BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greaternw.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Greater Northwest Area of The United Methodist Church REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20230526T162233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T023648Z UID:10000086-1686852000-1686857400@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Closing Session DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-closing-2023/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-closing-2023/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20230210T011305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T053455Z UID:10000084-1684594800-1684602000@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth's Installation and GNW Opening Session DESCRIPTION:This event will be livestreamed – in-person participation will be by invitation only due to limited church capacity. \nClick here to learn more. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/bishop-cedrick-bridgeforths-installation-and-gnw-opening-session/ LOCATION:Aldersgate United Methodist Church\, 9161 Cinema Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, 99801\, United States CATEGORIES:Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/My-project-1-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20221222T174948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T175033Z UID:10000079-1682467200-1682639999@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Northwest Leadership Institute - 2023 DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\nIt’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 Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction for a time of dreaming\, visioning\, and strategizing as we write the next chapter together. \nThe Northwest Leadership Institute’s goals are to gather leaders to think\, dream\, worship and connect as we together find the path forward. Plan now to be present for this historic exciting time. \nWe have many options for you to be present. You can be present in-person or you can opt-in to be present online and skip the travel. We will work to make both experiences positive. \nI am excited to join you in April for this amazing time. \n“You were born for such a time as this.” Esther 4:14 \nGrace and peace.\nRev Dr. Duane A Anders (He\, Him\, His)\nCathedral of the Rockies\, Boise FUMC \nClick here to learn more and register. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/northwest-leadership-institute-2023/ LOCATION:Cathedral of the Rockies\, Downtown Campus 717 N. 11th St.\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/506A9E67-CA79-4977-8CAB-6F25DD0013A5.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20230215T223938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T223938Z UID:10000085-1679133600-1679140800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Area Laity Leadership Training 2023 DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe trainings will cover basic responsibilities and best practices\, as well as dive deeper into human resources issues\, using property and assets for ministry\, the single board model\, and managing conflict. \nClick here for more information and to register for this training. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-area-laity-leadership-training-2023/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-area-laity-leadership-training-2023/ CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ask-the-umc-main-page-1152-768.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20221030T232254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T232339Z UID:10000076-1667750400-1667757600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Opposing White Christian Nationalism and the Midterm Elections DESCRIPTION:Valley and Mountain Fellowship is hosting a dialogue on November 6 at 4 pm about White Christian Nationalism and the Midterm Elections between Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks\, author of “Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith” and Dr. Anthea Butler\, author of “White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.” The dialogue will be moderated by Rev. Dr. Edward Donalson\, III\, author\, “#BlackLivesMatter: Toward an Intersectional Theology\,” and will be available in-person and online. \nThe event will be livestreamed on the Valley and Mountain YouTube page. \nClick here to learn more about this event and to RSVP on Facebook. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/opposing-white-christian-nationalism-and-the-midterm-elections/ LOCATION:Rainier Arts Center\, 3515 S Alaska St\, Seattle\, 98118\, United States CATEGORIES:IV Team ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/313255671_5554957251283869_2110421885964025375_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220909T175643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T175742Z UID:10000075-1664301600-1664305200@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Are you prepared for a disaster? DESCRIPTION:Are you prepared for a disaster? September is National Preparedness Month\, so there is no better time to learn how you can be personally prepared for natural disasters in the Greater Northwest. \nClick here to register today!\nAbundant Health Ministries is offering a presentation on the topic on Tuesday\, September 27\, from 6-7 p.m. PT (5 p.m. AKT/7 p.m. MT). The presentation will discuss: \n\nThe natural disasters common in the Greater Northwest and their effects on our communities.\nSteps you and your family can take to prepare for such events.\nWays you can help your church and community be prepared.\n\nPresenters for this webinar will include: \n\nLouise Kienzle\, OR/ID UMVIM and Interim Disaster Response Coordinator\nCheryl Reagan\, PNW UMVIM Coordinator\nRonda Cordill\, Western Jurisdiction UMVIM Coordinator\n\nIf you have any questions\, email Emilie Kroen. \n  URL:https://greaternw.org/event/webinar-are-you-prepared-for-a-disaster/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Disaster Response,Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/maxresdefault.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220826T041724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T041724Z UID:10000074-1663869600-1663876800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Method of Our Mission - polity course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 By September 1 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: \nThis accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-22/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/method-of-our-mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231734Z UID:10000067-1663869600-1663876800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:LSM Class: The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: This accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lsm-class-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-22/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220826T041724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T041724Z UID:10000073-1663610400-1663617600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Method of Our Mission - polity course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 By September 1 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: \nThis accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-19/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/method-of-our-mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231734Z UID:10000066-1663610400-1663617600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:LSM Class: The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: This accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lsm-class-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-19/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220826T041724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T041724Z UID:10000072-1663264800-1663272000@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Method of Our Mission - polity course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 By September 1 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: \nThis accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-15/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/method-of-our-mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231734Z UID:10000065-1663264800-1663272000@greaternw.org SUMMARY:LSM Class: The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: This accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lsm-class-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-15/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220826T041724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T041724Z UID:10000071-1663005600-1663012800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Method of Our Mission - polity course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 By September 1 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: \nThis accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-12/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/method-of-our-mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231734Z UID:10000064-1663005600-1663012800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:LSM Class: The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: This accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lsm-class-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-12/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220826T041724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T041724Z UID:10000070-1662660000-1662667200@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries: The Method of Our Mission - polity course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 By September 1 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: \nThis accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-08/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/method-of-our-mission.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231734Z UID:10000063-1662660000-1662667200@greaternw.org SUMMARY:LSM Class: The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course DESCRIPTION:Course Title:  The Method of Our Mission – Polity Course \nInclusive Dates:  Sept 8 – 22\, 2022 \nSchedule:  Monday & Thursday Nights from 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by: Oregon-Idaho Conference \nInstructor: Emilie Kroen. Oregon-Idaho Director of Lay Servant Ministries \nFee: Cost of the Book:  $20.99 \nRegistrar: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; Cell 503.312.4138 \nRegistration information needed:  Name\, home address\, email address\, phone #\, & your local church \nBook:  The Method of Our Mission: United Methodist Polity and Organization \nCourse Description: This accessible book uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The book is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Governance practices and organizational structure are framed within a Wesleyan theology of connection. \nContact with Questions: Emilie Kroen\, ekroen@yahoo.com; 503.312.4138 \nCourse requirement: Participants must be fully engaged in all 5 zoom sessions with audio and video. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/lsm-class-the-method-of-our-mission-polity-course/2022-09-08/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225719Z UID:10000062-1661796000-1661803200@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-29/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-29/ CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225719Z UID:10000061-1661450400-1661457600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-25/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220802T222243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T222243Z UID:10000069-1661277600-1661281200@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Nutrition and Healthy Eating on a Budget - Abundant Health Ministries DESCRIPTION:Abundant Health Ministries will be hosting a virtual event on Tuesday\, August 23\, 2022\, from 6-7 p.m. PT (5-6 p.m. AKT\, 7-8 p.m. MT) on the topic ‘Nutrition and Healthy Eating on a Budget.” The presenter will be Siew Guan Lee\, MS\, RD\, who is an Extension Educator in Family & Consumer Sciences for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho Extension in Twin Falls County. \nSiew Guan Lee will be presenting: \n\nThe basics of nutrition and strategies to help you eat well while stretching your food dollar.\nHow healthy eating is important at every age—and can be done on a budget.\nHow eating a variety of fruits\, vegetables\, grains\, protein foods\, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives is important.\nWhen you are deciding what to eat or drink\, she will discuss how to choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars\, saturated fat\, and sodium.\n\nTo register for the virtual educational event\, visit: https://forms.gle/RrM8Ne9pVyENGjLn7 \nIf you have any questions\, contact Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com. \nAbout Siew Guan Lee \nSiew Guan Lee is a family and consumer sciences Extension Educator with the University of Idaho located in Twin Falls\, Idaho. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)\, and her programs focus on nutrition and health\, including diabetes education\, senior nutrition\, youth development\, food security and food access. Siew currently administers the University of Idaho’s Extension Eat Smart Idaho program for the Central District\, serving low-income individuals and families in the Magic Valley area. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Idaho. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/nutrition-and-healthy-eating-on-a-budget-abundant-health-ministries/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/nutrition-and-healthy-eating-on-a-budget-abundant-health-ministries/ CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/maxresdefault.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emilie Kroen":MAILTO:ekroen@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225719Z UID:10000060-1661191200-1661198400@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-22/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-22/ CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220818T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145455 CREATED:20220713T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225719Z UID:10000059-1660845600-1660852800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-18/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220713T231205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T225719Z UID:10000058-1660586400-1660593600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Basic Lay Servant Ministries Course DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Dates:  August 15\, 18\, 22\, 25\, and 29 \nSchedule:  Mondays and Thursdays 6 to 8 PM PT \nLocation:  Zoom \nOffered by:  Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference \nInstructor:  Emilie Kroen \nFee:  The cost of the book \nRegistration Deadline:  August 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: Email Emilie Kroen at ekroen@yahoo.com\, or call or text Emilie at 503-312-4138. Provide your Name\, Address\, Phone #\, and your local church setting. \nBook:  Lay Servant Ministries Participant’s Book by Sandy Zeigler Jackson and Brian Jackson. Available for purchase via Amazon\, Cokesbury and The Upper Room. \nCourse description: “God calls you to a life of servanthood as a disciple of Jesus Christ. …Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey as they strive for a closer relationship with the Lord\,” the authors write in the intro. This course is designed to equip church leaders in The UM Church. It explores personal spiritual gifts\, servant leadership\, each leader’s role in developing future leaders\, the importance of consistent spiritual practices\, the core ministries of Leading\, Caring\, and Communicating\, and more. \nParticipant Requirements:  Have the book named above\, read the 1st session ahead of the first session\, and fully engage in all 5 sessions with audio and video active. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-15/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/basic-lay-servant-ministries-course/2022-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Ministries,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220801T222716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T222716Z UID:10000068-1660156200-1660161600@greaternw.org SUMMARY:BSA & UMC Informational Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Greater Northwest Area treasurers will be hosting an informational webinar on August 10th at 6:30 p.m. PT. Any church that has or is considering hosting a Boy Scout Troop or unit should plan to have at least one church leader attend the webinar. Brant Henshaw (PNW and Alaska Conference Treasurer) and Candace Clarke (OR-ID Conference Treasurer) will be available to answer questions. \nDuring the webinar\, the treasurers will be covering updates on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) settlement\, the new Affiliation Agreement and the new Facility Use Agreement\, and will attempt to answer questions you may have on moving forward with this area of ministry in your community. They anticipate the webinar to last about an hour and would appreciate questions in advance so we can have the best possible information available for you. \nRegistration is required. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/bsa-umc-informational-webinar/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220611T001952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T001952Z UID:10000057-1656147600-1656167400@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Closing Session DESCRIPTION:A shared closing session for the 2022 Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-closing-session/ LOCATION:https://youtu.be/j2ScPQwD5XM CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220610T235909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T000319Z UID:10000056-1655661600-1655668800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Opening Session DESCRIPTION:A shared opening worship service\, episcopal address and additional shared reports for the 2022 Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-opening-session/ LOCATION:https://youtu.be/uKPVSkpZ2tI CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220626 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20210804T205339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T232402Z UID:10000001-1655596800-1656201599@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Greater Northwest Annual Conference Sessions DESCRIPTION:The GNW area’s primary week of annual conference sessions\, where the business of each Conference is conducted by clergy and lay members\, will start on the evening of Sunday\, June 19\, with a GNW area-wide opening. The remainder of the week will include a separate focused day of work for each conference and individual days for ordination and commissioning services in PNW and OR-ID. \n\nThe GNW Area-wide Opening will take place on the evening of Sunday\, June 19.\nThe Alaska Conference will meet online on Monday\, June 20\, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. AKT.\nThe Pacific Northwest Conference will meet online on Tuesday\, June 21\, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.\nThe Pacific Northwest Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Wednesday\, June 22.\nThe Oregon-Idaho Conference will meet online on Thursday\, June 23\, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT\, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT.\nThe Oregon-Idaho Conference’s Service of Commissioning and Ordination will occur during the day on Friday\, June 24.\nThe GNW Area-wide closing plenary and celebration will occur during the day on Saturday\, June 25.\n\nEach day of business will include morning bible studies and evening devotions during the first and last hour. These opportunities will be open for anyone – not just Annual Conference members – to attend. \nClick here for more information. Please watch for more information in conference and GNW Area communications. Published dates are subject to change\, and we will announce additional opportunities as they become available. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/greater-northwest-shared-annual-conference-session-2/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/greater-northwest-shared-annual-conference-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220610T235411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T235411Z UID:10000055-1655231400-1655236800@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Laity Session DESCRIPTION:A shared laity session of the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-laity-session/ LOCATION:https://youtu.be/LZhR-iVtBm0 CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Virtual Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220608 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220601T192354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T192354Z UID:10000054-1654473600-1654646399@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Transitions Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL:https://greaternw.org/event/transitions-retreat/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/transitions-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,Training,Virtual Events ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Hogg":MAILTO:khogg@pnwumc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220325T035159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T035159Z UID:10000051-1653829200-1653836400@greaternw.org SUMMARY:Called to Preach: Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course DESCRIPTION:Book for new LSM course beginning May 1.\nCalled to Preach is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training\, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course\, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. \nThis course meets the required preaching course in the Certified Lay Speaker track of study\, and serves as an advanced continuing education class for the Certified Lay Servant and Certified Lay Minister tracks. \n*Each participate must have the book\, read it\, and fully participate in all 5 sessions with audio and video. \nBook: From Pew to Pulpit: A Beginner’s Guide to Preaching By Clifton F. Guthrie \nTIME:  1 to 3 p.m. PST\, 2  to 4 p.m. MST. \nDATES:  May 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29 \nINSTRUCTOR: Rev. Nancy Mead \nLOCATION:  On Line Zoom Course* \nThis course if offered by Mountain Sky Annual Conference \nCOST:  The cost of the book \nREGISTER By April 24\, 2022 at \nLayServantTraining.org \nFor more info or questions please contact Gene at(719)588-7627 or gene@trinitylsm.org URL:https://greaternw.org/event/called-to-preach-lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course/2022-05-29/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T145456 CREATED:20220522T213100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220522T213100Z UID:10000053-1653415200-1653422400@greaternw.org SUMMARY:GNW Webinar: Exploring and understanding changes afoot in The UMC DESCRIPTION:Change is unfolding in The United Methodist Church: A delayed General Conference until 2024\, people from across the spectrum forming new denominations and leaving The UMC\, work within the existing United Methodist Church to create positive change and build connections\, and more. All of these changes could have an impact on local churches and clergy. That’s why leaders from across the Greater Northwest Area want to begin a dialogue with clergy and laity about what these changes might mean for all of us here who are committed to being Christ’s disciples for a transformative world. Join us for the first of what will hopefully be continued conversations on the changes ahead for the church. \nClick here to register. URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-webinar-exploring-and-understanding-changes-afoot-in-the-umc/ LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-webinar-exploring-and-understanding-changes-afoot-in-the-umc/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR