Janine Larsen, who has served UUA congregations in the Pacific Northwest since 2004, has announced her resignation from UUA Congregational Life Staff effective June 30, 2016. In email messages sent to PNWD congregational leaders this week, Janine wrote, “My nearly 12 years
PNWD Congregations Matched with UUA Staff Contacts
The PNWD Front Page currently features an article introducing PNWD congregations to their recently assigned “primary contacts” on the UUA’s Pacific Western Region (PWR) Congregational Life Staff. Staff contact assignments offer a one-on-one relationship to support congregational leaders or address quick questions. Congregational Ministers, Presidents/
Youth Advisor Training, Saturday October 3
Youth Advisor Training? Why would anyone need training to hang out with youth on Sunday? Don’t you just listen to them ‘check-in’ and bring snacks? That’s all we did when I was in youth group. Sound familiar? I have heard
Introducing Eric Bliss, Youth Ministry Specialist
Eric Bliss is the new Youth Ministry Specialist for the Pacific Western Region, including the Pacific Northwest District. He introduces himself in the current front page message on the PNWD website, and shares his threefold vision for youth ministry throughout the
Blaine Congregation Seeks Minister
Free Church Unitarian (Blaine, WA) has posted a position opening at the “District Job Openings” page of the PNWD website. This is a quarter-time position for a UU Minister and begins in January, 2016. Applications are due to the District Office by
PNWD Leaders, Groups Recognized at GA 2015
The Pacific Northwest District was well represented in leadership and honorees at the Service of the Living Tradition during UUA General Assembly in Portland at the end of June. Here are just a few – who else was recognized there? Rev. Bill
PNWD Annual Meeting Results
Although 44 PNWD Congregations certified 174 delegates to represent them at the 53rd Annual General Meeting of Pacific Northwest District, held June 27 at UUA General Assembly in Portland, OR, only 74 delegates from 29 congregations actually attended. After a delay in
Renaissance Program Module Offerings
The Renaissance Program is a major component of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Religious Education (RE) Credentialing program. Each 15-hour module provides standardized basic training in a specific area useful to religious educators. Modules are open to all those interested
Big Faith, No Borders: Realizing the Vision of the Pacific Western Region
Join us for a free webinar detailing the plan for shared services across the districts of the Pacific Western Region. Learn the facts of regional staff collaboration and dispel any rumors or misinformation you may have heard about the direction
Janine Larsen On Sabbatical January 2 – April 5
Janine Larsen, formerly Pacific Northwest District Executive and now serving PNWD and the Pacific Western Region as Congregational Life Staff team member, will be on Sabbatical January 2 through April 5, 2015. She has served on UUA staff in the PNWD