5th Annual General Meeting
Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4, 2023
University of the Fraser Valley
Gathering in person in Building E (Envision Financial Athletic Centre) (PDF Map) of the University of the Fraser Valley and gathering online via the GM 2023 Whova Event platform.
This Page is Updated Frequently. Note the *2023 General Meeting Announcements* posts section at the bottom of this page.
GM 2023 Email Archive
Sent to those who have registered for the General Meeting. If you are registered yet haven't seen these emails, please check your junk/ other folder.
- Jun 26, 2023 - Highlights & Evaluation Form Link
- June 7, 2023 - Correction to Voting Link Sent in Error
- June 3, 2023 - Saturday Night Post
- May 31, 2023 - Meet the Welcome Squad! Sign In and Parking details! Venue map! And more!
- May 28, 2023 - Agenda is Available!, Whova Orientation Session Reminder
- May 24, 2023 - Whova Orientation, Agenda Update, Service of Lament, Information Overview
- May 17, 2023 - Finances, Proposals
- April 26, 2023 - Registration is Open
- February 17, 2023 - Save the Date
2023 Travel Policy, Claim Form
2023 GM Travel Policy: PDF Download
2023 GM Travel Claim Form: External JotForm Link
The Agenda!
Agenda & Reports Booklet
- Version 4 - June 3 (16.8 MB)
- Version 3 - June 11 (31.2MB)
- Version 2 - May 31 (PDF 36MB)
- V1 May 30: Ready!, but as sent in MailChimp Newsletter (click to read).
Venue Information
Log in to with the same email address that you submitted in your Registration form. Use the Whova App on your mobile device or tablet. Use the Whova Event Webpage from your laptop or desktop computer. You can be logged into multiple devices at once!
All General Meeting attendees are invited to create meaningful engagement together, both participating in-person and online.
Read more at these posts:
In person at the University of The Fraser Valley and Live-Streaming from PMR's YouTube Chanel. Communities of Faith are encouraged to join this special worship service, that also includes Communion.
Sunday June 4, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain
- Order of Worship, June 4 2023 (PDF Download)
Read the full details + YouTube link in this post:
Unique Offerings & Initiatives This Year
Jacqui Lewis ~ Keynote Presenter
The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis comes to us with a desire to use her gifts to help create an antiracist, just, gun violence free, fully welcoming, and gender-affirming society. We're excited to see what Jacqui has to teach us as we gather in June!
- Read this post about Jacqui here: Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis GM Keynote Presenter 2023Â
Service of Lament
As part of the worship time at the PMRC annual meeting, we will hold a service of lament and call for the ongoing traumatic legacy of Residential Schools, in which the United Church played an active role. We will specifically acknowledge the unmarked graves confirmed at the Port Alberni Residential School, earlier this year.
Friday June 2, 2023 (evening session time), with Rev. Tony Snow &Â GM2023 Worship Team
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Donations to Support Local University Students!
Add to your packing list for the AGM a non-perishable food item (canned veggie, pasta, quinoa, rice, crackers, etc). Students across the country are experiencing food insecurity at increasingly high levels and Campus United (PMRC Campus Ministry) makes food giveaways and community meals a part of their ministry. Drop the item by the Campus United booth anytime during the AGM. If your bag is too full, donate instead at campusunited.ca to support the programs at our campuses (that often include free food).
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"The Children & Youth Program" at GM2023
The PMRC Annual General Meetings welcome Children, Youth, and Adults alike. "The Children & Youth Program" is offered in-person only and by the region's First Third Ministry Team. Questions at any time are welcome! Please contact First Third Ministry Team: FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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2023 General Meeting Announcements
Whova Orientation Sessions Announced!
Equipping All for Online Participation at GM2023 New to Whova? New to virtual conference experience? Would you like to develop more confidence in using the …
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Online Engagement During General Meeting 2023
Hello, General Meeting Participants! This year, as last year, LeaderSHIFT and friends will be hosting the GM2023 Online Experience — in real time, from the …
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Celebration of Ministry 2023
Order of Worship, June 4 2023 (PDF Download) Friends, All are warmly invited to share in worship with one another across our regional council, to …
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Accepting Nominations for President-Elect and Regional Executive
Elections at GM 2023 Please share this information to your networks, and encouraging discernment and leadership with those you know, and come to know, in …
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How to Submit a Proposal to Pacific Mountain Region’s 5th Annual General Meeting
Proposals are the way to request action from the Regional Council on a specific issue or concern. Individual members, Communities of Faith, Covenantal Ministries, Regional …
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How to attend this year’s Financial Forum
Friends, Pacific Mountain Regional Council executive members and finances staff will present the regional council’s financials in advance of General Meeting 2023, and take questions about …
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