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 […]
The PNW Board of Ordained Ministry will be hosting two gatherings for 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 […]
UMVIM Team Leader Training Refresher April 13, 2023 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. PDT/7:00 to 9:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 to 5:00 p.m. AK Ronda Cordill is offering a second virtual UMVIM Team Leader Training Refresher on April 13, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. PT, intended especially for those teams planning to serve this year. What to expect during […]
Join Beacon United Methodist Church’s Crossroads Vespers service on April 15 at 1 p.m. for a special screening of “Migrant Women Rise: Stories of Red-Tagged Overseas Filipino Workers.” They will be joined by the producer of the film Deaconess Joyous Prim, a United Methodist Missionary serving as a welfare case officer with migrant workers in […]
The Well is welcoming artist/theologian Julian Davis Reid to Seattle on April 20, 7-9:30 PM for a workshop called Notes of Rest: Sabbath and Our Ancestors. This first public live event since 2020 engages an artist who led part of the 2022 PNW Gathering of the Orders.
Join the UMVIM WJ Annual Conference Coordinators with the WJ UMVIM Jurisdiction Coordinator for this Team Leader Training on April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT. Network with others across the WJ Conferences as you learn the nuts and bolts of leading a team and share in discussions around mission theology, cultural […]
The PNW Board of Ordained Ministry will be hosting two gatherings for 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 […]
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 […]
The Pacific Northwest Conference is offering Advanced Boundary Training on Thursdays, April 27 and May 4, from 1:30-4:30pm each day over Zoom. This class is advanced training for clergy who have previously participated in one or more boundary workshops. Rev. Dr. Denise McGuiness will facilitate the training, which fulfills the boundary requirement for clergy. The […]
Join the Pacific Northwest Conference United Women in Faith as they look at the characteristics of women as thinkers, problem solvers, caregivers, feisty, strong, loving, made in the image of God. Rev. Shalom R. Agtarap, pastor and developer serving at First UMC Tacoma, will offer spiritual leadership for the retreat. Visit the United Women in […]
Edmonds United Methodist Church is hosting a community vigil, "We Side with Love," on May 2 at 6:00 pm in response to the hate-filled incidents at two regional churches. In solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ siblings, the vigil is a space for collective lament and a collective call to stop the spread of hate and all […]
The Pacific Northwest Conference is offering Advanced Boundary Training on Thursdays, April 27 and May 4, from 1:30-4:30pm each day over Zoom. This class is advanced training for clergy who have previously participated in one or more boundary workshops. Rev. Dr. Denise McGuiness will facilitate the training, which fulfills the boundary requirement for clergy. The […]
On Saturday, May 6, the Inland and Seven Rivers Districts will hold an introductory workshop on Lay Pastoral Care/Congregational Care led by Rev. Alissa Amestoy. An online presentation will be held on Zoom 9-10 am, and an in-person meeting (same content) will be held the same day 10:30-11:30 am at Spokane Valley UMC. Click here […]
On Saturday, May 6, the Inland and Seven Rivers Districts will hold an introductory workshop on Lay Pastoral Care/Congregational Care led by Rev. Alissa Amestoy. An online presentation will be held on Zoom 9-10 am, and an in-person meeting (same content) will be held the same day 10:30-11:30 am at Spokane Valley UMC. Click here […]
Online only, with GNTV voting support. More details TBA. The sole purpose of this Special Session is to affirm or not affirm the church conference actions of local churches that are choosing to ask to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church under the provisions of The Book of Discipline 2016, Paragraph 2553. The Board of […]
Can We Affect the Housing Problem? The lack of affordable housing throughout the country is well documented. But what, if anything, can churches do to make a difference? If you want to be a part of the affordable housing solution but don’t know where to start or what to do, you are invited to a […]
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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.
Online only with voting support from GNTV. More details TBA.
As part of Stanwood Camano Pride, Stanwood United Methodist Church is hosting Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp on Sunday, June 4, in worship and for a concert and conversation in conjunction with Stanwood and Camaro Island Pride at 2 p.m. This is a free event! ALL are WELCOME! Everyone belongs! For questions, please email sumc@stanwoodumc.org or […]
Parts of our annual conference session will be at Mason UMC, with others hosted on the campus of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. This event will be hybrid, offering in-person and online participation options. Please visit https://pnwumc.org/ac2023 for more information.
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.
