A number of United Methodist churches will be participating again this year in Seattle's Pride Parade and Pridefest on June 30, 2019, to celebrate and offer their support to the LGBTQIA+ community. All United Methodists in the PNW Conference are invited to attend. See the attached poster for details. Pride 2019 Poster (PDF)
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Mission u, a cooperative venture of the PNW United Methodist Women and the Conference Board of Global Ministries, will take place July 12-15, 2019 on the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, Washington. The following studies are expected: All Class Study: United for Change Co-taught by Glory Dharmaraj and Annette Moseley Funk. Spiritual Growth Study: Mark and Radical […]
For many of us, this is a particularly difficult time to be a United Methodist clergy person. Even in the best of times, the work of ministry is inherently challenging and demanding. On top of that, we find ourselves in the midst of fracture, pain, harm, and uncertainty within our denomination and more broadly in […]
Who Do You Say I Am? (Matthew 16:15) Dear Pastors/Youth Directors, We are so excited to invite you and your youth group to this year’s youth camp. This year we will base our retreat on the scripture found in Matthew 16:15. Our desire is that all youth can experience the presence of God during this time. […]
Organized by Jan Shannon and Twinlow Camp, The Rainbow Retreat is a weekend retreat for LGBTIA+ adults to come and have a fun weekend in a safe place. Lodging and meals are provided starting with dinner on Friday night to Sunday breakfast. Make sure to bring your swim gear and some SPF because we will […]
Click image to view/download PDF. What: Young Adult Queer Pride Camp is a welcoming place for LGBTQIA young adult United Methodists. Here, you will be affirmed for being exactly whom God created you to be. Here, you will be able to enjoy God's creation at the beautiful Camp Sky Meadows. Here, you will find healing. Here, you will […]
As summer heats up, plans for a cool concert event are coming together at Vancouver First United Methodist Church in downtown Vancouver, slated for Saturday, August 17th. Encore Rocks: A Youth Praise Experience will feature The Band Phoenix, and be an event full of food, fun and fellowship for youth across the Methodist district and […]
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 […]
There are always one or two people in your congregation who know exactly how to push your buttons, alienate others, stir up discord, or otherwise interfere with the smooth, healthy functioning of the church’s ministry. This webinar will explore the personality disorders that are often behind people’s difficult, obstructive, and/or frustrating behavior and how you […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
How do we dismantle the lie of competition, which arises from the Protestant Affliction that leads to isolation, working in silos, apathy, and despair in order to be deeply committed to radical love, which requires vulnerability and risk? How does one maintain a core of hope and love in the midst of division, fear, and […]
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How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Grace United Methodist Church, located in the heart of Seattle's 23rd Street corridor, will be hosting a Homecoming concert featuring: Shades of Praise Gospel Choir and the Jubilation Choir Saturday, October 12th, 6:00 p.m. 722 30th Avenue S. Seattle WA […]
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 […]
