Pacific Mountain Region

Leaders Online Gathering
2025-11-25 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering: Exploring “Children’s Time” in Worship
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
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Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:30
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janice MacLean, of The Prayer Bench
Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Online via Zoom

Join in a four-week Advent pathway of worship, reflection, conversation and shared practice, with colleagues in ministry.
Each gathering will begin with worship, and designed to spark new ideas and nurture a sense of traveling the season together.
We’ll engage with evocative questions and open space for reflection—in small groups, as a whole community, and in personal ways such as writing, doodling, or other creative practices chosen by participants.
Each week will close with a simple, shared spiritual practice to carry into the days ahead, re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in ourselves and the world.
Janice McLean is the Host of Prayer Bench, offering spiritual resources, retreats, and practices for personal and community growth. With a deep love for exploring the sacred in ordinary life, she weaves together prayer, creativity, and reflection to nurture spiritual imagination and connection. Janice lives by the waters of East Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia.
Free of charge!
For more information and to register: Advent Online Clergy Group — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

Apartheid-Free Communities Dialogue Evening with Shadia Qubti
2025-11-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
A Justice Ministry Offering with Shadia Qubti and Kendra Mitchell-Foster
Apartheid-Free Communities Dialogue Evening with Shadia Qubti
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Online via Zoom
At the June 2025 AGM, The Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church of Canada took the Apartheid-Free Communities Pledge to further bolster our commitment to Solidarity with Palestine. Join Shadia Qubti and Kendra Mitchell-Foster for an evening of dialogue exploring what the Apartheid-Free Communities movement is, why it is important, and what we can do to live into this pledge through the Advent and Christmas Seasons.
Registration for this zoom evening is required, please register here:
AFC Dialogue with Shadia Qubti
November is a great month to begin conversations in your community, circle of friends, or Community of Faith to learn more about the movement, learn more about Israeli Apartheid imposed on Palestinians, and to consider your readiness to join in taking actions to support the dismantling of apartheid in Palestine.
From reports, graphics, videos, campaign materials, and letter writing tools, there is something there for all stages of actions. Learning more is so very important!
APARTHEID-FREE COMMUNITIES ACTIONS

Office Closure ~ PMRC Regional Staff Retreat
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00
The offices of Pacific Mountain Regional Council staff members will be closed from December 2 – 5, 2025.

Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janice MacLean, of The Prayer Bench
Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Online via Zoom

Join in a four-week Advent pathway of worship, reflection, conversation and shared practice, with colleagues in ministry.
Each gathering will begin with worship, and designed to spark new ideas and nurture a sense of traveling the season together.
We’ll engage with evocative questions and open space for reflection—in small groups, as a whole community, and in personal ways such as writing, doodling, or other creative practices chosen by participants.
Each week will close with a simple, shared spiritual practice to carry into the days ahead, re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in ourselves and the world.
Janice McLean is the Host of Prayer Bench, offering spiritual resources, retreats, and practices for personal and community growth. With a deep love for exploring the sacred in ordinary life, she weaves together prayer, creativity, and reflection to nurture spiritual imagination and connection. Janice lives by the waters of East Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia.
Free of charge!
For more information and to register: Advent Online Clergy Group — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

Leaders Online Gathering
2025-12-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering: Check in and Advent Sharing
Tuesday December 9, 2025
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
​
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janice MacLean, of The Prayer Bench
Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Online via Zoom

Join in a four-week Advent pathway of worship, reflection, conversation and shared practice, with colleagues in ministry.
Each gathering will begin with worship, and designed to spark new ideas and nurture a sense of traveling the season together.
We’ll engage with evocative questions and open space for reflection—in small groups, as a whole community, and in personal ways such as writing, doodling, or other creative practices chosen by participants.
Each week will close with a simple, shared spiritual practice to carry into the days ahead, re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in ourselves and the world.
Janice McLean is the Host of Prayer Bench, offering spiritual resources, retreats, and practices for personal and community growth. With a deep love for exploring the sacred in ordinary life, she weaves together prayer, creativity, and reflection to nurture spiritual imagination and connection. Janice lives by the waters of East Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia.
Free of charge!
For more information and to register: Advent Online Clergy Group — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

Pensioners Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
A Pacific Mountain & Fourth Quarter Offering
Pensioners Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday December 10, 2025
In-Person at 6000 Sussex Ave., Burnaby BC
More details to come soon!

Christmas Open House
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Jubilee United Church, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
A Pacific Mountain Regional Council & Jubilee United Church Offering
Christmas Open House
Wednesday December 10, 2025
In-Person at 6000 Sussex Ave., Burnaby BC
Come and join the Regional Council staff and Jubilee United Church folks for some festive fun and connection at our Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 10 2pm- 4pm, at 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC. Please RSVP.
Register here or contact Marina Lecian at MLecian@united-church.ca or (236) 607-0350

Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janice MacLean, of The Prayer Bench
Re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy & Love: Advent Clergy Group
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Online via Zoom

Join in a four-week Advent pathway of worship, reflection, conversation and shared practice, with colleagues in ministry.
Each gathering will begin with worship, and designed to spark new ideas and nurture a sense of traveling the season together.
We’ll engage with evocative questions and open space for reflection—in small groups, as a whole community, and in personal ways such as writing, doodling, or other creative practices chosen by participants.
Each week will close with a simple, shared spiritual practice to carry into the days ahead, re-kindling Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love in ourselves and the world.
Janice McLean is the Host of Prayer Bench, offering spiritual resources, retreats, and practices for personal and community growth. With a deep love for exploring the sacred in ordinary life, she weaves together prayer, creativity, and reflection to nurture spiritual imagination and connection. Janice lives by the waters of East Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia.
Free of charge!
For more information and to register: Advent Online Clergy Group — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

Office Closure ~ Christmas Break
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-31

Office Closure ~ New Year's Day
2026-01-01

PMRC Town Hall
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
A Pacific Mountain Region Offering
PMRC Town Hall
Tuesday January 27, 2026
Online via Zoom
All are warmly invited to join this monthly regional gathering offered for all people in Pacific Mountain region.
Guest 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.
You can watch the Town Hall recording here: Pacific Mountain Region – Town Hall – January 27, 2026
Blessings,
PMR Office

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-02-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday February 10, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
​
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Leading Adaptively in Your Context: Online Clergy Cohort with the Rev. Clara King
2026-02-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Online
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Rev. Clara King
Leading Adaptively in Your Context: Online Clergy Cohort with the Rev. Clara King
February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, 2026.
Online via Zoom

Registration fee: $350

Be refreshed by new ideas from the forefront of research
Find encouragement in a supportive environment of fellow leaders
Discover new tools and skills to meet the challenges ahead

Join leadership educator Clara King on a 5-month journey that will transform how you lead.
Adaptive challenges confront us on all sides. Adaptive leadership is a set of skills to help your congregation face those challenges and find new life. But there is a big difference between knowing about adaptive leadership and being able to put it into practice.
This 5-month program helps to bridge that gap, helping you learn to lead adaptively in your context, in response to the challenges that your faith community is facing, specifically. Combining cutting-edge material from noted leadership educator Clara King, together with transformative group process and personalized 1:1 coaching, this program will encourage you, inspire you, and support you in the good, hard work of faithful leadership, wherever you are.
This 5-Month Program Includes:
– Highly interactive monthly zoom meeting, including adaptive leadership teaching and breakout discussions with a consistent small group
– Monthly one-to-one coaching sessions with Clara to workshop specific adaptive challenges in your context, and integrate learning with your leadership practice
Cohort gatherings will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10am-12pm (Pacific), 11am-1pm (Mountain): February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, 2026.
The Rev. Clara King is an ordained priest in the Anglican Diocese of Calgary, and a PhD Candidate at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. For twenty years, Clara has used adaptive leadership in congregations and regional ministry, as a church consultant, and leadership coach. She has taught adaptive leadership for clergy and lay leaders in Canada and the United States since 2018. Clara taught Leading Adaptively through the EDGE Network with the United Church of Canada, and is a teacher and mentor in the Leader’s Way Program for clergy at Yale Divinity School. Clara’s PhD research focuses on the most effective way to teach adaptive leadership to clergy.

Click here for more information and registration!

UNCHARTED: Senior Youth Retreat
2026-02-14 08:00 - 2026-02-16 17:00
A First Third Ministry Offering
UNCHARTED: Senior Youth Retreat
Saturday February 14 – Monday February 14, 2026
In-Person

Join us for UNCHARTED, a time centered on personal discovery, faith, and meaningful connections.

Senior youth, ages 16-17, from across BC, Alberta, and the Yukon, will gather at Camp Chief Hector (Kananaskis, AB). Together, with their leaders, they will create a place of inclusive welcome and joy.
Click here for more information and registration!

Office Closure ~ Family Day
2026-02-16

Clergy Prayer Circle
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
A Ministry Personnel Support Team Offering
Clergy Prayer Circle
Third Tuesday of the month: February 17, 2026
Online via Zoom
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. We look forward to welcoming all who can attend each Tuesday.
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.
Click here for more information!

Decolonization is a Community Act
2026-02-17 13:00 - 2026-02-20 12:00 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A LeaderSHIFT Offering
Decolonization is a Community Act
Tuesday February 17 – Thursday February 20, 2026
In-Person at Camp Fircom, Gambier Island BC
Decolonization is a Community Act—Whether that work is in oneself or tied to broader institutional change, it must unfold in a circle alongside Indigenous voices, guiding hands, and the community.
This is a land-based 4-day camp that will be held at Camp Fircom on beautiful Gambier Island in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory. Participants will engage in a land-based immersive experience led by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh knowledge-holders and land-based practitioners.
During this unique opportunity, you will:
Engage in a land-based immersive experience with other church leaders and young adults
Have the opportunity to develop capacities within yourself that will help actualize the vision of The United Church of Canada to heal relationships within communities
Through facilitation, consider culture and healing by critiquing the perpetuation of colonizing perspectives in conventional trauma-informed mental health approaches
Be supported with taking action in helping Indigenous communities and acknowledging the United Church’s role in upholding colonialism and racism
Click here for more information and registration!

National Affirming/PIE Day Panel: Crafting Community
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
An Affirming Connections & Affirm United
National Affirming/PIE Day Panel
Wednesday February 18, 2026
Online via Zoom
Meet amazing crafters and creators who are making Public, Intentional, and Explicit Affirming magic in their communities! Featuring embroiderer extraordinaire and polymath Kait Hatch, Minister and artist Keith Murray, and Metis beader Jessie Pruden!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Lay Leadership Online Gathering
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
A Lay Leadership Support Team Offering
Lay Leadership Online Gathering
Monday February 23, 2026
Online via Zoom
This gathering will bring lay leaders together to share experiences, learn from one another and reflect on specific topics that were identified by you at our last gathering. It is a chance to step beyond our individual congregations, hear different perspectives, and remember that we are not serving alone.
This is a conversation, for sharing, listening, and mutual encouragement. Whether your volunteer role is visible or behind the scenes, your voice and experience are welcome.
Click here for more information and registration for the Zoom link!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-02-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
​
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Imagine Children's Retreat - Mainland
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00
A First Third Ministry Offering
Imagine Children’s Retreat – Mainland
Friday March 6 – Sunday March 8, 2026
In-Person at Evans Lake

IMAGINE: Children’s Retreat, a gathering for children who are 8 – 11 years old and those who lead them. A United Church of Canada event, where all people of diverse faith expressions, gender identities, and ways of being are warmly welcome! Together, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness, meals, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting.
​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories, worship, music, drama, and more, and deepen your relationship with God.

Click here for more information and registration!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday March 10, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
​
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

IMAGINE Children's Retreat - Vancouver Island
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 | Camp Pringle, 2520 W Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, V0R 2W3, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Imagine Children’s Retreat – Vancouver Island
Friday March 13 – Sunday March 15, 2026
In-Person at Camp Pringle

IMAGINE: Children’s Retreat, a gathering for children who are 8 – 11 years old and those who lead them. A United Church of Canada event, where all people of diverse faith expressions, gender identities, and ways of being are warmly welcome! Together, we become a multi-age and inter-cultural community sharing playfulness, meals, and connection with one another in a safe and welcoming setting.
​Come wonder about and explore faith through stories, worship, music, drama, and more, and deepen your relationship with God.

Click here for more information and registration!

National Affirming/PIE Day
2026-03-14
Celebrate PIE Day!
Public, Intentional, Explicit Inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ People
This year’s PIE Day theme, Crafting Community, takes creativity beyond music – celebrating woodworkers, crocheters, painters, gardeners, bakers, and all who create beauty and nurture connection.
Check out our materials page here for everything you need to make your event Public, Intentional, and Explicit! Includes graphics, posters, songs, brand-new worship templates (including our first-ever version Français), and much more!
Check out more about PIE Day here!

Clergy Prayer Circle
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
A Ministry Personnel Support Team Offering
Clergy Prayer Circle
Third Tuesday of the month: March 17, 2026
Online via Zoom
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. We look forward to welcoming all who can attend each Tuesday.
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.
Click here for more information!

Leaders Online Gathering
2026-03-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
​
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!

Getting to Love Gen Alpha
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
A First Third Offering Offering
Getting to Love Gen Alpha
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Online via Zoom
Join us for a one‑hour session to help your community of faith begin discerning its next steps with Gen Alpha (those born after 2010) — through theological reflection, current research, and practical, hope‑filled insight.
Click here to register for the Zoom link!
