For many decades we mailed bulky “Congregational Packets” containing printed event flyers, registration forms, etc. to our PNWD church offices. Once each congregation connected via email, we began distributing the information electronically. With this posting, we will also begin sharing these notices in our News in order to reach even more people. Please pass along to others who may be interested.
Distributed to congregational offices, ministers and presidents August 10:
September 2 is the deadline to register for two OWL facilitator trainings being offered September 17-19 in Corvallis, Oregon. By synchronizing the Junior/Senior OWL training for facilitators (grades 7-9 and 10-12) and the facilitator training for Young Adults (ages 18-35) and Adults, we hope congregations may find cost-savings in travel for their participants. Registration and full details are at the link above.
Details and registration will be posted on the PNWD Trainings page very soon, but please publicize the date to your youth advisors: Saturday, October 3 at Olympia UU Congregation, WA. This day-long training is designed for both new advisors looking for the basics and seasoned advisors looking for a refresher. Attendees will receive support from their peers, as well as learn new ideas to carry back to their congregations. This training presents core issues, philosophies and skills needed to advise and empower youth.
Addictions Ministry Project Conference
If you’d like to learn more about addiction and mental illness, or want to enhance the ministry your congregation offers to individuals and families who have experienced addiction or mental illness, plan to attend “Languages of Love: Recovery from Addiction and Mental Illness.” This day-long conference is sponsored by the PNWD Addictions Ministry Project and will be held on Saturday, October 10 at the Olympia UU Congregation, WA. See the flyer linked above for event details and email registration information.
Mark October 23-25 on your calendar for the next PNWD Youth Con, held at Cispus Learning Center in Randle, WA. Details and registration will be posted soon at the above link.
These Chalice Lighter-funded grants may be used to help congregations purchase equipment to improve church communication and outreach, and to support leadership training and ministry. Grant details, eligibility, an overview, and the online application form are all accessed via the above link. November 2 is the deadline to apply, and grants will be awarded in mid-January 2016. Please note, to make the application process easier, congregations may now find their Honor Congregation status, as well as Chalice Lighter totals and percentages, on their listing in the PNWD website of congregations. [Click state and scroll to your congregation: Alaska Idaho Oregon Washington]
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 5 a one-day Pacific Northwest District Assembly will be held at University Unitarian Church in Seattle. Details will be posted as they become available.
Just a reminder that if you know someone looking for a job, or your congregation has an opening you’d like us to post, please check the Jobs link above. For additional job opportunities throughout the Pacific Western Region, check the PWR Jobs Page.