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Escuela de Curso de Estudio Satélite de la Jurisdicción Occidental

ONLINE through SMU TX

La Escuela de Curso de Estudio (ECE) ofrecerá en español para pastores locales de tiempo parcial ubicados en la Jurisdicción Occidental. Pastores locales de tiempo parcial de otras jurisdicciones también pueden inscribirse en este curso. Participantes en los cursos satélites deben ser pastores locales de tiempo parcial. The COSS for part-time local pastors of the Western Jurisdiction […]

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Preparing for College and UMC Scholarship Seminar

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Theme: Preparing for College and UMC Scholarship Seminar. With: Rev. David Martinez, Director of Contextual Leadership Development Division of Ordained Ministry. General Board of Higher Education For more information about the event please email (cesantos@pnwumc.org): Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos, Director of Hispanic/Latinx Ministry. Click here to view the flyer in Spanish.

Inter-Ethnic Clergy Gathering

WA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

BIPOC and immigrant generation pastors are invited for an Inter-Ethnic Clergy Gathering on June 3, Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Our special guest for this event is Bishop Elaine Stanovsky. Also on the agenda are fellowship, celebrations, and an informational segment on legislation and nomination. For meeting information, please contact Rev. Ferdie Llenado or Kristina Gonzalez.

Annual Conference Session

WA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky has asked clergy and lay members of the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences to hold June 20-23, 2021 open for online Annual Conference sessions. More information, including anticipated times, is available here: https://www.pnwumc.org/ac2021/ The three conferences will gather for opening and closing worship experiences, but they will meet separately to […]

Event Series Endowments: What You Need to Know

Endowments: What You Need to Know

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Endowments aren’t just for universities and hospitals. They can be a great way to maintain church buildings and fund ministries. However, endowments don’t merely appear out of thin air. They take work, time, and an understanding of how to manage them. Wondering how best to steward an endowment that already exists? Don’t know if you […]

Event Series Endowments: What You Need to Know

Endowments: What You Need to Know

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Endowments aren’t just for universities and hospitals. They can be a great way to maintain church buildings and fund ministries. However, endowments don’t merely appear out of thin air. They take work, time, and an understanding of how to manage them. Wondering how best to steward an endowment that already exists? Don’t know if you […]

BOTH/AND: To Be Continued

Virtual Event Virtual Event

About this Training  After over 18 months of doing our best to live into BOTH/AND, many churches are feeling a mixture of exhilaration and exhaustion when thinking about the continuation of hybrid worship. While many have seen their reach extended, some have begun to lose their passion and resolve for creating truly hybrid worship experiences. As […]

2022 Local Church Leadership Training for Laity in the GNW

WA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Laypersons serving on local church committees, especially those who chair administrative committees, are encouraged to register now for a Greater Northwest Area-wide training on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Interpretation will be offered in Spanish. Click here to register! The two-hour training starts at 9 a.m. AKT (10 a.m. PT, 11 a.m. MT) with leadership provided […]

Greater Northwest 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, United States

We'll be guided through our theme "The Power of Story" by popular Academy faculty: Ray Buckley: Interim Director of the Center for Native American Spirituality and Christian Study, United Methodist Church. His stories, poetry, and art have appeared in numerous journals, periodicals, books and museums. Leticia Guardiola-Saenz: Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Seattle University School […]

BSA & UMC Informational Webinar

The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Greater Northwest Area treasurers will be hosting an informational webinar on August 10th at 6:30 p.m. PT. Any church that has or is considering hosting a Boy Scout Troop or unit should plan to have at least one church leader attend the webinar. Brant Henshaw (PNW and Alaska Conference Treasurer) and Candace Clarke (OR-ID […]

Greater Northwest Area Cabinet

The Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church 816 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA, United States

Members of the GNW Area Cabinet gather in person and remotely.

Online local church leadership training

Virtual Event Virtual Event

On Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to noon PST via Zoom, staff from across the GNW Area will offer training for local church leaders in the areas of SPRC, Trustees, Finance, and Administrative Board. The trainings will cover basic responsibilities and best practices, as well as dive deeper into human resources issues, using property and assets […]

Northwest Leadership Institute – 2023

Cathedral of the Rockies 717 N. 11th St., Boise, ID, United States

Details It's a new day and leadership has never been more challenging, exciting and frustrating. What does the post-pandemic church look like? How will we lean into new opportunities? Where are we headed in this challenging time? What will the ministry look like on the other side? Come to Boise and join our three newest […]

Bishop’s Installation and GNW Opening Session

Aldersgate United Methodist Church 9161 Cinema Dr, Juneau, AK, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This event will be livestreamed – in-person participation will be by invitation only due to limited church capacity. Click here to learn more and watch.

GNW Closing Session

WA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

A shared closing session for the Greater Northwest Area’s 2023 season of conferencing will be held on the evening of June 15 at 5 pm AK, 6 pm PT, 7 pm MT. The abbreviated online session will include reports from the conference secretaries, worship, and will be presided over by Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth.

Encuentro de pastores/as y líderes 2023 – Encounter of pastors and leaders 2023

Centro Palabra Viviente 1505 112th St. SW, Everett

“Cómo ser una comunidad reconciliadora” - “How to be a reconciling community” Lugar: Centro Palabra Viviente 1505 112th St SW, Everett WA 98204 Fecha: 28-30 de julio de 2023, Comenzando a las 3:00 PM  Hotel: Best Western 10210 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98204 Programa: Por favor, revisen el documento adjunto que contiene el programa para […]

Event Series Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts, calling, and […]

Event Series Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts, calling, and […]

Event Series Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts, calling, and […]

Event Series Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts, calling, and […]

Event Series Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The “Introduction to Lay Servant Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This is the gateway course for those who are called to be Certified Lay Servants, Lay Speakers, and Lay Ministers. And can also be part of a person’s discipleship plan to acquaint you with their gifts, calling, and […]

Housing Summit

Parkrose UMC 11111 NE Knott St, Portland, OR, United States

Registration is now open to participate in the "Housing God's Beloved" hybrid event Nov. 4 at Parkrose UMC in Portland, Oregon, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pacific Time. The event is open to anyone in the GNW Area to attend in person or online. A planning team is hard at work putting together the […]

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