Special Screening: Migrant Women Rise with Deaconess Joyous Prim
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Beacon United Methodist Church, 7301 Beacon Ave, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Join Beacon United Methodist Church’s Crossroads Vespers service on April 15 at 1 p.m. for a special screening of “Migrant Women Rise: Stories of Red-Tagged Overseas Filipino Workers.”
They will be joined by the producer of the film Deaconess Joyous Prim, a United Methodist Missionary serving as a welfare case officer with migrant workers in Hong Kong and convener of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines-Hong Kong. The church will also host a discussion with local organizers and Deaconess Joyous after the film.
ABOUT THE FILM:

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong risk their lives and reputations as they speak out against the anti-people policies of the Philippine government. The documentary follows two migrant leaders who are victims of red-tagging under the Duterte Administration as they defend the rights of their fellow migrants while navigating the challenges of life far from home.
Watch the trailer at: migrantwomenrise.com

Artist-theologian Julian Davis Reid brings notes of rest to Seattle
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Queen Anne United Methodist Church – The Well, 1606 5th Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
The Well welcomes artist/theologian Julian Davis Reid to Seattle on April 20, 7-9:30 PM for a workshop called Notes of Rest: Sabbath and Our Ancestors. Sabbath and Our Ancestors will explore the rhythms of work and rest that we have inherited, how they have made their home in our bodies, and how we might discern what to honor and relinquish and what to elevate and bring to life once more.
Notes of Rest is a spiritual formation ministry grounded in scripture and black music that helps the body of Christ receive God’s gift of rest. It is a practice of contemplation and creativity that moves us toward the rest we were created to receive. This workshop – Sabbath and Our Ancestors – will use music, teaching, and interaction to explore how we carry in our bodies patterns of work and rest inherited from our ancestors. As we explore how some patterns helped our ancestors survive, we will ask how those patterns serve us today. And, what from our ancestors – familial and spiritual – have been buried deep inside of us and yearns to be released and given life?
Julian Davis Reid is a pianist, producer, and composer with a focus on jazz, electronic music, and gospel. He is a founding member of the jazz-electronic fusion group The JuJu Exchange (in partnership with Grammy Award winner Nico Segal and drummer-inventor Nova Zaii). Julian holds a B.A from Yale University and an M.Div. degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Julian and his wife live in Chicago.
Scholarships are available if the ticket price is a hindrance to attendance. We charge to offset costs, but we never believe that cost should keep someone from attending our public engagements. Call us or email us if you need financial relief to attend.
Tickets are available for $15 via Brown Paper Tickets: https://juliandavisreid.bpt.me/

UMVIM Team Leader Training
2023-04-22 09:00 - 13:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/umvim-team-leader-training/
Join the UMVIM WJ Annual Conference Coordinators with the WJ UMVIM Jurisdiction Coordinator for this Team Leader Training on April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT. Network with others across the WJ Conferences as you learn the nuts and bolts of leading a team and share in discussions around mission theology, cultural competency, health and safety concerns, resources, and more.
To register go to: https://forms.gle/qNSUPS6Zik6fgGjMA
When you register you will receive the Zoom link.
If you have questions send them to Ronda or bring them to the training.
Contact Ronda at umvimwj@gmail.com for more information.
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission – Western Jurisdiction
Equipping Volunteers, Empowering Partnerships

Orientation to Ministry
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Moses Lake United Methodist Church, 746 S Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, United States
The PNW Board of Ordained Ministry will be hosting two gatherings for exploring and established candidates for ministry to:

SHARE INFORMATION regarding the pathway to professional ministries, in its various forms
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS between candidates, mentors, and BOM members (¶312 Book of Discipline)
MEET & GREET, Presentation of Different Ministries

Attending this orientation is a requirement for certification as a candidate for ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church. Registration is required to Stephanie Franklin at sfranklin@pnwumc.org. Lunch will be served. When you email, please let us know if you have food restrictions, need child care, or would benefit from an interpreter.
There is NO COST—For more information, contact: Stephanie Franklin or Rev. Kathy Morse revkathymorse@gmail.com.
An additional opportunity is being offered on March 25 at Renton UMC.

Northwest Leadership Institute - 2023
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-27 | Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Details

It’s a new day and leadership has never been more challenging, exciting and frustrating. What does the post-pandemic church look like? How will we lean into new opportunities? Where are we headed in this challenging time? What will the ministry look like on the other side? Come to Boise and join our three newest Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction for a time of dreaming, visioning, and strategizing as we write the next chapter together.
The Northwest Leadership Institute’s goals are to gather leaders to think, dream, worship and connect as we together find the path forward. Plan now to be present for this historic exciting time.
We have many options for you to be present. You can be present in-person or you can opt-in to be present online and skip the travel. We will work to make both experiences positive.
I am excited to join you in April for this amazing time.
“You were born for such a time as this.” Esther 4:14
Grace and peace.
Rev Dr. Duane A Anders (He, Him, His)
Cathedral of the Rockies, Boise FUMC

Click here to learn more and register.

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 1 of 2)
2023-04-27 13:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, United States
The Pacific Northwest Conference is offering Advanced Boundary Training on Thursdays, April 27 and May 4, from 1:30-4:30pm each day over Zoom. This class is advanced training for clergy who have previously participated in one or more boundary workshops. Rev. Dr. Denise McGuiness will facilitate the training, which fulfills the boundary requirement for clergy.
The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These need to 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 before the first training 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. Details are as follows:
Rev. Dr. Denise McGuiness (d.mcguiness@gmail.com)
Zoom meeting – Click here to register
Thursday April 27th 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday May 4th 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Both sessions 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.

United Women in Faith Spiritual Retreat
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Join the Pacific Northwest Conference United Women in Faith as they look at the characteristics of women as thinkers, problem solvers, caregivers, feisty, strong, loving, made in the image of God. Rev. Shalom R. Agtarap, pastor and developer serving at First UMC Tacoma, will offer spiritual leadership for the retreat. Visit the United Women in Faith – Pacific Northwest website for the latest information.
WHERE:
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
16170 Manastash Rd., Ellensburg, WA 98926
WHAT TO EXPECT: Study, Worship, Music, Relaxation, Crafts, Walks & Massages
COSTS:

Skyline 2 nights/5 meals – $135.00 (Includes bedding and towels)
Ridgeview 2 nights/5 meals – $125.00 (Bring own bedding and towels)
Trading Post 2 nights/5 meals – $120.00 (Bring own bedding and towels)

Hope to see you there!
Registration Form
Scholarship Form

Stop Hate and Side with Love Community Vigil
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Edmonds United Methodist Church is hosting a community vigil, “We Side with Love,” on May 2 at 6:00 pm in response to the hate-filled incidents at two regional churches. In solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ siblings, the vigil is a space for collective lament and a collective call to stop the spread of hate and all forms of bigotry.
Vigil speakers include Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, State Senator Manaka Dhingra, Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson, and other elected officials in King and Snohomish Counties. Additional speakers include Courtney Wooten, Chair, Snohomish Co. Human Rights Commission, Washington State Poet Laureate Luna Lyte, and Mitch Hunter from Gen Pride. Other faith leaders and LGBTQIA+ organizations will speak and offer words of inspiration and hope.
Advocacy and outreach organizations will be on hand at the event, including Faith Action Network, Gen Pride, Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition, Edmonds Diversity Commission, Under the Rainbow, and the Edmonds UMC Racial Justice Team.
The Edmonds Police and Kirkland Police Departments are working together to find and stop the individual or group behind this effort.
Tuesday’s event at 6 pm will be held at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA (425) 778-2119.
Edmonds UMC is a reconciling faith community. More information about the vigil can be found on our webpage at https://www.edmondsumc.org/vigil

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 2 of 2)
2023-05-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Webinar, United States

Lay Pastoral Care: Introductory Workshop
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:00 | WA, United States
On Saturday, May 6, the Inland and Seven Rivers Districts will hold an introductory workshop on Lay Pastoral Care/Congregational Care led by Rev. Alissa Amestoy. An online presentation will be held on Zoom 9-10 am, and an in-person meeting (same content) will be held the same day 10:30-11:30 am at Spokane Valley UMC.
Click here to register for this event!

Lay Pastoral Care: Introductory Workshop
2023-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206, United States

Pacific Northwest Special Called Session
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | WA, United States
Online only, with GNTV voting support. More details TBA.
The sole purpose of this 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 The Book of Discipline 2016, Paragraph 2553. 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 April 15, 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 2022 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.

Housing 101 Workshop
2023-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Can We Affect the Housing Problem?
The lack of affordable housing throughout the country is well documented. But what, if anything, can churches do to make a difference? If you want to be a part of the affordable housing solution but don’t know where to start or what to do, you are invited to a workshop entitled “Housing 101” on May 10 from 1-3 pm PST on Zoom. This invitation is to the entire Greater Northwest Episcopal Area.
This workshop is being hosted by Wesley UMC in Yakima and led by Pastor Shane Moore and Marty Miller. Marty Miller is the executive director of the Office of Rural and Farmworker Housing (ORFH) in Yakima. Marty has been with ORFH for over 20 years and brings wide expertise on the issues of affordable housing. While Marty is with ORFH, he is coming to this presentation as a long-term member of Wesley UMC and someone with a passion for solving the housing crisis through grassroots work in local communities.
Join us on May 10th from 1-3 pm PST on Zoom to learn more about housing and the difference you and your faith community can make to solve this problem.
Click here for more information or to register.

May BOM Meeting
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-12 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Location TBD

Bishop’s Installation and GNW Opening Session
2023-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9161 Cinema Dr, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
This event will be livestreamed – in-person participation will be by invitation only due to limited church capacity.
Click here to learn more and watch.

PNW Clergy Session
2023-05-24 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-clergy-session/
Online only with voting support from GNTV. More details TBA.

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2023-05-29

Inside out Faith: Conversations with Jennifer Knapp
2023-06-04 14:00 - 15:45 | Stanwood UMC, 27128 102nd Dr, Stanwood, WA, 98292, United States
As part of Stanwood Camano Pride, Stanwood United Methodist Church is hosting Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp on Sunday, June 4, in worship and for a concert and conversation in conjunction with Stanwood and Camaro Island Pride at 2 p.m. This is a free event! ALL are WELCOME! Everyone belongs!
For questions, please email sumc@stanwoodumc.org or call 360 629-9555.

Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Session
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | WA, United States
Parts of our annual conference session will be at Mason UMC, with others hosted on the campus of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. This event will be hybrid, offering in-person and online participation options. Please visit https://pnwumc.org/ac2023 for more information.

GNW Closing Session
2023-06-15 18:00 - 23:59 | WA, United States
A shared closing session for the Greater Northwest Area’s 2023 season of conferencing will be held on the evening of June 15 at 5 pm AK, 6 pm PT, 7 pm MT. The abbreviated online session will include reports from the conference secretaries, worship, and will be presided over by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth.

Juneteenth - Office Closed
2023-06-19

Independence Day - Office Closed
2023-07-04

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 1 of 2)
2023-07-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Advanced Boundaries Training for Pastoral Leaders offered online this summer
The Pacific Northwest Conference is offering Advanced Boundary Training on Thursdays, July 27 and August 3, from 1:00-4:00 pm each day over Zoom. This class is advanced training for clergy who have previously participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past; the course fee is $25. Rev. Kathy Morse will facilitate the training, which fulfills the boundary requirement for clergy.
The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These need to 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 before the first training 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.
To register, please use this link.
Both sessions 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.

Encuentro de pastores/as y líderes 2023 - Encounter of pastors and leaders 2023
2023-07-28 - 2023-07-30 | Centro Palabra Viviente, 1505 112th St. SW, Everett, 98204
“Cómo ser una comunidad reconciliadora” – “How to be a reconciling community”

Lugar: Centro Palabra Viviente
1505 112th St SW, Everett WA 98204
Fecha: 28-30 de julio de 2023, Comenzando a las 3:00 PM
Hotel: Best Western
10210 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98204
Programa: Por favor, revisen el documento adjunto que contiene el programa para que tengan una idea de las actividades que vamos a tener.
Esta será una buena oportunidad de conectar con nuestro liderato Nacional y del área episcopal incluyendo nuestra primera reunión oficial con nuestro Obispo Cedrick D. Bridgeforth.
A medida que tengamos más detalles se los hacemos llegar.
Favor de enviarme un correo electrónico para informarnos si podrá asistir a este Encuentro de Líderes en persona. Recuerde que la fecha límite para registrarse es el 10 de Julio de 2023. Agradeceríamos que incluyera la siguiente información en su email:

Confirmación del número de personas que lo acompañarán (familia pastoral y líderes de su iglesia)
Solicitud de las habitaciones de hotel que necesitará (ejemplo: una habitación triple para mi esposa, mis 2 hijos y yo) (y una habitación doble para 2 líderes.)
Alergias alimentarias

Favor confirmar y proveer la información a mi correo electrónico: cruzsantos84@gmail.com

Agenda – English – Espanol

Lay Pastoral Care Training (Online)
2023-08-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2023-08-09 15:00 - 16:30 | WA, United States
Click here to register for an eight-week Zoom or in-person course based on Timothy M. Farabaugh’s book Lay Pastoral Care Giving. This training will include the basics of lay pastoral care, why a system for this vital form of care can be a life-giving ministry for congregations of any size, and how to create and commission a team for your church. This course is offered by Rev. Alissa Amestoy, pastor of Spokane Valley UMC.
Two sessions will be offered;

Session 1 will be a Zoom session held Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.
Session 2 will be an in-person session at Spokane Valley UMC held on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting August 2 and running through September 20.

Click here to register for the in-person or online class offerings.

Lay Pastoral Care Training
2023-08-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206, United States

Advanced Boundary Training (Session 2 of 2)
2023-08-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States

Clergy Wellness Webinar - Deciphering Personality Disorders in the Church and Beyond
2023-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
There are always one or two people in your congregation who know exactly how to push your buttons, alienate others and make even the most innocuous meeting agenda go suddenly awry. Learn about the personality disorders that are often behind people’s bad 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 and enables you to set healthy boundaries that protect you from hurtful behavior.
This event will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, August 15th from 1-4pm. Please go to this link to register.
Objectives:

Identify the five personality disorders most likely to be present in your congregations and understand the origins of these disorders.
Learn the basic principles of assertiveness and how to utilize them in your church.
Develop an awareness of the personalities to which you are most vulnerable based on your personal history.
Learn to implement appropriate boundaries that allow for healthy self-care without taking away from your family or your congregation.
