Multiplying Ministries
The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, United StatesConference Room #1 Multiplying Ministries -- Session Two
Conference Room #1 Multiplying Ministries -- Session Two
What does it mean to be a Deacon, an Elder, a Licensed Local Pastor, a Certified Lay Minister or Lay Person Assigned? How do these offices within the church strengthen the church as a whole? How do they provide people a variety of ways to offer themselves vocationally for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? […]
Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn from experienced instructors how to clean out a flooded home, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying safe. $25 for the Basic class (8:30am – 5:00pm), $10 for Advanced Classes (8:30am – 12:30pm; for current or renewing ERT badge holders) includes training materials, […]
Conference staff will be offering another webinar for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. RSVP’s will […]
Conference staff will be offering another webinar for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. RSVP’s will […]
Consider attending the upcoming Jesus’ Way of Radical Compassion: Training of Three-Fold Compassion Facilitators Event on Friday and Saturday, November 30 and December 1, 2018 at Portland First United Methodist Church, Portland, OR 97201. Click here to register now! This three-part training is presented by Dr. Frank Rogers of The Center for Engaged Compassion (CEC) […]
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. To serve as a […]
You are invited to join Cheryl Reagan, our PNW UMVIM Coordinator, for Volunteer In Mission leader training. Not planning to be a team leader? This information will also be useful to team members in general - we welcome everyone who wants to know more about volunteer service through UMVIM and/or leading mission trips. Cost is […]
Click for larger view. Lunch Included Our theme this year is LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. The Greater Northwest Area's INNOVATION AND VITALITY TEAM will be leading us throughout the day, in worship, plenary session, conversations and workshops revolving around the three key practices that we believe are present in every vital congregation. These practices are namely, […]
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. To serve as a […]
We will spend the day with Melvin Bray, an Emmy® award-winning storyteller, social entrepreneur and author. Bray is the author of a United Methodist Women Reading Program 2019 book pick, BETTER: Waking Up to Who We Could Be (Chalice Press, 2017). Melvin will help participants examine the role of various forms of power in moving from critical […]
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the first of those trainings - the second training is on May 8. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves […]
Scripture: I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Keynote Speaker: Rev. Shalom Agtarap "Talent Scouts and Treasure Hunters" Click Here to Register Today! Workshops (please choose 2 workshops: 1 for AM & 1 for PM) Small Church Vitality In the church we often get distracted by programs, finances, and politics, and forget […]
Conference staff will be offering webinars for individuals who are interested in becoming a Safety Advocate for their church, or in getting re-certified for this important role. Safety Advocates are responsible for promoting and maintaining Safe Church policies and for providing an avenue for vulnerable persons to voice a concern or problem. To serve as a […]
Seven Rivers District is offering two Advanced Boundary Trainings this spring to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. This is the second of those trainings - the first training is on April 30. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves […]
Floods - Fires - Hurricanes - Tornadoes We're there. Early Response Team members are trained and badged volunteers ready to clean out flooded homes, sift ashes, haul debris after local, regional and national disasters. Teams work alongside and provide a caring Christian presence for disaster survivors. This two-day training offers Basic training for first-time participants […]
Diversity in Unity: Imagining Our Faith Communities Differently. Come join us for a time of learning and networking. This conference will explore how churches can go beyond 'accessibility' and 'welcoming' to inclusion of those with disabilities within the life of the congregation. Registration fees: $135 for organizations and churches with 4 or more attendees and $40 for individuals. […]
Be ready to help when a disaster strikes. Learn how to clean out a flooded home, tarp a roof and work alongside survivors while staying safe. Early Response Teams provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster. Class is open to those 18 years or older. Cost is $25. Registration includes training […]
The Reconciling Ministries team at Auburn First UMC is presenting a mini-workshop entitled Supporting the Transgender – A Medical and Spiritual Journey to be held on Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Auburn First United Methodist Church, 100 N St SE, Auburn WA 98002. The cost is $10, which includes […]
Building Use, Fundraisers, Concerts, and Sales (Church and Outside Groups) Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 -Fireside Room, Puyallup UMC Presenters: Linda Smith and Ras Roberts Exemption and Deferral | Property Tax Division Washington State Department of Revenue Many churches host outside groups in their buildings and/or have fundraisers. Do you know: Some activities are considered […]
Cheney, Washington — Messy Church USA in cooperation with Cheney United Methodist Church is offering a regional Conference event on the best practices to use in starting your own Messy Church. The Getting Started With Messy Church conference will be held at Cheney United Methodist Church, 204 4th Street, Cheney, WA 99004, on Saturday, October 5, […]
This emergency preparedness training through UMCOR has three areas of focus – personal and home readiness, church readiness, and readiness to serve your neighbors in case of an emergency. This workshop is being taught by Wendy Riddle and David C. Riddle. Lunch will be provided. Disaster Ready Congregations This workshop has the goal of inspiring […]
You are invited to attend Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders (MSTI), a practical workshop for clergy and other church leaders that teaches participants how to deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. This outstanding inter-denominational training event will be hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way, WA (Seattle–Tacoma […]
Tornado in Port Orchard • Typhoons in Saipan • Floods in Oklahoma We're There Be ready when the next disaster strikes to help those most in need. The Early Response Team Basic Training will prepare you on ways to clean out a flooded home, haul debris, sift through ashes and work alongside survivors while staying […]