The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Conf. UMW Annual Meeting
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15 | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States

Fall Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2022-10-13 - 2022-10-14 | Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, 98011, United States

PNWUMC Gathering of the Orders and Fellowship 2022
2022-09-27 - 2022-09-29 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Growing Deeply
After a three year gap, all who are ordained, including those from other denominations serving the PNWUMC and United Methodists from other annual conferences, and all under appointment and assigned are invited to a Gathering of the Orders and Fellowship on September 27-29, 2022, at Wenatchee First UMC. We will worship together, explore the struggle and gift of being part of covenant community during these days, celebrate retirements, welcome those newly commissioned, ordained, and licensed; mark memorials, and let ourselves sink into the joy and wonder of being called into holy work during uncertain times.
Presenters include Julian Davis Reid and Ray Buckley.
Click here for more information and to register.

Seven Rivers Missional District Annual Mtg - UMW
2022-09-17 | TBD

Inland Missional District Annual Mtg - UMW
2022-09-17 | TBD

Getting Started With Messy Church
2022-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
Messy Church USA in cooperation with Puyallup United Methodist Church is offering a regional training event on starting your own Messy Church. The Getting Started With Messy Church training will be held at Puyallup United Methodist Church on September 10, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm.
This training will give your team the vital tools to begin your own Messy Church. You will learn about the history, values, format and best practices to get your Messy Church started. If you’ve already begun Messy Church, this is an opportunity to share what you have learned and gain new ideas for sustaining your Messy Church in your local setting. This training is open to all denominations of the Christian Church.
Messy Church is a monthly intergenerational worship experience that explores God’s love in an accessible way. At Messy Church today’s busy households of all shapes and sizes are invited into a welcoming space to experience faith. Everyone is welcomed as they are. Whether you are single or partnered, young or old, tidy or messy, have questions or doubts are filled with joy or struggling with life, you will be welcomed with open arms at Messy Church.

Individual $ 125.00
Group of 2-4 $ 250.00
5th person and over—Additional $ 25.00 per person

Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Registration for the training is open on the Messy Church USA website:
https://messychurchusa.org/in-person-events/

BSA & UMC Informational Webinar
2022-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
The Greater Northwest Area treasurers will be hosting an informational webinar on August 10th at 6:30 p.m. PT. Any church that has or is considering hosting a Boy Scout Troop or unit should plan to have at least one church leader attend the webinar. Brant Henshaw (PNW and Alaska Conference Treasurer) and Candace Clarke (OR-ID Conference Treasurer) will be available to answer questions.
During the webinar, the treasurers will be covering updates on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) settlement, the new Affiliation Agreement and the new Facility Use Agreement, and will attempt to answer questions you may have on moving forward with this area of ministry in your community. They anticipate the webinar to last about an hour and would appreciate questions in advance so we can have the best possible information available for you.
Registration is required.

Mission u 2022
2022-07-22 - 2022-07-24 | Yakima: Wesley UMC, 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98908, United States
Please join us at Mission u 2022 as we reflect on the community that Jesus is calling us to be!
Learning Together for the Transformation of the World.
Beginning in 2022, we are taking an exciting new approach to Mission u curricula. This means there will be one transformative biblical curriculum for everyone. One for adults, one for youth, and one for children – all focusing on a shared biblical theme: Luke 13. There is no registration fee for children 5-12 if they are with a parent or grandparent.
Click here to learn more.
Schedule for livestreaming
Portions of the event schedule will be livestreamed on the Wesley UMC of Yakima YouTube Channel. The direct link is: youtube.com/channel/UCuW-cLSVsbXZmFNfkSsjSZw/live
Friday, July 22 – All times Pacific

Opening Plenary and Worship: 3:00-5:00 pm
Mission Videos and Vesper Service: 8:30-9:30 pm

Saturday, July 23

Plenary: 8:45-9:30 am
Guest Speaker: 3:40-4:10 pm
Healing Service: 9:15-10:00 pm

Sunday, July 24

Closing Worship with Communion: 9:00-10:30 am

Summer Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2022-07-21 - 2022-07-22 | Selah United Methodist Church, 1061 Selah Loop Road, Selah, WA, 98942, United States

Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
2022-07-10 - 2022-07-15 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
We’ll be guided through our theme “The Power of Story” by popular Academy faculty:
Ray Buckley: Interim Director of the Center for Native American Spirituality and Christian Study, United Methodist Church. His stories, poetry, and art have appeared in numerous journals, periodicals, books and museums.
Leticia Guardiola-Saenz: Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. She’s a frequent writer and speaker on New Testament topics.
Registration is now open!
2022 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Team/Retreat Leader: Sue Magrath
Covenant Group Leader: Cathy Warner
Worship Leader: Paul Mitchell
Registrar: Karen Fisher
Hospitality: Cara Scriven

Greater Northwest Annual Conference Sessions
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-25 | WA, United States
Please visit the PNWAC 2022 website for more information on the AC schedule.
The GNW area’s primary week of annual conference sessions, where the business of each Conference is conducted by clergy and lay members, will start on the evening of Sunday, June 19, with a GNW area-wide opening. The remainder of the week will include a separate focused day of work for each conference and individual days for ordination and commissioning services in PNW and OR-ID.

The GNW Area-wide Opening will take place on the evening of Sunday, June 19.
The Alaska Conference will meet online on Monday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. AKT.
The Pacific Northwest Conference will meet online on Tuesday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.
The Pacific Northwest Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Wednesday, June 22.
The Oregon-Idaho Conference will meet online on Thursday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT.
The Oregon-Idaho Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Friday, June 24.
The GNW Area-wide closing plenary and celebration will occur during the day on Saturday, June 25.

Each day of business will include morning bible studies and evening devotions during the first and last hour. These opportunities will be open for anyone – not just Annual Conference members – to attend.
Click here for more information. Please watch for more information in conference and GNW Area communications. Published dates are subject to change, and we will announce additional opportunities as they become available.

GNW Laity Session
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30 | WA, United States
Please visit the PNWAC 2022 website for more information on the AC schedule.

PNWAC Laity Orientation
2022-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnwac-laity-orientation/

Transitions Retreat
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-07 | WA, United States

Children’s Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-04 | Bear Creek United Methodist Church, 16530 Avondale Rd NE, Woodinville, WA, 98077, United States
Are you looking for a meaningful way to help children and families after disasters? Do you have a warm heart, patience, team spirit, a sense of adventure and time to give?
Bear Creek UMC in Woodinville, Washington, is hosting a volunteer training workshop June 3-4, 2022, for people interested in learning how to respond to children in Disasters. $55 registration fee covers materials and trainer costs. Meals and an overnight stay are provided by the host organization.
Visit childrensdisasterservices.org to register or download the flyer to share this opportunity.

PNW Clergy Sessions
2022-06-01 13:30 - 16:30 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-clergy-sessions-2/
Please save the date for this year’s clergy sessions which will be held online. More information will be announced and shared directly with clergy members in the weeks preceding the date.

GNW Webinar: Exploring and understanding changes afoot in The UMC
2022-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/gnw-webinar-exploring-and-understanding-changes-afoot-in-the-umc/
Change is unfolding in The United Methodist Church: A delayed General Conference until 2024, people from across the spectrum forming new denominations and leaving The UMC, work within the existing United Methodist Church to create positive change and build connections, and more. All of these changes could have an impact on local churches and clergy. That’s why leaders from across the Greater Northwest Area want to begin a dialogue with clergy and laity about what these changes might mean for all of us here who are committed to being Christ’s disciples for a transformative world. Join us for the first of what will hopefully be continued conversations on the changes ahead for the church.
Click here to register.

UMCOR Early Response Team Basic Training
2022-05-21 08:30 - 12:30, 2022-05-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Be ready for when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need.
Train now to be an Early Response Team member.
This training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sift ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) certified trainers teach the class and include real-world examples, hands-on activities, plus an opportunity to meet people with a passion for serving.
The three-part training combines two two-hour Zoom-based sessions and one four-hour in-person class. Dates are Monday and Wednesday, May 16 and 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PT, for the Zoom training. The in-person session is Saturday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Des Moines United Methodist Church in Des Moines, WA. This training is open to participants in the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences; a separate training is being planned for interested persons in Alaska.
All three days are required to complete the training. Anyone 18 years or older is welcome to attend. Full COVID-19 vaccinations in accordance with CDC guidelines are mandatory. The registration fee is $25. Class size is limited to 15 people so register ASAP. Registration deadline is Friday, May 6, unless the class fills prior. There are pre-class requirements to complete no later than Friday, May 13. Questions? Contact Kathy Bryson, PNW Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at brysonpnw@gmail.com, (509) 539-2978.
Click here to register today!

PNW United Methodist Women -- Assembly
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL, 32804, United States
More information TBA

Spring BOM Meeting
2022-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Soul Shop: Virtual Suicide Prevention Training
2022-04-30 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Hosted by the Crest to Coast Missional District of the PNW Conference of the UMCc
Saturday, April 30th 10:00am – 11:30am Pacific
For Pastors, professional staff, and lay leaders in the PNW Conference, Columbia District and Cascadia District,
In this virtual, 90-minute training, participants will learn how prevalent suicide is, indicators of risk, how to ask if a person is thinking about suicide and available resources to help those at risk. This is an introductory training appropriate for church leaders who are interested in creating networks of support for those affected by suicidal desperation in their church and their communities.
Soul Shop’s mission is to equip faith communities to save lives and to bring hope to those affected by suicidal desperation. Soul Shop’s mission is to be the national leader in developing faith communities that companion those impacted by suicide into hope and connection. Learn more about Soul Shop’s approach and philosophy.
Please note when registering. If registering as a group please have one person register everyone from your church that is planning to attend. You can come back at a later date and add additional people if needed. Please register for one workshop date below
Click here to register for the April 30th training

$5/per person
$20/per church (4 or more people)
Forms you may find useful: https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Leavingingoodhands-1.docx
https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1B11.1EN2910-HelpersInYourCommunity-3-1-1.pdf

Walking with our Immigrant Neighbors – a panel discussion
2022-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/walking-with-our-immigrant-neighbors-a-panel-discussion/
You are invited to participate in our first round table about immigration. This event is a cooperative effort from the PNW Conference’s Hispanic/Latinx Ministries program and Central Washington Justice for our Neighbors (CWJFON), a United Methodist ministry. This will be an ongoing event available for clergy and other church leaders offered twice a year (Spring and Fall).
Panelists for this conversation: Abigail Scholar – CWJFON Executive Director, Todd Mildon – CWJFON Board President, & Rev. Jennifer Stuart- Founding Board Member
Click here to register!
Download a flyer to share.

Mission u Trainings Begin
2022-04-02 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/mission-u-trainings-begin/

Spring Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2022-03-18 - 2022-03-20 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States

Provisional and Full Membership Interviews
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-12 | Dumas Bay Center, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States

2022 Local Church Leadership Training for Laity in the GNW
2022-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | WA, United States
Laypersons serving on local church committees, especially those who chair administrative committees, are encouraged to register now for a Greater Northwest Area-wide training on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Interpretation will be offered in Spanish.
Click here to register!
The two-hour training starts at 9 a.m. AKT (10 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. MT) with leadership provided by district superintendents, staff and laity with expertise across the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho, and Pacific Northwest Conferences. Those new to their roles or to the leadership of committees are strongly encouraged to attend.
During the first hour, attendees will receive words of encouragement along with training on decision-making processes. During the second, participants will separate into breakout rooms to focus the conversation on administrative teams and tasks. A Spanish-language cohort will also be available during this second hour.
Tópico: Entrenamiento para Lideres laicos de Iglesias Locales del gran Área del Noroeste 2022.
Descripción: Se invita a los laicos que sirven en los comités de la iglesia local, especialmente aquellos que presiden los comités administrativos, a registrarse ahora para una capacitación en toda el Área del Gran Noroeste el sábado 26 de febrero de 2022. Se ofrecerá interpretación en español.
La capacitación de dos horas comienza a las 9 a. m. AKT (10 a. m. PT, 11 a. m. MT) lideres como superintendentes de distrito, personal y laicos con experiencia en las conferencias de Alaska, Oregón-Idaho y Pacífico Noroeste estarán dirigiendo este entrenamiento. Se recomienda encarecidamente que asistan aquellos nuevos lideres en sus funciones o en el liderazgo de los comités administrativos de la Iglesia Local.
Durante la primera hora, los participantes recibirán palabras de ánimo e información sobre los procesos de toma de decisiones. Durante la segunda hora, los participantes se dividirán en salas para grupos pequeños para centrar la conversación en los equipos y las tareas administrativas. Tendremos un grupo de habla hispana disponible durante esta segunda hora. Por favor cuando haga su matricula recuérdele a sus lideres de escoger la opción en español.

Ethnic Ministries Retreat (Online)
2022-02-25 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/ethnic-ministries-retreat-online/
Save the date for this online retreat. More information TBD.

Idaho Legislative Event #2
2022-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | https://www.pnwumc.org/event/idaho-legislative-event-2/
