The Art/s of Worship Conference
2025-05-27 17:00 - 2025-05-29 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Brechin United Church, 2020 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 0C9, Canada
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Marcia McFee
The Art/s of Worship
Tuesday May 27 – Thursday May 29, 2025
In-Person at Brechin United Church, Nanaimo BC
A pre-AGM conference for those passionate about engaging, meaningful, and vibrant worship!
Click here for more details!

7th Annual General Meeting 2025 ~ Cracked Open
2025-05-29 - 2025-06-01
Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 7th Annual General Meeting
Thursday May 29, 2025 – Sunday June 1, 2025
Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, BC
Full details and registration can be found at pacificmountain.ca/administration/regional-general-meetings/pmrc-agm-2025/

Celebration of Ministry 2025 ~ Service of Worship & Communion
2025-06-01 | Nanaimo BC, Vancouver Island
Celebrating the Call to Ministry in Pacific Mountain Regional Council!
Celebration of Ministry
Nanaimo BC
Live-Streamed and In-Person
Time To Be Announced
Scripture To Be Announced
Registration is not required.
All are welcome to join the Live-Stream from @PacificMountainRegionalCouncil YouTube Channel
Live stream starts around to come.
Worship begins at to come.
Communion is part of the Celebration of Ministry.
If worshipping via the live stream, please prepare for yourself a Cup of Blessing (wine, juice, or what you may have on hand) and Bread for the Journey (bread, cracker, or what you may have on hand). You are invited to also bring The Light into your space. (flame or battery candle, drawing or photo of a candle, or what you may have on hand).
If attending in person, venue and directions to come.
Sunday’s Offering is collected for to come.
Visit PacificMountain.ca/pmrc-agm-2025 for additional information about the 7th Annual General Meeting.

Sussex Office Closure
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-03
Dear Friends,
The PMRC Office is closed Monday June 2 – Tuesday June 3 and re-opening Wednesday June 4, 2025 due to the travel and working dates of the 7th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 28 and June 4.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 4. Some staff may be checking emails and phone messages during the office closure dates; specific details may be available in individual staff voicemails and autoreplies.
May this time of community, discernment, business and worship – whether participating in the General Meeting, and in your own communities of faith and ministry – be a time where we all are Connecting, Collaborating, Cultivating. We give thanks to God for the call to be the church, and be God’s love in the world! Amen.
Blessings,
PMRC Office

Leaders Online Gathering
2025-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering
Tuesday June 10, 2025
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!
Please note this will be the last Leaders Online Gathering before summer starts!

Office Closure ~ Canada Day
2025-07-01

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 1
2025-07-07
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 1
Monday July 7 – Friday July 11, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, Vancouver
Trinity United Church, ​Prince George
United Churches of Langley, Langley

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!​​

Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)​

Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Pride Worship Live-Stream
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
An Affirming Ministries Offering
Pride Worship Live-Stream
Sunday July 13, 2025
Online via Zoom
Please join PMR Affirming Ministries for our Quarterly Queer Worship Livestream service this Sunday, July 13th at 2:00pm Pacific.
Our regional PIE to Pride Season themes this year are “Sing out Proud” and “Trans is Sacred”. In keeping with this, the sermon and theme for our PRIDE Queer Worship is an element of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, “Who is my neighbour?”.
With songs from our partners at the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster, and the winning PIE Day Song Contest video, our worship reaches for connections in community to support this sacred work of nourishing Affirming Ministry and affirming networks where we live.
The livestream can be accessed via the platforms of our partner congregation, Trinity United Church in Prince George, BC.
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityUCPG
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/trinityucpg/
Website https://trinitypg.ca/live-stream

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 2
2025-07-14
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 2
Monday July 14 – Friday July 18, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

St. Andrew’s United Church, North Vancouver (Camp Full)
Valemount Anglican United Church, Valemount
Trinity United Church, Port Coquitlam

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 3
2025-07-21
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 3
Monday July 21 – Friday July 25, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

Pacific Spirit United Church, Vancouver
Shiloh-5th Ave United Church at Sanctuary on 6th, ​New Westminster
Jubilee United Church, Burnaby

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 4
2025-07-28
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 4
Monday July 28 – Friday August 1, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

Weird Church, Cumberland
Lynn Valley United Church, North Vancouver (Camper Spaces Full, Level up Youth almost Full)
Knox United Church, Terrace

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Office Closure ~ B.C. Day
2025-08-04

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 5
2025-08-05
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 5 (4 days)
Tuesday August 5 – Friday August 8, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

St. Columba’s Anglican United Church, ​Port Hardy (Mon. Aug. 4 – Thurs. Aug. 7)
Gladwin Heights/Trinity Memorial United Church, ​Abbotsford (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)
Smithers United Church & St. James Anglican Church, Smithers (Tues. Aug. 5 – Fri. Aug. 8)

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Youth Forum 2025
2025-08-05 08:00 - 2025-08-12 17:00
Youth Forum 2025
Tuesday August 5 – Tuesday August 12, 2025
In-Person
We get it, you want to know what being a part of Youth Forum entails! There are several commitments we’ll be asking you to make.
You must be able to attend the following IN FULL:

IN PERSON the YOUTH COUNCIL Gathering of Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils from February 14-17, 2025 at Camp Fircom, BC.
Online meetings

Youth Forum Online – Sunday, April 6, 4-6 pm EST
GC45 Gatherings

Sunday, April 27, 2025 (online) 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET: Orientation to GC45, meeting technology and travel planning.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 (online)
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Opening of General Council
Saturday, June 28, 2025 (online)
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET: Learning and discussion

IN PERSON Youth Forum Gathering in Calgary – August 5-12, 2025 Inclusive

Accommodation, travel, food and supply costs will be covered for all of the events listed above.
Click here for more information!

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 6
2025-08-11
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 6
Monday August 11 – Friday August 15, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

Como Lake United Church, ​Coquitlam
Whitehorse United Church, ​Whitehorse
Golden Ears United Church, Maple Ridge

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Camp Spirit '25 - Week 7
2025-08-18
A Camp Spirit Offering
Camp Spirit ’25 – Week 7
Monday August 18 – Friday August 22, 2025
In-Person
We offer Camp Spirit in different cities, towns and villages across BC and into the Yukon! Our camp locations are provided by host-United Churches in the town; we share their space for our week of camp. We love the connections that sharing space builds! More information on being a host community of faith is available from Regional Minister for Camp Spirit, Cathy Cryder.
Locations:

Broad View United, Victoria
Northwood United Church, ​Surrey
Castlegar United Church, ​Castlegar

Day Camps for Children 6-11 yrs!

At Camp Spirit we value listening to & experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of Creativity & Science, moving to Music, Sharing Meals together, and fostering Community, Friendships & Leadership!

​​Level Up Youth ​for People 12-14 years! (not offered at all sites)

​Camp Spirit Level Up Youth will connect with the same scriptures and themes as the campers, and focus on teamwork, skill building, fun and community while connecting to God at their level.

Click here for more information and registration!

Office Closure ~ Labour Day
2025-09-01

Camping Ministry Gathering 2025
2025-09-12 15:30 - 2025-09-14 13:00 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A First Third Minitsry Offering
Camping Ministry Gathering
Friday September 12 – Sunday September 14, 2025
In-Person at Camp Fircom
Leaders from The United Church Camps operating within Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regions of the United Church of Canada will gather at the beautiful Camp Fircom, Chá7elkwnech from September 12-14, 2025.
First Third Ministry invites registrations from three board representatives from each of the eleven camps who are interested in building a more cohesive and collaborative camping ministry within the regions, eager to learn new things and share ideas with others. Accommodation and meals are provided, along with support for travel to Gambier Island.
Participants and resource leaders will be hosted by Camp Fircom and stay in accommodation at the camp. We ask that you bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, towels for your use. Costs of food, accommodations and supplies during the retreat will be paid for by the regions.
Travel: The closest airport is Vancouver International Airport. We can arrange to pick up people from the airport to meet the water taxi on Friday, September 12 in Horseshoe Bay. If you are coming from the island, please take the ferry from Departure Bay, Nanaimo. The water taxi is walking distance from the BC Ferry Terminal in Horseshoe Bay. If you require a travel bursary to attend, please note that on your registration and someone from your region will be in touch.
REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15, 2025. Click this LINK to register.
Please email firstthirdministry@united-church.ca for more information

Leading Together: A Conference for Lay Leaders & Their Ministry Personnel
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00
A LeaderSHIFT Offering
Weekend Retreat for Lay Leaders and their Ministry Personnel!
Friday September 19 – Saturday September 20, 2025
In-Person at the United Commons, Victoria BC
Join Pacific Mountain Regional Ministers for workshops on recruitment, emerging models of congregational governance, best practices, Manual roles and responsibilities and more. Come gain some knowledge and skills, build relationships with other lay leaders, and reconnect to why you care about and give your time, energy and commitment to your community of faith!
Click here for more information and registration!
Registration closes Thursday September 11, 2025

Radical Hope: A Clergy Retreat
2025-09-29 15:00 - 2025-10-02 12:00 | Naramata Centre, 460 Ellis Street, Naramata, BC, V0H 1N0, Canada
A LeaderSHIFT Offering
Radical Hope: A Clergy Retreat
Monday September 29 – Thursday October 2, 2025
In-Person at Naramata Centre
The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time of great turmoil and injustice. His short three-chapter book condemns both the corruption of his own people and the brutality of their enemies. Yet at the end of the book, as Habakkuk faces into famine and destruction, he sings of joy.
What enables this kind of hope? Is this a delusion, a spiritual bypass, a vindictive taunt of Israel’s enemies? Or is Habakkuk actually filled with a radical hope that is not dependent on good outcomes? And if this is radical hope, how do we get some of that?
Our time together at Naramata will explore how we face into the storm of the world we live in; how we are connected (and why this is wonderful and awful at the same time); our work of giving attention; how we allow prayer to heal and equip us; and the sacramental practice of letting go.
You can expect to leave this retreat feeling refreshed. Better yet, you can expect to identify the practices that will work in your own life, to settle more deeply into your own call to ministry, to connect with others for mutual support, and to rest in a radical revision of hope.
Click here for more information and registration!

Office Closure ~ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-30

Save the Date! ~ Pacific Mountain Indigenous Ministries AGM 2025
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-10-05 13:00
Indigenous Ministries Annual General Meeting
Thursday October 2 – Sunday October 5, 2025
In-Person at Haisla United Church

Intercultural Family Retreat
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-13 17:00 | Camp Fircom, Gambier Island, BC, Canada
A First Third Ministry Offering
Intercultural Family Retreat
Friday October 10 – Monday October 13, 2025
In-Person
At the Pacific Mountain Region Intercultural Family Retreat, we invite folks and families of all ages to participate in intercultural faith community together. Together we will enjoy food, rest, creation, music, worship, and play in meaningful community with one another.
REGISTRATION COMING MID SUMMER 2025!

Office Closure ~ Thanksgiving Day
2025-10-13

What The Hell? Queer Theology and Discussion Series
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
3 Part Series: Wednesdays, Oct 15, 22, 29 – 6pm PT / 7pm MT / 9pm ET
What is hell? What have we been taught about it, and how have the myths around it been used to enforce certain ways of thinking and acting? Millions of people believe in some sort of hell in the afterlife. It can be terrifying to wonder who may end up there, whether it’s ourselves or someone we love. But what the hell is it all about? Why is hell often used to shame 2SLGBTQ+ folks and others who may not fit into a prescribed ‘norm’?
From fire and brimstone to freedom and belonging—let’s talk about what the hell we believe!
Led by Kendra Mitchell-Foster and Pam Rocker, with special guests, including Dr. Harry O. Maier on Oct 22 and Rev. Mark Tremblay on Oct 29!
Register here for this zoom series:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qyBomAOATQC3WXhbfTKe8g#/registration

Save The Date ~ United Church Women Gathering/Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-10-21 09:30 - 14:30 | Cheam View United Church, 46875 Yale Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 1Y4, Canada
A Fraser United Church Women Offering
Gathering/Annual General Meeting
Tuesday October 21, 2025
In-Person at Cheam View United Church
More information to come!

PMRC Town Hall
2025-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
A Pacific Mountain Region Offering
PMRC Town Hall
Tuesday October 21, 2025
Online via Zoom
All are warmly invited to join this monthly regional gathering offered for all people in Pacific Mountain region.
Guest presenters, time of prayer or worship, 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 (or any changes to its schedule) is found on our calendar: PacificMountain.ca/events.
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.
Watch the recorded meeting here: https://youtu.be/We56Sj66hX0
Blessings,
PMR Office

YouthTrek 2025~ Pacific Mountain
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-10-26 13:30 | Trinity UC – Vernon, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon
A First Third Ministry Offering
YouthTrek 2025 ~ Pacific Mountain
Friday october 24 – Sunday October 26, 2025
In-Person at Trinity United Church, Vernon BC
Bringing youth (12-15) and their leaders from British Columbia & the Yukon together! Explore a theme that is relevant and inspiring through play, conversation, connecting with others, worship, creating and much more! We eat good food and fill our souls with laughter and joy. We build friendships that will last our lifetime.
Click here for more information and registration!

Leaders Online Gathering
2025-10-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
A First Third Offering with Michelle Slater
Leaders Online Gathering: Exploring Death, Dying and Grief with Children/Youth
Tuesday October 28, 2025
Online Via Zoom
First Third Ministry hosts a monthly gathering of United Church leaders who are in ministry with children, youth and families, across the church.
Led by First Third Ministry’s Minister for Leadership Support & Development: Rev. Michelle Slater!
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Join us for an online cohort group discussions, comprised of check-ins, resource-sharing, and monthly themes to discuss!
Click here for more information!
Click here to register for the Zoom link!
