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SUMMARY:Sussex Office Closure
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \n The PMRC Office is closed Monday June 3 – Tuesday June 4 and re-opening Wednesday June 5\, 2024 due to the travel and working dates of the 6th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 29 and June 5. \nThank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 5. 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/sussex-office-closure/
CATEGORIES:AGM - PMR,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
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UID:18461-1718706600-1718710200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Clergy Prayer Circle
DESCRIPTION:A Time For Connection\nAll active ministry personnel serving in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council are invited to this hour of being in community\, and sharing practices of check-in\, prayer\, laughter with one another. \nIf it may be your first time coming to the Clergy Prayer Circle\, please sign up to receive the link to the Zoom room:  Form.jotform.com/PMR-UCC/mpst-clergy-prayer-circle \nIf you’ve attended a Clergy Prayer Circle recently\, the link for the upcoming gathering will be automatically sent to your email address. If you’re not sure\, click the link above to sign up again. \nWe look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks. \nThe Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style\, and hosted by members of Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team (MPST). \nA Time for Prayer\n3rd Tuesday of the month \n10:30-11:30am Pacific / 11:30 am-12:30pm Mountain \nAlways Online\, via Zoom \nAlways requiring monthly registration \nClick Here to register.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/clergy-prayer-circle-june-18-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Personnel,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240705T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240502T153558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T185106Z
UID:18785-1720191600-1720351800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Family Retreat 2024 ~ BC \nWith the Regions First Third Ministry\nWe invite folks and families of all ages to participate in community together. We are deeply committed to celebrating and welcoming families of any and all expressions! Together we will enjoy food\, rest\, creation\, music\, worship\, and play in meaningful community with one another. We welcome you to come explore our theme for 2024 as we explore the story of Jesus calming the Storm. \nAt Camp Pringle\, from Friday July 5 to Sunday July 7\, 2024 \nKasota East Camp is cancelled for this year. \nPrices: $200 per adult\, $150 per child/youth (ages 3-17)\, free for children under 2! Bursaries are available! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/family-retreats/
LOCATION:Camp Pringle\, 2520 W Shawnigan Lake Rd\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V0R 2W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240704T204648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174817Z
UID:19211-1720463400-1720468800@pacificmountain.ca
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:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240703T175302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T192257Z
UID:19168-1720965600-1720972800@pacificmountain.ca
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;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20231217T225952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T204437Z
UID:16998-1722556800-1723507199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Guatemala ~ A Tour For Ministry Leaders\, with Executive Minister Treena Duncan and World Pilgrim Tours
DESCRIPTION:This tour is for ministry personnel from Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regional Councils. To hear more about this opportunity\, or talk about how this tour is the right choice for you at this time in your ministry\, contact Executive Minister\, Treena Duncan. \nGuatemala: a tour for ministry leaders\nAugust 2-12\, 2024\n(Note: this date replaces the previously publicized Lenten 2024 dates) \nGUATEMALA\, CENTRAL AMERICA\nLead by World Pilgrim Global Education guides Doris Kizinna\, Julio Cochoy\, and Friends. \nGo to LeaderSHIFT’s Guatemala – A Tour For Ministry Personnel event page for tour information.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/guatemala-a-tour-for-ministry-leaders-with-executive-minister-treena-duncan-and-world-pilgrim-tours/
CATEGORIES:Chinook Winds,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,Ministry Personnel,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240502T153856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T204943Z
UID:18789-1725030000-1725276600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Family Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Hello friends\,\nUnfortunately the Family Retreat taking place at Camp Kasota East has been cancelled for 2024. For more information you can contact FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca \nWe invite folks and families of all ages to participate in community together. We are deeply committed to celebrating and welcoming families of any and all expressions! Together we will enjoy food\, rest\, creation\, music\, worship\, and play in meaningful community with one another. We welcome you to come explore our theme for 2024 as we explore the story of Jesus calming the Storm. \nCamp Kasota East\, from Friday August 30 to Monday September 2\, 2024. \nPrices: $200 per adult\, $150 per child/youth (ages 3-17)\, free for children under 2! Bursaries are available!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/family-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Kosota\, 39161 Range Rd 21\, Sylvan Lake\, Alberta\, T4S 1X6\, 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:20240910T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240910T213509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213509Z
UID:19645-1725975000-1725978600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Leaders Online Gathering – Imaging All the Days with Young People\nWith the First Third Ministry\nTuesday September 10\, 2024\n1:30pm Pacific / 2:30 Mountain\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 to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-sept-2024/
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:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240909T190807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T203811Z
UID:19609-1726059600-1726063200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMR's Town Hall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All 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. \n  \nToday’s Hosts ~ Executive Minister Treena Duncan & Regional Council President Rev. Dr. Simon LeSieur\n  \nTown Hall Gatherings are hosted with Zoom\, but you do not need an internet connection to join the Town Hall! You can call-in using one of the phone numbers below and participate (like a traditional conference call). \nBlessings\,\nPMR Office \n\nSeptember 11\, 2024 Town Hall Access\nTopic: PMR Townhall Meeting\nTime: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time \nJoin Zoom online\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=yb9ZYDOsewbHOOOOJH72YXw2xrTBMx.1  \nMeeting ID: 879 5474 1743\nPassword: 944377 \nJoin by Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743 \n\nCall-in by phone\nOne tap mobile:\n+16473744685\,\,87954741743# Canada\n+16475580588\,\,87954741743# Canada \nFind your local number. Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0 \nDial by your location. \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free\n+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)\n+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)\n+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n888 788 0099 US Toll-free\n833 548 0276 US Toll-free \nMeeting ID: 879 5474 1743
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall-sept-2024/
LOCATION:Online and Call-In
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240419T181111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T181111Z
UID:18463-1726569000-1726572600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Clergy Prayer Circle
DESCRIPTION:A Time For Connection\nAll active ministry personnel serving in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council are invited to this hour of being in community\, and sharing practices of check-in\, prayer\, laughter with one another. \nIf it may be your first time coming to the Clergy Prayer Circle\, please sign up to receive the link to the Zoom room:  Form.jotform.com/PMR-UCC/mpst-clergy-prayer-circle \nIf you’ve attended a Clergy Prayer Circle recently\, the link for the upcoming gathering will be automatically sent to your email address. If you’re not sure\, click the link above to sign up again. \nWe look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks. \nThe Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style\, and hosted by members of Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team (MPST). \nA Time for Prayer\n3rd Tuesday of the month \n10:30-11:30am Pacific / 11:30 am-12:30pm Mountain \nAlways Online\, via Zoom \nAlways requiring monthly registration \nClick Here to register.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/clergy-prayer-circle-september-17-2024-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Personnel,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240910T221018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T204728Z
UID:19660-1726682400-1726686000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Region-Wide Affirming Check-In!
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Your Affirming Ministry Fresh This Fall\nWith Pacific Mountain Regional Council & Affirming Connections\nWednesday September 18\, 2024\n6:00pm – 7:00pm Pacific / 7:00pm – 8:00pm Mountain\n  \nPride season is over – now what? Join us to share stories and ideas about keeping your Affirming Ministry fresh this Fall! Register now and invite anyone in your ministry who is interested in Affirming work! \nClick here for the Zoom link registration!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/keeping-your-affirming-ministry-fresh-this-fall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240910T203847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T205046Z
UID:19635-1726745400-1726752600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:We Sing Our Faith Workshop: Intercultural Music in the UCC
DESCRIPTION:Western Intercultural Ministries Network Offering\n  \nWe Sing Our Faith: A conversation on the evolution of intercultural music in the United Church of Canada\n\nThursday September 19\, 2024\n11:30AM-1:30 PM Pacific / 12:30-2:30PM MDT/ CST\, 1:30-3:30 CDT\n  \nJoin us for some singing\, a look at our past music\, and a look forward to living more fully into expressing our intercultural hopes through song. As we turn 100 in less than a year\, we’ll bring an intercultural approach to exploring together what our music could become. Resource people: Rev Dr OhWang Kwon\, Rev Dr Lisa Waites\, and Dr Becca Whitla. Free; all welcome. \nSponsored by the Western Intercultural Ministries Network; this is also a 100th Anniversary event. \nClick here for full details\, including the Zoom link. 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/we-sing-our-faith-sept-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intercultural Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240409T215716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T220243Z
UID:18242-1727182800-1727186400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Living Generously Stewardship Webinar 3 ~ Who Do They Say You Are?
DESCRIPTION:With LeaderSHIFT and Vicki Nelson\, Community of Faith Stewardship Support\nThis free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT\, The United Church of Canada\, Pacific Mountain Regional Council\, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders – clergy and lay – to explore ways to encourage\, support\, and talk about church finances and givings. \nAs leaders\, with passion and deep involvement in our communities of faith\, we often think we are putting out clear and welcoming messaging about our theology and culture. But we have found that too often our neighbours do not know us at all. This 60 minute session will allow church leaders to dip their toe into considering your community of faith’s call\, and how best to share that true and awesome spirit with the wider world. \nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\nRegistration & Information at Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/who-do-they-say-you-are-living-generously-a-stewardship-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Council Office,LeaderSHIFT UCCan
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T154450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T210602Z
UID:19497-1727863200-1727870400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Generative Aging: An Online Study Discussion For Retired Ministry Personnel (Begins)
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Rev. Don Robertson and Rev. Michelle Slater\nGenerative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel\nWednesdays\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, 2024\n10am – 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain\nOnline Via Zoom\nThe retirement years can make up fully one-third of our life – yet our culture doesn’t think aging has a purpose or value. What does this landscape called “old” look like? What could Generative Aging mean for you? How could we create new stories\, rituals and meaning as we age? \nVisit LeaderShiftUCCan.org/generative-aging-study for more information and registration link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/generative-aging-an-online-study-discussion-for-retired-ministry-personnel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
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:20241003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240730T184511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T184511Z
UID:19424-1727967600-1728234000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Ministries Executive Council AGM 2024
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Ministries Executive Council Annual General Meeting\nWith Cape Mudge and Quadra Island United Church\nThursday October 3 – Sunday October 6\, 2024\nThis October\, Quadra Island will host the BC Indigenous Ministries’ Annual General Meeting. \nWe would like to welcome communities of faith to come together in fellowship\, worship and connecting. Most importantly to share gifts of the spirit\, wisdom\, and creativity. This meeting will be an important opportunity for Indigenous Ministries in Pacific Mountain Region to consider how it wants to relate to the Region and to the National Church\, in the context of our history\, and our decision to have dual belonging. This will be a meeting that provides direction for our future relationships\, so we encourage you to be present and speak your hopes and dreams for the future. \nMore details to come!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/indigenous-ministries-executive-council-agm-2024/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240510T173422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T175318Z
UID:18859-1728057600-1728214200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:YouthTrek ~ Lethbridge
DESCRIPTION:YouthTrek in Lethbridge Alberta!\nWith the regions First Third Ministry\n2024 YouthTREK WEST VANCOUVER and YouthTREK LETHBRIDGE brings Youth (ages 12-17) and their leaders from ​BC\, Southern Alberta & Yukon together again! \nHeld at Southminster United Church\, 1011 4 Avenue S Lethbridge\, Alberta T1J 0P7 \nFriday October 4 – Sunday October 6\, 2024 \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youthtrek-2024-lethbridge/
LOCATION:Southminster United Church\, 1011 4 Avenue S\, Lethbridge\, Alberta\, T1J 0P7\, 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:20241008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240910T213513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213513Z
UID:19647-1728374400-1728397800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Leaders Online Gathering – Planning for Advent\, Christmas\, and Epiphany\nWith the First Third Ministry\nTuesday October 8\, 2024\n1:30pm Pacific / 2:30 Mountain\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 to register for the Zoom link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-oct-2024/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T155040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T215037Z
UID:19501-1728468000-1728475200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Generative Aging (Session 2 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel\n  \nwith LeaderSHIFT and Rev. Don Robertson\n10am – 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain\nOnline Via Zoom\n  \nVisit LeaderShiftUCCan.org/generative-aging-study for more information and registration link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/generative-aging-an-online-study-discussion-for-retired-ministry-personnel-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240909T192521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T235824Z
UID:19614-1728478800-1728482400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMR's Town Hall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All 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. \n  \nToday’s Guests ~ Treena Duncan & Rev. Blair Odney with guests from First Third Ministries\n  \nThroughout the month of October\, four key leaders in the church – Kerry Child\, Ibi Chuan\, Jen Cunnings\, and Deborah Richards are teaming with First Third Ministry to explore a big question: \n“What do Congregations and Communities of Faith want? What do they look for from camping ministry? What do they know/feel about camping ministry? What are their connections? What are their aspirations for the future\, and do they want to be involved?” \nParticipants at the town hall will be divided into break out groups where they will participate in a small research focus group\, hosted by First Third Ministry and the Task Group. \nYour curiosity and participation is an important part of this new and exciting ministry research project. \nTown Hall Gatherings are hosted with Zoom\, but you do not need an internet connection to join the Town Hall! You can call-in using one of the phone numbers below and participate (like a traditional conference call). \nBlessings\,\nPMR Office \n\nOctober 9\, 2024 Town Hall Access\nTopic: PMR Townhall Meeting\nTime: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time \nJoin Zoom online\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=yb9ZYDOsewbHOOOOJH72YXw2xrTBMx.1  \nMeeting ID: 879 5474 1743\nPassword: 944377 \nJoin by Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743 \n\nCall-in by phone\nOne tap mobile:\n+16473744685\,\,87954741743# Canada\n+16475580588\,\,87954741743# Canada \nFind your local number. Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0 \nDial by your location. \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free\n+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)\n+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)\n+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n888 788 0099 US Toll-free\n833 548 0276 US Toll-free \nMeeting ID: 879 5474 1743
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall-oct-2024/
LOCATION:Online and Call-In
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240911T221642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T222022Z
UID:19692-1728498600-1728504000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:What the Hell ~ Affirming Ministry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Regional Council Affirming Workshop\, in partnership with Affirming Connections\n  \n“What the Hell”\nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024\n6:30-8pm Pacific / 7:30-9pm Mountain\n  \nMore information to come.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/what-the-hell-affirming-ministry-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affirming,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240419T181158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T181158Z
UID:18525-1728988200-1728991800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Clergy Prayer Circle
DESCRIPTION:A Time For Connection\nAll active ministry personnel serving in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council are invited to this hour of being in community\, and sharing practices of check-in\, prayer\, laughter with one another. \nIf it may be your first time coming to the Clergy Prayer Circle\, please sign up to receive the link to the Zoom room:  Form.jotform.com/PMR-UCC/mpst-clergy-prayer-circle \nIf you’ve attended a Clergy Prayer Circle recently\, the link for the upcoming gathering will be automatically sent to your email address. If you’re not sure\, click the link above to sign up again. \nWe look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks. \nThe Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style\, and hosted by members of Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team (MPST). \nA Time for Prayer\n3rd Tuesday of the month \n10:30-11:30am Pacific / 11:30 am-12:30pm Mountain \nAlways Online\, via Zoom \nAlways requiring monthly registration \nClick Here to register.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/clergy-prayer-circle-october-15-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Ministry Personnel,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T215222Z
UID:19502-1729072800-1729080000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Generative Aging (Session 3 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel\n  \nwith LeaderSHIFT and Rev. Don Robertson\n10am – 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain\nOnline Via Zoom\n  \nVisit LeaderShiftUCCan.org/generative-aging-study for more information and registration link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/generative-aging-an-online-study-discussion-for-retired-ministry-personnel-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241018T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241020T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240510T174143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T175333Z
UID:18865-1729267200-1729423800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:YouthTrek ~ West Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:YouthTrek in West Vancouver BC!\nWith the regions First Third Ministry\n2024 YouthTREK WEST VANCOUVER and YouthTREK LETHBRIDGE brings Youth (ages 12-17) and their leaders from ​BC\, Southern Alberta & Yukon together again! \nHeld at West Vancouver United Church\, 2062 Esquimalt Ave West Vancouver\, BC V7V 1S4 \nFriday October 18 – Sunday October 20\, 2024 \nClick here for more information! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youth-trek-west-vancouver/
LOCATION:West Vancouver United Church\, 2062 Esquimalt Ave\, West Vancouver\, BC\, V7S 1N5\, 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:20241022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T162240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T162240Z
UID:19514-1729587600-1729861200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Clergy Rest and Renewal Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:An LeaderSHIFT Offering with With Rev. Wade Lifton and Dawn Pemberton\nClergy Rest and Renewal Retreat 2024\nTuesday October 22 – Friday October 25\, 2024\nIn-Person\nWe invite you to come centre your spiritual\, emotional\, physical\, and mental health\, in worshipful and grounded community. During this 4-day in-person retreat\, held at Naramata Centre in the heart of Naramata Village\, you will enjoy private accommodation with all meals\, snacks\, and course materials provided — supporting your time of learning\, reflecting\, and rest. Sharing times of worship\, music and intentional silence\, you’ll delight in the beauty of place\, finding and making fun — all in the company of colleagues. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/clergy-rest-and-renewal-retreat-2024/
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:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T155057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T215327Z
UID:19503-1729677600-1729684800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Generative Aging (Session 4 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel\n  \nwith LeaderSHIFT and Rev. Don Robertson\n10am – 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain\nOnline Via Zoom\n  \nVisit LeaderShiftUCCan.org/generative-aging-study for more information and registration link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/generative-aging-an-online-study-discussion-for-retired-ministry-personnel-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T161558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T161558Z
UID:19509-1729882800-1730028600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Rural Ministry Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:A LeaderSHIFT Event\, in Partnership with Chinook Winds Regional Council & The Rev. Bronwyn Corlett\nRural Ministry Conference 2024\nFriday October 25 – Sunday October 27\, 2024\nIn-Person (Online TBC)\nThis conference is for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in the Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada — and all from any region or denomination\, whose church life and work is rooted in a rural setting. Come experience rural hospitality\, inspiring theme sessions and practical workshops tuned to today’s rural ministry contexts! \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/rural-ministry-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Trinity United Church\, Fort Macleod\, 220 20 Street\, Fort Macleod\, Alberta\, T0L 0Z0\, 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:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240813T155108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T215524Z
UID:19504-1730282400-1730289600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Generative Aging (Session 5 of 5)
DESCRIPTION:Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel\n  \nwith LeaderSHIFT and Rev. Don Robertson\n10am – 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain\nOnline Via Zoom\n  \nVisit LeaderShiftUCCan.org/generative-aging-study for more information and registration link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/generative-aging-an-online-study-discussion-for-retired-ministry-personnel-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events,Retired Ministry Personnel
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240606T185701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T175440Z
UID:19083-1731079800-1731324600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:RE:unite - First Third Ministry's Young Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:RE:unite – Young Adult Retreat\nFriday November 8 – Monday November 11\, 2024\nIn-Person at Camp Fircom\nCalling all young adults! 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! \nClick Here for more information! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/reunite-young-adult-retreat-2024/
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:20241112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T023042
CREATED:20240409T215727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T220456Z
UID:18246-1731416400-1731420000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Living Generously Stewardship Webinar 4 ~ Advent of Generosity: Inviting Giving & Participation During Advent and Christmas
DESCRIPTION:With LeaderSHIFT and Vicki Nelson\, Community of Faith Stewardship Support\n  \nThis free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT\, The United Church of Canada\, Pacific Mountain Regional Council\, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders – clergy and lay – to explore ways to encourage\, support\, and talk about church finances and givings. \nThis 60-minute session for church leaders–both clergy and lay–will talk about different ways that we can bring conversations of stewardship into Advent\, Christmas Eve\, and beyond. Through hospitality\, welcome and invitation\, let’s help make this Advent the beginning of a church year full of deeper generosity. \nONLINE ONLY\, VIA ZOOM\nRegistration & Information at Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/advent-of-generosity-inviting-giving-participation-during-advent-and-christmas-living-generously-a-stewardship-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Council Office,LeaderSHIFT UCCan,PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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