April 2015
Great Witness Weekend
Central Church is playing host to a Seven Rivers District wide event known as the Great Witness Weekend. We have calendared this event for April 25th, well after Easter and Spring breaks. The multi-church planning team has formed and is meeting. Their next meeting will be on Thursday, March 5th at 10 am at Central United Protestant church in Room 306. Any clergy or lay person is welcomed to come and help plan and promote this transformative discipleship event for your…
Find out more »September 2016
Disaster Response Training
Disaster Response Training September 23 - 24, 2016 | Central United Protestant Church, Richland, Wa Over the coming months, and maybe years, many volunteers are needed to help recover from the recent fires in Eastern Washington's Okanogan County plus be prepared to respond to other natural disasters locally, regionally and even nationally. As with anything else, there is a right way and a less that right way to provide volunteer services. Hear from experienced volunteers, participate in hands-on activities and learn the right…
Find out more »October 2016
Certified Lay Ministry: Introduction to Ministry Overview
The Certified Lay Minister (CLM) program is a two-year training cycle that includes a Ministry Overview and four intermediate courses. Its course offerings are available for all lay persons within the United Methodist Church. However, those interested in pursuing CLM designation must follow the process outlined by your District Committee on Ministry in conjunction with paragraph 271 of the 2012 Book of Discipline. Upon completion of specialized training, these individuals are recognized and utilized to enhance the quality of ministry…
Find out more »May 2018
Table Talks: Finding a Way Forward Together
https://vimeo.com/259028884 United Methodists in the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are being encouraged to participate in Table Talk conversations being planned in various settings across the Greater Northwest Area. These opportunities will provide attendees a way to engage the church’s current discussion of human sexuality and the report of the Commission on a Way Forward within a structure of worship and respect for one another. Bishop Elaine Stanovsky will be present at this Table Talk. Time TBD. Clergy and…
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