Camp Spirit '26 - Week 6
2026-08-10
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’26 – Week 6
Monday August 10 – Friday August 14, 2026
In-Person
We 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.
Locations:

Crossroads United Church, Delta

Day Camp
Level Up Youth

White Horse United Church, Whitehorse

Day Camp
Level Up Youth

St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, Vancouver

Day Camp
Level Up Youth

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At 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!​​

Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)​

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.

Click here for more information and registration!

Camp Spirit ’26 – Week 7
2026-08-17
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’26 – Week 7
Monday August 17 – Friday August 21, 2026
In-Person
We 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.
Locations:

Smithers United Church at Camp Caledonia, Telkwa

Day Camp

Broad View United, Victoria

Day Camp
Level Up Youth

Weird Church, Cumberland

Day Camp
Level Up Youth

Campbell River United Church, Campbell River

Day Camp

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At 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!​​

Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)​

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.

Click here for more information and registration!

Apartheid-Free Communities Film Night: Roadmap to Apartheid
2026-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
A Justice Network Offering
Roadmap to Apartheid
Friday August 21, 2026
Online via Zoom
4pm PT; 5pmMT; 6pm CT; 7pm ET; 8pm AT; 8:30pm NFLD
You can find the film synopsis below. The Apartheid Awareness Movie Nights is one of the AFC initiatives that aims at spreading awareness about the concept of Apartheid through film. There will be focus on the Apartheid in South Africa, the Apartheid on Turtle Island, and the Apartheid in Palestine.
We are thrilled to be able to partner with Jeeda Musleh, Coordinator of Apartheid-Free Communities BC to help nourish the momentum of this movement, and to help allies connect in supportive networks to keep this important work going. In 56 days, on October 7th, it will mark three full years that this current phase of Israeli genocide in Palestine will have been allowed to continue. We must stay faithful in this anti-apartheid work, we must continue to speak, act, and organize in solidarity with our Palestinian siblings, and we must help one another keep going.
This free screening will be offered via zoom, there will be some opening remarks and updates on the Apartheid-Free Communities movement in BC and within the Pacific Mountain region, and will be followed by a time of discussion.
REGISTER HERE

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-09-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday September 8, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater & supported by First Third Ministry Resource and Engagement Facilitator, Lisa Munro.
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-09-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday September 22, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater & supported by First Third Ministry Resource and Engagement Facilitator, Lisa Munro.
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Kootenay Cluster Gathering
2026-09-25 16:00 - 2026-09-27 10:00 | Kimberley Shared Ministry, 10 Boundary Street, Kimberly, BC, Canada
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Kimberly Shared Ministry
Kootenay Cluster Gathering
Friday September 25 – Sunday September 27, 2026
In-Person at 10 Boundary St., Kimberly BC
This Kootenay Cluster gathering is an opportunity for Communities of Faith to worship, learn, share gifts, and explore renewal together. Through plenary sessions, workshops, fellowship, and Sunday worship, participants will be invited to connect with one another and discover practical ways to strengthen local ministry.
We invite Ministry personnel, lay leaders, board/council members, worship leaders, pastoral care visitors, youth/young adults, and anyone interested in the future of their Community of Faith.
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:4)
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (Peter 4-10 )
Click here for more information and registration!

Intercultural Family Retreat
2026-10-09 18:30 - 2026-10-12 10:30 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Intercultural Family Retreat
Friday October 9 – Monday October 12, 2026
In-Person at Camp Fircom
This event supports racialized, indigenous, and equity denied families across the many diasporic communities of faith within The United Church of Canada. It will incorporate anti-racism, cultural sharing and have a relational focus. The planning team for this event has a clear vision to plan with, rather than planning for the families involved, and we are grateful for the diverse voices and leaders who are part of the planning process.
Click here for more information and registration!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday October 13, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater & supported by First Third Ministry Resource and Engagement Facilitator, Lisa Munro.
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

YouthTrek - Whitehorse YT
2026-10-23 16:00 - 2026-10-25 11:30
A First Third Ministry Offering
YouthTrek
Friday October 23 – Sunday October 25, 2026
In-Person at Whitehorse YT
​Calling Jr. youth (13-15) from across the Pacific Mountain, Chinook Winds & Northern Spirit regions: Join us in for a weekend of church sleepovers, faith conversations and fun!
Find out more information here!

YouthTrek - Camrose AB
2026-10-23 16:00 - 2026-10-25 11:30
A First Third Ministry Offering
YouthTrek
Friday October 23 – Sunday October 25, 2026
In-Person at Camrose AB
​Calling Jr. youth (13-15) from across the Pacific Mountain, Chinook Winds & Northern Spirit regions: Join us in for a weekend of church sleepovers, faith conversations and fun!
Find out more information here!

Pilgrimage to Guatemala: A Journey of Encounter, Community and Learning
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with World Pilgrim Global Education
Pilgrimage to Guatemala: A Journey of Encounter, Community and Learning
Monday October 26 – Friday November 6, 2026
In-Person
This is not a trip in the usual sense. It is a pilgrimage — an invitation to step out of our familiar rhythms and into a deeper way of seeing. Together, we will travel with World Pilgrim and Executive Minister Treena Duncan into the heart of Guatemala, not as visitors, but as learners and companions, open to being shaped by the people, the land, and the stories we encounter.
More information here: https://leadershiftuccan.org/guatemala-2026

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-10-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday October 27, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater & supported by First Third Ministry Resource and Engagement Facilitator, Lisa Munro.
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-11-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday November 10, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater & supported by First Third Ministry Resource and Engagement Facilitator, Lisa Munro.
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Re:Unite
2026-11-12 08:00 - 2026-11-15 17:00 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Re:Unite
Thursday November 12 – Sunday November 15, 2026
In-Person at Camp Fircom
Calling 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!
Click here for more details!

Office Closure ~ PMRC Staff Retreat
2026-11-30 08:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00

Pensioners Christmas Luncheon
2026-12-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
A Pacific Mountain Region & Fourth Quarter Offering
Pensioners Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday December 9, 2026
12:00pm – 2:00pm
In-Person at 6000 Sussex Ave., Burnaby BC
More details to come!

Pacific Mountain Region & Jubilee United Church Christmas Open House
2026-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
A Pacific Mountain Regional & Jubilee United Church Offering
Christmas Open House
Wednesday December 9, 2026
2:00pm – 4:00pm
In-Person at 6000 Sussex Ave., Burnaby BC
Come and join the Regional Council staff and Jubilee United Church folks for some festive fun and connection at our Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 10 2pm- 4pm, at 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC.
RSVP Link comng soon!

Office Closure ~ Christmas Break
2026-12-24 08:00 - 2027-01-01 17:00

Office Closure ~ New Year's Day
2027-01-01

Save the Date - Uncharted: A Senior Youth Retreat
2027-02-12 08:00 - 2027-02-16 17:00
A First Third Ministry Offering
Uncharted: A Senior Youth Retreat
Friday February 12 – Tuesday February 16, 2027
In-Person (location TBA)
Welcome to Uncharted: A Senior Youth Retreat where faith meets adventure and the map is still being drawn. In a world that often feels unpredictable and full of twists, this retreat is a chance to pause, reflect, and explore what it means to live a life rooted in purpose and passion.
Through laughter, late-night conversations, creative workshops, and moments of quiet awe, senior youth will journey together into the unknown — discovering how their unique gifts connect with God’s unfolding story. Whether you’re seeking direction, community, or just a chance to breathe, Uncharted is your invitation to step boldly into the mystery with joy, courage, and a whole lot of fun.​
More information here!

IMAGINE Children’s Retreat – Lower Mainland
2027-02-26 08:00 - 2027-02-28 17:00 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Imagine Children’s Retreat – Lower Mainland
Friday February 26 – Sunday February 28, 2027
In-Person at Camp Fircom

IMAGINE: 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.
​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories, worship, music, drama, and more, and deepen your relationship with God.
Learn more about Imagine Children’s Retreat!
Registration Coming Soon!

IMAGINE Children’s Retreat – Vancouver Island
2027-03-12 08:00 - 2027-03-14 17:00 | Camp Pringle, 2520 W Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, V0R 2W3, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Imagine Children’s Retreat – Vancouver Island
Friday March 12 – Sunday March 14, 2027
In-Person at Camp Pringle

IMAGINE: 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.
​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories, worship, music, drama, and more, and deepen your relationship with God.
Learn more about Imagine Children’s Retreat!
Registration Coming Soon!

Sowing Promise: Renewal & Revitalization Pathway
2027-03-29 08:00 - 2027-04-02 17:00 | Loon Lake Retreat Centre, 14500 Silver Valley Rd, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Don White Jr. and Tonya Variya
Sowing Promise: Renewal & Revitalization Pathway
Monday March 29 – Friday April 2, 2027
In-Person at Loon lake Retreat Centre
This Renewal and Revitalization Cohort is based on the development of 4 Core Competencies. Each competency is coached, nurtured, and measured for genuine growth. A Health & Wholeness Assessment Test will be used to help us discern where the growth edge is for each of us.

Naming & Engaging Pain
Awareness & Awakening
Loss, Limits, & Lament
Wholeness & Habits

Loon Lake Retreat Centre is a destination for quiet reflection, fresh air, clean water, and tall fir trees. Dan & Tonya White will be facilitating a deep, soulful retreat to help us rest, refresh, and recalibrate the heart of our leadership
Retreat Overview

8 GROUP COACHING CALLS
1 RENEWAL RETREAT
24 WEEKLY ARTICLES & REFLECTIONS
4 TRAINING WEBINARS
7 TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOLS

Click here for more information: Sowing Promise: Renewal & Revitalization Pathway — LeaderSHIFT UCCan
Application Available February 1, 2026

Walking the Way: Camino de Santiago
2027-05-08 08:00 - 2027-05-17 17:00
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with World Pilgrim Global Education
Walking the Way: Camino de Santiago
Saturday May 8 – Monday May 17, 2027
In-Person
For more than a thousand years, pilgrims have walked to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela where the remains of St. James, one of Jesus’ apostles are buried. Pilgrims have followed many routes, the most popular one being over Northern Spain on the French Way. To this day, pilgrims from around the world continue to make this journey following many different routes, each person walking for their own reasons.
Maybe for you it’s a spiritual journey, a chance to get away from life and reflect. Maybe this will be a chance to challenge yourself physically and mentally and to walk with other pilgrims sharing the experience together. Maybe it’s a chance to be in nature walking through the beautiful countryside, along ocean beaches and ancient villages. Your challenge and purpose await you on this journey.
More information here: https://leadershiftuccan.org/camino-2027

9th Annual General Meeting
2027-05-27 08:00 - 2027-05-30 17:00
Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 9th Annual General Meeting
Thursday May 27 – Sunday May 30, 2027
Location: Whistler Conference Centre, BC
More details to come!

65th Anniversary of National UCW: HEAR OUR VOICE
2027-07-19 08:00 - 2027-07-23 17:00
A United Church Women Offering
65th Anniversary of National UCW: HEAR OUR VOICE
Monday July 19 – Friday July 23, 2027
In-Person at 2400 Alert Rd., Ottawa ON
Summer 2027 will be the 65th anniversary of the United Church Women! Held in Ottawa at the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport.
Deadline for Dorothy Amos Fund Application Thursday July 2, 2026!
Registration forms will be available fall 2026, for any questions please reach out to ucw65anniversary@united-church.ca
