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SUMMARY:Spring Youth Overnighter: Born Again
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be ‘Born Again’? What does that look like? How do we do that? Do we change something about ourselves\, or is it not about us and about the Holy Spirit changing us? Do you need to do something incredible? Whether you are ready\, scared\, confused\, or curious\, we will explore all of this at Kent United Methodist Church. \nWHO is invited: Youth 6th-12th Grade! \nWHAT are we going to do: Food\, Worship\, Music\, Games\, Smash Bros\, Karaoke\, Ice Cream\, etc. \nWHERE is it: @ Kent UMC (11010 SE 248th St\, Kent\, WA 98030 \nWHEN is it: April 18 at 1 PM – April 19 at 12 PM \nWHY are we doing this: To continue the momentum of fellowship and tradition within our PNW Conference Youth! \nHOW much is the cost: $10 per Youth. \nEJ Ragual: Host/Operations Coordinator: In charge of all operations\, and the host of the event. \nFhedrick Caoili: Worship/Band Coordinator: In charge of the worship portion\, and all band practices\, setlist\, and leading worship. \nHi all! My name is EJ Ragual. I am the Youth Leader for Kent UMC. I am truly excited to be hosting the Spring Overnighter here in Kent alongside Beacon’s Handsome Youth Leader: Fhedrick Caoili. \nWe are pouring our heart and soul into this Overnighter; so you/your youth can feel the Holy Spirit and the impact Jesus has on our lives. Our schedule and event is packed with a variety of things. From our band: Generations of Miracles (originated from Christmas Institute PNW) playing and leading worship\, to fun games\, workshops\, devotion\, and extremely delicious food (variety!). The schedule can be found here. Though the schedule may adjust as the Overnighter gets closer. \nWe would like each Youth\, and Adult to register through our Google Form link (https://forms.gle/iYdURCGLvisoYgzg6). A QR Code is also provided to you for easy access if you need to print things out. We do still welcome last-minute registrations\, so there will be paper registration forms to fill out if needed. \nRegistration for each Youth will help us stay organized and up to date with how many youth are going. This helps us with food\, activities\, expectations\, rooms\, etc. Please register and do not delay it. Payments will be made at the church. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact EJ Ragual at ejragualhb@gmail.com or Fhedrick Caoili at fhedricklloyde@gmail.com \nWe are looking forward to seeing you! May God be with you.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/spring-youth-overnighter-born-again/
LOCATION:Kent United Methodist Church\, 11010 248th St. SE\, Kent\, WA\, 98030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Church,Young People's Ministry,Youth
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SUMMARY:Crest to Coast Lay Leadership Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Crest to Coast Laity and Clergy are invited to join District Superintendent Rev. Kathleen Weber at an upcoming Lay Leadership Gathering—a dynamic space for connection\, inspiration\, and practical sharing. \nWhether you’re looking for fresh ideas\, eager to tackle challenges together\, or simply want to see what others are accomplishing\, these Zoom gatherings are designed for you. \nSign up for one or attend them all\, then bring your questions\, your energy\, and your curiosity—or just listen in and be inspired by fellow laity from across the Crest to Coast district. \nUpcoming Gathering Dates and Subjects:  \n\nMarch 9*- Council Chairs\nMarch 16*- Lay Leaders\nMarch 23*- Lay Speaker/Servants\nMarch 30*- Finance\nApril 13*- Youth and Children Interests\nApril 20*- Day Care/Preschools\n\n*All gatherings meet from 7 to 8 p.m. \nReady to be part of the conversation? Register at https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/C2CLayLeadershipGatheringsW2026
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/crest-to-coast-lay-leadership-gatherings/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/crest-to-coast-lay-leadership-gatherings/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Clergy,District,Laity,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kathleen Weber":MAILTO:c2cds@pnwumc.org
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SUMMARY:Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the\nGreater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation\nApril 21-26\, 2026\nWe’re taught to fear and flee darkness and dark times. But the gifts of God’s presence await when we learn to face and befriend the dark. We invite you to step away from the demands of daily life to enter into this enriching and transformative week of spiritual exploration. \nThe daily rhythm includes morning and evening prayer\, worship with Eucharist\, morning and afternoon study led by faculty\, reflection time\, silence\, community sharing\, listening circles\, and free time. \nClick here to register for this retreat.\nEarly Bird Registration $1030 through 1/15/26  |  Full Price Registration $1130 after 1/15/26 \nRegistration fee includes tuition\, private room & bath and all meals at the beautiful Archibishop Brunett Retreat Center overlooking Puget Sound in Federal Way\, WA. \nScholarships are available. Contact Karen Fisher\, registrar for information. \nWe’re grateful to have received a generous donation toward the retreat center costs\, and invite you to consider contributing to the Greater Northwest Academy for Spiritual Formation\, or to sponsor a participant.\nTo contribute contact Winona Forme\, treasurer. \nTHEMES & FACULTY\nDESCENT FOR THE SAKE OF ASCENT\n“In Jewish mystical tradition we ‘fall’ precisely in order to spur our spiritual rise\,” writes presenter Rachel Barenblat\, whose vocations include poet\, rabbi\, spiritual director\, and parent. Co-founder of Bayit\, a Jewish spiritual innovation incubator\, she has blogged as the Velveteen Rabbi since 2003. She holds in MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars\, and is author of several volumes of poetry\, among them Crossing the Sea and Texts to the Holy. She teaches at the intersection of creative life and spiritual life. She serves Congregation Beth Israel of the Berkshires\, and lives in western Massachusetts with her son. \nEMBRACING HOPELESSNESS: LAMENT\, CRITIQUE\, & ESPERANZA\nPresenter Juan Carlos Huertas is committed to practices that move communities to liberation through shared wisdom\, communal leadership\, and contextual action. Juan Carlos is a follower of Jesus\, husband\, father\, spiritual director\, and Minister of Proclamation and Practice of Justice at First-Plymouth CongregationalChurch in Lincoln\, NE. He holds a Master of Divinity from Emory University\, and a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana College in Pineville\, LA where he majored in Religion and minored in Spanish—his first language growing up in San Juan\, Puerto Rico. \nFor those who hunger for deep spiritual experience. The Academy for Spiritual Formation creates transformative space for people to be in communion with God\, self\, others\, and creation for the sake of the world. The daily rhythm includes morning and evening prayer\, worship with Eucharist\, morning and afternoon study led by faculty\, reflection time\, silence\, community sharing\, listening circles\, and free time. \nOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM\nCathy Warner\, Retreat Leader\, Laity\, Episcopal Diocese of Olympia\nCarolyn Bowers\, Worship\, Clergy\, Pacific Northwest UMC\nKaren Fisher\, Registrar\, Clergy\, Pacific Northwest UMC\nKaren Nelson\, Hospitality\, Clergy\, Oregon-Idaho UMC\nAnne Schlesinger\, Listening Circles\, Clergy\, California/Nevada UMC
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/greater-northwest-5-day-academy/
LOCATION:Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at The Palisades\, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road\, Federal Way\, 98023
CATEGORIES:Greater NW Area,Networks
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SUMMARY:LSM Advanced Course: Life Together in the UM Connection (UM Polity)
DESCRIPTION:This course\, instructed by Rev. David Velera\, PNW Director of Connectional Ministries\,  gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of the United Methodist Church\, including its mission structure. \nClasses held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings\, April 7 – 21\, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (PST).  \nRequired Book: Polity\, Practice\, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church: 2026 Edition\, by Thomas Edward Frank. A copy of The Book of Discipline is recommended for the course. \nParticipants: Must have the required book and attend all 5 sessions\, with audio and video capabilities active at all times.  Completing the foundations (Basic) course is recommended first. \nAny questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda\, smiranda@pnwumc.org \nRegister at: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesAdvancedPolity. Registration closes March 31\, 2026.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/lsm-advanced-course-life-together-in-the-um-connection-um-polity/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Laity,Online Training,Training
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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Strengths
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the Church Council of Greater Seattle\, Weaving Our Strengths is a day of workshops and reflection to ground us in making change for liberation and justice. This year’s event will focus on non-cooperation with authoritarianism and is supported by our multifaith partners. The Church Council encourages you to invite your community\, and please make sure each person registers. Only those registered will be able to attend. \nLearn more and register on the Church Council of Greater Seattle website.
URL:https://www.pnwumc.org/event/weaving-our-strengths/
LOCATION:Seattle First Baptist Church\, 1111 Harvard Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church and Society,Networks
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