The Unitarian Universalist State Advocacy Networks from the Pacific Western Region invite UUs to gather in this historic moment on the path of immigration reform for training, coaching, networking and celebrating on Friday, April 26, 2013; 2:00 – 6:15 PM. The gathering will be at the beautiful and historic church, the
Discount Hotel Rates Extended for San Jose Regional Assembly!
The Pacific Western Regional Assembly discounted hotel rates have been extended! The group rates at the Doubletree by Hilton are now available for reservations made through April 10. Rates are $99 single/double and $109 triple/quad, plus taxes and fees. As space is available, these discount rates will be honored both three days
“Standing on the Side of Love” Banner Available for Gay Pride Event
Would you like to borrow the district’s Standing on the Side of Love banner during a Gay Pride celebration – maybe for a parade or building display? Contact the district office right away if you need it for a June Gay Pride event. The banner will be available for loan after
Pacific Northwest UUs Organize Haiti Trip for Fall 2013
Are you interested and able to take a week of your time to make a difference in another part of the world–as well as in your own life? Think Haiti! Saltwater Church in Des Moines, Washington, has several people interested in going some time around November of this year.
Announcement of UUA Disability / Ability Action Certification Program
In partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Association, Equual Access, the organization that promotes equality and access for Unitarian Universalists with disabilities, is pleased to announce the creation of a certification program for Unitarian Universalist Congregations. The program, with the working title Disability / Ability Action Program, challenges congregations to welcome,
A Holistic Approach to Congregational Justice Ministry, April 26- 28 at Regional Assembly
Vibrant, life-affirming, and transformational. That’s what congregation-based justice ministry is with a holistic approach. The Reverends Deborah Holder and Tera Little invite you to engage in, ‘A paradigm shift towards a holistic approach to congregational justice ministry,’ April 26-28 at the Pacific Western Regional Assembly in their Theme Track of ‘CROSS BORDERS’ all day workshop.
GET RELIGION April 26-28 at the Pacific Western Regional Assembly
GET RELIGION April 26- 28, 2013 with the Reverends Nancy Bowen and Robert Latham at the Pacific Western Regional Assembly. Theology and Practice of Unitarian Universalism as a Big Faith, with No Borders is one of three theme tracks being offered. The others are Grow Leaders, Cross Borders and an Option Track
Call for Photos of PNWD Congregations
The upcoming Pacific Western Regional Assembly will give us an opportunity to share visuals of our wonderful region as each of the four Pacific Western districts presents a brief slideshow. Maybe your building has a stained glass window or other interesting artistic, natural, or architectural feature. Even if you do not
Our Whole Lives (OWL): A Training for Volunteer Facilitators of the 7-9th/10-12th Grade Curricula
The Pacific Northwest District is proud to offer a training for leaders of the sexuality education curriculum, Our Whole Lives (OWL) for 7-9/10-12 grade in Spokane, Washington July 12-14, 2013. Congregations should have two leaders for each class offered. Ideally they would be facilitated by a male/female co-facilitation team. Sign
PNWD Leaders Invited to UU Leadership School
A message from the Rev. Nancy Bowen, District Executive, UUA Mountain Desert. Nancy also serves as Regional Lead for the UUA Pacific Western Region. Dear friends in faith, I write to invite you to consider Russell Lockwood Leadership School (RLLS) as part of your regular congregational leadership development and succession