A fresh schedule of exciting Pacific Western Region Webinar Offerings are here for you and your congregation! Choose from topics especially for Congregational Leaders, Ministers, Youth Advisors and Members such as Polarity Management, Beloved Community and Continuing the Welcoming Congregation Journey. Perhaps Sustaining a Campus Ministry, Youth Ministry Coaching or Growth
Seattle U “Faith & Values” Lecture Series
Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry (STM) has announced its annual lecture series exploring Faith and Values in the Public Square, with two key public venues. Tickets are required, but they are free. The first venue is Friday, November 2nd titled “Mormonism in the Election Spotlight.” STM’s two speakers are
Local UU Churches Host Michael Dowd
Come hear Reverend Michael Dowd share a gospel that’s billions of years old! Find out why Americans everywhere are engaging in a life-changing new conversation about Creation. Endorsed by Nobel Prize winning scientists and religious leaders across the spectrum, Michael’s bold new book, Thank God for Evolution, builds bridges, provides
New Benefit for PNWD Small Congregations
Beginning in September and continuing through August 2013, small congregations in the UUA Pacific Northwest will receive via email a monthly electronic Journal and Worship Resource Guide, Touchstones. Developed by First Universalist Church of Denver (CO) for the small congregations of the UUA Mountain Desert District, the resource has now
Church of the Larger Fellowship Offers “RE Express Plus”
Looking for high-quality religious education resources for families, small groups or congregations? RE Express Plus from the UUA’s Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) offers tools to create a complete Religious Education program for a small group, or to creatively expand a larger program. It’s designed to be easy to implement,
Wildfires Affecting UUs
We have heard from the Kittitas Valley UU Congregation (Ellensburg, WA) that the nearby “Taylor Bridge Fire” has spared homes and property of members so far, though all are pitching in to help their neighbors who have not been as fortunate. Along with evacuating their families, farmers and ranchers in
Our Whole Lives Facilitator Training for Young Adult/Adult Level
We have several openings for the Our Whole Lives (OWL) Facilitator Training for the Young Adult/Adult Level offered September 21-23 in Seattle by host congregation Plymouth United Church of Christ. Online registration and flyer are located on the PNWD.org website in the Quick Links. The Young Adult/ Adult Level Facilitator training is not offered
Woodinville UU Church Hosts Documentary Preview
Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church will host a sneak preview of a new documentary related to Proposition 502, the November ballot measure to legalize and regulate sale of marijuana in Washington State. The film, LEGALIZE IT, will be followed by a discussion session with the filmmakers and others. WHEN: Sunday, August 19,
Big Faith – No Borders! New Church Year Tips from New PNWD Staff
In August’s front page article, PNWD District Executive Janine Larsen welcomes you to a new church year and introduces new UUA staff serving the Pacific Northwest District, in common with the Mountain Desert District and the emerging Pacific Western Region. Jennica Davis (left) shares some of her hopes and visions as
Upcoming Webinar: Back to…Youth Advising! Q&A Session
Register now for the Welcome to Youth Advising Q & A with Anne-Marie Davidson on August 21st at 7 pm PT. Get ready for the new youth group year! Anne-Marie will review a few basics of youth advising, and open the discussion up to questions and best practices. Welcome back! Online registration is