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March 2008
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
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March 31, #34 A European Proposal for Peace In and With Iraq
Thursday, April 3, 2008, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmUniversity Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd Street, University District, Seattle Hans von Sponeck, former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, served the UN for 30 years. In 2000, in protest of the Economic Sanctions, he resigned his post as UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq. Since that time, he has worked continuously to bring peace and justice to the Iraqi people. He comes to Seattle to present the Plan for Peace that has been circulating in Europe and will now be told in the Northwest. Hans will be joined by a UNA-Seattle-sponsored group that will report on the current situation of Iraqi refugees in Syria. No admission fee will be charged for this program, but a free-will offering will be collected to cover costs. Sponsors are United Nations Association Metropolitan Seattle, Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. All persons are welcome to attend. March 24, #33 
New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. David Gillespie to the position of Director of New Ministry Development, a new staff position of the Office of Connectional Ministries, Pacific Northwest Conference. A search committee, comprising members of the Board of Congregational Development, Commission on Ethnic Ministries and Connectional Table conducted a national search for candidates, and recommended Rev. Gillespie for the position. David will work closely with Kristina Gonzalez, who has shepherded the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for Congregational Renewal and New Ministry Development. Kristina's role will expand to encompass leadership development for our diverse and changing ministry environments. The Board of Congregational Development funded the new position in order to raise the level of commitment of the Pacific Northwest Conference to make disciples of Jesus Christ through new faith community development.
March 24, #32 New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rev. Tom Steffen, a member of the North Indiana Annual Conference to St. Peters UMC in Bellevue effective July 1. Tom completed 21 years as Dean of the Chapel at Culver Academies last year. He will follow current pastor Rev. Tom Carlson, who has requested retirement at the end of June.
March 24, #31 Annual Conference Deadlines
Please mark your calendars! April is fast approaching and all Reports to be included in the Pre-Conference Handbooks are due April 1st. You may submit your Reports electronically by sending them to: aconklin@pnwumc.org
Recommendations to be included in the Pre- Conference Handbook are due in the Conference Office no later than April 15th. You may send them electronically to: aconklin@pnwumc.org Legislative Committee Selection Cards have been mailed and are due back in the Conference Office by April 10th. Please fill out the card completely and when you return them, please include your name and address. I have received three cards that have no name/address information filled out.
Celebrating Our United Methodist Heritage
The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church has a wonderful web site full of useful information. Churches looking to celebrate their heritage can find a planning guide to help them get started, as well as information on sources for historical information. To access this information go to http://www.gcah.org/ and click on Resources. There are other sections offering all types of historical information that you might find useful, including, Annual Conference Archives, listing their commission members and the research contact person, as well as Archives Leaflets, with how to preservation tips. I have found the wealth of information contained in this web site to be very helpful and I would encourage everyone to take a look! Rev. Barbara Essen, Conference Archives and History Commission Secretary
March 20, #30 Location Information for Lay Speaking Event
Location: St Peter's UMC, 17222 NE 8th St, Bellevue WAMarch 29, 9 am - 3 pm April 12, 9 am - 3 pm YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS Light lunch provided Cost: $25.00
Lay Speaking
How often and in how many ways have you been called to serve God?Lay Speaking Ministries equips the Laity to respond to God's call in many areas of service. The Basic Course will help you explore what God is calling you to do. Lay Speaking Ministries takes many forms and this course will help you define your gifts and the opportunities for you to serve. This course is offered to anyone who serves or desires to serve in a variety of capacities in the United Methodist Church or in the community. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Registration for:_____________ __________________________________________ __ Address:_____________________City:___ ______ Zip: __________ Phone: ______________________________ email:_______________________________ Home Church:_______________Pastor's Approval:________________________________ Send registration with check payable to: Seattle District UMC, and mail to: Seattle District UMC, PO Box 13650, Des Moines WA 98198. Questions: Contact Kathryn Garnett, 206/328-4701 or KathrynLGarnett@Comcast.net
March 20, #29 Global Mission Newsletter H.A.I.L. (Here Am I, Lord!)
Volume 2 Issue #3 has been posted at the Conference Mission Web site: http://www.pnwumc.org/missions. To have future issues of this email newsletter delivered to you directly, click on "Join Our Mailing List!" and enter your email address. If you are already subscribing to other conference newsletters, you may be told: "You are already a member of the PNW Annual Conference mailing list. If you would like to update your profile, please re-type your email address below and instructions will be emailed to you." Just follow the instructions.
Cooperative School of Christian Mission
The registration form for 2008 Cooperative School of Christian Mission is available at the Conference Mission Web site: http://www.pnwumc.org/missions. For more information, read H.A.I.L. Volume 2 Issues #2 and #3, which are also posted at the above Web site.
Lay Speaking
How often and in how many ways have you been called to serve God?Lay Speaking Ministries equips the Laity to respond to God's call in many areas of service. The Basic Course will help you explore what God is calling you to do. Lay Speaking Ministries takes many forms and this course will help you define your gifts and the opportunities for you to serve. This course is offered to anyone who serves or desires to serve in a variety of capacities in the United Methodist Church or in the community. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Registration for:_____________ __________________________________________ __ Address:_____________________City:___ ______ Zip: __________ Phone: ______________________________ email:_______________________________ Home Church:_______________Pastor's Approval:________________________________ Send registration with check payable to: Seattle District UMC, and mail to: Seattle District UMC, PO Box 13650, Des Moines WA 98198. Questions: Contact Kathryn Garnett, 206/328-4701 or KathrynLGarnett@Comcast.net
Pastors Needed for Nepal Training Event
We are looking for one or two more pastors to join us in Nepal May 11th-24th. We will be going to the new Methodist Building in Kathmandu to put on a training event for the pastors and their support teams. We have been invited to put on a mini-seminary to give these great pastors some tools for ministry as the church gets up and going in Nepal. If you have any interest please contact Darryn Hewson pastor@umcsandpoint.org ASAP
March 19, #28 New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Tara Roberts to Bonners Ferry, effective July 1, 2008. Tara currently serves the Pacific Parish of South Bend UMC, Baycenter UMC and Raymond United Church.
March 11, #27
March 10, #26 New Appointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to make the following appointments effective July 1, 2008.Edsel Goldson, completing his term as Puget Sound District Superintendent, to Renton First UMC Bruce Smith, currently serving Longview UMC, to Mill Plain UMC in Vancouver Dan Sailer, currently serving Seabold UMC on Bainbridge Island, to Stanwood UMC.
March 8, #25 Cultural Competency Training
A New Heaven and A New Earth, Cultural Competency Training for the Northwest with Rev. Eric Law, Tues. April 8, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley WA. 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. For flyer, brochure, registration and 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. Watch the News Digest for additional offerings.
VIM Trip - Hawaii
The proposed VIM Team to Hawaii for this April has been cancelled.
Pre Conference Handbook Reports
Pre Conference Handbook Reports are due APRIL 1st. Please email your report to: aconklin@pnwumc.org or mail to: Office of Connectional Ministries, PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198; fax 206-870-6839
March 6, #24 Director of New Ministry Development
Deadline for applications for the position of Director of New Ministry Development has been extended to March 10, 2008, 12 noon. For job description, click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/news/dnmd.html
VIM Trip - Hawaii
The proposed VIM Team to Hawaii for this April has been cancelled.
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