Lay Speaking Ministries

Public speaking is only one area of this ministry. The Basic Course is designed for those who would like to have a better understanding of The UMC and be better equipped to respond to God’s call to service. You are invited to come and learn more. To learn the schedule of classes in your area, contact Kathryn Garnett at 206-328- 4701 or kathryn_garnett2003@yahoo.com.

District Lay Leaders

Board of Laity

Lay Speakers

Each district of an annual conference may organize a district board of laity or alternative structure.

The purpose of the district board of laity shall be:

    1. To foster an awareness of the role of laity both within the local congregation and through their ministries in the home, workplace, community, and world in achieving the mission of the church.
    2. To work with the district lay leader in: (1) developing and promoting an increased role for laity in the life of the local church, (2) increasing the participation of laity in the sessions and programs of the district and local churches in cooperation with the district superintendent and pastors, and (3) encouraging laypersons to participate in the general ministry of the Church in the world.
    3. To develop and promote stewardship of time, talent, and possessions within the district in cooperation with the district council on ministries.

    (The Book of Discipline 2004, ¶ 665)


District Lay Leaders

Inland District: Dennis Kifer, 2115 E 36 Ave, Spokane, WA 99203; 509-534-9584

Puget Sound District: Amory Peck, 868 Sudden Valley, Bellingham, WA 98226; 360-743-5574

Seattle Sub District: Ellen McKee, 6401 122 Ave NE, Kirkland, WA ; 425-822-0822

Seven Rivers District: Chuck Templeton, 925 Alvarado Ter, Walla Walla, WA 99362; 509-525-6746

Tacoma Sub District: Lanora Callahan, 38616 116 Ave Ct. E, Eatonville, WA 98328; 360-832-6076

Vancouver District: Paul Aldinger, 197 Ostervold Rd, Cathlamet, WA 98612; 360-573-3256

Board of Laity

Conference Lay Leader: Amory Peck

Conference Associate Lay Leader: Pat Dodson

Conference United Methodist Men President: Keith Smith

Conference United Methodist Women President: Suellen Crettol

Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries President or Representative: Ryan Russell
                                                                                                                               &  Corrine Anderson

Conference Council on Youth Ministry President: Amanda Rennie

Conference Director of Lay Speaking: Kathryn Garnett

Conference Scouting Coordinator:

Council on Older Adult Ministries Chairperson:

Lay Speakers

District Committee on Lay Speaking Ministries—Districts are encouraged to create a district committee on Lay Speaking Ministries related to the annual conference through the conference committee on Lay Speaking Ministries.  Contact your District Lay Leader if you are interested in the Lay Speaking Ministry or desire a list of lay speakers in your district.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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