Twinlow Spring Work Day
2018-05-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N. Twinlow Road, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Twinlow Camp wants to invite you and your family to join us for our Annual Spring Work Day. May 12th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come when you can for as long as you can and if you RSVP we’ll even feed you lunch!
We are blessed to be partnering with Community Northwest Ministries who holds weekly worship in our Dining Hall. This year for work day we are planning on building features to make accessing our Dining Hall easier for all. We hope to be building at least one new retaining wall as a part of this project.
Other projects may include:
-Trail clearing
– Weeding gardens
– Clearing out fallen trees
– Waterfront clean-up
Please bring yourselves, work gloves, and any tools you don’t mind sharing. This is also a good time to clean out your garage! Twinlow will gladly accept donations of:
-Work Gloves
-Rakes
-Gently used tools
It is going to be a day of getting camp ready for summer. We hope to see you there!
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to the camp at office@twinlowcamp.org with how many people in your party (for lunch) and any special dietary needs.

Congregational Transitions Workshop - Seattle District
2018-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity UMC – Ballard, 6512 23rd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
This event will cover the practical issues of saying goodbye and saying hello to a clergy person. Issues about church vitality and thinking about future mission and changes will also be addressed.
Churches are encouraged to bring a team of five leaders who want a strong future.

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-05-12 | Central United Protestant, 1124 Stevens Dr., Richland, WA, 99354, United States
United Methodists in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another.
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will be present at this Table Talk. Time TBD.
Clergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities.
Click here to learn more about these conversations.
Please RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.

Connectional Table Meeting
2018-05-11 12:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Early Response Team Spring Training
2018-05-11 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Tomorrow Depends on Today!
Spring Training starts Friday noon and ends Saturday at 5pm. The $50 per person fee includes classes, dinner Friday night, dorm style lodging, Saturday breakfast and lunch. Classes available are Basic ERT, Advance/Renewal, or Chainsaw Class. Add $20 for a Saturday overnight stay including dinner, lodging, and a Sunday morning continental breakfast. Don’t wait to register! Registration Closes May 1 or when the limited size classes fill up.
Please contact Kathy Bryson, PNWUMC ERT Coordinator for more information. Registration Now Closed.
pnwumcert@gmail.com | 509.539.2978
Training open to those 18 years or older.
Click here for a pdf flyer.

Board of Ordained Ministry Meeting
2018-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Greater Northwest Cabinet
2018-05-08 - 2018-05-10 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1,2,3

Conference Board of Church and Society
2018-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Wesley Homes Terrace, 816 S 216th, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
East Room over at Wesley Terrace

Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry
2018-05-05 09:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #2

Older Adult Ministries
2018-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1

Trustees' Meeting
2018-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
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Multiplying Ministries
2018-05-01 09:30 - 15:30 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Board of Congregational Development
2018-05-01 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
2018-04-29 - 2018-05-04 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
“Contemplative prayer is like striking a tuning fork. All you can really do in the spiritual life is resonate to the true pitch, to receive the always-present message.” – Richard Rohr
Join us as Dr Sharon Daloz Parks and Rev Dr Cynthia Wilson help us to respond to a world full of fear, anxiety, and incivility by learning to resonate with God and others.

What is the 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation?
The Academy is an ecumenical retreat designed for laity & clergy. Through a daily rhythm of prayer, worship, study, and reflection, the Academy strives to deepen our relationships with God and each other.
Each day will include:

faculty presentations
silent reflection
morning & evening prayer
communion
small groups
rest & relaxation

Theme: Resonate: Listening for Connection
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson
Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks
Faculty:
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Associate General Secretary for Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church
Theme: The Spirit Will Not Descend Without a Song
Dr. Sharon Daloz Parks, Senior Fellow at the Whidbey Institute and Principal of Leadership for the New Commons
Theme: A Listening Heart, an Informed Soul, and a Little Courage
Location/Registration
April 29 – May 4, 2018
Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, Federal Way, WA
Fee includes tuition, lodging, and meals
$775 if paid in full by January 15, 2018
$875 if paid in full by March 15, 2018
$100 nonrefundable deposit
Scholarships available
View Brochure
Register Today!

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
United Methodists in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another.
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will be present at this Table Talk. Times TBD.
Clergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities.
Click here to learn more about these conversations.
Click here to Click here to RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.

Capturing the Passion of Worship
2018-04-28 08:00 - 15:30 | Chehalis UMC, 16 S Market Blvd, Chehalis, WA, 98532, United States
To Register click this link http://bit.ly/2t0drrH

CCOYM 2017-2018
2018-04-27 20:00 - 2018-04-29 12:00 | Faith Church, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE, Issaquah, WA, 98029, 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.

Commission on Ethnic Ministry Grant reviews
2018-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Love Thy Neighbor: UMC Neighborhood Innovation Pre-Conference
2018-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Seattle First United Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Don’t miss your chance! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Join us for the UMC Neighborhood Innovation Pre-Conference
We will spend the day with world class community leaders, faith rooted organizers, social entrepreneurs, and ministry leaders. As we come together we’ll welcome…….

Majora Carter (TED talk icon, MacAurther Genius, neighborhood entreprenuer)
John McKnight (Mentor to Barack Obama and founding voice in the Asset Based Community Development movement)
Alexia Salvatierra: (Nationally Renowned Community Organzier, co-author of Faith Rooted Organizing)
Leroy Barber (Host): UMC leader, Co-Founder of The Voices Project, author, senior executive for multiple community development organzations.

This gathering is made possible by Parish Collective who are convening the 8th annual Inhabit Conference which takes place Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, downtown Seattle at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. For discounted tickets to that event simply click here.

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-04-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Gresham United Methodist Church, 620 NW 8th Street, Gresham, OR, 97030, United States
United Methodists in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another.
Clergy and lay people from all across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities.
Click here to learn more about these conversations.
Please RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206, United States
United Methodists in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another.
All across the area are asked to seriously consider participating in one of these opportunities.
Click here to learn more about these conversations.
Please RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.

Certified Lay Minister Cycle C Class, Eastside
2018-04-21 09:00 - 15:30 | Hillview UMC, 8525 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Leadership in the Wesleyan Way: Evangelism and Mission Field Engagement
Location: Hillview UMC, Boise, Idaho
Fee: $50
For more information, contact Rev. David Nieda, Dean, at vancouverds@pnwumc.org or Hollie Swanson at vancouver@pnwumc.org.
To Register click this link http://bit.ly/2oun3Gk or go to eventbrite.com

Connecting Neighbors
2018-04-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210-132nd Street S.E., Creek, WA, Mill Creek, WA, 98012, United States
This emergency preparedness training through UMCOR has three areas of focus – personal and home readiness, church readiness, and readiness to serve your neighbors in case of an emergency. This workshop is being taught by Wendy Riddle and David C. Riddle.
Lunch will be provided.
Click here to RSVP or get more information.

Board of Trustees
2018-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Seattle DCOM
2018-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Board of Ordained Ministry Executive Committee
2018-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Annual Conference Session Planning
2018-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-04-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Portland First UMC, 1838 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, 97201, United States

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-04-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Lewiston First UMC, 1906 Broadview Drive, Lewiston, ID, United States

Certified Lay Minister Cycle C Class, Westside
2018-04-14 09:00 - 15:30 | Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States
Leadership in the Wesleyan Way: Evangelism and Mission Field Engagement
Location: Mill Plain UMC, Vancouver, Washington
Fee: $50
For more information, contact Rev. David Nieda, Dean, at vancouverds@pnwumc.org or Hollie Swanson at vancouver@pnwumc.org.

To Register please click this link http://bit.ly/2FDzYwM or visit eventbrite.com
