Annual General Meeting of Pacific Mountain Regional Council
Thursday June 4- Sunday June 7, 2026
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC
Special Guest: The Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence
Anna Carter Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). A graduate of Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary, she is the author of several books on preaching and Scripture, including A Is for Alabaster. Her work explores testimony, preaching, and creative approaches to engaging the biblical text in contemporary contexts. Anna is a sought-after preacher and teacher who works with communities across the U.S. and beyond, helping people encounter Scripture in fresh, meaningful, and transformative ways.
Location
Thompson Rivers University
Conference Centre
1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC
Celebration of Ministry Live Stream
All are welcome to join us online on Sunday, June 7 at 10:00am for a special worship service which celebrates the Call to Ministry! United Church people and friends are warmly encouraged to stream this special service as their time of worship next week. Stream the service live on our youtube channel
Travel and Related Expenses Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursements will be processed after June 8, 2026, and payment is typically issued within 2–4 weeks after all required receipts are submitted. The reimbursement form will be available in the first week of June. Click the button below for full travel and accommodation reimbursement policy.
Children and Young Teens at the AGM
Pacific Mountain Region will be offering a two day program for children & young teens ages 7-15 as part of the AGM on Thursday Friday and Saturday. The Children's Program will run parallel to the AGM with arts, games and other activities in the community.
Online Access and Engagement - On Pheedloop
WHEREVER – AND HOWEVER – YOU ATTEND, YOU WILL BE WELCOMED AND HOSTED!
The region’s goal is for off-site and on-site participants to experience a deeper level of connection with the life and work, and community, of PMRC AGM 2026. This year we have switched to a Canadian Company pheedloop. If you sign up to virtually attend the AGM, you will have the opportunity to attend pheedloop info and training session Monday, May 25, at 10:00am PT or Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm PT. We will email zoom links to attend these sessions to anyone who has registered for the AGM as an online participant.
Proposals
Do you have an idea for a way to strengthen the United Church? If so, please consider preparing a proposal to be brought to Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Annual General Meeting!
Submission Deadline: May 21st, 2026
Regional Council Nominations
Members of the Regional Council Executive (RCE) collectively represent the ownership in determining, monitoring and ensuring appropriate organizational performance. The Executive produces written governing policies that address (at the broadest level) Ends, Executive-Staff Relationship, Executive Minister Limitations, and Governance Process. The RCE is accountable to the ownership, reporting to the General Meeting and regularly informing communities of faith of its work. We currently have 3 vacancies and are seeking 2 members.
Pre AGM Events
Please register separately for all pre-AGM events and don't forget to book extra time for your accommodation.
FINANCIAL FORUM
CREATING A CULTURE OF COOPERATION
APARTHEID FREE COMMUNITIES
On June 4, 10am- 2pm at Kamloops United Church, explore living out our 2025 Regional Apartheid-Free Communities Pledge. Learn about the Quaker roots of the movement, develop your communication skills around anti-apartheid and anti-Zionist dialogue, and connect with the vibrant networks of Palestinian Solidarity work in our region. Registration coming soon!
Agenda & Annual Report Booklet
Coming Soon!