December 29, 2008 #159
Designated Safety Officer Training
DSO Trainings DSO = Designated Safety Officer The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church values the safety of our children, youth and vulnerable adults. In response to that concern our churches have developed Safe Church Policies and procedures. Designated Safety Officers are individuals with particular responsibilities to help ensure those policies are reasonably in place at our churches and events. DSO Trainings are being offered on the following dates in the following locations. January 31, cost $10, place Edmonds UMC, 1pm (no meal) March 7, cost $10, place Seattle/Tacoma district training event. (no meal) If you are interested in exploring this additional training; or if you would like to know a little more, please contact Sharon Meeds for more info or a registration form. phone: 1-800-755-7710 or camping@pnwumc.org.
December 23, 2008 #158
Conference Office Closed
The Conference Office will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 23 again due to weather. As our scheduled Christmas break begins tomorrow, the Conference Office will reopen on Monday, Dec. 29. Merry Christmas to all from the Conference Staff.
December 22, 2008 #157
Urgent for Lewis Country Teams
We've gotten an urgent request from Susie Duren, case worker at the Lewis County Long Term Recovery Organization (LTRO), for teams to install floor insulation in homes affected by last year's flood. The insulation has been purchased, but groups of three or four people are urgently needed for installation. Other jobs are also available for those who want to help in other ways. This cold weather continues to boost heating costs, which flood survivors can ill afford. If you can help, please contact: Brett DeMond, UMC caseworker 360-482- 3037 livingart@centurytel.net or Ronda Cordill, PNWAC UMVIM Coordinator 509-235-5466 r_cordill@hotmail.com or Jim Truitt, UMVIM Team Leader 253-630-1268 jftruitt@comcast.net Susie also reports that the UMC teams are really a driving force behind recovery, providing some of the most effective as well as most numerous helpers; we are staying in it for the long haul. God bless those who have and will contribute. - Jim Truitt UMVIM Team Leader
December 21, 2008 #156
Conference Office Closed
Here we go again........Due to treacherous driving conditions and for the safety of our staff, the Conference Office will be closed on Monday, Dec. 22. . If you must be out on the roads, please be safe!
December 20, 2008 #155
From Bishop Hagiya
I am a firm believer in the power of prayer., and after visiting with the Rev. Richard Hargis Family, I have been in steady prayer for all of them, and especially Richard and Jenni. I would like to ask our whole annual conference to keep them in prayers, and uplift Jenni for prayers of healing, strength, and peace. Here is the latest email from the Hargis family: Jenni is a 22 year old fighting cancer for the third time in her life. Diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at 9 weeks of age, she survived against the odds and was cancer free from 2 ½ years old until her senior year of high school. In March of 2005 she was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma in her bladder. Through surgery and chemo she held that cancer at bay until May of 2007 when it was discovered to have metastasized into her liver, lungs and bones. No known treatments were available but she participated in six different clinical studies between the summer of 2007 and August of 2008, using experimental chemo to try to stop the tumors growth, willingly letting herself be a "guinea pig" in the hope that it might help others in the future not have to go through what she was going through. In November of this year, she began to show signs of liver failure, due to the cancer. Treatment turned from curative to palliative, as she was put on hospice and began medications to manage pain, fatigue and other issues. She is bravely clinging to hope - hope of a miracle here on earth, and if that is not to be, then hope that we have in Jesus Christ of life beyond death.
December 18, 2008 #154
Conference Office Closed
Due to treacherous driving conditions and for the safety of our staff, the Conference Office will be closed on Friday, Dec. 19 . If you must be out on the roads, please be safe!
December 17, 2008 #153
Young Clergy Capital Hill Leadership Forum
WASHINGTON (UMNS)-The deadline to apply to attend the fifth annual Young Clergy Capitol Hill Leadership Forum, sponsored by the United Methodist Board of Church and Society, is Jan. 16. The forum will be held Feb. 8-11 in the historic United Methodist Building in Washington D.C. United Methodist annual conferences are urged to send up to two people age 35 and under who are ordained elders or on an elder track and serving a local church full time. For more information, contact the Rev. Clayton Childers at (202) 488-5642 or e-mail cchilders@umc-gbcs.org. Online registration is available at www.umc-gbcs.org.
If you are interested in attending this Forum and would like assistance from the Conference to attend the event, please contact Patrick Scriven at (206) 304-9284 or email pscriven@pnwumc.org to discuss this possibility.
Women In Ministry Retreat: Clarification
Calling all women under appointment and in seminary! The annual Women in Ministry Retreat is scheduled for Sunday, February 8 at 7 PM - Tuesday, February 10 at 2 PM. The location is Rainbow Lodge in Northbend. This year's theme is "Saving Paradise" and we will spend some time discussing the book of the same name by Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Parker. The cost for double occupancy and all meals is $104 and $114 for single occupancy. Day rates are also available - $10/day plus meals. Scholarships are available. Please contact Katie M Ladd (katiemladd@comcast.net) for more details. If you are new to conference, you are especially invited. Come meet your sisters in professional ministry.
Woodland Park United Methodist Church:
302 N 78th St;
Seattle, WA 98103;
www.peaceablekindom.blogspot.com;
206-784-6969.
Peace With Justice Grant Update
Part of the Peace With Justice Offering made each year in our churches goes to awards made by the PNW Peace With Justice Coordinator, Bob Hughes, in consultation with the Church & Society Action Team.
One 2008 grant went to the Goldendale Backpack Program. On Fridays, this program sends nutritious, easy to eat food home with children who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches during the week. This year they are serving 168 children, up from 72 last year. Positive results of this program are improved attendance, more alert students and more parent involvement with school activities.
December 17, 2008 #152
Conference Office Closed
Due to inclement weather, the Conference Office will be closed today (Wednesday, Dec. 17). Cabinet will be in session.
December 16, 2008 #151
Annual Conference Dates
Annual Conference Dates have been set for Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21.
December 11, 2008 #150
An Invitation to be a Part of the 2 Year Academy #29 for Spiritual Formation
Greetings to all my brothers and sisters in ministry!
I am Randy Henderson, pastor at Cedar Cross UMC in Mill Creek, Washington. I take great pleasure inviting you to a journey that has enriched my life and ministry because I am sure it will do so for you as well.
Do you have a longing that fills your heart and mind, sometimes leaving you restless for change? As Christians, our deep joy comes on the journey into the heart, mind and will of Christ. In transition, when we are bored or tired, a sacred place can provide rest and new steps on this journey. So where do you go? And who will guide? Visit the pnw website for more information and the flyer.
December 1 , 2008 #149
Cockrum Memorial
Dear Friends in Christ,
I just wanted to pass on the sad news that my mother passed away at her home in Cashmere on Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately, we had planned to celebrate the day together, and JoAnna and I had gotten there on Wednesday, so I was able to be with her, along with my brother and his family. Born on January 10, 1920, she died at the age of 88 of complications from diabetes. She was a long-time member of First UMC, Wenatchee, where her memorial service will be held on Friday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m.
Peace,
Dale Cockrum
Inland District Superintendent
Pacific Northwest Conference
The United Methodist Church
November 26, 2008 #148
Cultural Competency Training
Last Opportunities to Fulfill Cultural Competency Requirement for the 2004-2008 quadrennium: A New Heaven and A New Earth, Cultural Competency Training for the Northwest, Thursday, Dec. 4, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Kennewick WA or Sat. Dec. 6, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM at Marysville UMC. PNW Conference is in partnership with Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American Region 1, and Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in this offering. Clergy and lay are invited to attend. Cost is $50.00 per person or up to five persons from one congregation for $150. To register and for driving directions go to pnwumc.org/cctn. Space is limited. Please register soon. This fulfills the clergy requirement for cultural competency training for the 2004 to 2008 quadrennium. This requirement must be met by December 31, 2008
November 25, 2008 #147
Memorial Service
Gordon Shozo Imai
September 13, 1928 - November 22, 2008
Rev. Gordon Shozo Imai, retired pastor, died November 22, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan Aiko Imai at 33593 2nd Ave., Mission, BC Canada V2V 6J3. Also surviving Rev. Imai are their three children Ronald Imai, Pitt Meadows, BC; Raymond Imai, Agassiz, BC; and Carol Imai, Burnaby, BC.
Rev. Gordon and Joan Imai served in the Pacific Northwest Conference at Spokane: Highland Park and Tacoma: Whitney Memorial. They transferred to the California-Pacific Conference in 1992 and served Christ UMC of Santa Maria, CA before retiring from the PNW Conference in 1995.
A memorial service for Rev. Gordon S. Imai will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Vancouver-Japanese United Church, 4010 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The church's phone number is (604) 874-9614.
- Conference Board of Pensions, November 24, 2008
November 24, 2008 #146
Wold AIDS Day
December 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the first World AIDS Day. The PNW Conference Church and Society Action Team encourages local churches to highlight the Advance #982345 United Methodist Global AIDS Fund and how parishioners can contribute to the eradication of HIV/AIDS through the Fund at this significant time. One quarter of funds received in this Conference REMAIN IN our Conference for AIDS-related programs and projects. See Social Principles ¶ 162 III S and www.umc-gbcs.org/faithinaction for resources. According to UNAIDS, of 39 million persons infected by the virus worldwide, 900,000 cases of AIDS are in the United States.
November 20, 2008 #145
H.A.I.L. - Global Mission Newsletter
H.A.I.L. (Here Am I, Lord!) Volume 2 Issue #9 has been posted at the Conference Mission website: www.pnwumc.org/missions. To receive future issues, click on the "Join Our Mailing List!" button after opening one of the issues and follow the instructions. To forward the issue, click on the "Forward to a Friend" button.
2009 Women in Ministry Retreat -Save the Date!
If you are a woman in ministry, you are invited to the 2009 Women in Ministry Retreat at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, WA. The retreat begins on Sunday, February 8, at 7 PM and ends Tuesday, February 10, at 2 PM. This year's theme is "Saving Paradise" and we will spend time discussing Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Parker's new book "Saving Paradise." The cost for double occupancy and all meals is $104 and $114 for single occupancy. Day rates are also available. Please contact Katie M Ladd (katiemladd@comcast.net) for more details.
November 19, 2008 #144
Sarah Alice Proudfoot Hauge
Sarah Alice Proudfoot Hauge, formerly married to the Rev. Raymond S. Proudfoot, died in Des Moines WA on November 4, 2008. Rev. Raymond Proudfoot had served as pastor at Edmonds and as Tacoma District Superintendent in the Pacific Northwest Conference. He died in 1961. She was also predeceased by James V. Greenwood whom she married in June 1985. He died on October 9, 1991. Also pre-deceasing Sarah was George Hauge on August 11, 2001. Mr. and Mrs. Hauge were married on January 6, 1994.
Surviving Sarah Alice Proudfoot Hauge are her children: Sandy J. Smith, 2145 Mtn. Sage Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 and Wayne Lee Proudfoot of New York City, NY. Her son Brian Proudfoot predeceased her in 1981.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave. S., Des Moines WA 98198.
-Conference Board of Pensions, November 19, 2008.
November 19, 2008 #143
Leadership Summit Card Charges
For those of you who attended the Leader Summit on Nov. 14-15 at the Red Lion at the Quay, there has been a billing error on the part of Red Lion and they charged individual credit cards rather than billing the conference office. They apologize for the error and are in the process of reversing the charges on your credit card. The reversed charges should appear on your credit/debit card within 1-2 business days. We apologize for the error.
November 17, 2008 #142
New Appointments
Bishop Hagiya has announced his intention for the following appointments: Brenda Tudor to Davenport-Edwall, effective November 16th, 2008; and Philip Harrington, currently serving Spokane: Central, to Snoqualmie, effective December 1st, 2008.
November 10, 2008 #141
Jackson Appointed Special Assistant to the Bishop
I am pleased to announce the part time appointment of the Rev. Dr. Greg Jackson as Special Assistant to the Bishop. Rev. Jackson will be working on special assignments and correspondence for the Bishop's office, and assist our Cabinet in their work.
Rev. Jackson brings years of experience both as a local church pastor and District Superintendent. He is just coming off serving as the Interim District Superintendent of the Seattle District. We are grateful for Rev. Jackson's willingness to serve us in this way. - Bishop Grant Hagiya
November 10, 2008 #140
Interim Pastor Appointed to Clarkston UMC
Bishop Grant Hagiya had appointed Kathy Walker to Clarkston UMC as an interim pastor effective November 1, 2008; to pastor the congregation during Barry Moffett's illness. Kathy will now serve the Clarkston congregation in their time of grief and transition. Kathy is a retired local pastor living in Clarkston. Prior to her retirement in 2002 she served churches in Mead, Green Bluff, Asotin and Dayton. Her husband, Jim Walker, is a retired UMC pastor now serving the Lapwai UMC.
November 8, 2008 #139
Moffett Memorial Service
A Memorial Service for The Rev. Barry J. Moffett will be held at Nooksack United Methodist Church in the Puget Sound District, on November 22, at 1:00 PM. This is to accommodate and give opportunity for those who will not be able to make it to the funeral and memorial services in Kamiah. Brother Moffett served the Nooksack Church as a student local pastor. Reception will follow the 1:00 PM Service. The address of the church is 6605 Mission Road, Everson WA 98247. Pastor Dolores Elliott's number 360.966.3204, cell phone 360.708.476
November 8, 2008 #138
Barret J. Moffett: July 2, 1955 - November 5, 2008
Barrett J. Moffett, active pastor, died November 5, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Bernice Moffett: W. 801 Nezperce Lane, Kamiah, Idaho, 83536. Also four brothers and one sister: Sarah Sedgwick, Kamiah, ID; Scott Moffett, Spokane, WA; Elroy Moffett, Albion, NY; Elliott Moffett, Lapwai, ID and Steve Moffett, Kamiah, ID.
Reverend Barrett J. Moffett served the Pacific Northwest Conference at Nooksack: Indian as a student local pastor and Lapwai, Idaho as a part-time Local Pastor. In 2000, he became a full member of the Pacific Northwest Conference while serving Milton and had served the Clarkston United Methodist Church since 2001 at the time of his death.
Reverend Barrett J. Moffett attended Claremont School of Theology in California and received his ordination degree from Vancouver School of Theology, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
The family of Barrett Moffett has planned two events to celebrate his life:
A Memorial Service will be held this Sunday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. and a Funeral on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., both at the Wa-'Yas Community Center, Kamiah.
The Memorial Service is planned to be more a time of sharing by friends and family, with songs and stories. The Funeral will be a more structured service of worship. The Memorial Service will be led by Rev. Lilia Felicitas-Melana (Orofino-Peck and Cavendish) and the Funeral will be led by Rev. Jack Pea (Lewiston: Orchards), with participation by Rev. Kathy Walker (Clarkston interim) and others. -Conference Board of Pensions, November 7, 2008
November 6, 2008 #137
Pastor Barrett J. Moffett dies on November 5, 2008
Over the past two months, Barry Moffett, pastor in Clarkston became increasingly ill with liver disease. People far and wide joined their prayers with those of Barry's family, that Barry would make a full recovery following a needed liver transplant. However, on November 5th Barry passed away at Tri-State Hospital in Clarkston. He was surrounded by friends and family. More information will follow on plans to memorialize his life. In service to the Pacific Northwest Conference, Barrett J. Moffett served Nooksack: Indian; Lapwai, ID; Milton; and Clarkston.
- Conference Board of Pensions, November 6, 2008
November 3, 2008 #135
New Executive Director for Outdoor Ministry selected
The Camping Board of Stewards is pleased to announce the hiring of Alan Rogstad after a lengthy search that surfaced many excellent candidates. Alan will be starting his work with the Conference mid-November and be fully on board December First. Please look for a bull bio on Alan next week. Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Conference Alan!! The October 25 class has been cancelled due to low registrations. The November 1 class is full. If you are interested in the November 1 class, please call Kathryn Garnett (206) 328-4701or email: (kathrynlgarnett@comcast.net) to be placed on a waitlist.
MC Clergy Spouse and Family Survey: November 1-30, 2009
www.gcsrw.org
Attention Spouses of United Methodist clergy persons,
you are invited to complete a survey that will shape the future responses the UMC will make to our clergy spouses and families. We need to hear your voice!
Between November 1-30, log-on to WWW.GCSRW.ORG. Then click, under the RESEARCH area of the page, the Clergy Spouse Survey - Learn More menu button. To protect confidentiality, only one survey per computer is allowed.
Encourage other UMC clergy spouses to lend their voice! This survey can be made available by hardcopy and will be mailed to you. Call The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women 800-523-8390 or email: gcsrw@gcsrw.org by November 20. If emailing a hardcopy request, please put Clergy Spouse Survey in the Subject Line.
Sponsored by: General Commission on the Status and Role of Women, General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, General Board of Discipleship, and General Board of Higher Education and Ministries.
Local Church Children's Coordinators (volunteer or paid) will meet on Monday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the UMC Conference Office, 816 1/2 S. 21st Street, Des Moines, WA. Please join us! The group will talk about scope and sequence of Children's Ministries: What does your church consider essential for children to learn and experience during their grade school years at church? Are they prepared to move up to youth group? How can we best prepare them to take the next step in their faith journey? We will also take time to visit the Regional Resource Center, as well as talk about becoming a Chapter in the UMC's Christian Educators Fellowship. Contact either Carolyn Peterson at First UMC, Olympia (360-943-2661) or Celeste Deveney at Bothell UMC (425-486-7132) for more information about this group.
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