10/3-5: Western National Leadership Training Event

October 3-5, 2012 at the Presbyterian Church in Jackson, WY

Download the "Developing Leadership in Changing Times" PDF flier here.

To register click here.

WNLT is sponsored by the General Assembly PC(USA), The Synod of the Rocky Mountains, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, San Francisco Theological Seminary (San Anselmo/Pasadena), Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, Presbytery of Denver, Presbytery of Glacier, Presbytery of Plains and Peaks, Presbytery of Pueblo, Presbytery of Utah, Presbytery of Western Colorado, Presbytery of Wyoming, Presbytery of Yellowstone and the Shared Ministry Board (a cooperative venture of the Presbyteries of Boise, Eastern Oregon and Kendall).

6/30: Living Faith Final Worship Service

What: Farewell party and reflections

Why: "Thanks for the memories" 

When: Sunday, June 30, 2013.
12:30-2:30 - Party
2:45-3:45 - Final worship service

Where: Living Faith Presbyterian Church (formerly First Presbyterian Church of Renton)
2640 Benson Road South, Renton, WA

Click here to view their inventory of items for sale.

7/27: RMNW Summer Prayer Retreat

“Spiritual Tourist or Pilgrim?”

What does it mean to be a sojourner, passing through this land? This World is not our home, but we have a real home in heaven. This home is not relegated to the afterlife, but a genuine place for believers to live while on this earth. As someone has said, “We are to live our lives with one foot in heaven and one foot on earth.” At this prayer retreat, with scripture as our guide, we will consider how our prayer life is different when we move from being a tourist to being a pilgrim.

Date and Time| Saturday, July 27 • 9:00am - 1:00pm

Cost |$50 (includes snacks)

Location | Peace and Spirituality Center • Bellevue

Facilitated by| Rev. Denise Easter & Rev. Paul Strawn

Registration & Information at www.renewalminnw.org

8/8-9: Global Leadership Summit with BelPres

The WCA 2013 Global Leadership Summit is shaping up to be another amazing two days of leadership inspiration and equipping. Each year BelPres sends a group of more than 50 people who say this event helped sharpen them as Christian leaders.  In fact, BelPres believes so strongly in the benefits of the Summit that we have offered to host the event in 2014.  If you’ve never been, we encourage you to participate this year.

As a Summit Partner Church, our staff, congregation, and friends can receive world-class leadership development training at a special discount if they register through us.

The 2013 Leadership Summit will be offered at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue on Thursday and Friday, August 8-9,approximately 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Further details about the Summit itself are available at the BelPres Summit page here. 

Please register on the BelPres Summit webpage by clicking here before June 25 to take advantage of the BelPres early bird registration rate of $99 per person. You can pay via credit card online, or can arrange for payment after registering. Contact your church ministry area, or Pam Warnick in the church office at 425-454-3082 x3321 with any questions.

Remember, in order to get our special rates and to be included in our group (which includes lunch both days) registration must take place through our site and NOT the Willow Creek site.

Are you a younger leader? Don't forget to inquire about scholarship assistance!

6/19: The Book of James: An Introduction

The Book of James: A One-day Introduction

Local church leaders, alumni, Lectio readers, and anyone else interested in learning more about Scripture: Don’t miss an opportunity to spend a day exploring the book of James with SPU’s Associate Professor of New Testament Dr. Dave Nienhuis.

Date: Wednesday, June 19 
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
Location: Upper Gwinn, SPU campus

The James Lectio will begin August 2013, and anyone interested in teaching from, preaching from, or studying James alone or in a small group would benefit from participating in this seminar. 

An engaging New Testament scholar, Dr. Nienhuis is the author of Not by Paul Alone: The Formation of the Catholic Epistle Collection and the Christian Canon (Baylor University Press, 2007), and co-author with Dr. Rob Wall of Reading the Epistles of James, Peter, John & Jude as Scripture: The Shaping and Shape of a Canonical Collection (Eerdmans, Nov. 2013). 

Don’t miss this opportunity to dig deep into a challenging and fascinating New Testament text!

Three ways to register:

• Register online
• Call 206-378-5415
• Email cbte@spu.edu

About Seattle Pacific University's Center for Biblical and Theological Education (CBTE): 

Our goal as a center is to encourage and equip members of our community to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and Christian Theology.  As summer approaches, we wanted you to be aware of the upcoming events we are hosting.  Each one represents an opportunity to engage  the scripture in a deep and meaningful way.

June: Theology & Economics @SPU

Summer Courses at SPU Open to Church and Marketplace Leaders

This summer, the CBTE will join forces with Seattle Pacific University's Center for Integrity in Business  to offer two short courses for church and business leaders, theology students, and seminarians. Topics include a faith-based approach to business, workplace theology, and effective cultural engagement in the public sphere. All information as well as a link to the registration page can be found here.

One of the courses is being taught by Seattle Presbytery member, Bruce Baker, PhD, SPU Assistant Professor of Business Ethics and SPU Adjunct Instructor of Church Administration.

About Seattle Pacific University's Center for Biblical and Theological Education (CBTE): 

Our goal as a center is to encourage and equip members of our community to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Bible and Christian Theology.  As summer approaches, we wanted you to be aware of the upcoming events we are hosting.  Each one represents an opportunity to engage  the scripture in a deep and meaningful way.

Nine Month SEEL Retreat

Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL)

Are you thirsty?  That is, spiritually thirsting for something more? Do you want to grow and go deeper spiritually, but wonder where to turn for assistance?  Consider Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, a prayer retreat designed to “fit” into today’s active lifestyle.  

Patterned after St. Ignatius’ prayer retreat, participants are invited into a deeper walk with God through contemplation on the scriptures, listening/contemplative prayer, and a half day retreat each month for 9 months (Sept-May).  In addition, participants meet twice a month with a trained spiritual director and commit to the discipline of one hour of prayer a day.  Past participants report transformative experiences of God’s grace throughout the retreat.  Groups meet in Seattle and Tacoma, starting in September 2013.  

Questions?  Contact Rev. Lynell Caudillo (206) 792-6945, who is a spiritual director with SEEL. Summer is the ideal time to apply. For more information and online application, visit the SEEL website: www.seelpugetsound.org  

CANCELED: 6/1: Healthy Boundaries: Beyond the Basics 201

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Date:  Saturday June 1st ,  9 AM –  Noon.    We will start promptly at 9, so plan accordingly.

Place:  Lake City Presbyterian Church, Seattle

Lunch:  will be provided at noon for those who pre-register by 5/25.  Join us for a time of table fellowship!

Cost:  $25

It’s time for a refresher course with two new topics!  In this shorter but action-packed workshop you will be reminded of the need for healthy boundaries and good self-care.  We will review the reality of power, and the basic policies & procedures necessary to protect vulnerable children, youth, & adults in your congregations.

Our presentations will include material from the new FaithTrust Institute’s 201 course of the same name.  Two additional topics that will be addressed include financial boundaries and internet/social media challenges.

Come join us for a busy morning as we support each other in our efforts to be leaders with integrity in our communities.   The leaders for this workshop are  Rev. Doug Early, Queen Anne Presbyterian Church;  Rev. Janine Moriarty, Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church and Rev. Amy Delaney, Edmonds Presbyterian Church. 

Registration:

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Please bring a $25 dollar check payable to Seattle Presbytery to the training event.

6/7: Wellspring - Catalyst Worship Night

7:30pm until 10:30pm

Check us out at: www.seattlecatalyst.com

Catalyst and Wellspring are proud to have renown Seattle rock worship band 'kings' lead us for the next worship night in June! kings was formed in early 2009 with band members Joey Wandler (frontman), Hun Kim (bass), Paul Cho (drums) and David Cho (electric guitar). Their “arena rock” sound often draws comparison with the likes of U2, The Killers and Coldplay.

Website: http://thecityofkings.com/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/followkings

Catalyst is a Young Professionals gathering in Seattle that will complement your local church services with a monthly Friday night worship, prayer and fellowship. Get ready to pour out your heart in worship and prayer (altogether and in groups)! And we'll be meeting in Seattle this month.

Think of Catalyst as a hybrid between the local church's young professionals group and a parachurch college ministry like Campus Crusade. We focus on intimate worship and prayer, with a dynamic atmosphere led by local worship leaders from multiple denominations.

It's absolutely FREE to attend! Invite all your friends!

6/7: Why Great Men Fall, Winning Strategies For Leaders

The Christian Network Forum Presents

Dr. Wayde Goodall

Why Good Men Fall, Winning Strategies For Leaders

June 7th, 2013, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Bellevue Presbyterian Church
1717 Bellevue Way NE 
Bellevue, WA 98004

Earn 1.5 CE Units, $10

and/or

Order Subway Sandwich, $5

Payments made at the event

More information here.

4/28-5/1: 2014 Festival of Preaching

@ First United Methodist Church in Seattle

Q.  What do Jim Forbes, Lillian Daniel, Tony Jones, Anna Carter Florence and Will Willimon have in common?

A. They will all be at the Festival of Preaching NW 2014 -- along with a bunch of other great speakers and teachers.

It is a year away, this outstanding preaching event will fill up fast when registration opens on September 1, 2013.   Why do we think that?  At only $250 per person you’ll get to hear these exceptional preachers/ teachers: Debbie Blue, Anna Carter Florence, Lillian Daniel, Jim Forbes, Tony Jones, Scott Kisker, Heidi Neumark, Rodger Nishioka, Jose Morales, and Will Willimon.  

Pre-Festival workshops will be given by Anna Carter Florence, Will Willimon, Rodger Nishioka and Melissa Skelton.

Mark your calendars now for a peaching festival like no other, held right here in Seattle!

5/29: Church Communicators Shindig

Shindig: A small gathering of people to enjoy each other's company in a setting devoid of formality.

Are you involved in church communications? Come get to know your colleagues in ministry over refreshments.

Questions? Contact Aaron Willett: 206.569.8556.

5/30: Coming to Terms with Slavery

Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

The people of Nantes, Seattle’s sister city and former principal French slave trade port, have come to terms with their past by building a Memorial whose scale is unique in Europe. Seattle’s representative to the dedication of this Memorial and others from Seattle who are active in the fight against present-day slavery will take you on a tour of this unique Memorial and discuss the legacy of the slave trade, including its modern crimes of human trafficking.

Date: 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday, May 30

Location: Bertha Landes Room, Main Floor, Seattle City Hall

600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle

Cost: Free

Schedule:

6:30-7:00 Reception with complimentary refreshments featuring French and African food

7:00-7:20 History of Slavery and Virtual Tour of the Memorial 

Tom Bennett, Past President of Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association and Seattle representative to the dedication of the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery in Nantes

7:20-7:40 The Impact of the Slave Trade on Africa

LueRachelle Brim-Atkins, Principal, Brim-Donahoe and Associates, a consultant who travels extensively in Africa

7:40-8:00 Human Trafficking in Eritrea for Organ Harvesting

Zemeheret Seare, member of Eritrean Human Rights Group in Seattle, a group actively fighting human trafficking

Sponsored by the Office of the Mayor and these Seattle Sister City Associations:

Seattle-Limbe (Cameroon) Seattle-Mombasa (Kenya) Seattle-Nantes (France)

Please join us for a meaningful presentation of past and present slavery

Complimentary admission and refreshments

5/5: Breaking the Cycle of Human Trafficing

Herzl Ner Tamid and the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church are co-sponsoring Urmi Basu’s visit to Seattle from April 27 through May 5 where she will speak on “Breaking the Cycle of Human Trafficking”.  She will speak at a community wide event on Mercer Island on Sunday, May 5, from 6:30-8:30 at Herzl ner Tamid and will screen the New Light segment from “Half the Sky”.

Urmi is the founder and Director of New Light, which is an NGO based in Kolkata, India’s red light district, and is involved with saving women and children from the sex trade/trafficking business.  (www.newlightindia.org)

Specifically, New Light sponsors two centers in the Red Light District for babies through age 18, provides care, health care, meals, and tutoring. In the case of 40 children, this is their home. New Light also has a home for 35 girls to live outside of the red light district and a home for young women who attend college or work. They are expanding to house victims of rape and trafficking.

New Light retrains prostitutes and sex trade workers, and provides medical care for them, while providing micro loans and training to assist young women with small businesses.  On an annual basis, New Light serves over 1000 individuals.  New Light is in the process of establishing a home from young boys, so that they, too, can leave the red light district.

Urmi Basu

Simply put, Urmi is a modern day Mother Teresa.  Perhaps not so coincidentally, New Light is housed minutes away from where Mother Teresa worked in Kolkata.  Urmi and New Light were featured in the New York Times bestseller, “Half the Sky”, Urmi’s work with New Light has been featured in several op ed pieces by Nick Kristoff, and New Light and Urmi are featured in a 30 minute segment in the PBS documentary “Half the Sky”.

5/1-3: PNW Small Church Conference

Presbyterians for Renewal presents:

Rev. Dave Rohrer, Author of “The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry: Preparing a People for the Presence of the Lord”.
He is pastor of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Bothell, WA and a former pastor of University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, WA.

Living Honorably Among the Gentiles:

A Ministry-Faithful Presence in a Post-Christian Culture”—St. Peter addresses his first epistle to the Chosen Exiles of the Dispersion and invites them to consider what it looks like to follow Jesus in a Roman world that was in service of a

different lord. Peter’s words of admonition and encouragement to that fledgling first century church have an uncanny resonance for the church of the 21st century. As we increasingly find ourselves in a place of post-christendom marginalization in our culture, we need to listen to Peter’s advice about how to remain both faithful to Jesus and engaged with our world. In our plenary sessions and worship we will explore four marks of what faithful presence in a foreign culture looks like. For Peter, living honorably among the Gentiles is expressed through Hope, Holiness, Humility and Hospitality. These four will be the emphasis of our four worship/plenary sessions.

Click here to download the registration brochure.

4/25-27: Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Synod of Alaska-NW

APRIL 25 – APRIL 27, 2013 CAMP BERACHAH (formerly Buck Creek) – AUBURN, WASHINGTON

“RIVER OF HOPE”

4- PSALM 46: 4-5

LOCATION: Christian Campground nestled among tall pine trees just east of Auburn. The Hillside Lodge features private bedrooms each with full bathroom. The cost is only $150 which includes all meals and two nights lodging (double occupancy)

MISSION SPEAKERS: • MaryAnn Eschbach, Peacemaking trip participant • Theresa Schulz Norris - President Women’s Enterprises International (WEI) • Sandi Thompson-Royer, Fair Trade and Domestic Violence advocate

HORIZON BIBLE STUDY: Overview of 2013-2014 study on migration written by Janice Catron, “An Abiding Hope – The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy”

HANDS ON MISSION PROJECT: FOR MATTHEW HOUSE located in Monroe, WA Parents in prison, children in crisis! Children who experience parental crime, arrest and incarceration are profoundly affected physically, mentally and emotionally. When a parent is arrested, little attention is paid to the needs of that parent’s child. Matthew House staff are there in Monroe at the beginning of incarceration to provide HELP and HOPE to the families. They provide food, clothing, counseling and referral, and transportation for visitation from all over the State of Washington. The house provides shelter, sleeping accommodations, a food bank, and a clothing room.

How can we help? How about putting together “Zipped with Love” baggies for women (maybe even some with children’s sizes of the contents)? The Zip-Lock bags could contain: Toothbrush, toothpaste, small package of tissue, small bar of soap, deodorant, tampons or pads, pair of socks, sample of perfume………..use your imagination!

WORSHIP ~ HOLY COMMUNION ~ MISSION SPEAKERS ~ MUSIC INSTALLATION OF PWS LEADERS ~ FELLOWSHIP ~ DELICIOUS FOOD

For information: contact your PWC or PWP Moderator; PWS Moderator Dottie Villesvik 424.330.6095; Sally McClure 206.349.0750

5/1: A Day of Renewal for Pastors & Christian Leaders

. . . Together in WORSHIP and WORD

Led by gifted Preacher, Author, and Pastor

Rev. Darrell Johnson

Date & Time | Wednesday, May 1, 2013  9AM - 4PM

Location | North Creek Presbyterian Church, Mill Creek, WA

Cost | $30 General Registration; $25 Early-Bird Discount (before April 15)

Darrell is Senior Minister of First Baptist Church in Vancouver, BC.  Before joining First Baptist in 2009 he was associate professor of pastoral theology at Regent College in Vancouver.  Convinced that the world is changed, primarily, through the preaching of the word, his teaching focused on expository preaching, biblical spirituality, worship and prayer.  In addition to his current call, he has served over 30 years in pastoral ministry at number of Presbyterian churches in California, as well as in Manila, Philippines.  He has taught in the Doctor of Ministry program as adjunct professor of preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary and is the author of several books including Experiencing the Trinity, Fifty-seven Words That Change the World: A Journey Through the Lord's Prayer, and Discipleship on the Edge.  Darrell and his wife, Sharon, have four children, all adopted, from four different countries of the world.

Registration: Interactive Registration Form (pdf)

Download, complete and send along with check (payable to Renewal Ministries Northwest) to: RMNW, PO Box 458 Mukilto, WA  98275.

Hotel Accommodations: Best Western Alderwood
Just 5 miles from NCPC, Conference rate: $69.99 night (includes continental breakfast)
To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at 425.775.7600.  Specify "Renewal Ministries Northwest Pastor's Sabbath Retreat" to receive discounted rate.

Event Sponsored by:
North Puget Sound Presbytery
Seattle Presbytery
Pacific Northwest Conference Free Methodist Church
Renewal Ministries Northwest

For more information, visit our website!

Summer Camp at Soundview

Sound View's theme this summer is “Hold Fast,” and is based on Romans 12:9-13. Together we'll learn what it means to love sincerely and to hold on to the good in life. The summer staff know that campers learn this through every activity at Sound View, whether it's Bible study, evening campfires on the beach, or even activities like archery and the ropes course.

This summer there are lots of familiar opportunities including regular camp sessions, the Leader in Training (LIT) program, and the ever popular family camps.  If you want to head out into the vast world, you can do it Sound View style on the annual Columbia River Gorge Expedition or the brand new San Juan Islands Expedition.

No matter which session you choose, you'll get the same great Sound View experience you've come to expect.

There's much more information about summer 2013 on Sound View's website.  Or take a special sneak peek at an electronic version of this year's summer brochure.

We're excited to see you this summer!

David Edscorn
Assistant Director

P.S. Get registered online or by calling the camp office at 253-884-9202.

5/3-4: The Mild Mild West! - Capitol Hill Pres' Spring play!

Set in 1870 San Francisco, The Mild Mild West is a rollicking farce following two Secret Service Agents (the handsome and capable James West and the brilliant master of disguise, Artemus Gordon) on their mission to keep President Ulysses S Grant from the clutches of dastardly (yet, decidedly dimwitted) villains!  Recommended ages 5 and up!

Evening Dessert shows: 

• Friday, May 3rd @ 7:00pm, 
• Saturday, May 4th @ 6:00pm
• Tickets Fri and Sat evenings
• $20 adults
• $10 children 12 and under

Saturday Matinee                                                                           

• Saturday, May 4th @ 1:00 pm (no dessert)
• $15 adults
• $5 children 12 and under    

All proceeds go to the CHPC Street Party this summer! 
For questions or to reserve tickets, contact Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church at info@capitolhillpres.org or(206) 285-2282 or go to :

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/368726

5/25: Memorial Day Work Weekend at Sound View

"This is my favorite place in the world. I have grown up here and whenever I'm at home, I'm only wishing I was at Sound View. Words can't describe how much this place means to me." - Nora, 16

Every year, families and individuals gather at Sound View for a weekend of work, fun, fellowship, and great food to help prepare for the summer ministry.

There are numerous projects available to help get ready for another great summer. From cleaning to carpentry to trail maintenance, tasks are available for all abilities and skill levels! 

The majority of work is done on Saturday, so feel free to come for just the day or for the whole weekend 

But more than just a time to work, this weekend is an opportunity for the Sound View family to enjoy each other's company and make it possible for hundreds of children and teens like Nora to experience a community focused on loving God and loving each other. 

There is no cost for lodging or meals for the weekend but we do ask that you consider making a donation of $30 per person to help cover the cost of food. 

Register online now or by calling the camp office at 253-884-9202.