Pacific Mountain Region

Advent of Generosity Stewardship Webinar with LeaderSHIFT
2023-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
Inviting Generosity and Participation During Advent and Christmas
A LEADERSHIFT EVENT WITH VICKI NELSON, PACIFIC MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY OF FAITH STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT STAFF
This 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.
Advent of Generosity
1pm Pacific / 2pm Mountain
Tuesday, November 21, 2022
This session is free
Presented by Vicki Nelson, Community of Faith Stewardship Support, with Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT
More Information and Zoom Link Registration:
LeaderShiftUCCan.org/advent-of-generosity

First Third Ministries: Leaders Online Gatherings
2023-11-21 13:00 - 14:30
Time for United Church Leaders – Across BC, Southern Alberta and Yukon
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.
Dates: Every Tuesday Afternoon – details below.
​Hosts: Rev. Mary Nichol and Chris Mah Poy, First Third Ministry Staff
Guest Speakers will join when able!

Gatherings in the Great Green Growing Season, the Season After Pentecost, Ordinary Time 2023
Tuesday AFTERNOONS: 1:00-2:15pm PT / 2:00-3:15pm MT

November 21
November 28 – cancelled due to First Third Ministry Regional Planning & Staff Retreat

And two in the Season of Advent

December 5
December 12 – Closing Gathering (we will pause our weekly gathering in the second half of December 2023, and resume mid-January 2024).

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Office Closed for the PMRC Retreat
2023-11-28 - 2023-12-01
The office of the Pacific Mountain Region will be closed from November 29th to December 2nd for the annual retreat.

First Third Ministries: Leaders Online Gatherings
2023-12-05 13:00 - 14:30
Time for United Church Leaders – Across BC, Southern Alberta and Yukon
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.
Dates: Every Tuesday Afternoon – details below.
​Hosts: Rev. Mary Nichol and Chris Mah Poy, First Third Ministry Staff
Guest Speakers will join when able!

In the Season of Advent
Tuesday AFTERNOONS: 1:00-2:15pm PT / 2:00-3:15pm MT

December 5
December 12 – Closing Gathering (we will pause our weekly gathering in the second half of December 2023, and resume mid-January 2024).

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Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office and Jubilee United Church Christmas Open House 2023
2023-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office, 6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5H 3C2, Canada
Wednesday December 6, 2023
2pm – 4pm, Drop-In
6000 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby BC, V5H 3X2
Please share the poster below, and RSVP here (click to open the form) to give the organizing team an idea of how many may be joining us. We want to be sure there are refreshments enough for all!

First Third Ministries: Leaders Online Gatherings
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:30
Time for United Church Leaders – Across BC, Southern Alberta and Yukon
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.
Dates: Every Tuesday Afternoon – details below.
​Hosts: Rev. Mary Nichol and Chris Mah Poy, First Third Ministry Staff
Guest Speakers will join when able!

In the Season of Advent
Tuesday AFTERNOONS: 1:00-2:15pm PT / 2:00-3:15pm MT

December 12 – Closing Gathering (we will pause our weekly gathering in the second half of December 2023, and resume mid-January 2024).

Click for Zoom Access

December's Town Hall ~ Worship Experience
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
With The Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, Executive Minister – Church in Mission, and Music with the phenomenal Dawn Pemberton

This special town hall is offered as an intentional worship time especially for those leading in congregational worship in both Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds regions. Advent and Christmas sees ministry leaders accompanying their communities in many, many ways this season. We hope that those who are able to join find a meaningful pause in the busy of leading for faithful nourishment.
Zoom link reminders will land in inboxes on Wednesday morning, and again on Wednesday with a 10 minute countdown reminder.
While offered in service to those in ministry leadership, all people in our regions are warmly welcome to join this Town Hall gathering.
Topic: Chinook Winds Pacific Mountain Town Hall – December 13, 2023
Time: 1pm Pacific Time / 2 pm Mountain Time
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Office Closure for Christmas & New Years
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-01

Pacific Mountain's Town Hall Gathering ~ The First of 2024!
2024-01-10 13:00 - 14:00
Dear friends,
Today’s town hall gathering will see Treena welcoming regional minister, Kendra Mitchel-Foster, sharing about Justice and Affirming Ministry in PMR, and introducing Scott Reynolds, the national staff Growth Animator who is now serving Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds regional councils!

Justice and Affirming Ministry in Pacific Mountain Region:
The new PMR Justice Minister, Kendra Mitchell-Foster will guide us through a time of exploring how Affirming Ministry might flourish at the regional level, and we might live more fully into our Affirming Region workplan in both the short and middle term. A quick overview of justice work, and her background will lead us into a space of visioning and conversation.

Growth Animator National Initiative & Staff Welcome:
Executive Minister, Treena Duncan will be introducing Scott Reynolds, and sharing a bit about how the Growth Animator position aims to engage and encourage communities of faith within our region.

Rev. Scott Reynolds is now serving as the Growth Animator within the Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regions. Scott just finished serving for seven and a half years as the minister of the Irma-Viking/Kinsella Pastoral Charge in rural Alberta. Scott looks forward to walking with communities of faith as they discern how to best share the message of Jesus and live out Christ’s call to love God and love their neighbours. Scott has experience working with people of all ages, in both team and solo ministry, in both urban and rural contexts, and in both Alberta and British Columbia. Scott believes that individuals and communities thrive when they are committed to spiritual practice, and he will bring gifts of listening, creativity, visioning, and discernment as he supports communities of faith within the two Regions as they seek to grow.

Pacific Mountain Region Town Hall
For those new to the region’s town hall practice, all are warmly invited to join Executive Minister Treena Duncan for this monthly online gathering. Guest presenters, time of prayer or worship, and regional updates, encouragement, and opportunities for connection make Pacific Mountain Region Town Halls meaningful and relevant! What started in the early weeks of the COVID pandemic as the immediate and safe way to share key information, our town halls have continued to be a valued way for Pacific Mountain region to be in sense of community. 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.
If you’re able to Zoom in, please do!
Blessings,
PMR Office

Jan 10, 2024 Town Hall Zoom Access:
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: Jan 10, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Rituals & Practices for an Intergenerational Worshipping Community
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-13 | Vancouver School of Theology, 6015 Walter Gage Road, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A Continuing Education Course through the Vancouver School of Theology

Faith formation research is pointing us to focus on inter-generational ministry as being the heart of the faith community. This short intensive will focus on specific spiritual practices and other rituals that sustain a worshipping community, and nurture the faith-formation of all ages.
Students will spend time engaging in and leading spiritual practices. We will explore faith-formation for a new generation, and use rituals and practices in age specific, inter-generational, and family context. This course is intended for those already practicing ministry of all ages, those brand new to ministry leadership, or those wishing to refresh their skills.

Vancouver School of Theology and First Third Ministries Partnership

In person at the Vancouver School of Theology (VST) Campus, or online via Zoom
Offered through the Vancouver School of Theology and can be taken for credit towards a Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry, degree credit, or continuing education.

Course Schedule:

Thursday 5:30-8:30pm
Friday 2–8:30pm
Saturday 9am–4:30pm

Full course details, including registration link & bursary details, found HERE.

Clergy Prayer Circle
2024-01-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
All active ministry personnel serving in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council are invited to this hour of being in community, sharing practices of check-in, prayer, laughter, and sharing of sacred stories with one another.
Our first gathering is today, January 16, 2024! Click here to register.
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.
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

We look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks.

Snow Day! Regional Office Location Closed
2024-01-17
The regional council office at 6000 Sussex Ave, Burnaby BC, is closed today. There may be a delay in replies from the reception desk and other staff. Thanks for your patience!
The post photo is a screen grab from the City of Vancouver road cam, 10:35am today at Kingsway and Boundary. https://trafficcams.vancouver.ca/boundaryKingsway.htm

January Online Info Session for "Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders"
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
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 and 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.

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

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.

February Online Info Session for “Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders”
2024-02-09 10:00 - 11:00
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 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.

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

JOIN BY PHONE
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Or Dial by your location:
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
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+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
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Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743

Lenten Book Study ~ Chinook Winds Offering
2024-02-15 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 1/6
2024-02-15 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

Family Day - Office Closure
2024-02-19

Clergy Prayer Circle ~ A time for connection
2024-02-20 10:30 - 11:30
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

Imagine Children's Retreat 2024 "At Water's Edge"
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25
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!

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

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:
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* 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)
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888 788 0099 US Toll-free
833 548 0276 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743

National Affirming Day!
2024-03-14
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

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

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

Good Friday - Office Closure
2024-03-29

Easter Monday - Office Closure
2024-04-01
