Threshold Events are an opportunity to meet with our new Greater Northwest Area Bishop, Elaine JW Stanovsky. Click here to read her thoughts on this opportunity.
Threshold Events for Bishop Stanovsky
Friday, October 14 – Alaska UMC Office (1660 Patterson St) Anchorage at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 13 – Montavilla UMC in SE Portland, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 8 – Olympia First UMC, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 21 – Eugene First UMC, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 26 – Spokane Valley UMC, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 5 – Edmonds UMC, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 11 – Meridian UMC, Meridian, ID, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 – Moses Lake UMC, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Joint PNW & OR-ID Extension Ministers Gathering
2017-04-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Vancouver: First UMC, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
On Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 10 am to 4 pm, those serving in Extension Ministry will gather for a day retreat at First United Methodist Church in Vancouver, WA. This will be a joint event with Oregon and Idaho like last year.
Dr. Terrill Gibson will be our speaker helping us to take a look at our “Call” to our various ministries. We will open with our usual sharing, have lunch ($10 donation to cover costs), speaker, and closing with communion with a representative of the Greater Northwest Area Cabinet.

Seattle Board of Church Buildings and Location
2017-04-08 09:00 - 10:30 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

Board of Congregational Development
2017-04-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States

CCOYM Meeting
2017-03-31 20:00 - 2017-04-02 12:00 | Simpson UMC, 325 NE Maple St., Pullman, WA, 99163, 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.

The Call Young Adult Retreat
2017-03-31 18:00 - 2017-04-02 13:00 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
In what ways does God call you to serve in the world?
Some are called to be teachers, social workers, or instruments of social justice and political change. Some are called to serve their churches as lay leaders or youth directors. Others are called to research diseases and find cures.
What are your gifts and how can you use these in service to others?
This retreat is a weekend workshop in spiritual exploration for adults ages 18-35. In fellowship, we learn new things about ourselves, and in reflection, we discover tools for hearing God in new ways.
To register, go online https://pnwretreats.campbrainregistration.com/
Rev. Juli Reinholz and Paul Bland are organizers for this event.

Board of Trustees
2017-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022, United States
