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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place - A Time for Ministry Personnel
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place a time of online\, Mini-Retreats for United Church Ministry Personnel. Happening 10-11:30am PT/ 11am-12:30pm MT on the 2nd Tuesday of each month via Zoom\, Ministry Personnel are invited into 90 mins of being in community. You can expect practices with colleagues such as check-in\, pray\, laugh\, share sacred stories and maybe even singing a little — together.  \n\nThe Gathering Place is Free and Drop-In Style.\nRegistration is Required for the Zoom access. Register here.\nHosted by the PMRC’s Ministry Personal Support Team\, contact Karen Millard or Marc Coulombe for more information. 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-gathering-place-a-time-for-ministry-personnel-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220104
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SUMMARY:Office Closed for Holidays
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URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closed-for-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220104T114500
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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nJanuary 4 / January 11 / January 18 / January 25​ / February 1 / February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/time-for-united-church-leaders-across-bc-southern-alberta-and-yukon/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
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SUMMARY:Youth Forum Application Deadline - for General Council 44
DESCRIPTION:Youth Forum for General Council 44 will be online in 2022. What you might not know\, and what First Third Ministry Network is excited to announce is that Youth Forum Delegates will get a unique opportunity to do a paid internship as part of their participation in Youth Forum. \nHold the phone; what’s General Council and what’s Youth Forum? I’m glad you asked! General Council is the triennial (every three years) national business meeting of The United Church of Canada (UCC). In our system of governance\, The United Church of Canada consists of formal gatherings called “courts” where decisions are made via a democratic process. General Council is the national equivalent to our Regional Gatherings; the national “court” where representatives of the UCC from across the country gather to discuss and advocate for issues like Reconciliation\, Affirming Ministry\, Climate Justice and more; where visions for new and innovative ministry are presented and where proposals are examined and adopted by the national church. \nYouth Forum is a part of the General Council where United Church youth from across the country get to gather in leadership and worship to advocate for the needs of youth in the church and promote youth leadership in all aspects of church life. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/youth-forum-application-deadline-for-general-council-44/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220111T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211214T183152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T191212Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nJanuary 4 / January 11 / January 18 / January 25​ / February 1 / February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/time-for-united-church-leaders-across-bc-southern-alberta-and-yukon-2/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220116
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211214T192346Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Conversations: Pastoral Ministry with Children\, Youth and Families
DESCRIPTION:A Continuing Education Certificate Course through the Vancouver School of Theology \nVancouver School of Theology and First Third Ministries Partnership ​ with ​Rev. Mary Nichol and Cathy Cryder \nIn ministry with children\, youth\, and their family we create space for spiritual conversations. Families seek support from ministers and congregational leaders on how to talk about God\, death\, and other existential questions such as\, “Who am I?” and “What am I meant to be doing in my life?” with the children and youth in their lives. \nThis short course is intended to deepen our understanding of the importance of listening to children and youth. We will discuss ways to support families in their conversations regarding death\, life and meaning. We will explore power\, posture\, and intention in supporting young people in their spiritual journey. ​This course will examine ways to partner with families and caregivers to support them in their spiritual nurture of their children. \nFor adult leaders\, available either in-person at the Vancouver School of Theology or online via Zoom. Course outline and details available here. Register at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/spiritual-conversations-pastoral-ministry-with-children-youth-and-families/
LOCATION:Vancouver School of Theology\, 6015 Walter Gage Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T194530Z
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place – A Time for Ministry Personnel
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place a time of online\, Mini-Retreats for United Church Ministry Personnel. Happening this month from 10-11:30am PT/ 11am-12:30pm MT on January 18th\, 2022 via Zoom\, Ministry Personnel are invited into 90 mins of being in community. You can expect practices with colleagues such as check-in\, pray\, laugh\, share sacred stories and maybe even singing a little — together. \n\nThe Gathering Place is Free and Drop-In Style.\nRegistration is Required for the Zoom access. Register here.\nHosted by the PMRC’s Ministry Personal Support Team\, contact Karen Millard or Marc Coulombe for more information. 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-gathering-place-a-time-for-ministry-personnel-4/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220118T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211214T184318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T191205Z
UID:11340-1642500000-1642506300@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nJanuary 4 / January 11 / January 18 / January 25​ / February 1 / February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/time-for-united-church-leaders-across-bc-southern-alberta-and-yukon-3/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211214T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210331Z
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SUMMARY:January 19 First Town Hall of 2022
DESCRIPTION:This town hall is a time to re-group and re-connect\, such as we can with Zoom\, and share a bit of what’s been happening for us in our settings – whether in leadership or a community of faith member. Where is Hope being found? What places\, where weariness and discouragements rise up\, need praying for especially? Executive Minister Treena Duncan and President Rev Blair Odney will host the meeting and there will be time for your questions about COVID-19 in relation to our communities of faith. All are warmly welcome — and bring your favourite mug of something warm. \nTopic: PMRC Town Hall Meeting\nDate: Jan 19\, 2021\nTime: 1pm Pacific / 2pm Mountain \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/96617102734?pwd=SWtGbnVGV0VzekdpVmVSM3VPWjVJZz09 \nMeeting ID: 966 1710 2734\nPassword: 749983 \n(Please call Alexandra at the PMRC Office for the phone-call in numbers\, if you need them).
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/january-19-first-town-hall-of-2022/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211220T214250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T172327Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220125T114500
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CREATED:20211214T191453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T191453Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nJanuary 4 / January 11 / January 18 / January 25​ / February 1 / February 8 / February 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220129T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20211214T200102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T191842Z
UID:11384-1643445000-1643459400@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 and registration available here. Registration closes January 18th.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/godly-play-childrens-church-curriculum-core-training-2/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220201T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220127T000514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T000514Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering - Epiphany 2022
DESCRIPTION:With First Third Ministry \nHosted 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. \nGuest Speakers will join once a month. \nGatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022\nTuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT \n\nFebruary 1\nFebruary 8\nFebruary 15\nFebruary 22\nMarch 1\n\nRegister at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-epiphany-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220203T192823Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Spirit Summer Staff Applications OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Applications are Now Open! \n  \nDeadline for Applications is Tuesday\, February 15\, 2022 \n\nOver the years\, the task of hiring staff for Camp Spirit has grown tremendously. In the summer of 2012\, we hired 6 full-time Program Staff and a part-time Camp Cook for 4 weeks of camp. For Camp Spirit 2022\, we will be hiring 20 full-time Program Staff\, 2 full-time Food Coordinators\, and 1 full-time Camp Spirit Administrative Assistant. In total\, we will send 5 staff teams to between 30 – 35 Communities of Faith in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council. One of the very important things we have learned about Camp Spirit is that it is so much more than a summer day camp for children.\nCamp Spirit is a place where youth and young adults find meaningful employment\, intentional Christian community\, comprehensive leadership skills training\, and valuable work experience while being paid a competitive wage. \nCamp Spirit Summer Staff may travel from one to six weeks of the summer and engage with United Church Communities of Faith in both rural and urban settings. Since its inception\, Camp Spirit has placed a high value on training our staff well. We have sought to offer youth and young adults excellent\, progressive\, inclusive\, and dynamic opportunities to develop as leaders. Past training has included workshops on: \n\n“Trauma Informed Leadership and Mindfulness Practices\,” Dr. Shahar Rabi\, Ph.D.\, a registered Clinical Counsellor and adjunct Professor of Counselling Psychology at Alder University and a published author.\n “Behaviour as Communication\,” with teacher and United Church member Christine Coles.\n“Children and Race\,” with Anthony Peterson\, adjunct instructor in Ethics\, Cultural Worldviews\, and Biblical Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University.\nWorkshops on Gender Diversity\, Self-Care\, Godly Play Storytelling\, Communication\, Faith Exploration\, Planning\, Team Building\, and “How to Lead a Wide Game\,” are led by First Third Ministry personnel with over a century of cumulative experience in ministry with children and youth.\n\nDepending on the position\, Summer Staff will work for Camp Spirit 2022 from 9 to 16 weeks. The return rate of Camp Spirit Summer Staff is high. However\, Camp Spirit is growing and so is the need to grow our Summer Staff.  And… we don’t know who we don’t know. \nSo\, here’s where you come in. Please spread the word!\nTalk to the youth and young adults in your Communities of Faith. Check in with congregation members who have young adult children or grandchildren who are at school or looking to do something different this summer. Reach out to the members of the 2018 confirmation class. Let them know about Camp Spirit. Help us to connect with youth and young adults who feel called to inspiring\, life-changing\, hope-filled\, fun\, and faithful work. \nHere’s the link: www.CampSpirit.ca/Summer-Staff
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/camp-spirit-summer-staff-applications-open/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220126T223025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T223025Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next? Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Leadershift \nEvery Wednesday morning Randy Boyd (Rural Connect) and Mike Latta (VP of Cross Tracks Audio/Visual) host a drop-in conversation around the topic of digital ministry. \nThese conversations began in spring 2021 as an opportunity to talk about challenges and learnings in a ‘hybrid model’ time\, and have evolved to become a community of church leaders eager to share and troubleshoot with one another. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email Randy (rboyd@tbaytel.net) and you’ll receive a reminder\, along with the link\, each week. \nThe format for these Conversations is primarily the questions you bring each week. If you have any question about technology and ministry\, from the purely technical to the more theoretical\, please come and ask your questions. All are very welcome! \n\nWednesdays\, Beginning January 12\, 2022\n10:30-11:45am Pacific / 11:30am – 12:45pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/whats-next-conversations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220201T184808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185842Z
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SUMMARY:Town Hall with Rev. Dr. Carmen Landsdowne\, Nominee for UCC Moderator 44
DESCRIPTION:Come meet and chat with Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne in today’s Town Hall!  \nRev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne has been nominated by Pacific Mountain Regional Council to General Council 44\, to stand for the role of Moderator of The United Church of Canada. We are thrilled to spend time with Carmen at this town hall\, and encourage all who can to join us! \nCome celebrate this nomination\, and Carmen’s exceptional leadership and vision – and enjoy time in Pacific Mountain community. \nJoin Zoom Meeting – Online \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/92134131725?pwd=K08yeGlpRFl0cFVZdnRlOFJIZDRqUT09 \nMeeting ID: 921 3413 1725\nPassword: 114210 \nJoin Zoom Meeting – By Phone \nOne tap mobile\n+14388097799\,\,92134131725# Canada\n+15873281099\,\,92134131725# Canada \nDial by your location\n* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. * \n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \n  \n \nModerator Nominee Profile: Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne \nCarmen Lansdowne is a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation\, and a life-long member of The United Church of Canada (UCC). Baptized into the UCC in 1975\, she waited until adulthood to make a profession of faith which came from a deep sense of personal spirituality and a calling to participate fully in the life and work of the church. \nShe attended the Vancouver School of Theology (VST) in the MDiv program from 2003-2007\, and after successful completion of her internship Marengo Pastoral Charge (Alsask & Loverna\, SK)\, she was ordained to further study in 2007. She completed coursework for a ThM degree at VST in 2008\, then moved to Berkeley\, CA where she commenced coursework for a PhD at the Graduate Theological Union. She completed the ThM in 2011 and the PhD in 2016. \nIn addition to her theological contributions as a writer and speaker\, Carmen has served the church in a variety of roles. From 2006-2013 she served on the Executive and Central Committees of the World Council of Churches\, as well as was an ex-officio corresponding member of the Executive\, General Council. She continues to attend global theological and church gatherings by invitation. She has served on the Pension Board of The United Church of Canada\, the Theology\, Interchurch-Interfaith Committee\, executive search committees for the General Council Office and the World Council of Churches\, and various subcommittees of both the WCC and UCC. She served as one of six facilitators offering feedback from commissioners at General Council 43. She currently chairs the Indigenous Candidacy Board of the United Church and sits on the Keepers of the Vision of the Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. She also recently joined the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Foundation – Canada’s largest community foundation. \nCarmen joined First United Church Community Ministry Society as Executive Director in February 2017. Under her leadership\, she has effected an organizational turnaround resulting in increased capacity and stability. She has also shepherded to construction-phase a $65M redevelopment of First United’s property in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The new purpose-built facility will triple First United’s programming and ministry space and add 103 nonmarket rental units of Indigenous housing (to be operated by Lu’ma Native Housing Society). Under Carmen’s leadership\, First United has developed strong labour relations with its unionized staff\, built a highly skilled and committed leadership team\, increased revenues\, and become a certified living wage employer. She worships at Lynn Valley United Church as she is able. \nShe continues to maintain academic interests through guest lectures and various writing projects and as a Christ Institute Fellow with the Westar Institute. Carmen guest preaches at different communities of faith several times a year\, and remains committed to Indigenous way Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne The United Church of Canada 2 L’Église Unie du Canada of being\, parenting and partnering. She lives in North Vancouver with her partner\, two children\, and their dog Cocoa. \n 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall-with-rev-dr-carmen-landsdowne-nominee-for-ucc-moderator-44/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T000017Z
UID:11784-1644069600-1644084000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid - For Young Adults in Leadership with Youth and Peers
DESCRIPTION:Day 1/2 \nWith First Third Ministry and Leadershift \nThe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has deepened what was already a significant issue: declining mental well-being across the population. It is critical for those of us who work and volunteer with people to raise our level of awareness and capacity to be respond to those experiencing critical mental health challenges. You 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. \nThe course leader Dr 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. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nrecognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis\ninitiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem\ndiscuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being\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: Saturday February 5 and Saturday February 12\, 2022. 2-6pm Pacific/3-7pm Mountain \nRegister at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/11784/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220201T200324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T194539Z
UID:11813-1644314400-1644319800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:The Gathering Place – A Time for Ministry Personnel
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering Place a time of online\, Mini-Retreats for United Church Ministry Personnel. Happening 10-11:30am PT/ 11am-12:30pm MT on the 2nd Tuesday of each month via Zoom\, Ministry Personnel are invited into 90 mins of being in community. You can expect practices with colleagues such as check-in\, pray\, laugh\, share sacred stories and maybe even singing a little — together. \n\nThe Gathering Place is Free and Drop-In Style.\nRegistration is Required for the Zoom access. Register here.\nHosted by the PMRC’s Ministry Personal Support Team\, contact Karen Millard or Marc Coulombe for more information. 
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/the-gathering-place-a-time-for-ministry-personnel-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marc Coulombe":MAILTO:MCoulombe@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220208T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220128T230324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T230703Z
UID:11767-1644314400-1644320700@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering - Epiphany 2022
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nFebruary 8 / February 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220209T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220126T223242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T223242Z
UID:11701-1644402600-1644407100@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:What's Next? Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Leadershift \nEvery Wednesday morning Randy Boyd (Rural Connect) and Mike Latta (VP of Cross Tracks Audio/Visual) host a drop-in conversation around the topic of digital ministry. \nThese conversations began in spring 2021 as an opportunity to talk about challenges and learnings in a ‘hybrid model’ time\, and have evolved to become a community of church leaders eager to share and troubleshoot with one another. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email Randy (rboyd@tbaytel.net) and you’ll receive a reminder\, along with the link\, each week. \nThe format for these Conversations is primarily the questions you bring each week. If you have any question about technology and ministry\, from the purely technical to the more theoretical\, please come and ask your questions. All are very welcome! \n\nWednesdays\, Beginning January 12\, 2022\n10:30-11:45am Pacific / 11:30am – 12:45pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/whats-next-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220107T191817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T235739Z
UID:11506-1644654600-1644669000@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 and registration available here. Registration closes January 18th.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/godly-play-childrens-church-curriculum-core-training/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220128T234352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T234352Z
UID:11782-1644674400-1644688800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid: For Young Adults in Leadership with Youth and Peers
DESCRIPTION:Day 2/2 \nWith First Third Ministry and Leadershift \nThe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has deepened what was already a significant issue: declining mental well-being across the population. It is critical for those of us who work and volunteer with people to raise our level of awareness and capacity to be respond to those experiencing critical mental health challenges. You 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. \nThe course leader Dr 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. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nrecognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis\ninitiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem\ndiscuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being\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: Saturday February 5 and Saturday February 12\, 2022. 2-6pm Pacific/3-7pm Mountain \nRegister at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-young-adults-in-leadership-with-youth-and-peers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220215T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220128T230428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T230700Z
UID:11769-1644919200-1644925500@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering - Epiphany 2022
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nFebruary 15 / February 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220126T231440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T231440Z
UID:11713-1645007400-1645011900@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:What's Next? Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Leadershift \nEvery Wednesday morning Randy Boyd (Rural Connect) and Mike Latta (VP of Cross Tracks Audio/Visual) host a drop-in conversation around the topic of digital ministry. \nThese conversations began in spring 2021 as an opportunity to talk about challenges and learnings in a ‘hybrid model’ time\, and have evolved to become a community of church leaders eager to share and troubleshoot with one another. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please email Randy (rboyd@tbaytel.net) and you’ll receive a reminder\, along with the link\, each week. \nThe format for these Conversations is primarily the questions you bring each week. If you have any question about technology and ministry\, from the purely technical to the more theoretical\, please come and ask your questions. All are very welcome! \n\nWednesdays\, Beginning January 12\, 2022\n10:30-11:45am Pacific / 11:30am – 12:45pm Mountain
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/whats-next-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220209T195545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T203630Z
UID:11994-1645016400-1645021800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Town Hall with Vicki Nelson: We Ride at Dawn
DESCRIPTION:Today\, join Treena Duncan\, Blair Odney and our Stewardship Animator\, Vicki Nelson!\n  \n \nWe Ride At Dawn: How to Journey with your congregation to grow generosity\, deepen gratitude and build community.  \nIt is 2022 and there are apps\, tips\, tools and tricks for nearly everything. Stewardship\, however\, is about building relationships. About practicing our faith as a community (even when we aren’t physically together). It is about how we see ourselves\, and how we experience and share the life-shaping value of our communities of faith.   \nIs our congregation made up of consumers or disciples? Do we share ourselves with our community of faith with a grateful heart or a grudge? Do we feel good about inviting people to be generous or uncomfortable talking about money? Perhaps we are all these things at different times…  \nStewardship is a journey. Spend some time with friends all along the path. Vicki Nelson\, the Stewardship Animator for Western Canada\, will help get our compasses all pointed in the same direction as we gain skills and confidence in talking about faithful generosity. Plus\, she may even share some tips and tricks…it is 2022 after all. \nPMRC Town Hall Meeting \n\nFeb 16\, 2022\n1pm Pacific / 2pm Mountain\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81814268694?pwd=OGhwZjN3WnY1Q0tHM1l4dWtkaUNLZz09 \nMeeting ID: 818 1426 8694\nPasscode: 760995 \n  \nOne tap mobile\n+12042727920\,\,81814268694#\,\,\,\,*760995# Canada\n+14388097799\,\,81814268694#\,\,\,\,*760995# Canada \nDial by your location\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada \nMeeting ID: 818 1426 8694\nPasscode: 760995
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/town-hall-with-vicki-nelson-we-ride-at-dawn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220129T000420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T000420Z
UID:11788-1645090200-1645093800@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Book Study - Adventures in Faith and Family
DESCRIPTION:Adventures in Faith and Family – Book Study \nFirst 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\nDates: Thursdays – February 17\, February 24\, March 3\, March 10\, March 17\, March 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.\n\nDetails & registration here
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/book-study-adventures-in-faith-and-family/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220128T204552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T204552Z
UID:11753-1645092000-1645095600@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Justice":MAILTO:kmitchellfoster@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220217T202257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T202257Z
UID:12258-1645383600-1645389000@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Young Adult Supper Social - Old Spaghetti Factory
DESCRIPTION:What 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. a Gathering of Young Adults\, 18 years+\, in the Lower Mainland\nIt 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\, February 20th – 7PM to 8:30PM\nAGES: +18 years\nLOCATION: The Old Spaghetti Factory – New Westminster. 50 – 8th Street. New Westminster\, V3M 3N8\nLEADERSHIP: Pamela Evans\nCOST: It is a free event\n\nThe event needs PROOF OF VACCINATION. Register at this link.
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/young-adult-supper-social-old-spaghetti-factory/
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220127T211422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T094244Z
UID:11731-1645401600-1645487999@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Office Closed for Family Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/office-closed-for-family-day/
CATEGORIES:Holidays / Office Closures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220222T114500
DTSTAMP:20260418T195047
CREATED:20220128T230636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T230636Z
UID:11772-1645524000-1645530300@pacificmountain.ca
SUMMARY:Leaders Online Gathering - Epiphany 2022
DESCRIPTION:​Gatherings in the Season of Epiphany\, 2022 \nHosted 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. \nHeld Tuesdays\, 10-11:45am PT / 11am – 12:45pm MT. Register at this link. \nFebruary 22 / March 1
URL:https://pacificmountain.ca/event/leaders-online-gathering-epiphany-2022-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PMRC Events
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