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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:United Church leaders and ministers wanting support and collegial connections\, regarding children & family ministries are welcome to this weekly\, online gathering! 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. \n\nTime: 1:30pm – 2:45pm PT / 2:30-3:45pm MT\nOnline via Zoom\n\nDetails here\, register at this link!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-4/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T101626Z
UID:11861-1650585600-1650844799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The 2nd Annual Festival of Biblical Telling: In the beginning was the Word
DESCRIPTION:The Wisdom and Witness of Biblical Telling\n  \nAPRIL 22-24\, 2022 | AN INTERNATIONAL ONLINE FESTIVAL \nCo-sponsored by LeaderShift\, and The Network of Biblical Storytellers of Canada \nThe Annual Festival of Biblical Telling\nEvery year\, storytellers from across Canada\, along with India\, the USA and abroad\, gather to hone their storytelling skills and repertoire in a 2 1/2-day Festival of Biblical Telling. This Festival takes place April 22-24\, 2022 – and you are invited! This is an opportunity for people who love the Word to come together – to listen and tell\, to hone their skills at sharing that Word aloud. By Heart. \nFull details and registration are found here.\n  \n \n  \n  \nSave and Share this PDF Poster (8.5×11) \n \n  \n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-2nd-annual-festival-of-biblical-storytelling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220421T110000
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UID:11927-1650535200-1650538800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Just Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Hello friends\, \nThis week’s Just Conversations has been cancelled. We encourage you to join Jane Dawson\, our Justice Minister\, at next month’s Just Conversations\, taking place on May 19\, 2022. \n  \nJustice work in the church can often feel lonely and discouraging\, working for change that doesn’t come easily\, if it comes at all. Just Conversations is a monthly online gathering for anyone in PMRC wanting to connect with others involved with justice work around the region. It will be a chance to deepen your justice work in your faith\, share stories about what is happening around the region and develop strategies for working together to support each other in “being the change.” \nJust Conversations will take place on the third Thursday of every month\, beginning on January 20th\, 2022\, from 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain. \n\nJust Conversations is free and drop-in style\nOpen to ministry personnel and congregation members · Registration is required for the Zoom access. Register here.\nFacilitated by the PMRC’s Ministry for Justice (contact Jane Dawson (jdawson@united-church.ca) for more information).
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/just-conversations-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220401T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T182259Z
UID:12849-1650499200-1650671999@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMRC Office Move
DESCRIPTION:The PMRC office will be closed Thursday\, April 21 and Friday\, April 22\, while we move into our new offices\, located at 6000 Sussex Avenue. Please be patient when trying to contact staff members. \nWe will reopen on April 25\, 2022!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmrc-office-move/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PMRC":MAILTO:pacificmountain@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220323T164531Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Topic: PMRC Town Hall Meeting\nDate: April 20th\, 2022\nTime: 1pm Pacific / 2pm Mountain \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/99140047519?pwd=VlhlcXRIZDU2QmxWMUhvQkV1VVpndz09 \n\nMeeting ID: 991 4004 7519 \nPassword: 181424 \nOne tap mobile \n+15873281099\,\,99140047519# Canada \n+16473744685\,\,99140047519# Canada \n  \nDial by your location \n* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. * \n        +1 587 328 1099 Canada \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        855 703 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) \n        888 788 0099 US Toll-free \n        833 548 0276 US Toll-free \nMeeting ID: 991 4004 7519 \nFind your local number: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/acyMSMMcml
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
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UID:11733-1649980800-1650326399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closed for Easter
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closed-for-easter/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220317T161012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T194609Z
UID:12703-1649854800-1649860200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Gathering Place
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place a time of online\, Mini-Retreats for United Church Ministry Personnel (active or retired). \nHappening once a month via Zoom\, Ministry Personnel are invited into 90 mins of being in community. \nYou can expect practices with colleagues such as check-in\, pray\, laugh\, share sacred stories and maybe even singing a little — together. \nThe Gathering Place is Free and Drop-In Style. It’s hosted by the PMRC’s Ministry Personal Support Team\, contact Karen Millard or Marc Coulombe for more information.  \n\nHeld the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of the month.\n1-2:30pm Pacific / 2-3:30pm Mountain\nOnline\, via Zoom\n\nRegistration is required each month to receive the Zoom link. It is not a recurring link. Register here. \n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/12703/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="PMRC":MAILTO:pacificmountain@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220217T001105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T001105Z
UID:12246-1649786400-1649791800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Lenten Series – Wisdom of the Elders: Teachings from the Indian Ecumenical Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Urban Indigenous Circle\, Chinook Winds Region and Pacific Mountain Region \nThis year we examine Lent through the lens of our Indigenous Elders. 50 years ago the Elders of the Indian Ecumenical Conference gathered from across Turtle Island\, including many from the US\, Central America and beyond. During this time\,  Traditional Spiritual Leaders\, Wisdom Keepers\, Elders\, Indigenous Clergy and our ecumenical partners in the United Church of Canada\, Anglican Church of Canada\, Catholic Church and others attended to understand and demystify traditional Indigenous spiritual practices. The sharing of these Elders and Knowledge Keepers helped shape Indigenous advocacy\, outreach and visions for reconciliation. We delve into their teachings to understand their vision for our current time. \nEveryone is welcome. \nFacilitators \n\nJohn Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Pacific Mountain Region\, The United Church of Canada\nTony Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Chinook Winds Region\, The United Church of Canada\n\nTuesdays: April 12. \nTaking place at 6 pm Pacific / 7 pm Mountain \nRegister at this link\, Zoom details to follow.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/indigenous-lenten-series-wisdom-of-the-elders-teachings-from-the-indian-ecumenical-conference-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220301T000957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T001234Z
UID:12379-1649754000-1649755800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Our Way to Easter
DESCRIPTION:With Leadershift \nA gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved:\nYou have been pouring out \nin the faithful work of encouraging\, guiding\, supporting the community of faith. \nYou’ve been learning\, inventing\, advocating\, \nlistening\, talking\, talking\, \ntalking to make a path in and through the pandemic\, the fires\, the floods\, the aloneness\, the togetherness\, the cold\, the heat…the everything. \nAnd now it is the cusp of Lent\, \nagain\, and yet \nagain a new set of circumstances. \n\n\n\n\ncome as you are\, exactly as you are\, \nto Song and to Prayer\ndesigned to nourish us\nas we find our way to\nthe great Mystery of Easter. \n\n9am Pacific / 10am Mountain\nEach Tuesday morning of Lent\nMarch 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5\, 12 2022\n\nDetails & registration at this link
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/finding-our-way-to-easter-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220228T220253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T220253Z
UID:12363-1649613600-1649622600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Supper Social
DESCRIPTION:We are back! YAY! Let’s get together.\n\nWhat is on your heart and mind? How is your spirit? What was the last thing you watched on a screen that left you thinking about things in a different way? What do you yearn for? This is time for young adults and a leader or two to gather\, eat a great meal and share conversation about what is important to you.\n\nA Gathering of Young Adults\, 18 years+\, in the Lower Mainland. It is a free event. We buy dinner\, you buy your drink.\n\nThe Young Adults Supper Social is time for young adults and a leader or two to gather IN PERSON\, eat a great meal and share conversation about what is important.\n\n\nDATE: Sunday\, March 13th\, Sunday\, April 10th\, Sunday\, May 15th\nTIME: 6 pm – 8:30 pm\nAGES: +18 years\nLOCATION: Will be shared with the participants after Registration\nLEADERSHIP: Pamela Evans\nCOST: It is a free event\n\nThe event requires PROOF OF VACCINATION. Please make sure you bring it to the gathering. Registration here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/young-adult-supper-social/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220410T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220315T190117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T190117Z
UID:12653-1649597400-1649611800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:With First Third Ministry and Leadershift \nThis course will be a great option for you if you interact with youth in your volunteer or paid work in the community of faith/ \nDates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification. \n\n\nSelf-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time \n\n\n\n\nOnline Group Session One: Saturday April 2\, 2022\, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain \n\n\nOnline Group Session Two: Sunday April 10\, 2022\, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain \n\n\nLeadership: Dr Julie Clayton\, hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift and Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry \nPricing: $150 Note: Space is limited to 15 participants. There are no refunds for this course.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-4/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220204T213345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T213345Z
UID:11923-1649494800-1649516400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camp Spirit PRO-D Day Camp - Squamish United Church
DESCRIPTION:We offer wonder-filled Pro-D Day and Saturday Day Camps for Children 5-11 years. We also offer Leader In Training camps at the same time\, for people 12-14 years! Our School Year Camps are in a number of communities around BC. \n\nCamp runs from 9am to 3pm\n$25 includes Lunch & Snacks.\nCall-in your registration if you don’t have stable internet access.​\nBursaries are available. No camper will be turned away for financial reasons. Camp Spirit supports you in getting your camper to camp! You may select the bursary option when registering online\, or call our Registrar with your confidential bursary request.\n\nRegister online using a system called Camp Brain. It will take about 15 minutes to complete your campers form\, including adding health and safety details.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-pro-d-day-camp-squamish-united-church/
LOCATION:Squamish United Church\, 38014 Fourth Ave\, Squamish\, British Columbia\, V8B 0A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220203T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T202143Z
UID:11858-1649493000-1649507400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Godly Play (Children’s Church Curriculum) Core Training
DESCRIPTION:First Third Ministry Offering \nThere are lots of things that you can learn from a lecture but Godly Play is learned from the inside out. You will experience Godly Play as both leader and learner. \nYou will have the opportunity to analyze and tell stories from the\nvarious genres with peers in a collegial\, non-judgmental setting.\nYou will experience both the storyteller and doorperson roles; learn how to establish a Godly Play environment and strengthen your classroom management skills. \nYou will deepen your understanding of the spirituality of children. \nAll learning will take place in a prayerful and playful atmosphere\nwith creative and experienced Godly Play trainers.  Participants who successfully complete this training will receive a Certificate of Accreditation from Godly Play Canada. \nHeld online via Zoom\, over four days: January 29\, February 12\, March 12 & April 9th. \nDetails available here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/godly-play-childrens-church-curriculum-core-training-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220204T212444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T212444Z
UID:11917-1649237400-1649241000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:From Decision-Making to Discernment
DESCRIPTION:A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel \nWith Susan Beaumont \nMost congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that\, over time\, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices. \nPARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:\n\nEnter a three-way conversation engaging God\, the soul of the leader\, and the soul of the institution.\nChallenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.\nDeepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.\nLearn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.\nDevelop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.\n\nClick here for full details and to register.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/from-decision-making-to-discernment-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220217T193450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T201425Z
UID:12256-1649203200-1649289599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hello Friends\, \nOur usual 1st Wednesday of the month Town Hall is cancelled this week. Please check the calendar for future Town Hall dates\, and apologies to those who arrived today to only find Marc  Coulombe and his offer to play guitar! \nBlessings\, \nPacific Mountain Staff
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall-april-6/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220216T233649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T000823Z
UID:12227-1649181600-1649187000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Lenten Series – Wisdom of the Elders: Teachings from the Indian Ecumenical Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Urban Indigenous Circle\, Chinook Winds Region and Pacific Mountain Region \nThis year we examine Lent through the lens of our Indigenous Elders. 50 years ago the Elders of the Indian Ecumenical Conference gathered from across Turtle Island\, including many from the US\, Central America and beyond. During this time\,  Traditional Spiritual Leaders\, Wisdom Keepers\, Elders\, Indigenous Clergy and our ecumenical partners in the United Church of Canada\, Anglican Church of Canada\, Catholic Church and others attended to understand and demystify traditional Indigenous spiritual practices. The sharing of these Elders and Knowledge Keepers helped shape Indigenous advocacy\, outreach and visions for reconciliation. We delve into their teachings to understand their vision for our current time. \nEveryone is welcome. \nFacilitators \n\nJohn Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Pacific Mountain Region\, The United Church of Canada\nTony Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Chinook Winds Region\, The United Church of Canada\n\nTuesdays: April 5\, 12. \nTaking place at 6 pm Pacific / 7 pm Mountain \nRegister at this link\, Zoom details to follow.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/indigenous-lenten-series-wisdom-of-the-elders-teachings-from-the-indian-ecumenical-conference-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220310T184658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T184658Z
UID:12621-1649152800-1649159100@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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! \n​Gatherings in the Season of Lent\, 2022Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT \nMarch 1 – guest: Jane Dawson\, PMR Regional Minister for Justice \nMarch 8 \nMarch 15 \nMarch 22 \nApril 5 \nNo Gatherings on March 29\, April 12\, April 19.Starting April 26\, our gathering time moves to the afternoon: 1:30-2:45pm Pacific / 2:30-3:45pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gatherings-5/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220405T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220301T001342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T001342Z
UID:12377-1649149200-1649151000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Our Way to Easter
DESCRIPTION:With Leadershift \nA gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved:\nYou have been pouring out \nin the faithful work of encouraging\, guiding\, supporting the community of faith. \nYou’ve been learning\, inventing\, advocating\, \nlistening\, talking\, talking\, \ntalking to make a path in and through the pandemic\, the fires\, the floods\, the aloneness\, the togetherness\, the cold\, the heat…the everything. \nAnd now it is the cusp of Lent\, \nagain\, and yet \nagain a new set of circumstances. \n\n\n\n\ncome as you are\, exactly as you are\, \nto Song and to Prayer\ndesigned to nourish us\nas we find our way to\nthe great Mystery of Easter. \n\n9am Pacific / 10am Mountain\nEach Tuesday morning of Lent\nMarch 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5\, 12 2022\n\nDetails & registration at this link
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/finding-our-way-to-easter-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220402T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220315T190031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T191319Z
UID:12654-1648906200-1648920600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training for Those Who Work with Youth
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or who might be in a crisis. The course is designed for adults who have frequent contact with young people\, for example\, parents and guardians\, youth ministers and clergy\, teachers and other school staff\, sports coaches\, and youth workers. \nYou will be certified* in the Mental Health First Aid course of the Mental Health Commission of Canada\, with the bonus of taking the program with other people of faith and having space to connect this learning to our experience in Christian community. All are welcome to register. \nCourse participants will learn how to \n\nrecognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or who might be in a mental health or substance use crisis\nhave conversations that encourage a young person to – talk about their mental well-being – discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being – reach out to these supports\nassist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation\ncheck in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed\n\nDates \nThis course is completed in three parts. *Your completion of all three parts is required for certification. \n\nSelf-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time\nSaturday April 2\, 2022\, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain: Online Group Session One\nSunday April 10\, 2022\, 1:30-5:30pm Pacific / 2:30-6:30pm Mountain: Online Group Session Two\n\nLeadership \nDr Julie Clayton is a certified MHFA teacher\, a highly skilled counsellor\, and holds a Master of Divinity and years of experience as a congregational pastor. Hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift and Pamela Evans from First Third Ministry. \nPricing \n$150 Note: Space is limited to 15 participants. There are no refunds for this course. \nRegister here: www.leadershiftpm.ca/register/for-those-who-work-with-youth-april-2-10
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-3/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220315T185415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T185415Z
UID:12651-1648630800-1648641600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Second day of course. \nThis 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 for you if there are friends or family members in your circle who you would like to know how to assist more effectively. \nDates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification. \n\n\nSelf-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time \n\n\n\n\nOnline Group Session One: Tuesday March 29\, 2022\, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am – 1pm Mountain \n\n\nOnline Group Session Two: Wednesday March 30\, 2022\, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am – 1pm Mountain \n\n\nLeadership: Dr Julie Clayton\, hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift. \nPricing: $100. Note: Space is limited to 15 participants. There are no refunds for this course.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220217T000440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T000457Z
UID:12237-1648576800-1648582200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Lenten Series – Wisdom of the Elders: Teachings from the Indian Ecumenical Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Urban Indigenous Circle\, Chinook Winds Region and Pacific Mountain Region \nThis year we examine Lent through the lens of our Indigenous Elders. 50 years ago the Elders of the Indian Ecumenical Conference gathered from across Turtle Island\, including many from the US\, Central America and beyond. During this time\,  Traditional Spiritual Leaders\, Wisdom Keepers\, Elders\, Indigenous Clergy and our ecumenical partners in the United Church of Canada\, Anglican Church of Canada\, Catholic Church and others attended to understand and demystify traditional Indigenous spiritual practices. The sharing of these Elders and Knowledge Keepers helped shape Indigenous advocacy\, outreach and visions for reconciliation. We delve into their teachings to understand their vision for our current time. \nEveryone is welcome. \nFacilitators \n\nJohn Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Pacific Mountain Region\, The United Church of Canada\nTony Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Chinook Winds Region\, The United Church of Canada\n\nTuesdays: March 29\, April 5\, 12. \nTaking place at 6 pm Pacific / 7 pm Mountain \nRegister at this link\, Zoom details to follow.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/12237/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220315T185333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T185333Z
UID:12652-1648544400-1648555200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:First day of course. \nThis 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 for you if there are friends or family members in your circle who you would like to know how to assist more effectively. \nDates: This course is completed in three parts. Your completion of all three parts is required for certification. \n\n\nSelf-Directed Online Module: for you to complete in your own time \n\n\n\n\nOnline Group Session One: Tuesday March 29\, 2022\, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am – 1pm Mountain \n\n\nOnline Group Session Two: Wednesday March 30\, 2022\, 9am-12noon Pacific / 10am – 1pm Mountain \n\n\nLeadership: Dr Julie Clayton\, hosted by Allison Rennie from LeaderShift. \nPricing: $100. Note: Space is limited to 15 participants. There are no refunds for this course.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220301T003457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T003457Z
UID:12376-1648544400-1648546200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Our Way to Easter
DESCRIPTION:With Leadershift \nA gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved:\nYou have been pouring out \nin the faithful work of encouraging\, guiding\, supporting the community of faith. \nYou’ve been learning\, inventing\, advocating\, \nlistening\, talking\, talking\, \ntalking to make a path in and through the pandemic\, the fires\, the floods\, the aloneness\, the togetherness\, the cold\, the heat…the everything. \nAnd now it is the cusp of Lent\, \nagain\, and yet \nagain a new set of circumstances. \n\n\n\n\ncome as you are\, exactly as you are\, \nto Song and to Prayer\ndesigned to nourish us\nas we find our way to\nthe great Mystery of Easter. \n\n9am Pacific / 10am Mountain\nEach Tuesday morning of Lent\nMarch 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5\, 12 2022\n\nDetails & registration at this link
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/finding-our-way-to-easter-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220324T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220203T201746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T211927Z
UID:11855-1648110600-1648114200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Book Study – Adventures in Faith and Family
DESCRIPTION: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 will be online. The author will join the end of each session with a Q& A and will join the last session. \n\nMarch 24\nTime: 9:30am-10:30am PST / 10:30am-11:30am MTN\nAge: 18+\nOnline\, via Zoom. We’ll email the link a few days before the event starts. Be sure to check your email!\nThis is a free event.\nRegister here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/book-study-adventures-in-faith-and-family-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220128T223450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T223450Z
UID:11765-1648027800-1648033200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:From Decision-Making to Discernment
DESCRIPTION:A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel \nWith Susan Beaumont \nMost congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that\, over time\, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices. \nPARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:\n\nEnter a three-way conversation engaging God\, the soul of the leader\, and the soul of the institution.\nChallenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.\nDeepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.\nLearn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.\nDevelop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.\n\nClick here for full details and to register.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/from-decision-making-to-discernment-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220217T000634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T000927Z
UID:12241-1647972000-1647977400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Lenten Series – Wisdom of the Elders: Teachings from the Indian Ecumenical Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Urban Indigenous Circle\, Chinook Winds Region and Pacific Mountain Region \nThis year we examine Lent through the lens of our Indigenous Elders. 50 years ago the Elders of the Indian Ecumenical Conference gathered from across Turtle Island\, including many from the US\, Central America and beyond. During this time\,  Traditional Spiritual Leaders\, Wisdom Keepers\, Elders\, Indigenous Clergy and our ecumenical partners in the United Church of Canada\, Anglican Church of Canada\, Catholic Church and others attended to understand and demystify traditional Indigenous spiritual practices. The sharing of these Elders and Knowledge Keepers helped shape Indigenous advocacy\, outreach and visions for reconciliation. We delve into their teachings to understand their vision for our current time. \nEveryone is welcome. \nFacilitators \n\nJohn Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Pacific Mountain Region\, The United Church of Canada\nTony Snow\, Indigenous Minister\, Chinook Winds Region\, The United Church of Canada\n\nTuesdays: March 22\, 29\, April 5\, 12. \nTaking place at 6 pm Pacific / 7 pm Mountain \nRegister at this link\, Zoom details to follow.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/12241/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T114500
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220310T184556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T184556Z
UID:12623-1647943200-1647949500@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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! \n​Gatherings in the Season of Lent\, 2022Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT \nMarch 1 – guest: Jane Dawson\, PMR Regional Minister for Justice \nMarch 8 \nMarch 15 \nMarch 22 \nApril 5 \nNo Gatherings on March 29\, April 12\, April 19.Starting April 26\, our gathering time moves to the afternoon: 1:30-2:45pm Pacific / 2:30-3:45pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gatherings-4/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220322T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220301T004253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T004253Z
UID:12394-1647939600-1647941400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Our Way to Easter
DESCRIPTION:With Leadershift \nA gift of contemplative worship for congregational leaders of all kinds. \n\n\n\n\nBeloved:\nYou have been pouring out \nin the faithful work of encouraging\, guiding\, supporting the community of faith. \nYou’ve been learning\, inventing\, advocating\, \nlistening\, talking\, talking\, \ntalking to make a path in and through the pandemic\, the fires\, the floods\, the aloneness\, the togetherness\, the cold\, the heat…the everything. \nAnd now it is the cusp of Lent\, \nagain\, and yet \nagain a new set of circumstances. \n\n\n\n\ncome as you are\, exactly as you are\, \nto Song and to Prayer\ndesigned to nourish us\nas we find our way to\nthe great Mystery of Easter. \n\n9am Pacific / 10am Mountain\nEach Tuesday morning of Lent\nMarch 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, April 5\, 12 2022\n\nDetails & registration at this link
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/finding-our-way-to-easter-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220308T205741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T205741Z
UID:12590-1647802800-1647808200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Axe Throwing - A Young Adult Event in Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Located in the Victoria area. To gather in community with one another for a great time\, come on down and join Sarah Prestwich. We will be going axe-throwing at Axe & Grind in Victoria! A waiver will be required\, to be filled out beforehand. Close-toed shoes must be worn\, and participants must be masked and bring proof of vaccination. \n\nDate: Sunday\, March 20th\, 2022\nTime: 7:00pm – 8:30pm PT\nAge:18-30ish\nLeadership: Sarah Prestwich\nLocation: Axe & Grind. 910 Government St\, Victoria\, BC V8W 1X3\, Canada\nCost: $20.00 per person\, bursaries are available upon request.\n\nRegistration and details at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/axe-throwing-a-young-adult-event-in-victoria/
LOCATION:Axe & Grind\, 910 Government St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T213834
CREATED:20220128T204652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T204652Z
UID:11755-1647511200-1647514800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Just Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Justice work in the church can often feel lonely and discouraging\, working for change that doesn’t come easily\, if it comes at all. Just Conversations is a monthly online gathering for anyone in PMRC wanting to connect with others involved with justice work around the region. It will be a chance to deepen your justice work in your faith\, share stories about what is happening around the region and develop strategies for working together to support each other in “being the change.” \nJust Conversations will take place on the third Thursday of every month\, beginning on January 20th\, 2022\, from 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain. \n\nJust Conversations is free and drop-in style\nOpen to ministry personnel and congregation members · Registration is required for the Zoom access. Register here.\nFacilitated by the PMRC’s Ministry for Justice (contact Jane Dawson (jdawson@united-church.ca) for more information).
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/just-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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