Pacific Mountain Region

Deep Dive ~ A Time for Ministry Personnel Pre-PMRC AGM
2024-05-29 13:00 - 2024-05-30 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH GROWTH ANIMATOR, REV. SCOTT REYNOLDS
A gathering for ministry personnel in the days immediately prior to the Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 2024 Annual General Meeting!
Deep Dive – A Time for Ministry Personnel Pre-PMRC AGM with Growth Animator Rev. Scott Reynolds and LeaderSHIFT’s Rev. Michelle Slater
1pm Wednesday May 29 until 2pm Thursday May 30 (following lunch together)
Downtown Vancouver at St. Andrew’s-Welsey United Church
$50, with registration opening soon. Contact Rev. Michelle Slater if any questions, in the meantime: MSlater@united-church.ca

AGM 2024 ~ Financial Forum Info Session
2024-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Friends,
Pacific Mountain Region Finance Advisory Council will present the regional council’s financials in advance of our 6th Annual General Meeting 2024, and take questions about the finances. This is an opportunity for membership to learn about the financials.
Financial Forum 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
3-4pm Pacific / 4-5pm Mountain
Online / Call-In Only, via Zoom

Sign up here: https://us1.list-manage.com/survey?u=0999ab25e10c4c23a874af7fe&id=3b661ac1a3&e=*|UNIQID|*
Register by Monday May 20th to be added to the Financial Forum confirmation email with Zoom link/phone numbers (it will be sent the day before the Financial Forum).
Thank you for registering to attend!
Peace,
PMRC Office
AGM 2024 – Connecting, Collaborating, Cultivating

Clergy Prayer Circle
2024-05-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
A Time For Connection
All 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.
If 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
If 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.
We look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks.
The Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style, and hosted by members of Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team (MPST).
A Time for Prayer
3rd Tuesday of the month
10:30-11:30am Pacific / 11:30 am-12:30pm Mountain
Always Online, via Zoom
Always requiring monthly registration
Click Here to register.

Victoria Day - Office Closure
2024-05-20 | BC

Christian Family Sunday
2024-05-12 | BC
Christian Family Sunday is traditionally celebrated the second Sunday in May.
Worship resources and related material can be found here.

Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 | BC
An Lay Leadership Support Team Offering
for All Lay Leaders in Pacific Mountain Region Communities of Faith & Ministries!
Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Online Only Via Zoom Platform
1-2:30pm Pacific / 2-3:30pm Mountain
For All Lay Leaders in Pacific Mountain Region Communities of Faith & Ministries!
May 9th Hosts: Bethan Theunissen, John Crowdis, Carla Wilks, Linda Ervin, Gail Miller, and Marina Lecian.

Join Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82154727353?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 821 5472 7353
Passcode: [REDACTED]

The aim of this gathering is for the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Lay Leadership Support Team (LLST) to share about its work and purpose, for lay leaders to talk and connect with others, and hearing more about the work and experiences of lay leaders across the region. We’ll do some thinking together, to discern ways for ongoing support, gatherings, and connections that best serve lay leaders in their roles and settings.
Important insight and learning came from the Pacific Mountain region’s Lay Leadership Support Survey responses, and hosting an intentional gathering for lay leaders was identified as a top priority. The Lay Leadership Support Team (LLST) seeks to strengthen connections with and among lay leaders in communities of faith in our regional council. We look forward to welcoming all who are able to join the May 9th online gathering of lay leaders!
Email MLecain@united-church.ca for more information.

Cancelled ~ Pacific Mountain Town Hall Gathering
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
Friends,
Today’s Town Hall (May 8, 2024) gathering is canceled.
In lieu of the town hall, we encourage congregation’s lay leadership to attend tomorrow’s Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering, hosted by Pacific Mountain Region’s Lay Leadership Support Team.
Blessings,
PMR Office

From Fear to Faith: How to talk about money in church ~ Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
SESSION 2, OF 4
This 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 – clery and lay – to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.
This 60-minute session for is for church leaders, both clergy and lay. The timing of this offering is intended to support communities of faith in Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain regions, as you start to prepare your annual reports for your annual general meeting! Vicki and Michelle will talk with you about how communities of faith can better communicate your amazing impact, during your congregational meetings and reports. Specifically, this session’s special look at narrative budgets aims to show how this tool may enhance your community’s engagement and understanding of your board’s financial vision and choices. Most excitingly, Vicki will share how she has seen the use of narrative budgets transforming how ministry is spoken about, in connection to finances.
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 6/6
2024-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON
Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection
https://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice
Six Sessions February 15 – April 25, 2024
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

In The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice.
This course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture.
Be grounded, be nurtured.
Meeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations, self-reflection, group dialogue, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding, and experience a sense of community and encouragement.
LeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice

Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders
2024-04-16 09:30 | BC
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janet Gear
Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.
WITH JANET GEAR
Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.
April 16 Offering is Postponed

New Date To Be Announced at Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders

To hear more about this opportunity with LeaderSHIFT, please contact Rev. Michelle Slater.

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 5/6
2024-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

PMR Town Hall - Learning About Proposals
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Attend today’s Town Hall to learn about all about Proposals to Regional Council, General Council 45, and both!
Proposals Information Session with AGM 2024 Business Chair, Rev. Mark Green, Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, President Deborah Richards
What is a Proposal, in The United Church of Canada?
How are Proposals written and submitted?
How are Proposals considered and voted on?
What’s special about Proposals this year, 2024?
– More information about Proposals this Annual General Meeting, and the Proposals form is found on this AGM Post: Proposals: To AGM 2024; To General Council 45
Town 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 as if a traditional conference call.

April 10, 2024 Town Hall Access
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom online

Join Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
Password: [REDACTED]
Join by phone
One tap mobile:
+16473744685,,87954741743# Canada
+16475580588,,87954741743# Canada
Dial by your location:
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. *
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
833 548 0276 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
Find your local number: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0
Join by Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference 2024
2024-04-04 09:00 - 2024-04-06 12:30 | Epiphany Chapel – VST, 6030 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1E7, Canada
Held in-person at the Epiphany Chapel, on the Vancouver School of Theology UBC campus, come empower yourself to engage key learnings, work, and action. Be in a Christian community of other ministry leaders who are working for an anti-racist church.

Anti-Racism Work & Action
Leadership Conference 2024
April 2-4, 2024

Work, and action – in Christian community

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference is an offering of Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regional Councils First Third Ministry. First Third Ministry’s mission is to support those who work with those in the first of life’s three eras (children, youth, young adults and families) – yet, this conference is designed to resonate for leaders of any, and, all ages and generations.
For All in Leadership
Whether you’re paid or volunteering, staffing a community of faith or un-churched organization, focused on children & family ministry or serving older generations, this conference centers anti-racism principles and actions in your leadership.

You can expect
Varied learning formats and thoughtfully chosen content to engage key learnings, focus work, and empower action in your leadership.
A Christ-centered conference fostering connection and relationship with other leaders who are also working for an anti-racist church.
Discovery-based questions and reflection opportunities will help you to compassionately and faithfully examine your own ministry and leadership in your specific setting.
An introduction to the materials from the new United Church of Canada resource for children and youth, Becoming an Anti-Racist Church.
A convergence of your personal and professional call to anti-racism, with others like you – all seeking a new way of being church.​

Event Page, Registration, Funding : FirstThirdMinistry.ca/f3-conference-anti-racism-work-and-action

Easter Monday - Office Closure
2024-04-01 | BC

Good Friday - Office Closure
2024-03-29 | BC

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 4/6
2024-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 3/6
2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

National Affirming Day!
2024-03-14 | BC
In church circles it has nothing to do with math. P.I.E. is short for “Public, Intentional, and Explicit.” These are the standards we hold ourselves to when we seek to be affirming, welcoming, and inclusive.

National Affirming / P.I.E. Day website

Pacific Mountain Town Hall ~ 'Spreading the Joy - Building teams for Pastoral Care', with guest Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Today’s Town Hall theme is “Spreading the Joy – Building teams for Pastoral Care”, with guest The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins, from Chinook Winds region. Geoffrey is a congregational minister who has a strong interest in pastoral care and adult education. Geoffrey has served both rural and urban congregations in Alberta, and has also been responsible for training hospital visitors in the Chinook Winds Region.
There will be an update on Campus Ministry as well, and with opening worship offered by Rev. Tony Snow. President Deborah Richards won’t be with us today.

Town 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.
Blessings,
PMR Office
March 13, 2024 Town Hall Access
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time (US and Canada)
JOIN ONLINE

Zoom: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
Password: [REDACTED]

Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743

JOIN BY PHONE
One-tap mobile:
+16473744685,,87954741743# Canada
+16475580588,,87954741743# Canada
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. *

Find your local number: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0
Or Dial by your location:
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
833 548 0276 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 2/6
2024-02-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON
Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection
Six Sessions February 15 – April 25, 2024
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

In The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice.
This course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture.
Be grounded, be nurtured.
Meeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations, self-reflection, group dialogue, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding, and experience a sense of community and encouragement.
LeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice

Imagine Children's Retreat 2024 "At Water's Edge"
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25 | BC
First Third Ministry’s Imagine Children’s Retreats are for Children who are 8 – 12 years old and those who lead them. A United Church of Canada event, all people of diverse faith expressions, gender identities, and ways of being family 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.
Please go to Imagine Children’s Retreat page for this event’s full details & registration link!

Clergy Prayer Circle ~ A time for connection
2024-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | BC
All 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.
The Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style, though registration is required to access the Zoom link. The Clergy Prayer Circle is hosted by Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team. The Zoom Registration Link is below.
Click here to register for the next Clergy Prayer Circle.
A time for prayer

3rd Tuesday of the month
Always Online, via Zoom
Always requiring monthly registration

Family Day - Office Closure
2024-02-19 | BC

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 1/6
2024-02-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

Lenten Book Study ~ Chinook Winds Offering
2024-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | BC
Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study (as with Tuesday’s ‘Pacific Mountain’ offering!).
Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.
Register (for Thursday Only) at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254
ONLINE ONLY – VIA ZOOM.

Pacific Mountain Town Hall Gathering With Rev. Scott Reynolds, President Deborah Richards, Executive Minister Treena Duncan, and You!
2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
(This fabulous photo of Scott, Deborah and Treena is from Saturday’s “Flourishing: Congregational Workshop” with Moderator Carmen Lansdowne, and many others who came together at Jubilee United Sussex on Feb 10th, 2024)
All are warmly invited to join Executive Minister Treena Duncan and President Deborah Richards for this monthly online gathering, for all people in Pacific Mountain region. Guest presenters, time of prayer or worship, and 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 (as sometimes they do see a date or time change) is found on our calendar: PacificMountain.ca/events.
Today’s Guest ~ Rev. Scott Reynolds, Growth Animator

Town 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.
Blessings,
PMR Office
Feb 14, 2024 Town Hall Access
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time (US and Canada)
JOIN ONLINE

Zoom: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
Password: [REDACTED]

Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743

JOIN BY PHONE
One-tap mobile:
+16473744685,,87954741743# Canada
+16475580588,,87954741743# Canada
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. *

Find your local number: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0
Or Dial by your location:
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
833 548 0276 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743

Special Notice: FLOURISHING – event TWO, with Moderator Carmen
2024-02-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
The Mod On The Road
“Join in the conversation when the Moderator comes to your region, including free Flourishing congregational workshops near you.”
2. Congregational Workshop

A DAY WITH MODERATOR CARMEN ENGAGING IN ENERGIZING ACTIVITIES, TOWARDS DREAM-ORIENTED ACTIONS FOR OUR CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES
with Moderator Carmen Lansdowne
SAT FEB 10, 2024
HOSTED BY JUBILEE UNITED
6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby BC
Free, with Lunch Included

Register HERE

A member of a Youth Group? Task Group or Committee? Choir? Board? Vision Team in your community of faith? This is an excellent event to attend with your group (and if you’re from further away, WestJet has a sale on flights…).

See Event One: Flourishing Keynote here (click).
More details at this News Post (click).

Full Flourishing and The Mod On The Road information is at on The United Church of Canada’s Community and Faith page.

February Online Info Session for “Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders”
2024-02-09 10:00 - 11:00 | BC
Traveling August 2024
WITH EXECUTIVE MINISTER TREENA DUNCAN, LEAD BY WORLD PILGRIM GLOBAL EDUCATION-AWARENESS TRAVEL

Curious?
JOIN ONE OF OUR ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS!

January 30, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

February 9, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

The Zoom link for both info sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787409411
Come, Pilgrim.
This is your invitation to immerse yourself in a pilgrimage to the Highlands of Guatemala in community with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, LeaderSHIFT, fellow ministry leaders, and World Pilgrim guides Doris Kizinna, Julio Conchoy and Friends.
Full course details and registration information is on the Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders event page.

Special Notice: FLOURISHING – event ONE, with Moderator Carmen
2024-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Mod On The Road
“Join in the conversation when the Moderator comes to your region, including free Flourishing congregational workshops near you.”
1. Keynote

UNLEASHING THE MORAL IMAGINATION TO CREATE A FLOURISHING WORLD
with Afdhel Aziz
FIRESIDE CHAT / Q&A
with Afdhel, and Moderator Carmen
THUR FEB 8, 2024
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
(St Andrew’s-Wesley United building)
Tickets HERE
Sponsors Kindred Works and Genus Capital Management
With The United Church of Canada Flourishing Project

See Event Two: Flourishing Congregational Workshop here
More details at this News Post (click).

Full Flourishing and The Mod On The Road information is at on The United Church of Canada’s Community and Faith page.

Leaders Online Gathering
2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
First Third Ministry hosts a weekly gathering of leaders from across The United Church of Canada who are in ministry with children, youth and families.
Leaders Online Gathering
Join us on Tuesdays for an online cohort group that shares resources, ministry experiences, quandaries and joys of children, youth and family ministry.
Hosted by the First Third Ministry Animators.
For more information and to register: FirstThirdMinistry.ca/leaders-online-gatherings
