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SUMMARY:World Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Observed on the first Friday in March\, World Day of Prayer is a global\, ecumenical movement of Christian women joined together to observe a common day of prayer. \nWorship resources and related material can be found here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/world-day-of-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Special Worship Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230308T130000
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UID:15083-1678280400-1678284000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Pacific Mountain Town Hall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The first Town Hall of Lent\, with Acting Executive Minister Victoria Andrews\, joined by Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow. Rev. Tony Snow is a member of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. He grew up on Treaty No. 7 land at Morley\, Alberta\, where his father Dr. Rev. Chief John Snow Sr. attended the Morley Indian Residential School. As a Traditional Knowledge Keeper\, minister and consultant\, Tony has worked for decades in public engagement and government relations\, bringing awareness and healing to communities of faith and Indigenous peoples\, as a continuation of his father’s and grandfather’s work. Tony will be talking about the 40 Days of Reconciliation. \nAs always\, worship\, regional updates and opportunities for connection will be part of today’s Town Hall as well. We look forward to seeing you soon! \nTopic: PMRC Townhall – Wed\, March 8 \nTime: March 8\, 2023 01:00 PM Pacific Time / 2:00 PM Mountain Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/84056169371?pwd=OGNLaVhjOXhHajloeHIrMlFvK2N5Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 840 5616 9371 \nPassword: 783373
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pacific-mountain-town-hall-gathering-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T181253Z
UID:14668-1678388400-1678393800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Faithful Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:“Faithful Climate Conversations” is a free\, online series offered by the PMRC Justice Network\, and drawing from the multi-denominational\, Canada-wide “For the Love of Creation” discussion resources. It will run in two series during early 2023. This series\, in four parts\, is offered March 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 all from 7-8:30pm. \n\nRegister for the March series here\n\nCONNECTION AND LEARNING\nThis series of topic sessions will be facilitated by Debbie Hubbard and Peter Jones. Come for a chance to connect with others in our region and learn ways to create safe and respectful climate change conversations in your own community of faith. \nIf you’re interested in hosting such conversations for your church\, this series will also be a great way to get to know the ‘For the Love of Creation’ resources! Included below is the Discussion Guide for each topic\, offering a preview of the kind of conversation you and others may engage with together. \nYou are warmly welcome\, we hope you’ll join us. \nRegistration is here: Faithful Climate Conversations Registration Form\n\nAll sessions are online only\, via Zoom.\nFree! Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.\nThe times listed are Pacific Time; please adjust if you’re participating from another time zone.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/faithful-climate-conversations-2/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230130T191557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T191557Z
UID:14876-1678644000-1678651200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Supper Social
DESCRIPTION: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. This is time for building friendships and connections with other United Church (or curious about the United Church) Young Adults\, 18 years+.\n\nThe Young Adult Supper Socials are free for participants. They are located in New Westminster (right above a Skytrain station!) and the exact location will be shared with participants after registration.\nLeader: Pamela Evans (and others)\n\nPlease register at https://firstthirdministry.campbrainregistration.com\nBuild your account ONCE at First Third’s new registration portal and then you can register for any of the events you are interested in!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/young-adult-supper-social-4/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20220808T170010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T170010Z
UID:13942-1678752000-1678838399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:National Affirming / PIE Day
DESCRIPTION:PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. These are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to when we become affirming\, welcoming\, or inclusive communities. March 14 is a chance to serve some pie and roll out the PIE by celebrating the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people in faith communities and beyond across Canada. \nWorship resources and related material can be found here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/national-affirming-pie-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Worship Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230316T183041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T183041Z
UID:15145-1678885200-1678890600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Where is the Money?
DESCRIPTION:Join as we gather together to talk about and discuss the process of finding appropriate grants for new ministry initiatives and writing the applications. It can be a difficult process to manage\, but come join Daniel and Sarah as we help you along this process. Share your knowledge (and even some frustrations!) and hear from others about their experience in the World of Grants! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Mar 15\, 2023 1:00 PM PST/ 2:00 PM MTN \nRegister in advance for this meeting :). Registrations Open \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/where-is-the-money/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230109T230513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T165111Z
UID:14776-1678960800-1678966200@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\, from 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain. \n\nMarch 16\, 2023\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-12/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20221215T181616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T181616Z
UID:14669-1678993200-1678998600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Faithful Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:“Faithful Climate Conversations” is a free\, online series offered by the PMRC Justice Network\, and drawing from the multi-denominational\, Canada-wide “For the Love of Creation” discussion resources. It will run in two series during early 2023. This series\, in four parts\, is offered March 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 all from 7-8:30pm. \n\nRegister for the March series here\n\nCONNECTION AND LEARNING\nThis series of topic sessions will be facilitated by Debbie Hubbard and Peter Jones. Come for a chance to connect with others in our region and learn ways to create safe and respectful climate change conversations in your own community of faith. \nIf you’re interested in hosting such conversations for your church\, this series will also be a great way to get to know the ‘For the Love of Creation’ resources! Included below is the Discussion Guide for each topic\, offering a preview of the kind of conversation you and others may engage with together. \nYou are warmly welcome\, we hope you’ll join us. \nRegistration is here: Faithful Climate Conversations Registration Form\n\nAll sessions are online only\, via Zoom.\nFree! Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.\nThe times listed are Pacific Time; please adjust if you’re participating from another time zone.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/faithful-climate-conversations-3/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230120T234930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T234930Z
UID:14820-1679097600-1679356799@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Imagine! Children's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What do we do at the Children’s Retreat?  \non Saturday…. \nChildren meet at designated spots in the Lower Mainland and at ferry terminals to meet their leaders and the chartered bus for their trip to Camp Fircom. Participants and leaders will arrive at around 3 pm after a quick trip on the water taxi from Horseshoe Bay to Gambier Island\, greet other leaders\, get settled into their cabins with their leaders\, have dinner\, connect\, sing\, play games\, and meet the community for the weekend\, snack and then off to bed! \n​On Sunday… \nOur meals are in the Dining room where we are greeted by our Camp Fircom hosts and are served amazing\, yummy food. During the day we will have time for worship\, singing\, storytelling\, workshops (like games and craft activities)\, a campfire evening program and much more! \nOn Monday… \nWe eat (again!)\, sing\, worship together and say farewell to our amazing community of friends!  After lunch time\,  our Water Taxi and chartered bus takes us back to our designated drop off place\, ready to be picked up by our families! \nHow do I Register? \nRegistration is open HERE for children ages 8 to 12 and leaders.  \nRegistration for participants is $240.00.  This includes all transportation to and from Camp Fircom\, meals and accommodation and program fees.  There are bursaries available to all families\, as you register\, you choose what is required in order for your child(ren) to attend.  You can enter the discount code as you register in our system for 25% off (CODE is 25Hope) or 50% (CODE is 50Peace) If you need 75% or 100% off to be able to come\, please contact firstthirdministry@united-church.ca. 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/imagine-childrens-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Fircom\, Gambier Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20221215T182823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T182823Z
UID:14670-1679598000-1679603400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Faithful Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:“Faithful Climate Conversations” is a free\, online series offered by the PMRC Justice Network\, and drawing from the multi-denominational\, Canada-wide “For the Love of Creation” discussion resources. It will run in two series during early 2023. This series\, in four parts\, is offered March 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 all from 7-8:30pm. \n\nRegister for the March series here\n\nCONNECTION AND LEARNING\nThis series of topic sessions will be facilitated by Debbie Hubbard and Peter Jones. Come for a chance to connect with others in our region and learn ways to create safe and respectful climate change conversations in your own community of faith. \nIf you’re interested in hosting such conversations for your church\, this series will also be a great way to get to know the ‘For the Love of Creation’ resources! Included below is the Discussion Guide for each topic\, offering a preview of the kind of conversation you and others may engage with together. \nYou are warmly welcome\, we hope you’ll join us. \nRegistration is here: Faithful Climate Conversations Registration Form\n\nAll sessions are online only\, via Zoom.\nFree! Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.\nThe times listed are Pacific Time; please adjust if you’re participating from another time zone.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/faithful-climate-conversations-4/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20221215T184441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T184441Z
UID:14671-1680202800-1680208200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Faithful Climate Conversations
DESCRIPTION:“Faithful Climate Conversations” is a free\, online series offered by the PMRC Justice Network\, and drawing from the multi-denominational\, Canada-wide “For the Love of Creation” discussion resources. It will run in two series during early 2023. This series\, in four parts\, is offered March 9\, 16\, 23\, & 30 all from 7-8:30pm. \n\nRegister for the March series here\n\nCONNECTION AND LEARNING\nThis series of topic sessions will be facilitated by Debbie Hubbard and Peter Jones. Come for a chance to connect with others in our region and learn ways to create safe and respectful climate change conversations in your own community of faith. \nIf you’re interested in hosting such conversations for your church\, this series will also be a great way to get to know the ‘For the Love of Creation’ resources! Included below is the Discussion Guide for each topic\, offering a preview of the kind of conversation you and others may engage with together. \nYou are warmly welcome\, we hope you’ll join us. \nRegistration is here: Faithful Climate Conversations Registration Form\n\nAll sessions are online only\, via Zoom.\nFree! Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.\nThe times listed are Pacific Time; please adjust if you’re participating from another time zone.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/faithful-climate-conversations-5/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230327T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185610Z
UID:15227-1680548400-1680553800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:PMRC Reconciliation Circle
DESCRIPTION:PMRC Indigenous Ally Toolkit Training Session for the Lenten Series: 40 Days of Reconciliation. Join us as we share insights and concerns about reconciliation\, changes within the church and emerging issues as we walk with our Indigenous neighbours towards healing. \n\nMonday\, April 3\, 2023\n7pm Pacific / 8pm Mountain\n\nRegister at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pmrc-reconciliation-circle/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ministry,PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230403T212228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T212228Z
UID:15287-1680699600-1680703200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Pacific Mountain Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Michelle Slater (LeaderShift Interim Director) and others for a time of reflection\, scripture\, song and prayer\, at the mid-point of Holy Week. Take time to get grounded and breathe together\, as we near the end of our Lenten journey. \nAs always\, worship\, regional updates and opportunities for connection will be part of today’s Town Hall as well. We look forward to seeing you soon! \nTopic: PMRC Townhall – Wed\, April 5\, 2023 \nTime: April 5\, 2023 01:00 PM Pacific Time / 2:00 PM Mountain Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/82487627444?pwd=aHZwVVR2bjd0TkFOcEZCc1NJNjVudz09 \nMeeting ID: 824 8762 7444\nPassword: 152832
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/pacific-mountain-town-hall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230103T202214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T202214Z
UID:14718-1680825600-1681171199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closed-for-good-friday-and-easter-monday/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures,Special Worship Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230329T180638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T180638Z
UID:15249-1680966000-1680973200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Cake Pops 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to make cake pops from a master! Bring a container to bring some home. \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 2023\n3-5pm Pacific / 4-6pm Mountain\nWhere: Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office\, 6000 Sussex Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC.\n\nRegistration is open\nLimited space\, please Register Here
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/cake-pops-101/
LOCATION:Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office\, 6000 Sussex Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230412T170455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T170455Z
UID:15315-1681304400-1681309800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Gathering Place
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place is 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. \n\n1-2:30pm Pacific / 2-3:30pm Mountain\nRegister here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-gathering-place-14/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Coulombe":MAILTO:MCoulombe@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230315T182715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T213252Z
UID:15138-1681909200-1681914600@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Our Watershed Moment
DESCRIPTION:A part of Earth Week 2023 — Together for the Love of Creation\nWatershed discipleship is an emerging understanding in our life of faith. It invites us to connect with place in a deeper way – theologically\, spiritually\, physically\, and morally. As a part of Earth Week 2023\, you are invited to join the Pacific Mountain Region in an online learning opportunity to explore “our watershed moment” as a faithful response to the ecological crisis. \n\nWednesday\, April 19\, 2023\n1:00 – 2:30 pm PT / 2:00-3:30 MT / 4:00-5:30 ET\n\nRegister at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/our-watershed-moment/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230411T223020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T223020Z
UID:15308-1681984800-1681990200@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\, from 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain. \n\nApril 20\, 2023\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-13/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20220808T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T172156Z
UID:13960-1682150400-1682182800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is celebrated in communities around the world on April 22 each year. Churches have chosen to mark this time by participating in community events and through liturgical celebrations. \nWorship resources and related material can be found here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/earth-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Worship Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20220808T171746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T171746Z
UID:13958-1682208000-1682294399@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Camping Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Camping Sunday is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Sunday in April. The worship services and other ideas available for this Sunday are designed to increase visibility for the church’s outdoor/camping ministries\, draw attention to local United Church camps\, and help people recall their memories and experiences of church camping. Find a camp near you. \nWorship resources and related material can be found here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camping-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Worship Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
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UID:15146-1682506800-1682514000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Feast - F3
DESCRIPTION:Join First Third Ministry Leaders (those in ministry with children\, youth\, families and young adults) from your area for a feast of lunch\, resource sharing and conversation.\nDates: April 26\, September 13 and December 6\nTime: 11 am – 1 pm \nPlaces: \n\nScarboro United Church\, 134 Scarboro Avenue\, Calgary\nDuncan United Church\, 246 Ingram St\, Duncan\, BC\nPacific Mountain Regional Office\, 6000 Sussex\, Burnaby\n\nRegistrations for this event will open soon\, stay tuned. \nPlease create your profile at this link. Build your account once at our new registration portal and then you can register for any of the events you are interested in!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-feast-f3/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230215T234740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T234740Z
UID:14982-1683158400-1683417599@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Resurrect 2023: A Learning Party
DESCRIPTION:MAY 4 – 6\, 2023 * 1PM ON THURSDAY UNTIL CLOSING FEAST ON SATURDAY\n\n\n\n\nFIRST MET UNITED / THE ABBEYCHURCH * BALMORAL AND QUADRA\nVICTORIA BC: ON THE TRADITIONAL AND UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE SONGHEES AND ESQUIMALT NATIONS; LƏK̓ʷƏŊƏN-SPEAKING PEOPLES.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to the party!\nA Learning Party is a gathering designed to highlight all the things you love about a conference – interaction\, connection and collaboration with other liked minded leaders\, community connectors\, church planter-starters and/or spiritual entrepreneurs.  \nAt a Learning Party you’ll make new friends\, be inspired by courageous followers of Christ who are taking risks in the Kin-dom and\, yes – have fun (since you know\, it is a party after-all.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nResurrect intentionally seeks to highlight those ‘on the edges of the inside of the church’ – and especially BIPOC and or 2SLGBTQ+ leaders. We’ll feature some more familiar ‘names’ as well as lots of ‘local heroes’ who are doing amazing work. Together\, we’ll all share in the storytelling and inspiration in larger group and smaller sessions. \nIf you are a person with a hunger for a new way of being church\, save the date and come on to Victoria to spend some time in praying\, worshipping\, singing and listening and learning with your people!\n \nChildren and Youth are part of the party!\nChildren (age 6 – 11) and youth (12 and up) will be an integral part of the Resurrect party. We will offer some age specific events – led by Vanessa Caruso (Little Bouquets / Emmaus) and Nik Sloat (Refugia Youth / McDougal UC) as well as integrated participation in whole community gatherings. Children and youth will be registered separately after you register. Contact registrar Jes for more info. \n\nDetails & registration here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/resurrect-2023-a-learning-party/
LOCATION:FirstMetropolitan United Church\, 932 Balmoral Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230508
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20220808T170315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T170442Z
UID:13944-1683417600-1683503999@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Sunday (the first Sunday in May) is part of the church’s effort to create communities of radical belonging for all people\, including those living with mental health challenges. \nWorship resources and related material can be found here.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Special Worship Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230510T195737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T195737Z
UID:15546-1683831600-1683838800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Supper Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us at the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office\, Thursday\, May 11\, 2023. We will have some pizza\, games and conversations. We hope to see you then! \nFrom 6-8pm Pacific / 7-9pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/young-adult-supper-social-5/
LOCATION:Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office\, 6000 Sussex Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230509T165121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T165121Z
UID:15528-1684404000-1684409400@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\, from 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain. \n\nMay 18\, 2023\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-14/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230501T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T170730Z
UID:15505-1684414800-1684422000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding and Communicating with GenZ
DESCRIPTION:Younger generations can sometimes cause us some anxiety as church leaders – how do we build relationships with them? Are there ways we can reach them to tell them about Jesus? If so\, how?\nWe will share up to date research about this amazing group of young people (GenZ) and then have time for discussion and reflection on how this research (and what we all already know and experience about this generation) will affect our ministry with those in GenZ (2001-2020). We aren’t pretending that we know everything about this generation but we do know that the research that has been done and information we have gathered may inspire us in the planning and implementation of our ministry. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/understanding-and-communicating-with-genz/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Third Ministry":MAILTO:FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230103T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T202323Z
UID:14717-1684713600-1684799999@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closed for Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closed-for-victoria-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230517T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T192536Z
UID:15599-1685019600-1685023200@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Forum GM2023
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Mountain Regional Council executive members and finances staff will present the regional council’s financials in advance of General Meeting 2023\, and take questions about the finances. This is an opportunity for membership to learn about the financials. \nFinancial Forum 2023\nIn advance of General Meeting 2023 \n\nThursday May 25\, 2023\n1-2pm Pacific / 2-3pm Mountain\nSign Up here:https://pacificmountain.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0999ab25e10c4c23a874af7fe&id=14da490842\n\nThe Zoom link for the online meeting will be emailed out the week prior to the forum. \nThank you for registering to attend.  \nClick to return to GM 2023 Webpage
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/financial-forum-2023/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230424T180502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T160355Z
UID:15452-1685041200-1685048400@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:BETTER WITH LESS: Thriving With Part-time Clergy
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US IN PERSON OR ONLINE FOR THIS EVENING WORKSHOP ON THURSDAY MAY 25TH\, 2023 AT 7 PM AT FIRST METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH IN VICTORIA\, B.C.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THIS WORKSHOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChurch life in Western Canada is changing fast. Smaller congregations mean clergy increasingly serve part-time. Jeffrey MacDonald will share research and experience on how congregations are making room for ministry that is more shared\, creative\, impactful\, and sustainable\, with part-time ministry personnel. Gain practical knowledge and research-based hope for navigating the challenges of our time\, and learn how congregations are stepping into a new vital future with part-time ministry personnel. \nJeffrey MacDonald is an award-winning religion reporter\, church consultant\, and part-time pastor of a small United Church of Christ congregation in New Hampshire. \nHe is the author of: Part-Time is Plenty: Thriving without Full-Time Clergy (2020) and Thieves in the Temple: The Christian Church and the Selling of the American Soul (2010). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINVESTMENT:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$25 In Person \n$10 Online (zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date) \nCongregational teams of 4+ = $75 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Metropolitan United Church is located\nON THE TRADITIONAL AND UNCEDED TERRITORIES OF THE SONGHEES AND ESQUIMALT NATIONS; LƏK̓ʷƏŊƏN-SPEAKING PEOPLES. \n\n\nIn Person Workshop Registration\n\n\n\n\nOnline Workshop Registration
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/better-with-less-thriving-with-part-time-clergy/
LOCATION:FirstMetropolitan United Church\, 932 Balmoral Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LeaderSHIFT":MAILTO:leadershift@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTSTAMP:20260417T035254
CREATED:20230517T193214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T193214Z
UID:15600-1685404800-1685491199@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Deadline to Submit Proposals to GM2023
DESCRIPTION:Proposals are the way to request action from the Regional Council on a specific issue or concern.\nThe deadline to submit proposals in advance of GM2023 is May 30\, 2023. \nInformation about Proposals in The United Church of Canada can be found in The Manual\, Section F.1. \nPlease visit this GM2023 News post for information on what Proposals are\, and how to submit them.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/deadline-to-submit-proposals-to-gm2023/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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