On April 15, 2024, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific Time, church leaders (lay and clergy) are invited to attend a one-hour Zoom presentation on communicating about the upcoming General Conference with the Directors of Communications from each conference in the Western Jurisdiction and Brenda Smotherman from United Methodist Communications (UMCom). In essence, this is […]
An online cooking class is being offered for pastoral leaders (under appointment or retired) on April 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. as an opportunity for fellowship and community building. Participants will join Rev. Joe Kim in making a Korean meal. RSVP here by April 11 to get the Zoom link and ingredient list.
The GNW Appointive Cabinet is meeting.
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 […]
Hispanic/Latinx Ministries will be hosting a workshop for Spanish-speaking pastors and laypeople, with the theme "Liturgy: How to Organize the Worship Experience in Our Local Churches." This workshop aims to provide practical guidance and insights for pastors and lay leaders on enhancing the worship experience within their congregations. This event will be valuable for the […]
Many feel lost in a wilderness where little feels familiar. We'll explore how to move beyond simple survival to welcome our wandering as God's people. Registration is now open and includes tuition, room, and board. Registration fee of $1070 includes tuition, private room with bath, and meals. Scholarships available. $100 non-refundable deposit will reserve a […]
The Commission on General Conference has announced that General Conference will be April 23-May 3, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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 […]
Sue Magrath and Zach Taylor are offering a virtual Advanced Boundary Training on subsequent Thursday afternoons in April and May to fulfill the boundary requirement for all pastoral leaders under appointment or assignment. The dates are April 25th and May 2nd, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM PST. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory. […]
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 […]
The annual Northwest Leadership Institute at Cathedral of the Rockies, Boise First UMC, offers training and learning sessions for all church leaders, regardless of denomination. NLI is a learning, worship, and networking experience to bolster you and your staff’s ability to lead. Learn more and register today!
Sue Magrath and Zach Taylor are offering a virtual Advanced Boundary Training on subsequent Thursday afternoons in April and May to fulfill the boundary requirement for clergy. The dates are April 25th and May 2nd, 2024 from 1 PM to 4 PM PST. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory. Sue Magrath will be leading the first […]
The next round of grant funding from the Washington Department of Commerce for solar projects in Washington State will be coming in May. If you have been thinking about seeking funding for your church's solar project, now is the time. This may be the last round of funding until late 2025. Also, there are new […]
What does it mean to answer the call to “love one another” facing the challenges of 2024? (John 13:34) Come GET TOGETHER! to FEEL the joy when faith-filled women unite NURTURE our souls through the strength of our sisterhood DEEPEN our relationship with God EXPLORE the power of love to make a difference TOGETHER we […]
The full GNW Cabinet is meeting on Zoom.
The GNW Full Cabinet will be meeting in person. Details TBA.
Organized by PNW clergy, this retreat is open to anyone in GNW who identifies as female or gender nonbinary and is in ministry (this includes candidates for ministry). Unsure if this includes you? It does if you want it to! The sessions will begin on Thursday evening and go through Saturday mid-morning. Our keynote speaker […]
Get Started in Messy Church Training Coming Soon Online! Register now! What is Messy Church? A way of being church for all-ages to join in experiencing fun and faith-formative activities. Found throughout the globe, it is based on the values of all-ages together, celebration, ocreativity, hospitality, and centering ourselves in Christ. "Get Started” is our foundational training event that […]
The full GNW Cabinet is meeting on Zoom.
A meeting of the SeaTac District Committee on Ministry. A hybrid option is available for those who require it.
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
‘The Laity Meet-Up’ Set for This Saturday, June 1: Click here to register today! All area laypersons are encouraged to register now for the next installment of “The Laity Meet-Up” this Saturday, June 1. The free event will be held via Zoom 9 a.m. AKT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. A panel […]
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth announced at the close of our 2023 session that we would gather in the Seven Rivers District on June 13-16 for our 2024 PNW Annual Conference Session. More information about this event is now available on the PNW Annual Conference 2024 subsite.
In-Person and Livestream | Free and open to the public Third Act Washington presents author, educator and environmental activist Bill McKibben on July 2 at 7:00pm in a talk about what’s needed now to save our planet and democracy, what’s bringing him joy and gives him hope, and why he believes Third Act can have […]
