Love Thy Neighbor Spokane: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
2018-09-07 18:30 - 2018-09-08 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Central Episcopal Mission, 1832 W Dean Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing.
Churches are moving from:
Fragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence
Religious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation
Unrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion
A Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology
Toxic Charity TO Community Caring
On September 7-8, we will gather in Spokane to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Denominational and non-denominational pastors
Leaders within the church
Local practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town, village, or neighborhood.
Mission, non-profit and outreach leadership
Congregation members

Quite frankly, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish, and link together across places in mutual learning, collaboration, and encouragement.
Learn More & Register

Emergency Response Team Meeting
2018-09-06 09:30 - 16:30 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Board of Congregational Development (BOCD)
2018-09-04 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Meeting in Conference Room #1 at the Pacific Northwest Conference Office

Messy Church Training
2018-08-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave S, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
You and a team from your congregation are invited to attend a one-day training session for Messy Church which we are offering at Federal Way UMC on August 25 from 9am – 3pm. In case you aren’t sure what Messy Church is, here are some important points:

Messy Church is a way of being church for families involving fun
Messy Church is a church (not a craft club) that helps people encounter God
Messy Church is Christ-centered, for all ages, and emphasizes creativity, hospitality, and celebration

Messy Church usually meets once a month and is designed for those who won’t necessarily come to a traditional worship service. Several churches in the PNW Annual Conference already offer Messy Church, and they have had good results! For more information, please visit this website: https://www.messychurch.org.uk/
Roberta Egli, regional director for Messy Church, will be present to lead the training. The cost per congregation is $125, and you may bring as many team members as you like.
If you would like to register to attend, please let us know by August 11, and provide payment to Federal Way UMC (29645 51st Ave. S., Auburn, WA, 98001).
If you have questions, please contact Ann Mayer at 253-839-9220 or email her at arsamayer@yahoo.com.
This is NOT limited to United Methodists! Please let others know about this invitation.
Click here for a flier to print and share!

Love Thy Neighbor Eugene: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
2018-08-24 18:30 - 2018-08-25 20:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 1385 Cal Young Road, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing.
Churches are moving from:
Fragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence
Religious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation
Unrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion
A Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology
Toxic Charity TO Community Caring
On August 24-25, we will gather in Eugene to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Denominational and non-denominational pastors
Leaders within the church
Local practitioners who are already joining in what God is doing in the everyday life of their town, village, or neighborhood.
Mission, non-profit and outreach leadership
Congregation members

Quite frankly, it’s anyone that responds to the tide of social and ecological fragmentation by learning to follow Jesus as they grow the fabric of love and care in their parish, and link together across places in mutual learning, collaboration, and encouragement.
Learn More & Register

SCD - School of Congregational Development
2018-08-15 - 2018-08-18 | WA, United States
The School of Congregational Development is a premier event for United Methodist leaders for equipping conference leaders, clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations. Sponsored by Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries, and Path 1, this year’s event is being hosted by the California-Pacific Conference.
Click here for more information and online registration.

Global Young People's Convocation (GYPC) 2018
2018-07-18 | Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre, William Nicol Dr & Pieter Wenning Road, Johannesburg City, , South Africa
In July 2018, young people from different social, economic, cultural, political, and even theological backgrounds will come together in Johannesburg, South Africa to share their stories with one another at the Global Young People’s Convocation (GYPC).
The GYPC is the global event for United Methodist young people. Applications to be a part of the Western Jurisdiction Delegation have been extended to October 6th. Scholarships, based on need, will be available for voting members.
Each Jurisdiction or Central Conference is entitled to send voting members to the GYPC: five Youth, five Young Adults, and two Adult Workers. Youth should be 12-18 years old (at the time of the GYPC), and the young adults should be 19-30 years old (at the time of the GYPC).
INFORMATION ON GYPC 2018

Mission u 2018
2018-07-13 - 2018-07-16 | Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Mission u, a cooperative venture of the PNW United Methodist Women and the Conference Board of Global Ministries, will take place July 13-16, 2018 on the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, Washington. The following studies are expected.
Fulltime $300 / Weekend $255 / Commuter $200
Register online https://pnwmissionu2018.eventbrite.com or by paper (download).
Click here for a Scholarship Application.
Click to view PDF
“What About Our Money?”

Plenary Study-Rev. Neal Christie

Explore how faith and money are related
How do we make our financial decisions?
How we use/consume our resources?
What belongs to God?
How to plan as people of faith?
Oppression is evident throughout the Bible.
Inequalities still shape relationship to money & God

And either-
“Embracing Health and Wholeness”

Rev. Dr. JoAnn Shipley; Rev. Dr. Carol Mariano

Climate change, social responsibility, & justice issues
Importance of worship, justice & mercy, solidarity
The biblical command to love ourselves & explore vocation,
identity, play, happiness.

Develop a covenantal living plan, or rule of life.

Or-

“Missionary Conferences with a Difference”

Rev. John Shaffer and Barbara Dadd Schaffer

The past, present and future of Alaska
Red Bird and Oklahoma Conferences will be explored.

Youth – “Is It Just Money?”
Amanda Hutchinson & Sara Culp

Mission u is jointly sponsored by Conference Board of Global Ministries and United Methodist Women and open to all – Men, Youth and Women. Scholarships Available.

To enroll or for more information please contact the Co-Registrars:

Amanda Hutchinson, amhutchinson13@gmail.com or
Susan Chamberlain, susancchamberlain@yahoo.com

Early Response Team - Basic Training Class
2018-06-30 08:30 - 17:00 | Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 4th Street, Cheney, WA, 99004, United States
Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn how to clean out a flooded home, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. The class is open to anyone 18 years or older.
Our registration fee of $25 includes training materials, lunch and snacks. The deadline for registration is Friday, June 22, 2018.
Have questions or like more information? Contact Kathy Bryson, PNWUMC ERT Coordinator, at pnwumcert@gmail.com, (509) 539-2978.
CLICK HERE to register!

Love Thy Neighbor Portland: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
2018-06-29 - 2018-06-30 | Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist Church, 3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing.
Churches are moving from:
Fragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence
Religious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation
Unrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion
A Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology
Toxic Charity TO Community Caring
On June 29 and 30, we will gather in Portland to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event!
CLICK HERE to register for this event!

Have questions about Love Thy Neighbor Portland: Gathering for Ordinary Revival ? Contact The Greater Northwest Conference of the UMC & Parish Collective

Greater Northwest Cabinet Retreat
2018-06-27 - 2018-06-30
Location TBD

PNW Annual Conference 2018
2018-06-21 - 2018-06-24 | Showplex: Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup, 98371, United States
For more information, visit: pnwumc.org/ac2018

OR-ID Annual Conference 2018
2018-06-14 - 2018-06-16 | TBD
Save the dates. Details to be announced at a later time.

Annual Conference Session Planning
2018-06-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #2

Seattle DCOM
2018-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1

Board of Congregational Development
2018-06-05 09:00 - 16:00 | 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
2018-06-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church, 206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA, 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
2018-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-06-02 | Yakima: Wesley UMC, 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98908, 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.
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.
Please RSVP so site leaders can prepare for the right number of people.

Basic Lay Servant Training
2018-06-01 17:30 - 2018-06-02 17:00 | Clarkston United Methodist Church, 1242 Highland Avenue, Clarkston, WA, United States
Connecting Faith and Leadership!

June 1: Friday 5:30-9:00 PM;
June 2: Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Cost:$20(includes Saturday lunch and snacks)
Taught by Rev.Gregg Sealey, Inland District Superintendent;
Assisted by Ed McBride, District Director Lay Servant Ministries
and Rosalee Mohney, Incoming Director
Register today at:
inland@pnwumc.org or (888) 818-4288 x314

Alaska Annual Conference
2018-05-31 - 2018-06-02
Tentative dates.

Memorial Day
2018-05-28
PNW Conference Office Closed

Convo 2018
2018-05-26 12:00 - 2018-05-28 12:00 | University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner, Tacoma, WA, 98416, United States
Over Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of Youth (grades 6-12) and adult youth workers will gather at the University of Puget Sound for Convo, three days of worship, fun, and learning. This United Methodist youth retreat is a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends new and old from across the Pacific Northwest!

Our theme this year is Instruments of Peace. Our speaker, Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner will lead us in learning more about becoming an Instrument of Peace. We will be exploring tools to help us learn how to be a better participant in difficult conversations.

Every year, Convo is planned by an excellent team of youth and supportive adults who have a passion and dedication to making this the best event it can be; this year is no exception. We’ve been hosting this “Bishop’s Youth Convocation” for over 40 years and we are praying for a weekend where both youth and adults are equipped and recharged to live as passionate disciples of Jesus Christ.
Who Can Go?
Convo is for youth currently in grades 6 – 12 and their adult leaders. We ask churches to send one adult, who has completed a national background check, to accompany every 1- 6 youth of each gender. We will try to accommodate youth in cases where this isn’t possible. Cost is $175 for all retreat participants both youth and adults. We do offer a discount to those who are leading workshops or small groups. If you are leading a workshop or small group and you do not have your discount code please contact Teri. We offer scholarships, for those in financial need, to help to make this retreat possible for all.
Registration
Convo registration is online. Each youth and adult registering must fill out an online registration form. We are using a new registration system this year . One of the features of our new system will allow you to able to register multiple people at the same time for Convo. If you have difficulties with the registration process, please contact us and we’d be happy to help!
Your registration fee includes your lodging as well as food from dinner Saturday through breakfast on Monday.
Convo Dance theme this year is Pajama Party.
Registration will close at 11:59PM PST May 7th, 2018.
Registration is Closed
Helpful Files:
Convo 18 Poster
Convo 2018 Postcard
WorkshopDescriptions
Convo 18 Banner or Facebook Cover Photo
Convo_2018_Scholarship_Form
Convo FAQ
More about our Speaker:Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner is the Director of Frontera Wesley, the Wesley Foundation of Tucson. She did her undergraduate work in Psychology and Gender Studies at Furman University, and received her Masters from Duke University Divinity School. In 2016, she was recognized nationally as one of the “16 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2016,” inducted as an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and given the Prathia Hall Social Justice Award. Her first curriculum, published by Abingdon Press in 2016, is entitled “The Shout: Finding the Prophetic Voice in Unexpected Places.” Dedicated to amplifying the voices of young women, she has produced two short film series, “The Impact of Sandra Bland” and “Facing Christmas”, as well as a documentary released in 2017, “Awaken the Voice.” An avid hiker, Hannah can be found most evenings admiring a saguaro cactus along one of Tucson’s many trails.

Certified Lay Minister Cycle D Class, Westside
2018-05-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States
Leadership in the Wesleyan Way: Spiritual Formation and Disciple Making
Location: Vancouver, Washington Area
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/2oBAK5B

Transitions Retreat
2018-05-21 16:00 - 2018-05-22 16:00 | Christ UMC, 12755 NW Dogwood Street, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
A retreat for clergy receiving an appointment this year to a new local church or ministry.

Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
2018-05-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Pioneer United Methodist Church, 209 E Birch St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States

Certified Lay Minister Cycle D Class, Eastside
2018-05-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Hillview UMC, 8525 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID, 83704, United States
Leadership in the Wesleyan Way: Spiritual Formation and Disciple Making
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 https://bit.ly/2wes2RS

United Methodist Women's Assembly 2018
2018-05-18 - 2018-05-20 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St,, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
United Methodist Women is currently the largest faith-based women’s organization in the world and Assembly is the largest quadrennial gathering of that organization. At Assembly you viscerally feel “The Power of Bold” with the combined energy of 8,000 women through communal, face-to-face growth, action, celebration and inspiration- 8,000 women in ONE time, ONE place, ONE space… this is ASSEMBLY.
Learn More

Committee on Religion and Race Meeting
2018-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
