Event Series: LSM Advanced Course: Life Together in the UM Connection (UM Polity)

LSM Advanced Course: Life Together in the UM Connection (UM Polity)

Name: LSM Advanced Course: Life Together in the UM Connection (UM Polity)
Start: 2026-06-25T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-25T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Zoom

June 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Polity, Practice and the Mission of the United Methodist Church

This course, instructed by Re. 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.

Classes held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, April 7 – 21, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (PST).

Required 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.

Participants: 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.

Any questions about this class or Lay Servant Ministries in the PNW Annual Conference should be directed to Sheila Miranda, smiranda@pnwumc.org

Register at: https://gnw-reg.brtapp.com/LayServantMinistriesAdvancedPolity. Registration closes March 31, 2026.