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On Feb 23 we observe Indigenous Pink Shirt Day. This is an opportunity to talk about community wellness, lateral violence and healing as we examine the impacts of bullying and violence within and against our communities. Co-Sponsored by the Urban Indigenous Circle, Chinook Winds Region and Pacific Mountain Region. Feb 23, 2022 6pm Pacific / […]
Adventures in Faith and Family - Book Study First Third is excited to offer a book study for leaders of Rev. Susan Lukey's new book, Adventures in Faith and Family. This book offers practical, faithful and spirit-filled wisdom for families. We will explore topics of raising children in our faith, family spiritual practices, grief and […]
With Leadershift A gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. Beloved: You have been pouring out in the faithful work of encouraging, guiding, supporting the community of faith. You’ve been learning, inventing, advocating, listening, talking, talking, talking to make a path in and through the pandemic, the fires, the floods, the aloneness, […]
Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany, 2022 Hosted by Rev Mary Nichol, First Third Ministry Staff, for all those in leadership with Children, Youth, Families, Young Adults in a United Church setting – whether paid or volunteer in dedicated ministry with children and families, or a piece of your ministry. Held Tuesdays, 10-11:45am PT / […]
United Church leaders and ministers wanting support and collegial connections, regarding children & family ministries are welcome to this weekly, online gathering! Details are here. Register at this link! Gatherings in the Season of Lent, 2022Tuesdays, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT March 1 – guest: Jane Dawson, PMR Regional Minister for Justice March 8 March 15 […]
There will be no Town Hall today. The next Town Hall will be held Wednesday, March 16th, 2022. In the meantime, all old Town Halls can be found here.
O God—you have formed us out of the dust of the earth. May these ashes be to us a sign of our mortality and penitence, and a reminder of your grace. This evening we mark the beginning of the Lenten season by telling the story of God, entering into our mortality, and stepping into communal […]
First Third is excited to offer a book study for leaders of Rev. Susan Lukey’s new book, Adventures in Faith and Family. This book offers practical, faithful and spirit-filled wisdom for families. We will explore topics of raising children in our faith, family spiritual practices, grief and faith for the future. This book study series […]
"The gathering of Retired Ministry Personnel scheduled for March 3 has been postponed due to the recent passing of Rev. Don Robertson's wife, Sandy. A new date will be announced in the future. Please join us in holding the Robertson family in prayer through this time." Gathering of Retired Ministry Personnel postponed
With Leadershift A gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. Beloved: You have been pouring out in the faithful work of encouraging, guiding, supporting the community of faith. You’ve been learning, inventing, advocating, listening, talking, talking, talking to make a path in and through the pandemic, the fires, the floods, the aloneness, […]
First day of Offering 1. This course will be a great option for you if you are in direct contact with the public in your volunteer or paid work in the community of faith – you maybe an administrator, a custodian, choir leader, greeter, member of the pastoral care support team. Also an excellent course […]
Tuesday March 8, 2022 10-11:30am Pacific / 11am-12:30pm Mountain Online, via Zoom Registration is required each month to receive the Zoom link. It is not a recurring link. Register here. Online, Mini-Retreats With Colleagues The Gathering Place a time of online, Mini-Retreats for United Church Ministry Personnel (active or retired). Happening once a month via Zoom, Ministry […]
