The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Safety Advocate Webinar March
2020-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Webinar, United States
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem.
To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component (please share the church you’ve done this with when you RSVP).
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines) and also take this short quiz before participating in the webinar. (Click here for the Quiz) Only participants who have completed all 4 prerequisites and have RSVP’d will be sent the webinar link.
If you are interested in participating in this webinar, please RSVP prior to March 16 to Teri Tobey (ttobey@pnwumc.org; (253) 732-7479).

Northwest Leadership Institute 2020
2020-03-18 18:00 - 2020-03-20 12:30 | Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Registration is open for the 2020 Northwest Leadership Institute in Boise, Idaho. Click here to learn more and register.

Inland Missional District Spiritual Growth Retreat
2020-03-14 | Ross Point Bible Camp, 820 S Ross Point Rd, Post Falls, ID, 83854
WHY ATTEND: What difficulties and challenges are you facing today? Are you searching for ways to grow spiritually through tough times? Are you trying to help friends or family members who need emotional and spiritual support? Has your life changed in ways that test your faith and your relationship with God? Plan to attend and you will be comforted, fed, enlightened, encouraged and inspired! You will have an opportunity to deepen your walk with God, and find light for the path ahead of you.

Hispanic Latinx Ministries Workshop: Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee | Taller de Ministerios Hispanos Latinos: Comité de Relaciones Pastor y Parroquia
2020-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | WA, United States
The Hispanic/Latino(a) Leadership Academy formation is working on developing leadership and organization of local congregations. They are offering their first workshop online through ZOOM on the topic of Staff Pastor Parish Committee.
Click here to review the flier or contact Pastor Joel Rodríguez for more information.
Marzo 12 a las 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

La formación de la Academia de Liderazgo Hispano / Latino (a) está trabajando en el desarrollo de liderazgo y organización de congregaciones locales. Están ofreciendo su primer taller en línea a través de ZOOM sobre el tema del Comité de Relaciones Pastor y Parroquia.
Haga clic aquí para revisar el volante o comuníquese con el pastor Joel Rodríguez para obtener más información.

Orientation to Ministry - East Side
2020-02-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Moses Lake United Methodist Church, 746 S Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA, 98837, United States
A gathering of 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.
This event will be held on two dates in two locations:
Saturday, February 15, 2020
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Renton First UMC
2201 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA
Saturday, February 29, 2020
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Moses Lake UMC
746 S. Ironwood Drive, Moses Lake, WA
Registration is required to Stephanie Franklin at sfranklin@pnwumc.org
Lunch will be served. There is NO COST.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Franklin or Rev. Kathy Morse revkathymorse@gmail.com
Click here to download a flyer for this event.

Lay Leader Meeting
2020-02-28 08:00 - 2020-02-29 17:00 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Further information coming soon.

Safety Advocate Webinar February
2020-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem.
To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component (please share the church you’ve done this with when you RSVP).
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines) and also take this short quiz before participating in the webinar. (Click here for the Quiz) Only participants who have completed all 4 prerequisites and have RSVP’d will be sent the webinar link.
If you are interested in participating in this webinar, please RSVP prior to February 21st to Teri Tobey (ttobey@pnwumc.org; (253) 732-7479).

Orientation to Ministry - West Side
2020-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Renton UMC, 2201 Northeast 4th Street, Renton, WA, 98056, United States

Interfaith Advocacy Day
2020-02-06 09:00 - 15:00 | The United Churches of Olympia, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501
Website:
https://fanwa.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?id=179&reset=1&utm_source=Faith+Leader+Update+2020-01-23&utm_campaign=FL+Update+2020-01-23&utm_medium=email

Organizer

Faith Action Network
Phone:
206-625-9790
Email:
fan@fanwa.org
Website:
www.fanwa.org

Women in Ministry Retreat
2020-02-02 19:00 - 2020-02-04 13:00 | Rainbow Lodge, 46820 SE Mt Si Road, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
This annual retreat is a wonderful time for women in ministry (all clergy under appointment, lay-persons assigned, or retired) to come together for shared sisterhood, a slowing down of the pace to gear up for Lent and Easter season, a walk in the woods, sitting up talking or playing games, having all your meals cooked for you and cleaned up!,and just hanging out to get to know each other better.
Registration for the Full Retreat (2 nights, 5 meals) is $185. One Night (Monday lunch to Tuesday lunch; $128) and Monday Daytime only ($56, includes lunch & dinner) options are also available.
Visit the event page to learn more about this excellent opportunity!
Click here to learn more and register!

Winter Camp
2020-01-18 - 2020-01-20 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Twinlow in inviting all middle and high school campers to their Winter Camp, January 18-20th over MLK weekend. Come for the classic Twinlow experience, but with broomball, sledding, and snow.
The camp is already half full so act soon! Cost is only $85 and registration ends January 11th.
Learn More & Register

PNW UMW Executive Meeting
2020-01-18 - 2020-01-19 | WA, United States
More information posted when available.

Safety Advocate Webinar
2020-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem.
To serve as a Safety Advocate, you must first pass a national background check, and complete the basic abuse awareness training offered through Ministry Safe in addition to this component (please share the church you’ve done this with when you RSVP).
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines) and also take this short quiz before participating in the webinar. (Click here for the Quiz) Only participants who have completed all 4 prerequisites and have RSVP’d will be sent the webinar link.
If you are interested in participating in this webinar, please RSVP prior to January 13th to Teri Tobey (ttobey@pnwumc.org; (253) 732-7479).

LEAD Conference
2020-01-12 - 2020-01-15 | Seattle First United Methodist Church, 180 Denny Way, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
The 9th annual LEAD Conference will be held January 12-15, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The host hotel will be The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle’s only waterfront hotel, and our host church will be First United Methodist Church of Seattle.
Learn more about this event at: https://umclead.net

Christmas Institute 2019
2019-12-26 - 2019-12-30 | Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926, United States
Christmas Institute (CI) is an ethnically relevant ministry supported through The United Methodist Church, designed to nurture our youth and young adults in their spiritual faith and call to ministry, inspiring great leaders within the church and community.
The youth and young adult retreat, a tradition brought from the Philippines where they have occurred since 1921, takes place annually in December. The PNW first hosted CI in 1999 after several years of sending people down to California!
Visit the Christmas Institute website for more details about this year’s retreat!

Clergy Wellness Workshop - Substance Use Disorders: A Primer for Clergy
2019-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, United States
The opioid crisis has dominated headlines in recent years, but addiction of any kind is a concern for families, communities, and even the church. Many of us do not understand the power that substances can have in people’s lives. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances can result in shame or blame and impacts every aspect of users’ lives. Loved ones suffer the pain and fear of watching their family member spiral out of control. Clergy may be confronted with people in their congregations who suffer with addiction and/or their family members (or ours) who need help knowing how to respond appropriately. We may not be able to fix the problem, but with this webinar, we might be more informed, more supportive, and less judgmental. Topics addressed will be: What is a substance use disorder? What are the common signs and symptoms? How might we help the substance user or their family members? What resources are available for recovery?
CLICK HERE to register!

Presenter:
Pastor Daniel Miranda earned his M. Div. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas. He also has a graduate certificate in Addiction Studies from Eastern Washington University. He has served as pastor, overseas missionary in Japan and the Philippines, and over a decade as a drug and alcohol counselor in hospital and clinic settings in both inpatient and outpatient services in Wisconsin and Washington.
This is part of an ongoing series of web-based ZOOM workshops on clergy wellness, hosted by the Formation Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. A minimum of 10 participants are required to register for this event to take place; a maximum of 16 participants may register. Registration will close on Friday, November 8.

Camp Indianola Fall Youth Retreat
2019-11-08 19:00 - 2019-11-10 11:30 | Camp Indianola, 10635 NE Shore Dr. PO Box 1150, Indianola, WA, 98342, United States
Life got you down? The world seeming dark and grim? Don’t worry! There’s hope yet!
Join us at Camp Indianola for a weekend of faith based fun and discussion as we learn how to find and keep hope in today’s world.
Who: Youth in grades 6-12 with adult leaders from their church. You must have adult chaperones of the same gender as youth attending. We need 1 adult leader to each 8 youth.
Cost:$80 per person
Two options: Individual Registrations online click here
Register as a group: Group Summary Form & Registration Form (need one for each person)

ELCA Bishop Installation
2019-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Marks’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
By the Grace of God
The Reverend Shelley M. Bryan Wee
is called as bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
She will be installed at a festive service of Holy Communion on
Saturday, November 2 at 2pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
(1245 10th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington)
The Reverend Elizabeth A. Eaton
Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
will preach and preside.
Your prayers and presence are requested.
A light reception will immediately follow the service.
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Bishops, rostered ministers, ecumenial & inter-religious guests
are invited to gather at 12:45pm to vest & process.
The color of the day is red.
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(Bishops, ecumenical & inter-religious guests only – please RSVP to susan@lutheransnw.org so we are able to acknowledge you in our worship bulletin)
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For more event information:
www.lutheransnw.org/bishopinstallation | 206-783-9292

Advanced Boundary Training
2019-10-30 09:30 - 16:00 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Seven Rivers District is offering an Advanced Boundary Training this fall to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past.
The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should 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 so that it can be forwarded to all participants prior to the training. Please submit this to the presenter by Wednesday, October 23.
Click HERE to register
Details below:
When: Wednesday, October 30th, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Wenatchee First UMC
941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA
Presenter: Denise McGuiness, MDiv, Ph.D.
d.mcguiness@gmail.com
Bring a brown bag lunch.

Early Response Team Basic Training
2019-10-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Tornado in Port Orchard • Typhoons in Saipan • Floods in Oklahoma
We’re There
Be ready when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. The Early Response Team Basic Training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. The class is taught by United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) certified trainers and includes examples of recent missions, hands-on activities and an opportunity to meet people with a passion to serve. Anyone 18 years or older is welcomed to attend.
Registration fee is $25 and includes all training materials, lunch, and snacks.
Click Here to Register Online
Deadline for registration is Friday, October 18.
Click here to download a flier.
Questions? Contact Kathy Bryson, PNW Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, at brysonpnw@gmail.com.

Mediation Skills Training Institute
2019-10-14 08:30 - 2019-10-18 17:00 | Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA, 98003, United States
You are invited to attend Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders (MSTI), a practical workshop for clergy and other church leaders that teaches participants how to deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. This outstanding inter-denominational training event will be hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way, WA (Seattle–Tacoma area) from 8:30 am-5:00 pm daily on October 14-18, 2019. Early-birds who register no later than September 13, 2019, can save $200 (non-discounted rate is $895).
Register either by submitting the form found on the brochure or by going to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4056198 (a small fee will be added for online registrations).
For more information, please visit the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center website at https://lmpeacecenter.org/events-page/msti/ or call 630-627-0507. Thank you!

Seattle: Grace UMC hosts Homecoming Concert
2019-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Grace United Methodist Church – Seattle, 722 30th Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
Psalm 133:1
Grace United Methodist Church, located in the heart of Seattle’s 23rd Street corridor, will be hosting a Homecoming concert featuring:
Shades of Praise Gospel Choir and the Jubilation Choir
Saturday, October 12th, 6:00 p.m.
722 30th Avenue S.
Seattle WA 98144
Your generous donation will support the music ministry at Grace UMC.

PNW United Methodist Women -- PNW UMW Annual Meeting
2019-10-11 - 2019-10-12 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
More information TBA

PNW United Methodist Women -- Conference UMW Exec Meeting
2019-10-10 - 2019-10-11 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States

Gathering of the Orders - From Desperation to Radical Love
2019-10-08 - 2019-10-10 | Yakima: Wesley UMC, 14 North 48th Avenue, Yakima, WA, 98908, United States
How do we dismantle the lie of competition, which arises from the Protestant Affliction that leads to isolation, working in silos, apathy, and despair in order to be deeply committed to radical love, which requires vulnerability and risk?
How does one maintain a core of hope and love in the midst of division, fear, and desperation? In systems where fear has asserted itself and where scarcity, competition, desperation, and division have become driving forces, what is the work of leaders in nurturing a different narrative? Our nation and our denomination are both torn and broken. We feel the effects deeply – in our work and in our souls.
Chitra Hanstad, Executive Director of World Relief Seattle, will serve as our keynote speaker.
At this year’s Gathering of the Orders, we’ll extend our focus from the Gathering of Orders at AC, towards a deep commitment to radical love. The gathering is for Elders, Deacons (including provisional elders and deacons), Local Pastors, Certified Lay Ministers, and Lay Persons Assigned.
Participants will explore the theme together through worship, plenary session presentations, workshops, panel discussions, experiential learning, and small group discussions (with opportunities to “continue the conversation”).
Workshop descriptions will be provided to those who register by email. Childcare will be provided for those registering in advance.
Register online by September 30 for $50 – CLICK HERE to register. Onsite registration will also be available for $75.

Connecting Neighbors Training
2019-10-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Kennewick First UMC, 421 W Kennewick Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336, 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.
Disaster Ready Congregations
This workshop has the goal of inspiring congregations and communities to be better able to minimize disaster-caused harm to people and property and to respond to our neighbors in helpful, cooperative and caring ways on behalf of the church and in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
This workshop incorporates knowledge and experience gleaned over many years by dedicated volunteers who have served their neighbors on behalf of the church. Rich information has also been included from other organizations and community partners – most notably the American Red Cross, National Disaster Interfaith Network, and FEMA. UMCOR is grateful to these partners for providing public access to helpful resources.
Online pre-registration is required. A $10 workshop fee includes all materials, snacks and lunch. Deadline for registration is Friday, September 27.
Click here to register today.

If you have any questions please contact Wendy Riddle, Connecting Neighbors Trainer or Kathy Bryson, PNW Disaster Response Coordinator . Wendy’s email is wriddle56@gmail.com and Kathy’s email is brysonpnw@gmail.com.

Getting Started with Messy Church
2019-10-05 08:30 - 15:00 | Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 4th Street, Cheney, WA, 99004, United States
Cheney, Washington — Messy Church USA in cooperation with Cheney United Methodist Church is offering a regional Conference event on the best practices to use in starting your own Messy Church. The Getting Started With Messy Church conference will be held at Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 4th Street, Cheney, WA 99004, on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 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 best practices 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.
Registration for the Conference is open on the Messy Church USA website: https://messychurchusa.org/upcoming-regional-training-events/ or https://messychurchusa.org/getting-started-in-messy-church-training-october-5-2019-cheney-wa/

PNW United Methodist Women -- Crest to Coast District Annual Meeting
2019-09-28 | Olympia First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, 98501, United States

PNW United Methodist Women -- Seven Rivers District Annual Meeting
2019-09-21 | Pasco: Riverview UMC, 4012 W. Court Street, Pasco, WA, 99302-2306, United States
More information TBA. Held in Pasco.

PNW -- SeaTac District Annual Meeting
2019-09-21 | Federal Way UMC, 29645 51st Ave S, Auburn, WA, 98001, United States
More information provided when available
