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 […]
Seven Rivers District is offering an Advanced Boundary Training this fall to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. The advanced training is for clergy who have already participated in one or more boundary workshops in the past. The class involves discussion of case studies prepared by the participants. These should be prepared prior to the […]
By the Grace of God The Reverend Shelley M. Bryan Wee is called as bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She will be installed at a festive service of Holy Communion on Saturday, November 2 at 2pm at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral (1245 10th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington) The Reverend Elizabeth […]
Life got you down? The world seeming dark and grim? Don't worry! There's hope yet! Join us at Camp Indianola for a weekend of faith based fun and discussion as we learn how to find and keep hope in today's world. Who: Youth in grades 6-12 with adult leaders from their church. You must have […]
The opioid crisis has dominated headlines in recent years, but addiction of any kind is a concern for families, communities, and even the church. Many of us do not understand the power that substances can have in people’s lives. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, or other substances can result in shame or blame and impacts every […]
Christmas Institute (CI) is an ethnically relevant ministry supported through The United Methodist Church, designed to nurture our youth and young adults in their spiritual faith and call to ministry, inspiring great leaders within the church and community. The youth and young adult retreat, a tradition brought from the Philippines where they have occurred since 1921, takes […]
The 9th annual LEAD Conference will be held January 12-15, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The host hotel will be The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle’s only waterfront hotel, and our host church will be First United Methodist Church of Seattle. Learn more about this event at: https://umclead.net
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 […]
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Twinlow in inviting all middle and high school campers to their Winter Camp, January 18-20th over MLK weekend. Come for the classic Twinlow experience, but with broomball, sledding, and snow. The camp is already half full so act soon! Cost is only $85 and registration ends January 11th. Learn More & Register
This annual retreat is a wonderful time for women in ministry (all clergy under appointment, lay-persons assigned, or retired) to come together for shared sisterhood, a slowing down of the pace to gear up for Lent and Easter season, a walk in the woods, sitting up talking or playing games, having all your meals cooked […]
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A gathering of exploring and established candidates for ministry to: SHARE INFORMATION regarding the pathway to professional ministries, in its various forms BUILD RELATIONSHIPS between candidates, mentors, and BOM members (¶312 Book of Discipline) MEET & GREET, Presentation of Different Ministries Attending this orientation is a requirement for certification as a candidate for ordained ministry […]
