CHRISTMAS INSTITUTE
Pacific Northwest Annual Conference
What is Christmas Institute?
Christmas Institute
is an ethnically relevant
UMC camp designed to
nurture our youth and
young adults...
CI-PNW Mission Statement
CI-PNW is open to ALL
who are seeking Jesus Christ,
spiritual guidance,
acceptance, and fellowship.
Our target population includes youth
and young adults of immigrant Filipino
and Filipino American families within the
United Methodist Church—
to strengthen and support our youth
as they become leaders.
The Vision of CI-PNW…
To know Jesus Christ,
and make Him known...
To fellowship with other
believers…
To mature in our faith...
To link our cultural identities with faith in action...
CHRISTMAS INSTITUTE is held every year from
DECEMBER 26 - 30.
The Roots of CI…
Christmas Institute originated
in the Philippines in 1921.
Since then,
youth and young adults
throughout the Philippines
have gathered each year
to discuss issues relevant to
young people living in faith,
and to build and strengthen
young leaders within the
United Methodist Church.
Bringing “CI” to the U.S.A…
Christmas Institute was adapted into the United States
in 1981, with the support of the National Association
of Filipino American United Methodists.
Following the model of CI in
the Philippines, youth and
young adults in the U.S. could
also experience a UMC camp
that would address faith issues
within an atmosphere that
intentionally acknowledged
Filipino identity and heritage.
CI continues to expand…
The following UMC Annual Conferences or Jurisdictions
currently have a Christmas Institute…
California - Pacific
California - Nevada
Pacific Northwest
South Central
Northeast
Southeast
North Central Jurisdiction
More stateside CI locations
are in the works, through the
efforts of NAFAUM’s paglago,
which means “growth.”
CI in the Pacific Northwest
CI-PNW has been around since 1999...
Through the guidance and direction of our Filipino clergy
appointed in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference,
Christmas Institute has blossomed from its support from
the PNWAC Ethnic and Multicultural Ministries,
and local churches such as…
Ronald UMC (Shoreline, WA)
and the Filipino
Beacon UMC (Seattle, WA)
Ministry at Silverdale UMC (Silverdale, WA)
To get involved with CI…
Delegates must be 7th Grade to 2nd-Year Post-HS
Campers do not have to be United Methodist and/or Filipino.
Leaders must attend all mandatory trainings.
All required paperwork / background check must be completed.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT…
www.ci-pnw.com