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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Bad Theology
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Connections Offering with Jaye Brix\nDeconstructing Bad Theology\nTuesdays: March 31\, April 7 & 14\, 2026\nOnline via Zoom\nBad theology hurts. \nIt hurts the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community\, it hurts our communities of faith\, and it hurts folks who feel held down under the thumb of harmful language\, tradition\, and belief. \nJoin us for this three-week series inviting us all into a process of deconstructing the theologies that restrict us as we seek to expand our affirming ministry and as we live out faithful discipleship that celebrates diversity as sacred. We will learn together with Jaye Brix (they/she)\, an ex-pastor who uses their experience\, education and creativity to help folks on their liberation journey\, leaving behind church that hurts. \nExploring short-format teachings and longer-form documentary videos from Jaye Brix as tools to cracking open oppressive interpretation of scripture and religious culture. Exploring the roots of Queer Theology as a liberation theology for all\, not just the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community. Jaye will join us for one of our sessions for conversation\, and sharing insights of their work as it evolves \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/deconstructing-bad-theology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202116Z
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SUMMARY:National Affirming/PIE Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate PIE Day!\nPublic\, Intentional\, Explicit Inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ People \nThis year’s PIE Day theme\, Crafting Community\, takes creativity beyond music – celebrating woodworkers\, crocheters\, painters\, gardeners\, bakers\, and all who create beauty and nurture connection. \nCheck out our materials page here for everything you need to make your event Public\, Intentional\, and Explicit! Includes graphics\, posters\, songs\, brand-new worship templates (including our first-ever version Français)\, and much more! \nCheck out more about PIE Day here!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/national-affirming-pie-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20260211T200158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200158Z
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SUMMARY:National Affirming/PIE Day Panel: Crafting Community
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Connections & Affirm United\nNational Affirming/PIE Day Panel\nWednesday February 18\, 2026\nOnline via Zoom\nMeet amazing crafters and creators who are making Public\, Intentional\, and Explicit Affirming magic in their communities! Featuring embroiderer extraordinaire and polymath Kait Hatch\, Minister and artist Keith Murray\, and Metis beader Jessie Pruden! \nClick here to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/national-affirming-pie-day-panel-crafting-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251117T192827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T230931Z
UID:21823-1764180000-1764185400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Apartheid-Free Communities Dialogue Evening with Shadia Qubti
DESCRIPTION:A Justice Ministry Offering with Shadia Qubti and Kendra Mitchell-Foster\nApartheid-Free Communities Dialogue Evening with Shadia Qubti\nWednesday November 26\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nAt the June 2025 AGM\, The Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church of Canada took the Apartheid-Free Communities Pledge to further bolster our commitment to Solidarity with Palestine. Join Shadia Qubti and Kendra Mitchell-Foster for an evening of dialogue exploring what the Apartheid-Free Communities movement is\, why it is important\, and what we can do to live into this pledge through the Advent and Christmas Seasons. \nRegistration for this zoom evening is required\, please register here:\nAFC Dialogue with Shadia Qubti \nNovember is a great month to begin conversations in your community\, circle of friends\, or Community of Faith to learn more about the movement\, learn more about Israeli Apartheid imposed on Palestinians\, and to consider your readiness to join in taking actions to support the dismantling of apartheid in Palestine. \nFrom reports\, graphics\, videos\, campaign materials\, and letter writing tools\, there is something there for all stages of actions. Learning more is so very important! \nAPARTHEID-FREE COMMUNITIES ACTIONS
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/apartheid-free-communities-dialogue-evening-with-shadia-qubti/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251117T193734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T193734Z
UID:21828-1763456400-1763460000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMR Regional Guaranteed Livable Income Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Justice Ministry Offering\nPMR Regional Guaranteed Livable Income Meeting\nTuesday November 18\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nSen. Kim Pate’s office issued a news release on November 7th\, 2025\, regarding Bill S-206 “National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act”. The Canadian Senate has voted in favour of a study of Bill S-206\, and so the bill has passed into the next phase required in the process that carries it forward. This is hopeful\, and we now have much work to do. \nOur next PMR Regional GLI monthly meeting\, is Tuesday\, November 18th at 9:15 am PT\, with the National GLI monthly meeting following that at 10:00 am. \nPlease join us as we connect and continue to organize actions for this next phase of work. \nZOOM LINK
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-regional-guaranteed-livable-income-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251020T191250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T191250Z
UID:21704-1763193600-1763217000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Affirming Leaders Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Connections Offering with Lucas Wilson\, Tyler Babiy\, Michiko Brown-Kai\, & Ben Dobyns\nAffirming Leaders Day 2025\nSaturday November 15\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nEvery person who does 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming work in their community is a leader\, whether you’re a volunteer\, staff member\, ally or queer-identified. However\, we often have full plates and limited resources\, making it challenging to stay informed on emerging issues. \nYou’ll find the training\, resources\, and encouragement you need to thrive. \nWith special guests including Lucas Wilson (author\, editor\, post-doctoral fellow)\, Tyler Babiy (queer content creator\, social media strategist)\, Michiko Bown-Kai (minister\, activist)\, Ben Dobyns (musician\, Sanctuary program organizer) you’re in for a treat of a day while you learn\, connect\, and fill up your tank! \nSPECIAL OFFER FOR FIRST 10 REGISTRANTS!\nThe first 10 registrants will receive a free copy of“Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy“\, the latest book by one of our featured speakers\, Lucas Wilson! \nTickets\n\nGeneral Admission: $50\nSubsidized Admission: $25\nVideo recording add-on: $20\nDonations are welcome to help sponsor subsidized admissions\n\nWe want everyone to be able to join us\, regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier to your attendance\, please get in touch with us at miranda@affirmingconnections.com\, and we will make sure you are taken care of. \nClick here for more information and tickets!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/affirming-leaders-day-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251015T235717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T235801Z
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SUMMARY:What The Hell? Queer Theology and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:3 Part Series: Wednesdays\, Oct 15\, 22\, 29 – 6pm PT / 7pm MT / 9pm ET \nWhat is hell? What have we been taught about it\, and how have the myths around it been used to enforce certain ways of thinking and acting? Millions of people believe in some sort of hell in the afterlife. It can be terrifying to wonder who may end up there\, whether it’s ourselves or someone we love. But what the hell is it all about? Why is hell often used to shame 2SLGBTQ+ folks and others who may not fit into a prescribed ‘norm’? \nFrom fire and brimstone to freedom and belonging—let’s talk about what the hell we believe! \nLed by Kendra Mitchell-Foster and Pam Rocker\, with special guests\, including Dr. Harry O. Maier on Oct 22 and Rev. Mark Tremblay on Oct 29! \nRegister here for this zoom series: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qyBomAOATQC3WXhbfTKe8g#/registration
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/what-the-hell-queer-theology-and-discussion-series-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251015T235626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T235626Z
UID:21643-1761156000-1761161400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:What The Hell? Queer Theology and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:3 Part Series: Wednesdays\, Oct 15\, 22\, 29 – 6pm PT / 7pm MT / 9pm ET \nWhat is hell? What have we been taught about it\, and how have the myths around it been used to enforce certain ways of thinking and acting? Millions of people believe in some sort of hell in the afterlife. It can be terrifying to wonder who may end up there\, whether it’s ourselves or someone we love. But what the hell is it all about? Why is hell often used to shame 2SLGBTQ+ folks and others who may not fit into a prescribed ‘norm’? \nFrom fire and brimstone to freedom and belonging—let’s talk about what the hell we believe! \nLed by Kendra Mitchell-Foster and Pam Rocker\, with special guests\, including Dr. Harry O. Maier on Oct 22 and Rev. Mark Tremblay on Oct 29! \nRegister here for this zoom series: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qyBomAOATQC3WXhbfTKe8g#/registration
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/what-the-hell-queer-theology-and-discussion-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20251015T235522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T235522Z
UID:21641-1760551200-1760556600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:What The Hell? Queer Theology and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:3 Part Series: Wednesdays\, Oct 15\, 22\, 29 – 6pm PT / 7pm MT / 9pm ET \nWhat is hell? What have we been taught about it\, and how have the myths around it been used to enforce certain ways of thinking and acting? Millions of people believe in some sort of hell in the afterlife. It can be terrifying to wonder who may end up there\, whether it’s ourselves or someone we love. But what the hell is it all about? Why is hell often used to shame 2SLGBTQ+ folks and others who may not fit into a prescribed ‘norm’? \nFrom fire and brimstone to freedom and belonging—let’s talk about what the hell we believe! \nLed by Kendra Mitchell-Foster and Pam Rocker\, with special guests\, including Dr. Harry O. Maier on Oct 22 and Rev. Mark Tremblay on Oct 29! \nRegister here for this zoom series: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qyBomAOATQC3WXhbfTKe8g#/registration
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/what-the-hell-queer-theology-and-discussion-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20250711T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T212733Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Worship Live-Stream
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Ministries Offering\nPride Worship Live-Stream\nSunday July 13\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nPlease join PMR Affirming Ministries for our Quarterly Queer Worship Livestream service this Sunday\, July 13th at 2:00pm Pacific. \nOur regional PIE to Pride Season themes this year are “Sing out Proud” and “Trans is Sacred”. In keeping with this\, the sermon and theme for our PRIDE Queer Worship is an element of the Parable of the Good Samaritan\, “Who is my neighbour?”. \nWith songs from our partners at the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster\, and the winning PIE Day Song Contest video\, our worship reaches for connections in community to support this sacred work of nourishing Affirming Ministry and affirming networks where we live. \nThe livestream can be accessed via the platforms of our partner congregation\, Trinity United Church in Prince George\, BC. \nYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityUCPG \nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/trinityucpg/\nWebsite https://trinitypg.ca/live-stream
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-pride-worship-live-stream/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20250225T182319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T182319Z
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SUMMARY:PIE Day PMR Affirming Worship
DESCRIPTION:A PMR Affirming Ministries and Trinity United Church Prince George Offering\nPIE Day PMR Affirming Worship\nSunday March 2\, 2025\nIn-Person at 3555 5th Ave\, Prince George BC\nOnline via Livestream\nAll are welcome to come and celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ siblings Publicly\, Intentionally\, and Explicitly at our 2025 PMR Affirming Worship! \nCo-presented by Pacific Mountain Region Affirming Ministry and Trinity United Church Prince George\, this worship is for queer siblings and allies\, for people experienced with and new to affirming ministry. This worship offering will use songs from the Affirming Connections Sing Out Proud contest winners\, will use queer worship elements for the liturgy\, and will draw from queer theological perspectives. \nIf you are looking for an affirming community with whom to worship\, come and worship with us! \nIf you are an affirming community of faith and are wondering what an affirming-centred worship might look and feel like\, come and worship with us! \nIf you are a community of faith beginning your affirming ministry journey\, looking for ideas and encouraging connections\, come and worship with us! \nLive stream: trinitypg.ca/live-stream\nYouTube: @TrinityUCPG\nFacebook: @TrinityUCPG
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pie-day-pmr-affirming-worship/
LOCATION:Trinity UC – Prince George\, 3555 5th Ave\, Prince George\, BC
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20250212T172709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T172728Z
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SUMMARY:Sing Out Proud ~ PIE Day Event
DESCRIPTION:An Affirming Connections and Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble Offering\nSing Out Proud!\nWednesday February 19\, 2025\nOnline Via Zoom\nJoin Affirming Connections and Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble for our official pre-National Affirming/PIE Day event! \nWe will welcome winners from our National Affirming/PIE Day song contest for music and conversation about what music and the arts can do to spread Affirming values in the world. \nWhat will you Sing Out Proud this PIE Day? PIE Day happens on March 14 every year\, where we celebrate being Public\, Intentional\, and Explicit in our unconditional Affirmation and celebration of all 2SLGBTQIA+ identities! \nJoin us to get inspired – register now!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/sing-out-proud-pie-day-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20250213T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T202759Z
UID:20858-1739404800-1739491199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:National Affirming/PIE Day!
DESCRIPTION:In church circles it has nothing to do with math. P.I.E. is short for “Public\, Intentional\, and Explicit.” These are the standards we hold ourselves to when we seek to be affirming\, welcoming\, and inclusive. \n\nNational Affirming / P.I.E. Day website 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/national-affirming-pie-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240826T175131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T224950Z
UID:19554-1727892000-1727897400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMR Anti-Poverty Fall Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:With Regional Minister for Justice\, Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster & First United (Vancouver)\nPMR Anti-Poverty Fall Webinar Series\nOctober 2\, 2024\n6:00pm – 7:30pm\nJoin us in September for a series of webinars focused on education around current issues and actions you can take in your community in preparation for the upcoming BC Provincial Election on October 19th\, 2024. \nOn October 2\, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm\, we will be hearing about two initiatives First United is championing to urge the election candidates to incorporate crucial elements in their campaigns and potential time in office: i) support for accessible housing and vacancy control in BC\, and ii) advocacy and action to ensure safe supply of drugs in BC to counter the public health crisis of toxic drug supply that results in an overwhelming morbidity and mortality burden for those in our communities exposed to contaminated drugs. \nJoin us to learn about the issues\, and what you can do in your own community to advocate for safety\, dignity\, and life for all of our siblings in BC and beyond. \nFirst United Initiatives \nFIRST UNITED has been on the frontlines\, serving the Downtown Eastside community for over 100 years. They are organizing a postcard writing campaign to mobilize communities across the province on housing and drug policy issues. Specifically\, they’re calling for each party to adopt positions supportive of vacancy control and safe supply of drugs. \nThey will be sending congregations packages of postcards with additional instructions and resources in early September and ask that you invite your congregants to participate in signing these postcards. A digital pledge sheet is also available. They hope to have over 2\,000 postcards returned from communities\, and will send them to each party in early October. \nCommunities of faith have incredible power when they mobilize\, and the United Church has a strong history of advocacy. FIRST UNITED hasn’t organized a campaign on this scale in a long time\, and sincerely hope you’ll join them in this important action. Advocacy on these issues will help prevent homelessness and help to end the toxic drug overdose crisis. More information will be available on their website firstunited.ca\, and sent to your congregation in September.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-anti-poverty-fall-webinar-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240703T175302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T192257Z
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SUMMARY:PMR Affirming Ministries Offers A Special Worship Service ~ The Spirit of Pride!
DESCRIPTION:PMR Affirming Ministries Regional Worship\n“The Spirit of Pride”\nSunday July 14\, 2024\n2:00pm Pacific / 3:00pm Mountain\nOnline\nWith Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster and the New Westminster Rainbow Chorus \n\nLive Stream via Trinity United Church\n\nPartnering with Trinity United Prince George\, PMR Affirming Ministries and The Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster welcome you and all to worship together!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-affirming-ministries-offers-a-special-worship-service-the-spirit-of-pride/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,News
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trinity United Church%2C Prince George":MAILTO:office@trinitypg.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240704T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174817Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming 1946: An Online Evening of Dialogue\, Discernment and Dreaming in Technicolour
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming 1946: An Online Evening of Dialogue\, Discernment and Dreaming in Technicolour\nWith Pacific Mountain Regional Council\nMonday July 8\, 2024\nOnline via Zoom\nWhat if the word “homosexual” was never meant to be in the bible? This is the central question in the courageous\, timely and important documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture. Many Communities of Faith have held screenings of the film\, it was featured in and Affirming Evening of the Arts at our past Pacific Mountain Region AGM\, and there are many more who are interested in the film and screening it in the future.  So\, we are calling all those who are interested to gather together for an evening of discussion and discernment on Zoom\, \nWe will be joined by special guests Rev. Blair Odney and Ed Oxford\, one of the main researchers from the 1946 project\, to listen to their stories and perspectives on the legacy of harm this mistranslation has perpetuated\, and hopeful ways forward wherein we might open ourselves to the transformative action of the Holy Spirit in co-creating and reclaiming faithful affirming spaces for 2SLGBTTQIA+ people in the church\, and in our communities. \nYou can find the registration link for this event here: Reclaiming 1946: An Evening of Dialogue.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/reclaiming-1946-an-online-evening-of-dialogue-discernment-and-dreaming-in-technicolour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,Justice Ministry,News,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240126T002747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002747Z
UID:17260-1714050000-1714060800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 6/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nhttps://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice \nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-uniting-in-dialogue-and-reflection-session-6-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240126T002604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002604Z
UID:17258-1712840400-1712851200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 5/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nhttps://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice \nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-leadershift-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240209T205625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T205917Z
UID:17341-1712221200-1712406600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Held in-person at the Epiphany Chapel\, on the Vancouver School of Theology UBC campus\, come empower yourself to engage key learnings\, work\, and action. Be in a Christian community of other ministry leaders who are working for an anti-racist church. \n\nAnti-Racism Work & Action\nLeadership Conference 2024\nApril 2-4\, 2024\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nWork\, and action – in Christian community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference is an offering of Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regional Councils First Third Ministry. First Third Ministry’s mission is to support those who work with those in the first of life’s three eras (children\, youth\, young adults and families) – yet\, this conference is designed to resonate for leaders of any\, and\, all ages and generations. \nFor All in Leadership\nWhether you’re paid or volunteering\, staffing a community of faith or un-churched organization\, focused on children & family ministry or serving older generations\, this conference centers anti-racism principles and actions in your leadership. \n \n\nYou can expect \nVaried learning formats and thoughtfully chosen content to engage key learnings\, focus work\, and empower action in your leadership. \nA Christ-centered conference fostering connection and relationship with other leaders who are also working for an anti-racist church. \nDiscovery-based questions and reflection opportunities will help you to compassionately and faithfully examine your own ministry and leadership in your specific setting. \nAn introduction to the materials from the new United Church of Canada resource for children and youth\, Becoming an Anti-Racist Church. \nA convergence of your personal and professional call to anti-racism\, with others like you – all seeking a new way of being church.​ \n\nEvent Page\, Registration\, Funding : FirstThirdMinistry.ca/f3-conference-anti-racism-work-and-action\n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/anti-racism-work-action-leadership-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Epiphany Chapel – VST\, 6030 Chancellor Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chinook Winds,First Third Ministry,Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,Ministry Personnel,News,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145220
CREATED:20240126T002251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002506Z
UID:17256-1711630800-1711641600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 4/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nhttps://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice \nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-leadershift-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145221
CREATED:20240126T002105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T002105Z
UID:17254-1710421200-1710432000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 3/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nhttps://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice \nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-leadershift-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145221
CREATED:20240126T001656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T152822Z
UID:17245-1709211600-1709222400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 2/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-leadershift-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145221
CREATED:20240126T000948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T001813Z
UID:17239-1708002000-1708012800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\, Session 1/6
DESCRIPTION:A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON\nDaring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection\nhttps://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice \nSix Sessions February 15 – April 25\, 2024\nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God\, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice. \nThis course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture. \nBe grounded\, be nurtured.\nMeeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months\, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations\, self-reflection\, group dialogue\, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God\, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding\, and experience a sense of community and encouragement. \nLeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/daring-justice-leadershift-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Ministry,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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