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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
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SUMMARY:Seattle District Committee on Ministry
DESCRIPTION:This is a regular meeting of the Seattle District Committee on Ministry.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/seattle-district-committee-on-ministry/2025-01-15/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church\, 816 S 216th St\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Meetings,SeaTac
GEO:47.4095109;-122.3211638
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
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SUMMARY:Worship Workshops: “small bites\, BIG FLAVOR”
DESCRIPTION:As a layperson\, do you find yourself responsible for leading worship? Do you need help with worship resources? Would you like to learn skills to enhance worship leadership in your small church? If so\, these worship workshops are for you! \nThe Pacific Northwest (PNW) Conference has invited Dr. Marcia McFee to lead workshops over the next several months to empower laity to become more effective in worship planning and leading. Bitesize mindset and skillset lessons will be taught\, which can add flavor to your worship. Resources for each liturgical season will also be shared. \n\nJanuary 10-12\, 2025 – Lent / Holy Week / Easter – held in (and live-streamed from) First UMC\, Olympia\, WA\nMay 2-4\, 2025 – Ordinary Time – held in (and live-streamed from) Wesley UMC\, Yakima\, WA\n\nWhile these workshops are offered with laypersons in mind\, pastors of small churches are especially invited to attend with their laity. Pastors of larger churches are welcome but strongly encouraged to see this event as an opportunity to equip and train laity as partners in worship design. \nClick here to review the schedule for these workshops. \nParticipants from the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and PNW Conferences will have free access to all three workshops\, both in person and online. For more information and to register\, please use the following link based on the conference your local church is in. \n\nAlaska Conference Registration\nOregon-Idaho Conference Registration\nPacific Northwest Conference Registration\n\nFor those attending in person\, a nominal fee is required to cover the costs of meals and other host church expenses. A separate (simple) registration (for each event) is required so we can prepare for your needs. Registration for in-person hospitality at the August event is available here. Others will become available closer to the workshop dates. \nScholarships are available for Lay-Led Congregations and churches served by a CLM in the PNW Conference to cover this expense and support travel and housing during each workshop. Please contact your District Superintendent (PNW) for scholarship support. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Sheila Miranda at smiranda@pnwumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/worship-workshops-small-bites-big-flavor-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Olympia\, 1224 Legion Way SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501-1655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Greater NW Area,Holidays,Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.0447683;-122.8854621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241112T220729Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Workshop With Sue Magrath
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the Inland and Seven Rivers districts are invited to attend a four-week class on grief led by Sue Magrath from January 9th – 30th. The class will be held on Zoom on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM and will count as one CEU of your continuing education requirement. \nBased on Magrath’s new book\, Love Abides: The Sacrament of Grieving\, this class will explore the myths about grief and the many life events and losses that result in grief. We will examine the life experiences that shaped our thoughts about grief and how to challenge unhealthy beliefs and responses. We will dive into the situations unique to ministry that lead to grief yet are not always recognized as such. We will share our own grief stories\, practice the language of lament\, and gain more understanding of how to compassionately walk with parishioners who are grieving\, especially when their loss leads to a crisis of faith. Lastly\, we will seek to find meaning in our losses and transform them in life-giving ways that open us to hope and healing. \nSue Magrath is a retired mental health counselor and spiritual director who has been active in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference for fourteen years. She has led retreats and workshops\, worked in clergy wellness\, served on the Board of Ordained Ministry’s formation committee\, and preached whenever she has the opportunity. Sue has led Advanced Boundary classes every quadrennium since 2012. She is the author of four books\, including My Burden is Light: A Primer for Clergy Wellness. \n  \nTIME: Thursdays 1-3:30 pm  PST     \nDATES: January 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30.  \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \n*COST:  $15 Registration Fee  \nSue’s Book Love Abides is available on Kindle or from Amazon here\, but it is not necessary for this class. \nRegister Here: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/2025GriefWorkshop
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/grief-workshop-with-sue-magrath/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Inland,Online Training,Seven Rivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Velonza":MAILTO:lvelonza@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241204T232322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T233003Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: Leading Public Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Lay Servants who have completed the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries are invited to participate in this five-week class on leading public prayer\, led by Rev. Dr. Desi Larson\, from January 8th – February 5th\, 2025. The class will be held on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM. This class is worth 1 CEU and counts toward either Lay Servant or Lay Speaker Certification. \nPraying in public can be daunting\, but prayer is something one learns. This course on praying in public will help the participant grow in confidence and skill in public prayer and enrich their personal prayer life. \nThe Rev. Dr. Desi Larson is a member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference\, currently serving as Pastor of Trinity UMC in Sequim\, WA. Prior to moving to the western US in 2016\, Desi was a member of the New England Conference and served as Pastor of several churches in Maine. Desi holds a BA degree in English and Visual Arts from Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania and a Master of Divinity from Boston University in Massachusetts. Being a life-long learner\, Pastor Desi also received MS and Ph.D. degrees in Adult Education from Cornell University in New York. \nDATES: January 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and February 5 \nTIME: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm PST     \nWHERE: Zoom (Link will be sent with registration confirmation)  \nFEE:  the cost of the book — Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession by Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher ($15.29 at Cokesbury or Amazon; ISBN 13: 9780802870971) \nParticipants Requirements: Must have completed the Basic course. Each participant must have a book\, read it\, complete assignments\, and be fully engaged in all 5 sessions with audio and video capability active. Registration deadline is December 27\, 2024. \nContact Rev Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org\, with questions or if you need assistance. \nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-leading-public-prayer/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laity,Online Training,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241112T220542Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/christmas-day-office-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241029T225208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T225208Z
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SUMMARY:Archives & History Work Party
DESCRIPTION:A meeting and work opportunity for members of the PNW Conference Committee on Archives and History will take place at the The Bridge UMC in Tacoma\, WA\, on December 6\, 2024 from 10-3 p.m.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/archives-history-work-party/
LOCATION:The Bridge\, 5601 S. Puget Sound\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archives & History,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Osborne":MAILTO:archives@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.2058445;-122.4822857
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241002T011557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T011557Z
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SUMMARY:Special Called Session
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth has called for a special online session of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference on Thursday\, December 5\, 2024\, beginning at 6 p.m. PT via Zoom. \nIt is expected to last approximately two hours and will be held concurrently with special online sessions of the Alaska and Oregon-Idaho Conferences. \nThe bishop is calling this special session to consider the following items: \n\nEach conference will vote on the ministry priorities of the annual conference\nEach conference will vote on the ministry priorities of the GNW Area\nEach conference will vote on its conference budget\nThe PNW Conference will also vote to affirm a final nomination slate of board and agency members\n\nRegistration for the special session will be sent by email on or before November 1\, 2024. For more information\, please visit the special session webpage.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/special-called-session/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/special-called-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240529T055907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171525Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing Equity\, an Intercultural Skill
DESCRIPTION:How might you practice Equity as appointed or assigned leaders of the United Methodist Church? We will address this question in an all-day\, in-person workshop offered in three different locations around the Pacific Northwest Conference. Ordained clergy\, local licensed pastors\, and lay persons assigned from across the GNW Area are invited to attend. This full-day workshop (9 am to 5 pm) will fulfill the intercultural competency requirement for leaders under assignment or appointment in the PNW Conference for the quadrennium ending on December 31\, 2024. Kristina Gonzalez\, Executive Director for Innovation and Vitality\, and Equity Colleagues will facilitate. There is no charge for this training event. Registration is required at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXNS839 \nIf you are unsure whether you have fulfilled your PNW intercultural competency requirement for the current quadrennium\, please contact Stephanie Franklin\, Board of Ordained Ministry Administrator\, at sfranklin@pnwumc.org. If you have questions about this event\, please contact Patrick Ferguson\, Program Coordinator\, at pferguson@greaternw.org. \nThis training is being offered on three occasions this fall: \n\n\nNovember 7\, Spokane\, WA: Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\nNovember 13\, Seattle\, WA: Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church\nDecember 4\, Vancouver\, WA: Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/practicing-equity-an-intercultural-skill-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Heights UMC\, 5701 Macarthur Blvd\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Clergy,Education,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Ferguson":MAILTO:pferguson@greaternw.org
GEO:45.6228062;-122.612561
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241122T063313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T063313Z
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SUMMARY:Q&A Opportunity to prepare for the Special Session
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, December 2\, from 6:30-8 p.m. PT\, lay and clergy members of the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to bring questions they may have after reviewing the materials for the Special Session on December 5\, 2024. Other interested United Methodists from the Greater Northwest Area are also welcome to attend. \nPlease register for this meeting (CLICK HERE) to receive a link to join this question-and-answer session. Members of the Pacific Northwest Conference can find the legislation for consideration\, along with support materials\, on the Special Session Resource Page. \nFor members of the PNW Conference\, this will serve as our Focus Session\, allowing voting members to receive the budget well in advance of voting on it so we can honor conference rules. \nDuring the meeting\, panelists will be present to help answer questions about the Ministry Priorities proposal and each conference budget. To make the best use of our time\, please review the materials your conference is providing before you formulate and ask questions. We will be utilizing Zoom’s Q&A feature to answer as many questions as possible.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/qa-opportunity-to-prepare-for-the-special-session/
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241112T220705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T220705Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/thanksgiving-holiday-office-closed/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pnwumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Thanksgiving-stock.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241115T223241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T223241Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Ordained Ministry
DESCRIPTION:The Board of Ordained Ministry will be meeting at Browns Point United Methodist Church the evening of Nov. 18 through November 19. Please email Stephanie Franklin for additional details.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/board-of-ordained-ministry-3/
LOCATION:Browns Point UMC\, 5339 Browns Point Blvd NE\, Tacoma\, 98422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Franklin":MAILTO:sfranklin@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241004T020543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T020543Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Action Network's Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Faith Action Network (FAN) is delighted to announce that it’s online registration for their Annual Dinner celebration and fundraiser on Sunday\, November 17\, is now open! Please go to their event webpage and click on the Renton\, Spokane\, or Sponsorship buttons to secure your seat(s) or find information about sponsorship opportunities. Seats are limited! Supporters will be coming together in-person and online as people of diverse traditions of faith and conscience to recommit to our shared work for justice and compassion. \nThe night’s theme\, Transforming our Future Together\, reflects FAN’s awareness that our nation and the global community as a whole are in uncertain times. While we do not know the outcome of the November 5 elections\, we do know that the threats of Christian nationalism to our democracy and religious pluralism will continue for the foreseeable future. FAN’s very identity as a multi-faith organization advocating together for policies to promote the common good is a strong witness as an alternative for our state and nation. \nOn November 17\, supporters will celebrate the power of our multi-faith\, statewide movement and make sure FAN is strong in the year ahead. We will celebrate our legislative victories from this past year\, introduce our new executive director (watch for our announcement next week!)\, and look ahead to our plans for 2025. Help us sustain this momentum with your financial support by sponsoring and joining in our event: https://fanwa.org/annual-dinner. \nIf you prefer to reserve your seat/s or discuss a sponsorship by phone\, please contact our office at fan@fanwa.org or call us at 206-625-9790.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/faith-action-networks-annual-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faith Action Network":MAILTO:fan@fanwa.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/faith-action-networks-annual-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240529T060047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171409Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing Equity\, an Intercultural Skill
DESCRIPTION:How might you practice Equity as appointed or assigned leaders of the United Methodist Church? We will address this question in an all-day\, in-person workshop offered in three different locations around the Pacific Northwest Conference. Ordained clergy\, local licensed pastors\, and lay persons assigned from across the GNW Area are invited to attend. This full-day workshop (9 am to 5 pm) will fulfill the intercultural competency requirement for leaders under assignment or appointment in the PNW Conference for the quadrennium ending on December 31\, 2024. Kristina Gonzalez\, Executive Director for Innovation and Vitality\, and Equity Colleagues will facilitate. There is no charge for this training event. Registration is required at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXNS839 \nIf you are unsure whether you have fulfilled your PNW intercultural competency requirement for the current quadrennium\, please contact Stephanie Franklin\, Board of Ordained Ministry Administrator\, at sfranklin@pnwumc.org. If you have questions about this event\, please contact Patrick Ferguson\, Program Coordinator\, at pferguson@greaternw.org. \nThis training is being offered on three occasions this fall: \n\n\nNovember 7\, Spokane\, WA: Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\nNovember 13\, Seattle\, WA: Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church\nDecember 4\, Vancouver\, WA: Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/practicing-equity-an-intercultural-skill-3/
LOCATION:Blaine Memorial UMC\, 3001 24th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Clergy,Education,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Ferguson":MAILTO:pferguson@greaternw.org
GEO:47.5764631;-122.3013508
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240529T060104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171436Z
UID:10000861-1730970000-1730998800@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Equity\, an Intercultural Skill
DESCRIPTION:How might you practice Equity as appointed or assigned leaders of the United Methodist Church? We will address this question in an all-day\, in-person workshop offered in three different locations around the Pacific Northwest Conference. Ordained clergy\, local licensed pastors\, and lay persons assigned from across the GNW Area are invited to attend. This full-day workshop (9 am to 5 pm) will fulfill the intercultural competency requirement for leaders under assignment or appointment in the PNW Conference for the quadrennium ending on December 31\, 2024. Kristina Gonzalez\, Executive Director for Innovation and Vitality\, and Equity Colleagues will facilitate. There is no charge for this training event. Registration is required at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXNS839 \nIf you are unsure whether you have fulfilled your PNW intercultural competency requirement for the current quadrennium\, please contact Stephanie Franklin\, Board of Ordained Ministry Administrator\, at sfranklin@pnwumc.org. If you have questions about this event\, please contact Patrick Ferguson\, Program Coordinator\, at pferguson@greaternw.org. \nThis training is being offered on three occasions this fall: \n\n\nNovember 7\, Spokane\, WA: Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\nNovember 13\, Seattle\, WA: Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church\nDecember 4\, Vancouver\, WA: Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/practicing-equity-an-intercultural-skill/
LOCATION:Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\, 115 N Raymond Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Ordained Ministry,Clergy,Education,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Ferguson":MAILTO:pferguson@greaternw.org
GEO:47.658477;-117.264698
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Spokane Valley United Methodist Church 115 N Raymond Rd Spokane Valley WA 99206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 N Raymond Rd:geo:-117.264698,47.658477
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241002T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T201625Z
UID:10000960-1729987200-1730073599@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:"St. Sebastian" Climate Justice Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, First Church is grateful to display Arlington-based artist Joseph Gregory Rossano’s sculpture “St. Sebastian”. His sculpture is part of his exhibit\, “Portraits of the Divine”\, which depicts a menagerie of endangered and extinct animals as encounters with the divine. Rossano’s St. Sebastian will be on loan through November\, courtesy of the artist and Traver Gallery. \n\nThe St. Sebastian sculpture exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing on Sundays in October after worship until 3pm. (And after the Hispanic Heritage Month Recital on Oct 13th).\nThe artist will speak about his “Portraits of the Divine” exhibit at our October 13th Blessing of the Animals service. Click here for a link to a flier with more information.\nParking is available in our garage for attendees on Sundays until 3 pm.\nFind us at 2nd & Denny\, downtown Seattle\, next to the Pacific Science Center. Enter from the North Sanctuary entrance.\n\nRegistration is not required\, but we appreciate knowing in advance what day you may be interested in coming. Or let us know if you would like to arrange a different time. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/st-sebastian-climate-justice-art-exhibit/2024-10-27/
LOCATION:Seattle First United Methodist Church\, 180 Denny Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creation Care,Local Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Celin":MAILTO:jackie@firstchurchseattle.org
GEO:47.618846;-122.353213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seattle First United Methodist Church 180 Denny Way Seattle WA 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=180 Denny Way:geo:-122.353213,47.618846
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240829T214344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171815Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Leadership Summit & Immersive Learning Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 PNW Conference Leadership Summit will occur on October 24-26\, 2024\, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima\, Washington. The event will inform and equip lay and clergy members of conference boards and agencies as they begin or continue to serve in positions during the new quadrennium. \nClick here to register. \nThe event will begin at noon on Thursday\, October 24. In cooperation with the Board of Ordained Ministry\, the first day of programming will offer an immersive learning opportunity led by Corey Greaves\, president and founder of Mending Wings. Presentations will help participants better understand the history and harm caused by the Westward expansion of European settlers\, the role of Methodists\, and efforts to preserve and celebrate Indigenous culture on the Yakama Reservation today. \nThis immersive learning opportunity is open to pastoral leaders beyond those participating in the Leadership Summit. It meets the quadrennial cultural competency for the quadrennium ending December 31\, 2024. Other opportunities to meet this criteria are on the conference calendar\, with more details coming soon. \nThe second day of programming (beginning at noon on Friday\, October 25) will include worship\, a keynote by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth\, and informational resourcing from other conference staff and leaders to equip boards and agencies with their work. The event will conclude around Noon on Saturday\, October 26.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Yakima: Wesley UMC\, 14 North 48th Avenue\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Hogg":MAILTO:khogg@pnwumc.org
GEO:46.5971846;-120.5733166
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue Yakima WA 98908 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 North 48th Avenue:geo:-120.5733166,46.5971846
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240912T184417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T184654Z
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SUMMARY:SeaTac Clergy Day Apart: A Day of Play
DESCRIPTION:Clergy of the SeaTac District are invited to a day away from your usual ministry setting in the form of a a play date with colleagues! Several of your peers have planned a day of renewal that differs from clergy gatherings you may be used to: \n\nThere will not be any formally offered education\, formation\, or learning\, only a brief grounding prayer and space. After that\, you are welcome to invite conversations on topics of your choosing\, and you are also welcome to put in earphones and be an introvert if that is what play looks like for you.\nWe will not be meeting in a church. This is to help us all fully participate and receive in a less work-related environment\, where we will likely avoid going into a professional autopilot. It’s a space for open-mindedness and relaxation.\nThis play is designed to be opt-in/opt-out friendly. Following your renewal needs\, you can participate or not.\n\nYour $10 registration will include communal lunch in a food court with a variety of options and a free-style painting project. Click here to register.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/seatac-clergy-day-apart-a-day-of-play/
LOCATION:Freighthouse Square\, 2501 E D St\, Tacoma\, 98421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy,SeaTac
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ORGANIZER;CN="SeaTac District":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241002T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T201625Z
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SUMMARY:"St. Sebastian" Climate Justice Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, First Church is grateful to display Arlington-based artist Joseph Gregory Rossano’s sculpture “St. Sebastian”. His sculpture is part of his exhibit\, “Portraits of the Divine”\, which depicts a menagerie of endangered and extinct animals as encounters with the divine. Rossano’s St. Sebastian will be on loan through November\, courtesy of the artist and Traver Gallery. \n\nThe St. Sebastian sculpture exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing on Sundays in October after worship until 3pm. (And after the Hispanic Heritage Month Recital on Oct 13th).\nThe artist will speak about his “Portraits of the Divine” exhibit at our October 13th Blessing of the Animals service. Click here for a link to a flier with more information.\nParking is available in our garage for attendees on Sundays until 3 pm.\nFind us at 2nd & Denny\, downtown Seattle\, next to the Pacific Science Center. Enter from the North Sanctuary entrance.\n\nRegistration is not required\, but we appreciate knowing in advance what day you may be interested in coming. Or let us know if you would like to arrange a different time. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/st-sebastian-climate-justice-art-exhibit/2024-10-20/
LOCATION:Seattle First United Methodist Church\, 180 Denny Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creation Care,Local Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Celin":MAILTO:jackie@firstchurchseattle.org
GEO:47.618846;-122.353213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seattle First United Methodist Church 180 Denny Way Seattle WA 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=180 Denny Way:geo:-122.353213,47.618846
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240814T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T211933Z
UID:10000886-1729274400-1729332000@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Escape Room Youth Overnighter
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a fun event for your youth that will connect them with other youth in the area? Join the Crest 2 Coast youth for an escape room overnighter at Puyallup UMC! Your church does not have to be in the C2C district in order to participate. \nPlease use this form to register your youth group. Youth leaders should register their youth groups\, fill out a roster\, and prepare all medical and photo release documents. \nEach youth group should plan to provide background-checked and trained adults. Let us know if that’s an issue and we can work with you. \nIf you are a youth leader interested in helping to plan the event\, there will be a Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3. Another Zoom meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 10 will be help for all adult leaders to ensure everyone is on the same page. Please reach out to Pastor Kellen or Crystal to receive those links. \nQuestions? \nRev. Kellen Corliss: kellencorliss@gmail.com\nCrystal Goetz: crystal@puyallupumc.org
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/escape-room-youth-overnighter/
LOCATION:Puyallup United Methodist Church\, 1919 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crest to Coast,Local Church,Young People's Ministry,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Goetz":MAILTO:crystal@puyallupumc.org
GEO:47.191117;-122.321943
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Puyallup United Methodist Church 1919 W Pioneer Ave Puyallup WA 98371 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1919 W Pioneer Ave:geo:-122.321943,47.191117
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240611T034841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T034841Z
UID:10000873-1729209600-1729382399@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:PNW United Women in Faith Annual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the annual gathering of the United Women in Faith of the Pacific Northwest Conference\, October 18-19\, 2024\, at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church. The theme for the gathering is “Expanding Our Vision … Trust the Nudge” and the keynote speaker is spiritual counselor and author Sue Magrath. \nClick here to download the save the date flier.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/pnw-united-women-in-faith-annual-gathering/
LOCATION:Spokane Valley United Methodist Church\, 115 N Raymond Rd\, Spokane Valley\, WA\, 99206\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Methodist Women,United Women in Faith
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GEO:47.658477;-117.264698
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Spokane Valley United Methodist Church 115 N Raymond Rd Spokane Valley WA 99206 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=115 N Raymond Rd:geo:-117.264698,47.658477
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240814T215107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T005016Z
UID:10000887-1729188000-1729193400@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Christian Nationalism\, the Religious Right and Modern American Politics
DESCRIPTION:In a conversation hosted by Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima\, WA\, on October 17\, Washington State University historian Matthew Avery Sutton examines the history of how American evangelicals have interpreted societal changes as signs of biblical prophecy\, shaping the formation of the Religious Right and their support for modern political figures. \nThe event is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. United Methodists across the conference are invited. The event will be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube Channel for those who cannot attend in person. Please direct any questions about the event to the local church. \nClick here for an event flier to share with your local church.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/christian-nationalism-the-religious-right-and-modern-american-politics/
LOCATION:Yakima: Wesley UMC\, 14 North 48th Avenue\, Yakima\, WA\, 98908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Local Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Moore":MAILTO:shane.moore@wesleyofyakima.org
GEO:46.5971846;-120.5733166
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yakima: Wesley UMC 14 North 48th Avenue Yakima WA 98908 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 North 48th Avenue:geo:-120.5733166,46.5971846
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241002T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T201625Z
UID:10000958-1728777600-1728863999@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:"St. Sebastian" Climate Justice Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, First Church is grateful to display Arlington-based artist Joseph Gregory Rossano’s sculpture “St. Sebastian”. His sculpture is part of his exhibit\, “Portraits of the Divine”\, which depicts a menagerie of endangered and extinct animals as encounters with the divine. Rossano’s St. Sebastian will be on loan through November\, courtesy of the artist and Traver Gallery. \n\nThe St. Sebastian sculpture exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing on Sundays in October after worship until 3pm. (And after the Hispanic Heritage Month Recital on Oct 13th).\nThe artist will speak about his “Portraits of the Divine” exhibit at our October 13th Blessing of the Animals service. Click here for a link to a flier with more information.\nParking is available in our garage for attendees on Sundays until 3 pm.\nFind us at 2nd & Denny\, downtown Seattle\, next to the Pacific Science Center. Enter from the North Sanctuary entrance.\n\nRegistration is not required\, but we appreciate knowing in advance what day you may be interested in coming. Or let us know if you would like to arrange a different time. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/st-sebastian-climate-justice-art-exhibit/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Seattle First United Methodist Church\, 180 Denny Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creation Care,Local Church
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Celin":MAILTO:jackie@firstchurchseattle.org
GEO:47.618846;-122.353213
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seattle First United Methodist Church 180 Denny Way Seattle WA 98109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=180 Denny Way:geo:-122.353213,47.618846
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240718T205205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T205206Z
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SUMMARY:Roots & Wings - Puget Sound District Training
DESCRIPTION:The Puget Sound Missional District is excited to bring back our event focused on leadership training for our laity! Because our district is geographically spread out\, we are hosting this event in three different locations on three different Saturdays. Come to the one that is closest to you or the date that works best for your calendar. There will be overlap in what workshops are offered on each day\, but you’re welcome to come to more than one event. Although this event is geared toward laity\, interested clergy may also attend. \nAugust 17 – Stanwood UMC\nSeptember 14 – Sequim Trinity UMC\nOctober 12 – Issaquah Faith UMC \n\nSome of the workshops being planned include: \n\nIndigenous Neighbor Engagement\nSolar Energy Projects\nServing the Unhoused/Volunteer Engagement\nGood Neighboring Experiment\nDisaster Preparedness/Response\nPlanned Giving/Endowments\nMessy Church\nEnvironmental Advocacy\nLay Servant Ministries/Certified Lay Ministries\n\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/roots-wings-puget-sound-district-training-2/
LOCATION:Faith Church\, 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98029\, United States
CATEGORIES:District,Laity,Puget Sound,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Puget Sound District":MAILTO:etombaugh@pnwumc.org
GEO:47.5744073;-122.0210375
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Faith Church 3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE Issaquah WA 98029 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd SE:geo:-122.0210375,47.5744073
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20240925T164752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T164752Z
UID:10000898-1728648000-1728655200@www.pnwumc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding the Impacts of Indian Boarding Schools
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 1801\, the United States implemented a colonized school system mandating Native children\, as young as 3 years old to 16 years old\, attend boarding schools. In 1819\, the U.S. federal government began funding religious organizations to run these schools. They operated for almost 200 years. \nThe Interfaith Network for Indigenous Communities\, a growing interfaith coalition of religious leaders who wish to deeply listen to Indigenous Communities in the Northwest\, invites you to attend a free Zoom webinar presentation on the impacts of Indian Boarding Schools on Friday Oct 11\, 12:00 – 2:00 pm. \nAttendees of the webinar will be hearing from: \n\nJewell James\, Lummi Nation\, Master Carver\, Activist\, Elder and boarding school survivor\nTheresa Sheldon\, Tulalip Tribes\, National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition and Tulalip Tribal Council\nEdward Washines\, Yakama Nation\, WA State Truth & Reconciliation Advisory Committee (WA Attorney General’s Office)\n\nClick here to register or scan the QR code in the graphic. Please share this opportunity with other interested individuals. \nBios of Speakers\nJewell Praying Wolf James:  Jewell is an enrolled member of Lummi Nation.  He is an internationally renowned carver with the House of Tears Carvers and has served in various leadership capacities in Lummi Nation including Tribal Council member\, fisheries director\, and Sovereignty and Treaty Protection Office.  Jewell has advocated for preserving forests\, protecting sacred sites\, restoring and preserving tribal treaty rights and sovereignty\, advocating for salmon\, the qwe ‘lhol mechen (Southern Resident Orcas)\, Sk’alich’elh-tenaut and much more.  He is one of the subjects of a documentary\, “A Common Destiny: Walking in Both Worlds” that explores the Indigenous belief that humans and all other beings in the world share a common destiny with the Earth itself.  He has done extensive research into the Doctrine of Discovery and therefore\, Indian law and history.  He is also a boarding school survivor and carries intimate knowledge of the intergenerational trauma of his own family and himself.  “A lot of trauma was forced into our communities and a lot of children were taken right from the arms of the crying mother; and those children never came home” (2022 Sierra Club interview with Mariska Kecskes).  Jewell brought his Red Road to DC Totem Pole to Chemawa Indian School to honor graves of children who died there.  He also carved two totem poles that were gifted to Chemawa. \nTheresa Sheldon:  Theresa is a citizen of the Tulalip Tribes and an advocate for historical justice\, civic engagement\, upholding and strengthening tribal sovereignty and the trust responsibility\, and protecting sacred places. Theresa began her tenure at the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition as the Director of Policy & Advocacy in April 2022. Theresa has 16 years of experience in political advocacy\, serving in numerous roles with the Democratic National Committee\, EMILY’s List\, and Tulalip Tribes\, while also presiding as the Native American Director for the Biden-Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee. She served two terms as elected representative for the Tulalip Tribes as a Board Director and served seven years as a policy analyst for Tulalip Tribes. Theresa has been the Co-Chair for Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) Native Vote since 2008 and was a founding member and Co-Chairperson for Native Vote\, WA. She currently serves as National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Co-Chair for the Safety & Justice Subcommittee and is on the Board of Directors for Native Americans in Philanthropy and as a Tribal Council member for the Tulalip Tribes. \nEdward Washines:  Edward is an enrolled Member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation—member of the Wulx’wy’pum/Ka’milt’pa/ss’kin and Wenatcheepum Bands.  Edward\, currently retired\, is a respected Elder and has served 42 years with the Yakama Nation\, including 10 years as a member of the Yakama Tribal Council\, of which four were as Executive Secretary. He was a professor of Native American Studies at Heritage University\, Fall 2024. He also volunteered with the Yakama Nation Tribal School Athletic Program.  He is a graduate of Riverside Indian School\, Anadarko\, Oklahoma\, Class of 1973\, and holds a BA and M.Ed from Southwestern Oklahoma State University\, Weatherford\, Oklahoma.  He is a member of Heritage University Board of Trustees; Fred Hutch Cancer Center Tribal Advisory; CIRCLES Alliance University of Idaho Tribal Advisory Indigenous S.T.E.M. Curriculum Development; Chairperson Boys & Girls Club of the Yakama Nation. Washington State Attorney General Truth and Reconciliation Boarding School Tribal Advisory Committee.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-understanding-the-impacts-of-indian-boarding-schools/
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries,Networks
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LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/webinar-understanding-the-impacts-of-indian-boarding-schools/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
DTSTAMP:20260422T150117
CREATED:20241002T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T201625Z
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SUMMARY:"St. Sebastian" Climate Justice Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Throughout October\, First Church is grateful to display Arlington-based artist Joseph Gregory Rossano’s sculpture “St. Sebastian”. His sculpture is part of his exhibit\, “Portraits of the Divine”\, which depicts a menagerie of endangered and extinct animals as encounters with the divine. Rossano’s St. Sebastian will be on loan through November\, courtesy of the artist and Traver Gallery. \n\nThe St. Sebastian sculpture exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing on Sundays in October after worship until 3pm. (And after the Hispanic Heritage Month Recital on Oct 13th).\nThe artist will speak about his “Portraits of the Divine” exhibit at our October 13th Blessing of the Animals service. Click here for a link to a flier with more information.\nParking is available in our garage for attendees on Sundays until 3 pm.\nFind us at 2nd & Denny\, downtown Seattle\, next to the Pacific Science Center. Enter from the North Sanctuary entrance.\n\nRegistration is not required\, but we appreciate knowing in advance what day you may be interested in coming. Or let us know if you would like to arrange a different time. \n 
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/st-sebastian-climate-justice-art-exhibit/2024-10-06/
LOCATION:Seattle First United Methodist Church\, 180 Denny Way\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creation Care,Local Church
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SUMMARY:Understanding Charge Conference Forms
DESCRIPTION:Charge Conferences: Do you know what paperwork is due? Do you know what a People Portal is? If you don’t\, you’re not alone. This meeting was designed for church admins\, clergy\, laity\, and anyone who helps complete your fall charge conference paperwork. \nJoin District Administrators Laura Velonza and Erin Tombaugh as they answer questions and discuss the paperwork and processes of this year’s fall charge conference. \nMeetings will be held via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 17th\, from Noon to 1 p.m. and Wednesday\, September 25th\, from 7 to 8 p.m. Register Here!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/understanding-charge-conference-forms/2024-09-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Crest to Coast,District,Inland,Meetings,Puget Sound,SeaTac,Seven Rivers
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SUMMARY:Leadership Institute 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for Resurrection\, a United Methodist Church’s annual Leadership Institute conference\, happening this fall September 25-27\, 2024. \nIn the wake of a monumental General Conference for the United Methodist Church\, this year’s Leadership Institute will be centered around the theme of “onward.” This reflects a spirit of hope\, healing and resilience as the denomination moves forward. Onward: Leadership Institute 2024 will provide leaders practical tools and inspiring insight as they gather\, share experiences and navigate this next season of ministry with a renewed sense of purpose and unity! \nChurches are invited to bring their ministry leaders\, staff and volunteers and join a community passionate about strengthening the local church. \nHighlights of the conference include: \n\nKeynote Sessions led by Rev. Adam Hamilton\, author and Resurrection’s senior pastor; Brian McLaren\, author\, activist and public theologian; Kara Powell\, Chief Executive of the Fuller Youth Institute\, and Candace Lewis\, the President of Gammon Theological Seminary.\nFeatured Sessions on Thursday Sept 26 offer you a chance to choose topics that resonate with your ministry. Led by dynamic guest speakers like topics include: youth ministry\, AI\, tools for smaller churches (Under 100)\, environmentalism\, justice in your community and more.\nMoving worship from a diverse slate of Resurrection musicians.\nConnection with church leaders serving a variety of church settings and sizes from across the nation and internationally\n50+ Pre-Conference Workshops are offered in a variety of ministry areas\, led by Resurrection staff and guest speakers focused on tangible takeaways. This is an optional\, additional experience for in-person attendees only taking place Wednesday\, Sept. 25.\n\nDetails and registration can be found at leadership.sharechurch.com. Super Early Bird Deadline is July 15. Workshops fill quickly\, so register today for the best rates and availability. Questions? Contact sharechurchevents@cor.org or 913-232-4120.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/leadership-institute-2024/
LOCATION:Resurrection: A United Methodist Church\, 13720 Roe Ave\, Leawood\, Kansas\, 66224
CATEGORIES:General Church,Local Church,Networks
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants\, Lay Speakers\, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts\, calling\, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. \nThis course will be offered over five two-hour sessions on Zoom on August 20 & 27\, September 10\, 17 & 24\, 2024\, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. PT. \nClick here for more information and to register today!
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-3/2024-09-24/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Miranda":MAILTO:SMiranda@pnwumc.org
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/introduction-to-lay-servant-ministries-the-basic-course-3/2024-09-24/
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