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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday April 28\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-apr-28-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260127T001745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221642Z
UID:22034-1776173400-1776177000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday April 14\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-apr-14-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260220T225655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T225655Z
UID:22144-1774378800-1774382400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Getting to Love Gen Alpha
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering Offering\nGetting to Love Gen Alpha\nTuesday March 24\, 2026\nOnline via Zoom\nJoin us for a one‑hour session to help your community of faith begin discerning its next steps with Gen Alpha (those born after 2010) — through theological reflection\, current research\, and practical\, hope‑filled insight. \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/getting-to-love-gen-alpha/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260324T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260127T001341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221632Z
UID:22031-1774359000-1774362600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday March 24\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-mar-24-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T222604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T174227Z
UID:21248-1773388800-1773594000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:IMAGINE Children's Retreat - Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering\nImagine Children’s Retreat – Vancouver Island\nFriday March 13 – Sunday March 15\, 2026\nIn-Person at Camp Pringle\n\nIMAGINE: Children’s Retreat\, a gathering for children who are 8 – 11 years old and those who lead them. A United Church of Canada event\, where all people of diverse faith expressions\, gender identities\, and ways of being are warmly welcome! Together\, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness\, meals\, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting. \n​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories\, worship\, music\, drama\, and more\, and deepen your relationship with God. \n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/imagine-childrens-retreat-vancouver-island-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Pringle\, 2520 W Shawnigan Lake Rd\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V0R 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260127T001103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221624Z
UID:22029-1773149400-1773153000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday March 10\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-mar-10-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T222515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T201407Z
UID:21247-1772784000-1772989200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Imagine Children's Retreat - Mainland
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering\nImagine Children’s Retreat – Mainland\nFriday March 6 – Sunday March 8\, 2026\nIn-Person at Evans Lake\n\nIMAGINE: Children’s Retreat\, a gathering for children who are 8 – 11 years old and those who lead them. A United Church of Canada event\, where all people of diverse faith expressions\, gender identities\, and ways of being are warmly welcome! Together\, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness\, meals\, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting. \n​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories\, worship\, music\, drama\, and more\, and deepen your relationship with God. \n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/imagine-childrens-retreat-mainland-2025/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260127T000851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221617Z
UID:22026-1771939800-1771943400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday February 24\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T201508Z
UID:21245-1771056000-1771261200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:UNCHARTED: Senior Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering\nUNCHARTED: Senior Youth Retreat\nSaturday February 14 – Monday February 14\, 2026\nIn-Person\n\nJoin us for UNCHARTED\, a time centered on personal discovery\, faith\, and meaningful connections. \n\n\nSenior youth\, ages 16-17\, from across BC\, Alberta\, and the Yukon\, will gather at Camp Chief Hector (Kananaskis\, AB). Together\, with their leaders\, they will create a place of inclusive welcome and joy. \nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/uncharted-senior-youth-retreat/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20260126T235015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T221603Z
UID:22023-1770730200-1770733800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday February 10\, 2026\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-feb-10-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20251023T154535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T170111Z
UID:21716-1765287000-1765290600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering: Check in and Advent Sharing\nTuesday December 9\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-dec-9-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20251023T154400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T154400Z
UID:21715-1764077400-1764081000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering: Exploring “Children’s Time” in Worship\nTuesday November 25\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-nov-25-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250205T193608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T171242Z
UID:20784-1762588800-1762880400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:RE:unite ~ Young Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering\nRE:unite ~ Young Adult Retreat\nFriday November 8 – Tuesday November 11\, 2025\nIn-Person\nCalling all young adults (ages 18-30ish)! United Church folks & friends in BC\, Southern Alberta\, the Yukon and beyond – we invite you to travel to the largest island in Howe Sound\, surrounded by trees and water for a long weekend of rest\, community and fun. We’ll have good food\, meaningful conversations\, late night board games\, great music and campfires (weather permitting!) It’s a weekend you’ll want to show up for. Join us at this year’s YOUNG ADULT RETREAT! \nRegistration Open Now! Click Here For More Information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/reunite-young-adult-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Fircom\, Gambier Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20251023T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T153853Z
UID:21714-1761658200-1761661800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering: Exploring Death\, Dying and Grief with Children/Youth\nTuesday October 28\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-oct-28-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250114T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T221413Z
UID:20654-1761325200-1761485400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:YouthTrek 2025~ Pacific Mountain
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering\nYouthTrek 2025 ~ Pacific Mountain\nFriday october 24 – Sunday October 26\, 2025\nIn-Person at Trinity United Church\, Vernon BC\nBringing youth (12-15) and their leaders from British Columbia & the Yukon together! Explore a theme that is relevant and inspiring through play\, conversation\, connecting with others\, worship\, creating and much more! We eat good food and fill our souls with laughter and joy. We build friendships that will last our lifetime. \nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youthtrek-2025-pacific-mountain/
LOCATION:Trinity UC – Vernon\, 3300 Alexis Park Drive\, Vernon
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T221845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T221908Z
UID:21222-1760083200-1760374800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Intercultural Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Ministry Offering\nIntercultural Family Retreat\nFriday October 10 – Monday October 13\, 2025\nIn-Person\nAt the Pacific Mountain Region Intercultural Family Retreat\, we invite folks and families of all ages to participate in intercultural faith community together. Together we will enjoy food\, rest\, creation\, music\, worship\, and play in meaningful community with one another. \nREGISTRATION COMING MID SUMMER 2025!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/intercultural-family-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Fircom\, Gambier Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250709T161544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T161544Z
UID:21303-1757691000-1757854800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camping Ministry Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Minitsry Offering\nCamping Ministry Gathering\nFriday September 12 – Sunday September 14\, 2025\nIn-Person at Camp Fircom\nLeaders from The United Church Camps operating within Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regions of the United Church of Canada will gather at the beautiful Camp Fircom\, Chá7elkwnech from September 12-14\, 2025. \nFirst Third Ministry invites registrations from three board representatives from each of the eleven camps who are interested in building a more cohesive and collaborative camping ministry within the regions\, eager to learn new things and share ideas with others. Accommodation and meals are provided\, along with support for travel to Gambier Island. \nParticipants and resource leaders will be hosted by Camp Fircom and stay in accommodation at the camp. We ask that you bring your own sleeping bag\, pillow\, towels for your use. Costs of food\, accommodations and supplies during the retreat will be paid for by the regions. \nTravel: The closest airport is Vancouver International Airport. We can arrange to pick up people from the airport to meet the water taxi on Friday\, September 12 in Horseshoe Bay. If you are coming from the island\, please take the ferry from Departure Bay\, Nanaimo. The water taxi is walking distance from the BC Ferry Terminal in Horseshoe Bay. If you require a travel bursary to attend\, please note that on your registration and someone from your region will be in touch. \nREGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15\, 2025. Click this LINK to register. \nPlease email firstthirdministry@united-church.ca for more information
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camping-ministry-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Camp Fircom\, Gambier Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T214018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T214018Z
UID:21214-1755475200-1755561599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 7
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 7\nMonday August 18 – Friday August 22\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nBroad View United\, Victoria\nNorthwood United Church\, ​Surrey\nCastlegar United Church\, ​Castlegar\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-7/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T214014Z
UID:21213-1754870400-1754956799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 6
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 6\nMonday August 11 – Friday August 15\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nComo Lake United Church\, ​Coquitlam\nWhitehorse United Church\, ​Whitehorse\nGolden Ears United Church\, Maple Ridge\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-6/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250709T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T174710Z
UID:21308-1754380800-1755018000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Youth Forum 2025\nTuesday August 5 – Tuesday August 12\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe get it\, you want to know what being a part of Youth Forum entails! There are several commitments we’ll be asking you to make.\nYou must be able to attend the following IN FULL: \n\nIN PERSON the YOUTH COUNCIL Gathering of Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils from February 14-17\, 2025 at Camp Fircom\, BC.\nOnline meetings\n\nYouth Forum Online – Sunday\, April 6\, 4-6 pm EST\nGC45 Gatherings\n\nSunday\, April 27\, 2025 (online) 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET: Orientation to GC45\, meeting technology and travel planning.\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025 (online)\n4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Opening of General Council\nSaturday\, June 28\, 2025 (online)\n11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion\n4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion\n\n\n\n\nIN PERSON Youth Forum Gathering in Calgary – August 5-12\, 2025 Inclusive\n\nAccommodation\, travel\, food and supply costs will be covered for all of the events listed above. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youth-forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213131Z
UID:21200-1754352000-1754438399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 5
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 5 (4 days)\nTuesday August 5 – Friday August 8\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Columba’s Anglican United Church\,  ​Port Hardy (Mon. Aug. 4 – Thurs. Aug. 7)\nGladwin Heights/Trinity Memorial United Church\, ​Abbotsford (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)\nSmithers United Church & St. James Anglican Church\, Smithers (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-5/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T212812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212812Z
UID:21199-1753660800-1753747199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 4
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 4\nMonday July 28 – Friday August 1\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nWeird Church\, Cumberland\nLynn Valley United Church\, North Vancouver (Camper Spaces Full\, Level up Youth almost Full)\nKnox United Church\, Terrace\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-4/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212757Z
UID:21198-1753056000-1753142399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 3
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 3\nMonday July 21 – Friday July 25\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nPacific Spirit United Church\,  Vancouver\nShiloh-5th Ave United Church at Sanctuary on 6th\, ​New Westminster\nJubilee United Church\, Burnaby\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-3/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T212740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212740Z
UID:21197-1752451200-1752537599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 2
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 2\nMonday July 14 – Friday July 18\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Andrew’s United Church\, North Vancouver (Camp Full)\nValemount Anglican United Church\, Valemount\nTrinity United Church\, Port Coquitlam\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!\n\n​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites) \n\n​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\nClick here for more information and registration!\n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-2/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250611T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212733Z
UID:21196-1751846400-1751932799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit '25 - Week 1
DESCRIPTION:A Camp Spirit Offering\nCamp Spirit ’25 – Week 1\nMonday July 7 – Friday July 11\, 2025\nIn-Person\nWe offer Camp Spirit in different cities\, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit\, Cathy Cryder. \nLocations:\n\nSt. Andrew’s Wesley United Church\, Vancouver\nTrinity United Church\, ​Prince George\nUnited Churches of Langley\, Langley\n\nDay Camps for Children 6-11 yrs! \n\nAt Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories\, enjoying times of Creativity & Science\, moving to Music\, Sharing Meals together\, and fostering Community\, Friendships & Leadership!​​\n\nLevel Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)​ \n\nCamp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers\, and focus on teamwork\, skill building\, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.\n\n\nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-25-week-1/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Camp Spirit":MAILTO:CampSpirit@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250115T225656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210509Z
UID:20687-1749562200-1749565800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday June 10\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater! \nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link! \nPlease note this will be the last Leaders Online Gathering before summer starts!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-jun-10-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250115T225556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210059Z
UID:20686-1748352600-1748356200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hello Friends\, \nPlease note that the Leaders Online Gathering for May 27th is cancelled due to the Pacific Mountain Region’s Annual General Meeting. Leaders Online Gathering will be back on June 10th and that will be the last meeting before summer! \nBlessings
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-may-27-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250115T225350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T205753Z
UID:20685-1747143000-1747146600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday May 13\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-may-13-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250417T170638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T170638Z
UID:21076-1745510400-1745514000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Alive: Dive Deep into God’s Love - Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Alive: Dive Deep into God’s Love – Launch Party\nA First Third Ministry Offering\nThursday April 24\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nAlive: Dive Deep into God’s Love\, a summer camp ministry program suitable for overnight and day camps\, weekend retreats or a few special days of programming\, built around the life-giving theme of Living Water. Throughout the program\, we will discover how God’s love is refreshing\, renewing\, and always flowing. Designed to be flexible\, customizable\, and easy to use\, this curriculum gives you everything you need to create a meaningful\, joy-filled experience. These resources are offered free of charge for United Church of Canada ministry settings. \nJoin us April 24th for a celebration and launch of a new First Third Ministry camping curriculum\, filled with new ideas and resources that can be applied to a variety of camp and congregational settings! REGISTER HERE FOR THE LAUNCH PARTY!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/alive-dive-deep-into-gods-love/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T080722
CREATED:20250115T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T210729Z
UID:20684-1745328600-1745332200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater\nLeaders Online Gathering\nTuesday April 22\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nFirst Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children\, youth and families\, across the church. \nLed by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!\n​\nJoin us for an online cohort group discussions\, comprised of check-ins\, resource-sharing\, and monthly themes to discuss! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-apr-22-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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