Bishop's Day in the Puget Sound District - Part 2
2023-10-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States
In his efforts to continue getting to know our Pacific Northwest Conference and Greater Northwest Area, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth will meet with clergy and laity of the Puget Sound District on Monday, October 9.

Because our district is geographically spread out, Bishop will meet with us in two different locations that day. In the morning, Kingston Redeemer UMC will host churches that are on the west side of the Puget Sound plus Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. Then, in the afternoon, Bothell UMC will host those churches located east of the Sound.

Capacity is limited in each location, so we are asking for each church in the district to coordinate who will attend to represent them: at least the pastor(s) and 1-2 lay people. Information about registration has been emailed to pastors and leaders, so please check your inboxes for more details.

Conference United Women in Faith Annual Meeting
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-21 | First United Methodist Church of Olympia, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA, 98501-1655, United States
Please visit the PNW United Women in Faith website for more information.

Advanced Preaching Class for Certified Lay Ministers and Lay Speakers
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | WA
The Advanced Preaching Class is intended to provide students with advanced skills in preaching and to give them feedback from experienced preachers in our Conference on a sermon they prepare and deliver. Participants must attend both sessions and prepare a written manuscript of a sermon on an assigned text during the week between the sessions.
This free course will be offered online via the Zoom Platform on October 21 and 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to Noon PT. Registration is limited to nine students and closes on October 6. You can register online here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/AdvancedPreaching2023
Laity from the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho, and Pacific Northwest Conferences who have completed an Introductory Course in Preaching are eligible to attend. This class qualifies as an approved advanced course for both CLMs and certified lay speakers.
This course will be taught by Rev. Kathy Neary and Rev. Andy Oliver.
If you have questions about the event, please get in touch with Rev. Kathy Neary at kneary@pnwumc.org.

Crest to Coast Learning Hub Event
2023-10-24 16:00 - 17:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/crest-to-coast-learning-hub-event/
Zoom for an engaging discussion on how to effectively manage conflict in a healthy manner. Our guest presenters, Reverend Brian Shimer and Andrew Arthus of Genesis Christian Mediation, will provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating challenging situations. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and enhance your conflict resolution skills.
Click here to register for this event.

Institutional Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
2023-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho, and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.

Fall Family Fun Fest
2023-10-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Visit the Twinlow Camp website for more information.

Appointive Cabinet
2023-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2023-11-01/
The GNW Appointive Cabinet is meeting.

Housing Summit
2023-11-04 09:00 - 17:30 | Parkrose UMC, 11111 NE Knott St, Portland, OR, 97220, United States
Registration is now open to participate in the “Housing God’s Beloved” hybrid event Nov. 4 at Parkrose UMC in Portland, Oregon, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pacific Time. The event is open to anyone in the GNW Area to attend in person or online. A planning team is hard at work putting together the programming for the seminar/workshop/conference. Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, who is championing the cause of going the M.I.L.E. through ministry that matters in the area of housing, will be one of the keynote speakers.
Click here to register today!

Using A.I. Tools in the Church
2023-11-06 15:30 - 18:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
About this Training
Wondering what A.I. is all about and how it can be used in the church?
Are you a little nervous about what is and isn’t legal?
Just not sure that A.I. is for you?
Those questions and more will be answered in the Using A.I. Tools in the Church webinar, offered on Monday, November 6, 2023 (4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT • 2:30 p.m. AKT). The training will last approximately 2.5 hours. Amazon bestselling author and consultant Jason Moore will guide a conversation about what A.I. is and which tools are most useful for various aspects of ministry and will demonstrate how to use them. Best of all, most A.I. tools are free to use or are very affordable. Regardless of your church size, budget, and worship style, this A.I. primer will be helpful for you.
CLICK HERE to register today!
Who can participate in this training?
United Methodist laity and clergy attending and/or serving the churches and ministries of the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to register for this training. Thanks to a generous donor, this training is free for members across the Greater Northwest Area.
Please make plans to register no later than November 5 at Noon PT. Do you have a conflict? Registrants will receive access to a training recording that will be accessible for 60 days after the training, so be sure to register.
Questions?
Email Patrick Scriven, Director of Communications for the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church, if you have any questions about this training or the registration process. His email address is pscriven@pnwumc.org.

Veteran's Day - Office Closed
2023-11-10 | WA

Appointive Cabinet
2023-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/appointive-cabinet/2023-11-14/

Board of Ordained Ministry
2023-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Tacoma First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States

Pacific Northwest Special Called Session
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/special-session-nov-7-2023/
Online only, with online voting support. More details TBA.
The sole purpose of the Special Session is to affirm or not affirm the church conference actions of local churches that are choosing to ask to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church under the provisions of ¶ 2553 of The Book of Discipline, 2019 Addendum. The Board of Trustees will present negotiated settlements that cannot be amended. The members of Annual Conference will affirm or not affirm the agreements by a simple majority vote.
The Special Session will be held on Zoom and will require registration for voting credentials. Registration and further information regarding the session and its business will be sent to the persons to be seated at the special session of the Annual Conference and posted on the conference website by Nov. 3, 2023.
The voting membership of the special session will consist of the clergy members of the annual conference as defined in ¶32 of the Book of Discipline and the lay members of the June 2023 Annual Conference (lay member or alternate, whoever was last seated in the June annual conference) in accordance with the Book of Discipline ¶602.5.1
1 No local charge will be deprived of its lay member due to death, serious illness, or cessation of membership. Under such circumstances, another lay member may be elected by the charge conference (¶602.5). If your charge is affected, please contact Rev. Shirley DeLarme, the Conference Secretary.

Full GNW Cabinet
2023-11-16 09:00 - 14:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/full-gnw-cabinet/2023-11-16/
The full GNW Cabinet is meeting on Zoom.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | WA

Institutional Equity Cohort
2023-11-30 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.

Appointive Cabinet
2023-12-05 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
The GNW Appointive Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details. TBA.

Congregation Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
2023-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.

GNW Full Cabinet
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07, 2024-01-09 - 2024-01-11 | WA
The GNW Full Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details TBA.

Christmas Eve Recognized - Office Closed
2023-12-22 | WA

Christmas Day - Office Closed
2023-12-25 | WA

New Year's Day - Office Closed
2024-01-01 | WA

Institutional Equity Cohort
2024-01-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, United States

Congregational Equity Cohort
2024-01-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Grotto Retreat Center, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, 97220, 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.

Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
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 Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 & Feb. 6, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT.
Click here for more information and to register today!

Youth Winter Camp
2024-01-12 16:00 - 2024-01-15 16:00 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
