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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T183000
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SUMMARY:Western Jurisdiction Webinar: Understanding the Constitutional Amendments
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAt the General Conference 2020/2024 meeting\, four pieces of legislation passed that would change the denomination’s constitution. In order for these changes to go into effect\, the legislation must be ratified by the collective votes of annual and central conferences of the UMC. Throughout 2025\, all central and annual conferences will be asked to vote on these important topics at their Annual Conference meetings. \nThe four pieces for ratification are: \n\nBallot #1: Regionalization: Changing the structure of the UMC to create equity across the worldwide church.\nBallot #2: Expand inclusiveness in church membership\, especially as it relates to gender and ability.\nBallot #3: Stand against racism and colonialism.\nBallot #4: Clarify local pastor status regarding who can vote for clergy delegates.\n\nUnderstanding these amendments is crucial as we move forward together\, as each will impact how we operate as a global church. The Western Jurisdiction has prepared information on each to help you cast your vote. Lay and clergy members of the annual conference are invited to learn more and prepare for this critical vote by joining us on May 19 at 5:30 p.m. AKDT\, 6:30 pm PDT\, 7:30 MDT\, for an information webinar where you can learn more from your ratification conference teams\, and ask any questions you may have. \nSign up now\n 
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/western-jurisdiction-webinar-understanding-the-constitutional-amendments/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:General Church,Western Jurisdiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pledge Campaign Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:What do successful pledge campaigns have in common? Cesie Delve Scheuermann of Inspiring Generosity and Julia Frisbie of Faith Foundation Northwest will team up to teach an interactive class rich with real-world examples from our own episcopal area. Whether you’re preparing for your first pledge campaign or your thirtieth\, Cesie and Julia invite you to bring your own stories and questions to the discussion. Attendees will receive a free e-book that contains five different appeal letter templates. \nClick here to register for this webinar.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/webinar-pledge-campaign-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T194220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T194221Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-5/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
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SUMMARY:Western Jurisdictional Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dates for the 2024 Western Jurisdictional Conference were announced at the end of the previous session. The Greater Northwest Area will host the conference\, with more details to be announced at a later date.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/western-jurisdictional-conference/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Western Jurisdiction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20240525T212424Z
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SUMMARY:Laity Meet-Up: History was made - Learn what happened at General Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘The Laity Meet-Up’ Set for This Saturday\, June 1: Click here to register today! \nAll 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. \nA panel of speakers will address the topic: “History Was Made: Learn About the Recent General Conference.” The panelists – Skylar Marston-Bihl\, Jan Nelson\, and Jo Anne Hayden\, represent all three of the annual conferences in the Greater Northwest Area at General Conference\, held recently in Charlotte\, N.C. More than 1\,000 petitions were processed\, and more than 800 delegates from around the world (and an additional 1\,000-plus reserves and observers) attended. \nThe panel will discuss important legislation addressed as the conference\, specifically: removing restrictive language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and how the church has dramatically changed. \nAll persons\, laity and clergy alike\, are welcome to the gatherings of The Laity Meet-Up. For more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/laity-meet-up-history-was-made-learn-what-happened-at-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T193820Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort/2024-05-31/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T193043Z
UID:10000095-1717059600-1717088400@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-4/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20221115T182948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T182948Z
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SUMMARY:General Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/general-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College St\, Charlotte\, VA\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Church
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20240117T033110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T033110Z
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SUMMARY:GNW 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
DESCRIPTION:Many feel lost in a wilderness where little feels familiar.\nWe’ll explore how to move beyond simple survival to welcome our wandering as God’s people.\nRegistration is now open and includes tuition\, room\, and board. \nRegistration fee of $1070 includes tuition\, private room with bath\, and meals.\nScholarships available.\n$100 non-refundable deposit will reserve a spot until 3/15/2024. \nContact Registrar Karen Fisher: kmfishwoman@nwi.net for more info. \nClick here to register! \nClick here to view/download/share the flyer. \nLocation: Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center\, Federal Way\, WA\nOverlooking Puget Sound the Center offers private rooms & baths\, views & trails\, spaces for worship & learning\, a labyrinth & library. \nFaculty:\nDaniel Wolpert\nCofounder & Executive Director\, Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing\nHanging Your Laundry on a Beam of Light: Finding God When Things Fall Apart \nAmy Oden\nWorking Professor of Church History and Christian Spirituality\nHere Is Where We Begin: Practices for the present moment \nThe Academy for Spiritual Formation:\nFor those who hunger for deep spiritual experience. The Academy creates transformative space for communion with God\, self\, others\, and creation for the sake of the world. Academy.upperroom.org
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-5-day-academy-for-spiritual-formation/
LOCATION:Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades\, 4700 Southwest Dash Point Road\, Federal Way\, WA\, 98023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T194142Z
UID:10000100-1712998800-1713027600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-4/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T190632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191511Z
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SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20240320T003856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T003856Z
UID:10000106-1712397600-1712403000@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:The Laity Meet-Up - “Today’s UMC: What laity need to know about General Conference”
DESCRIPTION:Register today for the first ‘Laity Meet-Up’ on April 6 \n“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works\, not neglecting to meet together\, as is the habit of some\, but encouraging one another …” [Hebrews 10:24-25] \nAll laypersons from the Greater Northwest Area are invited to a new laity series named “The Laity Meet-Up\,” which kicks off on Saturday\, April 6. The free event will be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. AT | 10 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. MT. \nClick here to register for this Zoom event. Upon registration\, you will receive the link directly from Zoom. If you don’t see it\, please check your spam or junk folders. \nThe Laity Meet-Up\, which will be held three to four times per year\, aims to enhance lay ministries by equipping and empowering laity to be active and informed voices in our churches and communities – one of the express goals of Bishop Bridgeforth’s “going the M.I.L.E.”* \nIn the inaugural event on April 6\, the Meet-Up topic will be: “Today’s UMC: What Laity Need to Know About General Conference.” A panel of General Conference delegates and reserves will provide accurate information about proposed legislation\, squelch disinformation\, and share suggestions for communicating what General Conference is really about (and what it is not). To be discussed: removing harmful language from the Book of Discipline\, revising church structure\, updating the Social Principles\, and more! \nThe Laity Meet-Up is the brainchild of the Greater Northwest Area’s three conference lay leaders: Jo Anne Hayden of Alaska\, Nancy Tam Davis of Pacific Northwest\, and Paul Nickell of Oregon-Idaho. It is inspired by their reading of Hebrews 10\, which unveils the inadequacy of Old Testament sacrifices and upholds Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate and final atonement for sins. It guides believers on their faith journey\, emphasizing the importance of community and perseverance. \nWhile designed for laity across the Alaska\, Pacific Northwest\, and Oregon-Idaho conferences\, The Laity Meet-Up’s gatherings are open to all.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/the-laity-meet-up-todays-umc-what-laity-need-to-know-about-general-conference/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240403T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20240124T181721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T015022Z
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SUMMARY:GNW Area Ethnic Ministries Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The GNW Area Ethnic Ministries Retreat will be a time to gather\, care for yourself\, and connect or reconnect with your colleagues. We will set the atmosphere with prayer stations\, worship\, deep breathing stations\, and a licensed massage therapist of color. \nClick to view/download a two page event flier.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY! \nThe grounds at the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center have wooded walking trails that run alongside water streams for silent walking retreats. If you are interested\, a game room and arts and crafts will be available. There will be a chance to have organic conversations around the fire pit as we make s’mores on Tuesday night. The Bishop is tentatively scheduled to address us in person at the retreat. We look forward to your arrival. This is no registration fee. More information will be made available when registration opens. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with Rev. Dr. Troy Lynn Carr at coem@pnwumc.org or Kathy Hogg at khogg@pnwumc.org. \nClick here to view/download a program flier. \n 
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/gnw-area-ethnic-ministries-retreat/
LOCATION:Alton L Collins Retreat Center\, 32867 Oregon 211\, Eagle Creek\, OR\, 97022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethnic Ministries
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Hogg":MAILTO:khogg@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T193820Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort/2024-03-09/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T193008Z
UID:10000093-1709888400-1709917200@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20240104T003246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T003246Z
UID:10000103-1709568000-1709571600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Connecting Neighbors ministry - a virtual training event
DESCRIPTION:UMCOR’s CONNECTING NEIGHBORS \nA “Disaster Ready Congregations” Curriculum of the United Methodist Church  \nVirtual Introduction to Connecting Neighbors Workshop \nMonday\, March 4th – 4:00-5:00(PT) \nHosted by the PNW Conference Crest to Coast District \nLearn how to facilitate workshops and webinars with the goal of inspiring congregations and communities to be better able to minimize disaster-caused harm to people and property and to respond to our neighbors in helpful\, cooperative and caring ways on behalf of the church and in the spirit of Jesus Christ. \nThis one-hour virtual session will introduce you to the purpose of Connecting Neighbors\, the design of the curriculum and provide you with the next steps necessary for your journey to becoming a Connecting Neighbors Ambassador. \nRegistration is now open!  Please visit: http://tiny.cc/cnpnw  \nRegistration closes on February 26. \n 
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/introduction-to-connecting-neighbors-ministry-a-virtual-training-event/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Disaster Response,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T194112Z
UID:10000098-1707469200-1707498000@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-3/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T190632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191511Z
UID:10000092-1707382800-1707411600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T193912Z
UID:10000097-1704531600-1704560400@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Congregational Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregational-equity-cohort-2/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greaternw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Equity-Cohorts.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T191620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191621Z
UID:10000091-1704445200-1704474000@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-2/
LOCATION:Grotto Retreat Center\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T193244Z
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SUMMARY:Congregation Equity Cohort - Zoom Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for Congregational Leaders within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/congregation-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T190632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T191511Z
UID:10000090-1701334800-1701363600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The date for one of six in-person Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort/2023-11-30/
LOCATION:Fairwood United Methodist Church\, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd.\, Renton\, WA\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20230831T235746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T010117Z
UID:10000087-1699284600-1699293600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Using A.I. Tools in the Church
DESCRIPTION:About this Training\nWondering what A.I. is all about and how it can be used in the church?\nAre you a little nervous about what is and isn’t legal?\nJust not sure that A.I. is for you? \nThose questions and more will be answered in the Using A.I. Tools in the Church webinar\, offered on Monday\, November 6\, 2023 (4:30 p.m. MT • 3:30 p.m. PT • 2:30 p.m. AKT). The training will last approximately 2.5 hours. Amazon bestselling author and consultant Jason Moore will guide a conversation about what A.I. is and which tools are most useful for various aspects of ministry and will demonstrate how to use them. Best of all\, most A.I. tools are free to use or are very affordable. Regardless of your church size\, budget\, and worship style\, this A.I. primer will be helpful for you. \nCLICK HERE to register today! \nWho can participate in this training?\nUnited Methodist laity and clergy attending and serving the churches and ministries of the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences are invited to register for this training. Thanks to a generous donor\, this training is being offered to leaders across the Greater Northwest Area for free. \nPlease make plans to register no later than November 5 at Noon PT.  Do you have a conflict? Registrants will receive access to a training recording that will be accessible for 60 days after the training\, so be sure to register. \nAbout our Trainer\nKnown for his pioneering work in collaborative worship design and guest readiness\, Jason Moore has devoted the last two-plus decades to resource development\, training\, and coaching & consulting that works for local churches of all sizes\, styles and means. \nMoore runs Midnight Oil Productions and co-founded Lumicon Digital Productions in Dallas. He also served as a graphic and animation artist at the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Ohio. An expert in digital ministry\, Jason is a sought-after speaker and trainer. \nQuestions? \nEmail Patrick Scriven\, Director of Communications for the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church\, if you have any questions about this training or the registration process. His email address is pscriven@pnwumc.org.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/using-a-i-tools-in-the-church/
CATEGORIES:Training,Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Scriven":MAILTO:pscriven@pnwumc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20230901T172521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T193756Z
UID:10000088-1699088400-1699119000@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Housing God's Beloved: A hybrid in-person and online training Nov. 4
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNEW! Information about the breakout sessions and presenters!\nLEARN MORE about the keynote speakers for this great event!\nTake a look at the agenda for Nov. 4 Housing God’s Beloved event!\nRESOURCES to consider when Housing God’s Beloved\n\nChurches and ministry settings in the Greater Northwest Area are invited to participate in a one-day hybrid training “Housing God’s Beloved” on Nov. 4\, at Parkrose UMC in Portland from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT or online. Guest speakers include Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth\, Revs.  Julia Nielsen and Shalom Agtarap along with Kelly Marciales and Nicki Hellenkamp. Breakout sessions will cover everything from navigating the development process on faith land to acting intentionally toward transformation and countering “NIMBY-ism.” Read the information above. \nThis event is one response to Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth’s call to travel the M.I.L.E. through “Ministry that Matters” when it comes to housing and health. The event will focus on how churches and ministry settings can be advocates for housing all of God’s beloved siblings and more. \n\nWe are honored to have tremendous sponsors for this event!\nFaith Foundation Northwest is excited to sponsor the Housing God’s Beloved event! The Foundation provides competitively-priced term loans\, as well as bridge loans for predevelopment of affordable housing projects. Discounted interest rates are available to churches that have held investment accounts at the Foundation for more than a year. Email julia@faith.foundation for more information. \n  \n  \nBoise Valley Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and our community to provide decent\, affordable homes and to promote responsible homeownership for people in need. Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity is one of over 2\,000 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. We are a nonprofit\, ecumenical\, Christian housing organization committed to helping hard-working Idaho families construct and finance a home of their own. Volunteers\, donors and sponsors all work in support of families who invest hundreds of Partnership Hours in preparation for successful homeownership. Learn more on the Boise Valley HFH website.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/housing/
LOCATION:Parkrose UMC\, 11111 NE Knott St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference,General Church,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20231003T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T192830Z
UID:10000089-1698332400-1698339600@greaternw.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Equity Cohort – Zoom Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:The date for the Zoom kickoff of Equity Cohort gatherings for individuals within the Alaska\, Oregon-Idaho\, and Pacific Northwest Annual Conferences leadership structures.
URL:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
LOCATION:https://greaternw.org/event/institutional-equity-cohort-zoom-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:IV Team,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristina Gonzalez":MAILTO:kgonzalez@greaternw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20221222T174948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T175033Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
CREATED:20230215T223938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T223938Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145328
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
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