{"id":24451,"date":"2025-11-04T10:31:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/?p=24451"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:31:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:31:03","slug":"connecting-neighbors-workshop-builds-preparedness-in-the-pnw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/connecting-neighbors-workshop-builds-preparedness-in-the-pnw\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting Neighbors workshop builds preparedness in the PNW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Kathy Bryson &amp; Patrick Scriven<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp3\">The Pacific Northwest Conference (PNWUMC) Disaster Preparedness and Response Mission is ready to pay it forward after training seven new <em>Connecting Neighbors<\/em> disaster preparedness Ambassadors during an all-day workshop on October 18 at Edmonds United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by UMCOR trainer Angela Overstreet, the event brought together 36 participants representing seven United Methodist congregations, several nonprofit organizations, and community members, all seeking to strengthen their ability to prepare for and respond to disasters in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Connecting Neighbors<\/em> curriculum, developed by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), helps individuals and churches move from awareness to action through practical, achievable steps that build resilience before disaster strikes. These trainings emphasize that preparedness not only reduces potential damage but also positions churches to serve more effectively during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workshops are organized around three core modules:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"423\" data-attachment-id=\"24455\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/greaternw.org\/news\/connecting-neighbors-workshop-builds-preparedness-in-the-pnw\/connecting-neighbors\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?fit=500%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,423\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Connecting-neighbors\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?fit=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?fit=500%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?resize=500%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24455\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greaternw.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Connecting-neighbors.png?resize=496%2C420&amp;ssl=1 496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ready Congregants<\/strong> \u2013 inspiring individuals and families to take action toward personal preparedness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ready Churches<\/strong> \u2013 emphasizing the importance of protecting church property and caring for people within the congregation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ready Response<\/strong> \u2013 guiding churches and organizations to explore their capacity to collaborate with their communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWashington State is most prone to flooding, wildfires, and severe storms. Earthquakes also pose a risk as the state is one of the most seismically active in the U.S.,\u201d said Kathy Bryson, PNWUMC Disaster Response Coordinator. \u201cBy planning ahead, not only is recovery time from these disasters reduced, but also the potential to save lives and protect property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparedness also strengthens the church\u2019s ongoing witness and community presence during \u201cblue sky\u201d times\u2014those periods between disasters. Congregations that are ready to respond can also expand their mission by supplying food and essential items to local food banks, providing shelter during extreme weather, and organizing volunteers for community service projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the <em>Connecting Neighbors<\/em> program or to schedule a workshop for your church or organization, contact Jeff Nichols, PNWUMC Connecting Neighbors Coordinator, at <a href=\"mailto:jdnichol@hotmail.com\">jdnichol@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Kathy Bryson<\/strong>\u00a0serves as disaster response coordinator for the PNW Conference of The United Methodist Church. <br><strong>Patrick Scriven<\/strong> serves as director of communications for the PNW Conference of The United Methodist Church.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pacific Northwest Conference trained new Connecting Neighbors disaster preparedness Ambassadors during a UMCOR-led workshop at Edmonds UMC. 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