Conferences, Retreats, and Sessions
Annual Sessions
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Annual Sessions
The Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church invites you to the 128th Yearly Meeting Sessions! – July 18-20 online
Moving Forward: Church Revitalization in a Post-Covid World
About the Speaker
Thom S. Rainer will serve as the main speaker for our 2021 NWYM annual sessions this year, speaking on the theme: “Moving Forward: Church Revitalization in a Post-Covid World.” He is the founder and CEO of Church Answers and Executive Director of Revitalize Network. Dr. Rainer has served as pastor of four churches.
He is the former president of Rainer Group consulting and a leading voice for church revitalization in America today. Dr. Rainer has authored or co-authored 33 books. Among his greatest joys are his family: his wife Nellie Jo; three sons, Sam, Art, and Jess; and eleven grandchildren, Canon, Maggie, Nathaniel, Will, who is with the Lord, Harper, Bren, Joshua, Collins, Joel, Dominic, and James.
Due to a variety of factors (principally related to the continuing ripple effects of Covid and venue availability), the decision has been made to offer our Annual Sessions 100% online this summer.
We aim to host “Watch Parties” in strategic Area Gatherings and local churches for each evening session, to allow for the potential of live interaction and personal fellowship (per state and regional guidelines). We will be in contact with local churches in the next couple of weeks to begin planning these watch parties. If you think that your local church would like to host their own watch party, please let us know.
Speakers Include:
- Opening Session – Dr. Jim Le Shana (general superintendent)
- Monday Morning Devotions – Marbellys Diaz (Iglesia Amigos en Newberg y McMinnville)
- Monday General Session – Dr. Thom Rainer (main speaker)
- Tuesday Morning Devotion – Ashley Weinacht (recent graduate of Barclay College and member of Greenleaf Friends Church)
- Closing Session – Dr. Thom Rainer (main speaker)
Watch for more information soon about the schedule, workshops, and how to register.
Midyear Meetings
Every year in late January or early February our various boards and committees gather to listen together for where and how God is leading us as a yearly meeting. Representatives from all over the Northwest also gather, discerning around various items brought forward.
This year’s 2021 Midyear Meetings were held completely online February 5 – 6. Check back at the first of the year for more information on the 2022 Meetings.
Conferences
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2020 Multiplication Conference
2020 International Friends Church Multiplication Conference
November 11-13, 2020
“For such a time as this!”
Main Speaker
Ed Stetzer is the Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. Ed is a prolific author, and well-known conference speaker. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and has written or co-written a dozen books and hundreds of articles. Stetzer is a contributing editor for Christianity Today, a columnist for Outreach Magazine, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. He is also the Executive Editor of The Gospel Project, which is used by over 1 million individuals each week. Stetzer also co-hosts BreakPoint This Week, a radio broadcast that airs on over 400 media outlets.
About the Conference
An inspiring, world-wide Great Commission gathering that will be the first of its kind in history!
Due to Covid-19 concerns, this conference is now a 100% online gathering that will connect evangelically-minded Friends from homes, local churches, Yearly Meetings, and regions all over the globe.
Join the Friend Church multiplication movement – you will be inspired, challenged, encouraged, and thankful to be part of what God is doing! You won’t want to miss it!
- Strategic, Practical Workshops
- Fellowship reception to connect with like-minded people around the globe
- Affinity group gatherings for regional leaders, church planters, pastors of potential mother churches, prayers, and more
- Fresh ideas to apply to your home church
For complete details and to watch the video [CLICK HERE]
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Call to Ministry Conference
Sponsored by Northwest Yearly Meeting
The 2020 International Friends Church Multiplication Conference will take the place of the Call to Ministry Conference this fall.
See above for the 2020 Multiplication Conference.
Pastors Conference
An Annual Gathering for Pastors, Spouses, Friends Serving Abroad, Seminary Students, and Ministry Leaders in NWYM of Friends Church
We invite you to a time of rest, renewal and play. Enjoy the company of other sisters and brothers who serve and seek to honor Jesus and his people. This is a time to renew the joy of seeking and following Christ, to reconnect and make new friends, and to walk the beach and enjoy God’s creation. The food is pretty wonderful as well!
2021 Information
Dates: March 9-12, 2021
Location: Twin Rocks Friends Camp
Theme and Main Speaker
TBD
Workshops
TBD
Retreats
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Friends Men
Our purpose is…
- to keep our eyes on Jesus
- to find our identity in Jesus
- to listen to the Holy Spirit
- to bear witness to how Jesus makes a difference in our lives
so that Jesus may make a difference in the lives of others.
…to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Romans 8:29
…to go into all the world and tell the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Mark 16:15 (LB)
Upcoming events:
Twin Rocks Friends Man Camp
Date: TBA
Speaker: TBA
Registration: Available Soon
Man Camp Brochure: Coming Soon!
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Quaker Hill Man Camp
Date: February 19-21, 2021
Speaker: TBA
Registration: Available Soon
Man Camp Brochure: Coming Soon!
Friends Women
Idaho Retreat
RISE: Flourish
Women’s Retreat 2020
September 18-20, 2020
McCall, Idaho
Beautiful McCall, Idaho serves as a backdrop for RISE Retreat. Join us as we adventure into what it means to live courageously for Jesus, what it means to overcome limitations, fears, and doubts. At RISE: Flourish, we’ll challenge one another toward who we each long to be.
The Lord promises that he will walk with us through places of trouble and suffering. Join us as we discover what it means to let go of safety and what it means to rest completely in faith, walking in strength and bravery.
For more info and to register, visit: www.idahoriseretreat.com
Oregon & Washington Retreat
Shine: Where You Are
Virtual Retreat
October 3-9, 2020
We’ll be posting daily videos October 3rd thru 9th for a virtual version of our annual Friends Women’s Retreat! There will be some Bible study, inspirational messages, and a chance for some fellowship online. We’ll have some fun tutorials and giveaways too!
To Register, Complete Registration Form
Women’s Banquet
Canyon Commons Dining Hall
Date: Sunday of Annual Sessions for NWYM.
Speaker:
Offering:
Conferences, Retreats and Sessions
Annual Sessions
2020 Sessions – Thriving
2021 Midyear Meetings (to be held completely online)
Conferences
Call to Ministry Conference
2020 Multiplication Conference
Pastors Conference
Retreats
Friends Men Events
Friends Women Events