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 […]
More information posted when available.
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 […]
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 […]
Further information coming soon.
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 […]
The Hispanic/Latino(a) Leadership Academy formation is working on developing leadership and organization of local congregations. They are offering their first workshop online through ZOOM on the topic of Staff Pastor Parish Committee. Click here to review the flier or contact Pastor Joel Rodríguez for more information. Marzo 12 a las 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm La formación […]
WHY ATTEND: What difficulties and challenges are you facing today? Are you searching for ways to grow spiritually through tough times? Are you trying to help friends or family members who need emotional and spiritual support? Has your life changed in ways that test your faith and your relationship with God? Plan to attend and […]
Registration is open for the 2020 Northwest Leadership Institute in Boise, Idaho. Click here to learn more and register.
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 […]
SAVE THE DATE: Be sure to mark March 20-22, 2020 on your calendar for SUMYT 2020: Pieces of the Puzzle! Registration for the retreat is done through Eventbrite. Check out the event registration page for information and to register at: www.sumyt2020.eventbrite.com. There isn’t much on the page now, but we’ll have it ready to go no later […]
Rev. Kathleen Weber, District Superintendent for the Crest to Coast District and the Crest to Coast Missional District invite you to attend: Implicit Bias Training The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity defines Implicit bias as the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. In […]
The middle of a career in ministry can be messy. The church is transforming, priorities are changing and God is calling us in ways that we aren't used to hearing. This three-day retreat will give mid-career clergy a chance to connect with colleagues, to practice discernment, and to renew their spirits in an environment of […]
Please see the United Methodist Women's website listed below for more details.
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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 […]
This event had been postponed due to COVID-19. Basic ERT Class, Advanced Classes, special presentations, and speakers will all be offered. More details to follow. Contact Kathy Bryson for info at brysonpnw@gmail.com.
Please check with your church for more information. Event times not available at time of posting.
