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SUMMARY:"Laughing and Rejoicing" UCW Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A Pacific Mountain United Church Women Offering with Janice Bannister\n“Laughing and Rejoicing”\nFriday April 25\, 2025 — 1:30pm – 8:30pm\nSaturday April 26\, 2025 — 9:00am – 1:00pm\nIn-Person at Cloverdale United Church 17575 58A Ave.\, Surrey BC\nYou are invited to join us to be apart of the Gathering and Annual General Meeting! \nClick here for more information! \nClick here for registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/ucw-agm-2025-2/
LOCATION:Cloverdale United  Church\, 17575 58A Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3S 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCW":MAILTO:wmk4674@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250117T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T181457Z
UID:20711-1745856000-1746010800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Retired Ministers' Retreat: "Walk With Me"
DESCRIPTION:A Fourth Quarter Network and Pacific Mountain Regional Council Offering\nRetired Ministers’ Retreat: “Walk With Me”\nMonday April 28 – Wednesday April 30\, 2025\nIn-Person at Naramata Centre\nMore details to come soon! \n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/retired-ministers-retreat-walk-with-me/
LOCATION:Naramata Centre\, 460 Ellis Street\, Naramata\, BC\, V0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250114T234701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T234742Z
UID:20671-1748365200-1748552400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Art/s of Worship Conference
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Marcia McFee\nThe Art/s of Worship\nTuesday May 27 – Thursday May 29\, 2025\nIn-Person at Brechin United Church\, Nanaimo BC\nA pre-AGM conference for those passionate about engaging\, meaningful\, and vibrant worship! \nClick here for more details!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-art-s-of-worship-conference/
LOCATION:Brechin United Church\, 2020 Estevan Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9S 0C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20240626T212049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T210036Z
UID:19153-1748476800-1748822399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:7th Annual General Meeting 2025 ~ Cracked Open
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 7th Annual General Meeting\nThursday May 29\, 2025 – Sunday June 1\, 2025 \nLocation: Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo\, BC \nFull details and registration can be found at pacificmountain.ca/administration/regional-general-meetings/pmrc-agm-2025/ 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/agm-2025-nanaimo/
CATEGORIES:AGM - PMR,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20240708T185004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T191047Z
UID:19227-1748736000-1748822399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Celebration of Ministry 2025 ~ Service of Worship & Communion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Call to Ministry in Pacific Mountain Regional Council! \nCelebration of Ministry\nNanaimo BC\nLive-Streamed and In-Person\nTime To Be Announced \nScripture To Be Announced \nRegistration is not required. \nAll are welcome to join the Live-Stream from @PacificMountainRegionalCouncil YouTube Channel \nLive stream starts around to come. \nWorship begins at to come. \nCommunion is part of the Celebration of Ministry. \nIf worshipping via the live stream\, please prepare for yourself a Cup of Blessing (wine\, juice\, or what you may have on hand) and Bread for the Journey (bread\, cracker\, or what you may have on hand). You are invited to also bring The Light into your space. (flame or battery candle\, drawing or photo of a candle\, or what you may have on hand). \nIf attending in person\, venue and directions to come. \nSunday’s Offering is collected for to come. \nVisit PacificMountain.ca/pmrc-agm-2025 for additional information about the 7th Annual General Meeting.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmr-agm-celebration-of-ministry-2025/
LOCATION:Nanaimo BC\, Vancouver Island
CATEGORIES:AGM - PMR,PMRC Events,Special Worship Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T164753Z
UID:21004-1748822400-1748995199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Sussex Office Closure
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n The PMRC Office is closed Monday June 2 – Tuesday June 3 and re-opening Wednesday June 4\, 2025 due to the travel and working dates of the 7th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 28 and June 4. \nThank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 4. Some staff may be checking emails and phone messages during the office closure dates; specific details may be available in individual staff voicemails and autoreplies. \nMay this time of community\, discernment\, business and worship – whether participating in the General Meeting\, and in your own communities of faith and ministry – be a time where we all are Connecting\, Collaborating\, Cultivating. We give thanks to God for the call to be the church\, and be God’s love in the world! Amen. \nBlessings\, \nPMRC Office
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closure-2025/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250713T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250711T212733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T212733Z
UID:21321-1752415200-1752420600@pacificmountain.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250611T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190720Z
UID:21187-1758268800-1758387600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leading Together: A Conference for Lay Leaders & Their Ministry Personnel
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Offering\nWeekend Retreat for Lay Leaders and their Ministry Personnel!\nFriday September 19 – Saturday September 20\, 2025\nIn-Person at the United Commons\, Victoria BC\nJoin Pacific Mountain Regional Ministers for workshops on recruitment\, emerging models of congregational governance\, best practices\, Manual roles and responsibilities and more. Come gain some knowledge and skills\, build relationships with other lay leaders\, and reconnect to why you care about and give your time\, energy and commitment to your community of faith! \nClick here for more information and registration!\nRegistration closes Thursday September 11\, 2025
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/weekend-retreat-for-lay-leaders-2025/
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250902T191448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T191448Z
UID:21458-1759158000-1759406400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Radical Hope: A Clergy Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Offering\nRadical Hope: A Clergy Retreat\nMonday September 29 – Thursday October 2\, 2025\nIn-Person at Naramata Centre\nThe prophet Habakkuk lived in a time of great turmoil and injustice. His short three-chapter book condemns both the corruption of his own people and the brutality of their enemies. Yet at the end of the book\, as Habakkuk faces into famine and destruction\, he sings of joy. \nWhat enables this kind of hope? Is this a delusion\, a spiritual bypass\, a vindictive taunt of Israel’s enemies? Or is Habakkuk actually filled with a radical hope that is not dependent on good outcomes? And if this is radical hope\, how do we get some of that? \nOur time together at Naramata will explore how we face into the storm of the world we live in; how we are connected (and why this is wonderful and awful at the same time); our work of giving attention; how we allow prayer to heal and equip us; and the sacramental practice of letting go. \nYou can expect to leave this retreat feeling refreshed. Better yet\, you can expect to identify the practices that will work in your own life\, to settle more deeply into your own call to ministry\, to connect with others for mutual support\, and to rest in a radical revision of hope. \nClick here for more information and registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/radical-hope-a-clergy-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Naramata Centre\, 460 Ellis Street\, Naramata\, BC\, V0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20250709T181516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T161055Z
UID:21311-1759392000-1759669200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Save the Date! ~ Pacific Mountain Indigenous Ministries AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Ministries Annual General Meeting\nThursday October 2 – Sunday October 5\, 2025\nIn-Person at Haisla United Church\n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmrc-indigenous-ministries-agm-2025/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20251009T221409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192358Z
UID:21557-1761055200-1761058800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMRC Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:A Pacific Mountain Region Offering\nPMRC Town Hall\nTuesday October 21\, 2025\nOnline via Zoom\nAll are warmly invited to join this monthly regional gathering offered for all people in Pacific Mountain region. \nGuest presenters\, time of prayer or worship\, regional updates\, encouragement\, and opportunities for connection make Pacific Mountain Region Town Halls meaningful and relevant! The most up-to-date information about scheduled town hall times (or any changes to its schedule) is found on our calendar: PacificMountain.ca/events. \nTown Hall Gatherings are hosted with Zoom\, but you do not need an internet connection to join the Town Hall! Can call-in using one of the phone numbers below and participate as if a traditional conference call. \nWatch the recorded meeting here: https://youtu.be/We56Sj66hX0 \nBlessings\,\nPMR Office
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmrc-town-hall-oct-21-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
CREATED:20251015T235717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T235801Z
UID:21645-1761760800-1761766200@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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T095657
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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