The PNWUMC Disaster Response team is hosting an Early Response Team Basic Training October 14, 2017 at Bremerton UMC. UMCOR trained instructors will teach the ERT Basic and Refresher Class. For ERT members needing their badge renewed, the refresher segment is just the afternoon portion. Must be 18 years or older to participate. Classes are […]
Enjoy worshiping, networking, learning, and of course playing with other youth leaders. This is not a relaxing retreat but rather a workshop and intensive training event to bring your ministry to a new level. Open to adults, volunteers, and paid staff members who work with youth in their United Methodist or other Christian church. This […]
Getting Messy in the USA...Connect...Discover...Expand Make plans today to join the founder of Messy Church, Lucy Moore at the first ever Messy Church USA Conference on October 20-21, 2017 at Community United Methodist Church in Huntington Beach, California. Messy Church is a global movement that started in 2004 in one small Anglican Church in the […]
As The United Methodist Church, we primarily serve those within of our local communities, but when the unimaginable happens, we serve however and wherever we can. Participants of this Early Response Team (ERT) training will learn the basics of disaster response, including how to stabilize and secure homes safely, and how to work effectively with […]
Riverton Park UMC invites you to join them as they celebrate their new beginning in deepening service with their neighbors. The church has faithfully provided emergency and long-term housing, as well as a food bank and a location for cooking meals. Now, they’re planning to put permanent tent pads in place, refurbish a garage to […]
You are invited to join your Western Jurisdiction United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Coordinator and your Pacific Northwest UMVIM Coordinator for new, updated team 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 […]
Learn from experienced volunteers, participate in hands-on activities and understand the right way to help disaster survivors move towards their “new normal”. Training emphasizes teaming skills, safety and ways to clear out flood debris. Classes are open to anyone 18 years or older. Lunch is provided and there is no cost for the training.
For United Methodists, this event is one of three ways to engage in this year's Bishop's Symposium. Click here to learn more. Aneela Afzali flanked by other faith leaders at the Defend DACA rally in Seattle, WA on September 5, 2017. Photo by Joe Mabel, CC BY 4.0. Crossing the Difference Divide with No Joke […]
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 […]
You are invited to join your Western Jurisdiction United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Coordinator and your Pacific Northwest UMVIM Coordinator for new, updated team 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 […]
Pre-Event Wed. 9:00 a.m.-Main Event Starts 1:30 p.m. We are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The mission field around us is not the one we came from and not the one our church was designed to reach. How will we faithfully fulfill our calling in these changing […]
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How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times Whether because of trauma, crises, or really, really hard days. Please join us for a day of raising awareness of trauma, vicarious trauma, and systematic oppression. This event will be a foundational training and will address how we're being impacted by current and past overwhelm, crises, toll, or trauma […]
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 […]
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 Becky Platt. Lunch will be provided. Click here to RSVP or get more information.
TOWARDS A NEW URBAN STRATEGY With Keynoter Jason Byassee Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee Jason Byassee is a Professor of Biblical Hermeneutics at Vancouver School of Theology. Previously, he was senior pastor of Boone United Methodist Church in the Western North Carolina Conference. He serves as a contributing editor to Christian Century, and is the author of […]
This event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Feb 28th at 4:30pm. Click here to see the new event listing.
Want to inspire more giving and faithful stewardship in your congregation? This is the workshop for you! In addition to being the author of Ask, Thank, Tell and co-author of Embracing Stewardship, Rev. Chick Lane is the pastor for Stewardship and Generosity at Lord of Life Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Minnesota. Grace Duddy Pomroy graduated […]
Join us for the annual Puget Sound District training event! Morning classes will explore our inward faith journey. Afternoon classes will explore our outward faith journey. Additional classes will be offered for finance, trustees and SPR to support our congregations. Early bird registration starts January 1st for $20 After February 9th it jumps to $40. Click here […]
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 […]
It's not too early to mark your calendars for the Northwest Leadership Institute. Brian McLaren is the featured presenter with a pre-conference afternoon with Jason Moore and Nadia Bolz-Weber. Click here for more information and online registration.
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CLM Weekend Intensive at Alton Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, OR. Training will begin on Friday, March 16th at 1:00 PM and conclude with dinner on Saturday, March 17th. $150 per person double occupancy (includes training fee, lodging and all meals) $200 per person single occupancy (includes training fee, lodging and all meals) Optional: […]
