“There Is One Who Still Speaks to Our Condition!” | July 21-24, 2024

We are excited to hold this year’s Annual Sessions at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. This year we plan to offer the conference as a hybrid. We encourage people to attend in person if they are able, but there will be an option to attend virtually and sessions and workshops will be video recorded. Please read carefully as there are additional options for youth and families (see below).

Notice: Generally, 2024 Annual Sessions start on Sunday morning in local churches, and depart for home from George Fox University on Wednesday morning.

Sunday, July 21

Opening Session in the worship service at your local church | Featuring: Alan Weinacht, Associate Superintendent

Sunday Evening General Session, Missions Banquet | Featuring: Matt Macy, Mobilizations Director for Evangelical Friends Mission | Canyon Commons Banquet Rooms 101-103

Monday-Tuesday, July 22-23

Monday Evening Worship | Featuring: Dr. Tammy Dunahoo, Executive Dean of Portland Seminary | Bauman Auditorium

Tuesday Evening Worship | Featuring: Dr. Jim Le Shana, NWYM General Superintendent | Bauman Auditorium

Child Care

Child care is provided for children 6mos through Kindergarten.

Youth Connect with Kaleo Academy (new program)

Youth Connect this year led by Kaleo Academy will take place July 21-24, 2024 and is designed as a retreat for students involved in the Friends Church (see the schedule below).

The Family Camp Option

Students entering grades 1-6 have the opportunity to attend Day Camp Summer Camp at Camp Tilikum. Commuter and overnight options (lodging with parents) are available.

Middle School Students, grades 6-8 have the opportunity to attend Quest Camp Summer Camp at Camp Tilikum. Commuter and overnight options (lodging with parents) are available.

High School Students get to be a part of Kaleo Academy during the 2024 Annual Sessions. This Kaleo-Lite program will be offered on site at George Fox University, in partnership with Kaleo Academy. Commuter and overnight options at Camp Tilikum (lodging with parents) are also available.

NWYM 2024 Youth Sessions led by Kaleo Academy (click to [VIEW/DOWNLOAD])

For questions about any portion of these 2024 Sessions, email Elizabeth Licon at NWYM, or call Elizabeth at (503) 538-9419‬.

For more information about 2024 Sessions Youth Connect [CLICK HERE].

For more information and registration for 2024 Annual Sessions: [REGISTRATION IS CLOSED].

Watch for 2025 Annual Sessions information beginning in April.

NWYM Midyear Meetings – February 9,10, 2024 to be held online.

NOTE: Anyone in NWYM is welcome and invited to attend the NWYM Vision Banquet and the Equipping Workshops, but all pastors, elders, representatives, board members, and other church leaders will be especially interested. All times posted are Pacific Standard Time.

Watch for new information beginning in January.

“A Great People to be Gathered”.

November 13-15, 2024

We want everyone to commit to the concept of planting churches. This conference will be a great opportunity to focus on next steps.

About the Conference

An inspiring, world-wide Great Commission gathering!

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response to this conference in 2022, we are offering it again as an online and in-person experience that will connect evangelically-minded Friends from homes, local churches, and Yearly Meetings, and regions all over the globe.

Join the Friends 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

View the 2024 Schedule and register: [VIEW/REGISTER]

Sponsored by Northwest Yearly Meeting

Check back soon for information on the upcoming fall 2024 Call to Ministry Conference.

2023 Information

Theme: Faithful

Dates: October 16-18, 2023
Location: Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR

Speaker:

Rick Darden, pastor of Friends Community Church, Brea

Music Leader:

To be announced

Registration is closed. Check back soon for information on the 2025 program.

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!

2024 Information

Dates: March 4-7, 2024

Location: Twin Rocks Friends Camp

Speakers: Stan Leach, Executive Director of Evangelical Friends Mission, and Tammy Dunahoo, Executive Dean of Portland Seminary.

Music: Dan Banham, Pastor at City’s Edge Community Church in Portland, Oregon.

Registration is closed. Check back soon for information on the 2026 program.

Friends Man Camp 2024 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp

Dear Friends,

Thanks for attending Men’s Retreat at Twin Rocks in years past. We look forward to your return. All of the traditional elements that make the Twin Rocks Men’s Retreat so special remain firmly in place.

• fun, relaxation, smiles
• extended time outdoors
• bacon, seafood, s’mores
• campfire conversations with friends
• inspiring teaching and times of worship
• comfortable sleeping indoors
• a chance to build relationships with men from your local church

Ken Beebe/Executive Director
Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center

Join us at the Oregon Coast in September for a wonderfully unique Men’s Retreat, where we’ll combine the comforts and quality of a top-notch weekend retreat with time outdoors around the campfire connecting with friends.

Dates: September 13-15, 2024
Main Speaker: Ken Redford, pastor Meridian Friends Church

Pastors attend at no charge (those employed 1/2 time or more). For more information email Ken Beebe or call (503) 355-2284.

Registration is closed. Check back in June for information about 2025 programs.

Greetings from the 2024 RISE Retreat Team

It is retreat time again. We are so excited that RISE Retreat will be here soon and hope that you will help us get the word out to your church and community again.

Celebrate – I will give thanks to you forever.
Quaker Hill Camp in McCall, ID
September 13-15, 2024

Women from Friends churches all over Idaho and beyond are invited, as well any other women, just looking for a chance to “retreat” from the everyday and go deeper in their faith journey. Thank you for all you do for the kingdom and hope you will help us spread the word about this RISE retreat!

Our theme this year is Celebrate – I will give thanks to you forever. This event is available to all women who want to get away for some rest and reflection, be inspired, be submerged in God’s word and build a proper foundation on Christ.

“I will give thanks to you forever.”  — Psalm 30:12

Speaker: To be announced

Special Note!! Early Bird ($155) discount has been extended to August 15th. After August 15, price goes up to to $175, so register soon!

Need help with registration? Call Ellen Morse at 208-850-3131. She will make it happen! Hope to see you at RISE Celebrate – I will give thanks to you forever.

Registration is closed. For information and registration for 2025 programs, check back in April.