Global Ministries
Alton Collins Retreat Center 32867 OR-211, Eagle Creek, OR, United StatesConference Room #2
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The Vancouver District invites you to join us as we develop our personal spiritual lives and explore practical ways to be compassionate in a fractured world.
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In what ways does God call you to serve in the world? Some are called to be teachers, social workers, or instruments of social justice and political change. Some are called to serve their churches as lay leaders or youth directors. Others are called to research diseases and find cures. What are your gifts and […]
The Conference Council on Youth Ministries is a strong advocate and example of youth leadership in our Annual Conference. It is this group that is responsible for planning regional events for youth including CONVO.
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On Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 10 am to 4 pm, those serving in Extension Ministry will gather for a day retreat at First United Methodist Church in Vancouver, WA. This will be a joint event with Oregon and Idaho like last year. Dr. Terrill Gibson will be our speaker helping us to take a look at […]
These Threshold Events are an opportunity to meet with our new Greater Northwest Area Bishop, Elaine JW Stanovsky. Click here to read her thoughts on this opportunity. Threshold Events for Bishop Stanovsky Friday, October 14 – Alaska UMC Office (1660 Patterson St) Anchorage at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13 – Montavilla UMC in SE Portland, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8 – Olympia […]
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Conference staff will be offering another webinar 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. RSVP's will […]
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The PNWUMC Volunteers in Mission team is hosting the First Annual Early Response Team “Spring Training” April 28-30, 2017 at the Lazy F UMC Camp near Ellensburg, Wa. Have fun in a beautiful setting, learn new skills and meet the ERT community. UMCOR trained instructors will teach ERT Basic, Refresher and Advanced ERT classes. Beginning […]
Sacramental Theology and Worship will help students gain a deeper theological understanding and meaning of worship - it's form and liturgy and hymnology. An overview of the theology of baptism and communion in the United Methodist tradition will also be covered. Click here to register and for more information.
Rocks, Ripples & Revival! Inland District Gathering Event Saturday, April 29 • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Audubon Park United Methodist Church This year, our district gathering will be centered around worship rather than solely being a “training” event. Our goal is to have clergy and lay teams inspired and equipped to more fully BE the church through a focus […]
Laity are frequently invited to lead prayer in worship and other settings. The primary objective for this course is to enable laity to effectively prepare and lead various prayer forms. All laity of the conference are welcome. To register, contact Joan Holms, joanholms25@msn.com or 206-498-3689. Deadline for registration will close at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 27th. Cost: $30.00 (includes book, lunch and […]
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Sacramental Theology and Worship will help students gain a deeper theological understanding and meaning of worship - it's form and liturgy and hymnology. An overview of the theology of baptism and communion in the United Methodist tradition will also be covered.