The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church

Multiplying Ministries
2018-11-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Multiplying Ministries — Session Three

Trustees Meeting
2018-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1

Scrap and Sew Retreat
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-18 | Twinlow Camp, 22787 N Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858, United States
Cost: $110 if registered by October 15th. $120 after or at the door.
Come enjoy a weekend of crafting! You bring the crafts, we bring the programming. Relax, be creative, and worship with friends.
Open to ladies 15 and older (under 18 must have an adult chaperone). Lodging is available Thursday night through Sunday morning. Meals are Friday dinner-Sunday breakfast. Bring your own crafts, sewing supplies, or whatever you need to relax for the weekend.
This is a weekend for many ladies, who are often primary care-takers, to get away. That being said, we would appreciate all participants to be mindful of their physical needs, if you need extra assistance getting around, or you have health needs, please make sure to arrange ahead of time someone to help you get through the weekend. Transportation to and from Twinlow Camp is not arranged by Twinlow. At Twinlow we always strive to be accessible to all ability levels, however, accessibility is not always guaranteed in the non-summer months, and handicap lodging is limited.
Click here for more information and registration.

Committee on Religion and Race
2018-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #2

Board of Pensions
2018-11-10 09:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Fall Youth Retreat
2018-11-09 19:00 - 2018-11-11 11:30 | Camp Indianola, 10635 NE Shore Dr. PO Box 1150, Indianola, WA, 98342, United States
High school and middle school youth are invited to a weekend get-away at Camp Indianola. It’ll be a red-carpet weekend where we bring familiar stories to life through skits, games, and adventure.
Take a break from your daily life and enjoy a weekend at camp with your youth group!! There will be campfire, s’mores, and of course night games.
This year’s speaker is Rachel Byers, Deacon and Executive Director of the PNW chapter of Project Transformation. The cost is $80 per person. Groups: Bring 5 people and the 6th comes for free!
Learn more and register online!

Board of Ordained Ministry Meeting
2018-11-07 - 2018-11-08 | Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Board of Congregational Development
2018-11-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-02 09:00 - 16:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

CF&A Fall Meeting
2018-11-02 15:00 - 20:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room 1

Safety Advocate Webinar October
2018-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Training
Conference staff will be offering another webinar 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.
RSVP’s will be accepted via email to Teri Tobey until October 29th at 9 A.M., please include the name of your local church in your RSVP email. Only those who complete all four of the prerequisites will be sent the webinar login instructions on October 29th.
To keep our webinar under an hour the following prerequisites must be completed by October 29th at 9 A.M.:

National background check (available through your local church)
Complete the MinistrySafe abuse awareness video training. (available through your local church, online videos taking about an hour)
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines)
Take this Google quiz (Click here for the Quiz)

Fall Certified Lay Minister Cycle B- Intermediate Preaching
2018-10-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States

CANCELLED: Fall Early Response Team Training
2018-10-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Bremerton United Methodist Church, 1150 Marine Dr, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn from experienced instructors how to clean out a flooded home, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe.
$25 for the Basic class (8:30am – 5:00pm), $10 for Advanced Classes (8:30am – 12:30pm; for current or renewing ERT badge holders) includes training materials, lunch and snacks.
Classes are open to anyone 18 years or older.
Deadline to register is Friday, October 19.
Have questions or like more information? Contact Kathy Bryson, PNWUMC ERT Coordinatoratpnwumcert@gmail.comor (509)539-2978
Click here to learn more and register today!

PNW Gathering of the Orders
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-25 | Wenatchee First United Methodist Church, 941 Washington Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
What does it mean to be a Deacon, an Elder, a Licensed Local Pastor, a Certified Lay Minister or Lay Person Assigned? How do these offices within the church strengthen the church as a whole? How do they provide people a variety of ways to offer themselves vocationally for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How do we understand these as identities and not only, or even primarily, job descriptions? How has each of our responses to God’s claim on our lives led us to the identity, the work, and the Way that gives us deep meaning and purpose?
These are hard questions in the best of times. During times of national, international, and denominational strife and division, it becomes more imperative to know how to address them. This way of life is wonderful, difficult, heartbreaking, joyous, isolating, painful, and filled with love. There is no other job like serving God vocationally.
You are invited to the Gathering of the Orders where this year we will explore spiritual sustenance for this life. We will dialogue about the realities of living this way amid change – personal, professional, denominational, and sociopolitical. You are invited as a spiritual leader in this denomination to gather with your colleagues and fellow members of your orders and fellowships to be replenished. We hope to see you October 23-25.
Rev. Larry Peacock, a retired UMC Elder, Executive Director of the Franciscan Spiritual Center, Portland, Oregon, a retreat leader, and Spiritual Director will serve as our keynote presenter, as he speaks on and invites us to reflect upon “Angles and Rules: Shaping a Contemplative Life” and “Hospice Worker or Trail Blazer: The Multiple Shapes of Spiritual Leadership.” Larry has authored two books, Openings: Daybook of Saints, Sages, Psalms and Prayer Practices, and The Living Nativity: Preparing for Christmas with St. Francis.

We celebrate God’s claim on our lives as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. What brings you joy in this work? What confirms for you that God has called you to this life? Please bring to the Gathering of the Orders October 23-25 a photo or image that communicates your vocational identity. Interpret this as you will…be creative, honest, raw, humorous. Be you. We will post and give thanks for this holy life. See you October 23-25 in Wenatchee!

Online registration closed on October 15. Onsite registration will be available for $75.
Childcare is being offered by the church for children 4 and under.
Workshops Descriptions
Please select two of the following when you register.
Mindfulness – led by Rev. Denise McGuiness – Mindfulness has seen a resurgence in recent years as a technique used in positive psychology to help build wellbeing and resilience in one’s life. It is based on an ancient practice with spiritual roots in Christianity (centering prayer) and Buddhism (meditation) as well as other religious traditions. This course is a basic introduction to the benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction as well as how to use it as a meditation practice.
Solvitur Ambulando: It Is Solved by Walking – led by Rev. Wes Stanton – A brief exploration of walking as spiritual practice. We are evolved to be pedestrians. We are embodied to be attuned to all around us. Jesus’ community of disciples was a walking community, and his teachings and encounters along the way (the Way!) form us as they formed that community. Participants will be invited to walk together and separately in Wenatchee neighborhoods. Dress for the weather, and don’t forget sun protection.
Three Contemplative Practices that Transform Ourselves and Our World – led by Rev. Larry J. Peacock – We will explore and practice befriending silence, embracing loving kindness and living with gratitude. All of this as formation for a personal daily practice. [Only Offered Wednesday afternoon]
I Still Proclaim: Slam Poetry for Preachers, Pray-ers, and Scripture Readers – led by Rev. Katy Shedlock – Slam poetry is a contemporary art form with much to offer preachers, liturgists, and worship designers. We’ll learn the basic principles of slam and apply them to the public reading of Scripture, crafting and delivering prayers in worship, and creating sermons. No experience in poetry or performance necessary, but please come ready to write, read, and cheer each other on!
Vocational Identity and Calling During Personal Change – TBD – A moderated discussion with participants.
Schedule for Orders Retreat – October 23-25, 2018
Tuesday
12-1:30 – Registration
1:45 Gathering/Announcements
2:00 Opening Worship
2:30 Plenary Session – Keynote – Larry Peacock
3:30 Break
4:00 Workshops
5:30 Dinner at Wenatchee First
6:45 Vespers
Wednesday
9:00 Opening Worship
9:30 Plenary session – Keynote – Larry Peacock
10:30-11:15 Groups for Reflection
Noon Lunch – On your own
1:30 Gathering of the Orders and Fellowships
3:00 Break
3:30 Workshops
5:00 Vespers
5:30 Dinner on your own
Thursday
9:30 Closing with Bishop Elaine discussing a theology of resilience
Service with Holy Communion
Wenatchee Hotel Options
(In order of distance from the church)

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel (.6 mi)
Comfort Inn – Downtown (.9 mi)
Best Western Chieftain Inn (1 mi)
Travel Lodge by Wyndham (1 mi.)
Red Lion Hotel (1.2 mi)
Super 8 by Wyndham (1.3 mi)
Cedars Inn (1.5 mi)
Springhill Suites (1.9 mi)
Holiday Inn Express (2.1 mi)
La Quinta Inn and Suites (2.1 mi)
Comfort Suites (3 mi)

Multiplying Ministries
2018-10-22 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Conference Room #1

Multiplying Ministries — Session Two

Concert: An Afternoon with Miki and Friends
2018-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA, 98371, United States
An Afternoon with Miki and Friends is the final concert in the first Music with Spirit musical series presented by the Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W. Pioneer, Puyallup Sunday October 21 at 3 pm. You will not want to miss this exciting, special concert celebrating organist/pianist Miki Garrison Craighead’s 33+ years of musical ministry at the church and her 90th birthday. There will be amazing piano/organ and piano duets with Music Director Suna Chung. In addition, the Daffodil Valley Ringers will perform and the vocal choir will present a special performance of the Gospel Mass by Robert Ray. Donations are appreciated.
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Northwest United Methodist Foundation Meeting
2018-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Church and Society Meeting
2018-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

PNW Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Annual Meeting
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-13 | Vancouver: First UMC, 401 E 33rd St, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
The PNW UMW Executive Team is meeting on the 11th. The Annual Meeting follows of the 12th and 13th.

Western Jurisdiction General Conference Delegation Meeting
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-12 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Curious.Church
2018-10-09 - 2018-10-12
Where can United Methodists learn from some of the top children’s ministers, discipleship directors, youth leaders and other faith formation experts? Curious.Church is a conference for ANYONE in a faith formation role who is curious enough to explore, imagine, and create ministries that make disciples and change the world. Sponsored by Christians Engaged in Faith Formation (CEF), the conference features…

Best-selling author, speaker, activist and public theologian Brian McLaren
Intergenerational ministry expert and author John Roberto
Worship and leadership author, speaker, teacher and coach Mary Scifres
Three of our inspiring United Methodist Bishops
Breakout sessions by dozens of the nation’s top Christian educators, children’s ministers, and other faith formation leaders

Curious.Church takes place October 9-12 in Des Moines, Iowa. Early bird rates end soon! Pique your curiosity by visiting www.curious.church today!
Click here to learn more and register.

Fall Certified Lay Minister Class- Cycle A- Intermediate Worship & Sacraments
2018-10-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98684, United States

SEATAC Board of Church Loc/Bldg
2018-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

CBGM Meeting
2018-10-04 09:30 - 14:30 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Weaving Our Strengths: Narratives of Hope
2018-09-29 08:00 - 15:30 | Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave. SE, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
You’re Invited!
Come one, come all!
Lay leaders, ministers, pastors, youth leaders, interested individuals, church leadership councils, outreach teams, social justice teams, mission teams, worship teams, . . .
Come to Weaving Our Strengths, a day-long conference of fellowship, inspiration and skill-building to strengthen local churches’ efforts for the common good. The day includes worship, two sessions of workshops, and an afternoon session moving from conversation to action. This year’s theme is Narratives of Hope.
Conference information is up on our website at www.thechurchcouncil.org/wos
including workshop descriptions and presenter bios,
logistics, ways to share the invitation, and registration.
Workshop themes include organizing for church vitality; our call to advocacy; water in Scripture, our lives and world; standing with our Muslim neighbors; equity in daily life; racial justice; civility; environmental and housing justice; spirituality & justice “reset”; cultural humility; and discernment.
Register Now!
A few notes:

Bring a team! Take advantage of more workshop offerings, build shared capacity and help implement learnings. There are group rates, along with student and individual rates.
Early Bird rate for individuals ends Sept. 4
Scholarships are available
Free childcare available with pre-registration by Sept. 21
Free parking available
Coffee, tea, snacks provided. Food vendor invited for lunch.

Weaving Our Strengths is offered by the Church Council of Greater Seattle. Rooted in the way of Jesus, the Church Council of Greater Seattle connects congregations to engage in prophetic witness for justice. We partner with interfaith, community, and government organizations in our collective work for a more equitable and just society. Learn more at www.thechurchcouncil.org.
Sponsors include: Dignity Memorial: Puget Sound Dignity Memorial providers including Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, SEIU 6 Property Services NW, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, UFCW 21, Community of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, Presbytery of Seattle, Aerospace Machinists Union District Lodge 751, Faith Action Network, Horizon House, Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Puget Sound Sage, Teamsters Local 117, and Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

Safety Advocate Webinar
2018-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Training
Conference staff will be offering another webinar 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.
RSVP’s will be accepted via email to Teri Tobey until September 21st at 9 A.M., please include the name of your local church in your RSVP email. Only those who complete all four of the prerequisites will be sent the webinar login instructions on September 24th.
To keep our webinar under an hour the following prerequisites must be completed by September 24th at 9 A.M.:

National background check (available through your local church)
Complete the MinistrySafe abuse awareness video training. (available through your local church, online videos taking about an hour)
Participants will need to review the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Guidelines (Click here for the Guidelines)
Take this Google quiz (Click here for the Quiz)

Committee on Religion and Race Meeting
2018-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Multiplying Ministries
2018-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States
Multiplying Ministries — Session One

Annual Conference Planning Meeting
2018-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198, United States

Love Thy Neighbor Seattle: Gathering for Ordinary Revival
2018-09-21 18:30 - 2018-09-22 20:00 | Tibbetts UMC, 3940 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, United States
Across the Pacific Northwest there is an ordinary revival brewing.
Churches are moving from:
Fragmented Isolation TO Neighborhood Presence
Religious Consumerism TO Collaborative Participation
Unrecognized Privilege TO Equitable Inclusion
A Scarcity Lens TO Abundant Ecology
Toxic Charity TO Community Caring
On September 21-22, we will gather in Seattle to celebrate what God is already doing in our midst and to plot towards what is possible. We will reignite our communal imagination towards God’s work in our neighborhoods and nurture the culture shift of churches and leadership as we cast a vision for the next 10 years.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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

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