Pacific Mountain Region

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 2/6
2024-02-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Online
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON
Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection
Six Sessions February 15 – April 25, 2024
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

In The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice.
This course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture.
Be grounded, be nurtured.
Meeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations, self-reflection, group dialogue, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding, and experience a sense of community and encouragement.
LeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice

Pacific Mountain Town Hall ~ 'Spreading the Joy - Building teams for Pastoral Care', with guest Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Today’s Town Hall theme is “Spreading the Joy – Building teams for Pastoral Care”, with guest The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins, from Chinook Winds region. Geoffrey is a congregational minister who has a strong interest in pastoral care and adult education. Geoffrey has served both rural and urban congregations in Alberta, and has also been responsible for training hospital visitors in the Chinook Winds Region.
There will be an update on Campus Ministry as well, and with opening worship offered by Rev. Tony Snow. President Deborah Richards won’t be with us today.

Town Hall Gatherings are hosted with Zoom, but you do not need an internet connection to join the Town Hall! Can call-in using one of the phone numbers below and participate as if a traditional conference call.
Blessings,
PMR Office
March 13, 2024 Town Hall Access
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time (US and Canada)
JOIN ONLINE

Zoom: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=[REDACTED]

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National Affirming Day!
2024-03-14
In church circles it has nothing to do with math. P.I.E. is short for “Public, Intentional, and Explicit.” These are the standards we hold ourselves to when we seek to be affirming, welcoming, and inclusive.

National Affirming / P.I.E. Day website

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 3/6
2024-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH JANE DAWSON
Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection
https://leadershiftuccan.org/daring-justice
Six Sessions February 15 – April 25, 2024
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

In The United Church of Canada ‘daring justice’ is woven into the DNA of our faith. Many justice issues command our attention as we work for the healing of our damaged world. But sometimes we get so caught up in the issues that it can be draining. We forget to draw sustenance for this work from our relationship with God, and from the theological and scriptural roots that ground our call to justice.
This course invites you to step back from the issues to refocus on justice and the prophetic voice in our tradition and in scripture.
Be grounded, be nurtured.
Meeting six Thursday afternoons spread over three months, this course offers you an opportunity to become grounded and nurtured in the work of justice-making. Sessions weave presentations, self-reflection, group dialogue, and contemplative practices in an interactive learning format. Deepen your relationship with God, strengthen your theological and scriptural grounding, and experience a sense of community and encouragement.
LeaderShiftUCCan.org/daring-justice

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

Good Friday - Office Closure
2024-03-29

Easter Monday - Office Closure
2024-04-01

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference 2024
2024-04-04 09:00 - 2024-04-06 12:30 | Epiphany Chapel – VST, 6030 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1E7, Canada
Held in-person at the Epiphany Chapel, on the Vancouver School of Theology UBC campus, come empower yourself to engage key learnings, work, and action. Be in a Christian community of other ministry leaders who are working for an anti-racist church.

Anti-Racism Work & Action
Leadership Conference 2024
April 2-4, 2024

Work, and action – in Christian community

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference is an offering of Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regional Councils First Third Ministry. First Third Ministry’s mission is to support those who work with those in the first of life’s three eras (children, youth, young adults and families) – yet, this conference is designed to resonate for leaders of any, and, all ages and generations.
For All in Leadership
Whether you’re paid or volunteering, staffing a community of faith or un-churched organization, focused on children & family ministry or serving older generations, this conference centers anti-racism principles and actions in your leadership.

You can expect
Varied learning formats and thoughtfully chosen content to engage key learnings, focus work, and empower action in your leadership.
A Christ-centered conference fostering connection and relationship with other leaders who are also working for an anti-racist church.
Discovery-based questions and reflection opportunities will help you to compassionately and faithfully examine your own ministry and leadership in your specific setting.
An introduction to the materials from the new United Church of Canada resource for children and youth, Becoming an Anti-Racist Church.
A convergence of your personal and professional call to anti-racism, with others like you – all seeking a new way of being church.​

Event Page, Registration, Funding : FirstThirdMinistry.ca/f3-conference-anti-racism-work-and-action

PMR Town Hall - Learning About Proposals
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Attend today’s Town Hall to learn about all about Proposals to Regional Council, General Council 45, and both!
Proposals Information Session with AGM 2024 Business Chair, Rev. Mark Green, Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, President Deborah Richards
What is a Proposal, in The United Church of Canada?
How are Proposals written and submitted?
How are Proposals considered and voted on?
What’s special about Proposals this year, 2024?
– More information about Proposals this Annual General Meeting, and the Proposals form is found on this AGM Post: Proposals: To AGM 2024; To General Council 45
Town Hall Gatherings are hosted with Zoom, but you do not need an internet connection to join the Town Hall! You can call-in using one of the phone numbers below and participate as if a traditional conference call.

April 10, 2024 Town Hall Access
Topic: PMR Townhall Meeting
Time: 1-2pm Pacific Time / 2-3pm Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom online

Join Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87954741743?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
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Join by phone
One tap mobile:
+16473744685,,87954741743# Canada
+16475580588,,87954741743# Canada
Dial by your location:
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. *
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)
+1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
833 548 0276 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 879 5474 1743
Find your local number: https://united-church.zoom.us/u/kfzacCgK0
Join by Skype for Business: https://united-church.zoom.us/skype/87954741743

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 5/6
2024-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders
2024-04-16 09:30
A LeaderSHIFT Offering with Janet Gear
Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.
WITH JANET GEAR
Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.
April 16 Offering is Postponed

New Date To Be Announced at Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders

To hear more about this opportunity with LeaderSHIFT, please contact Rev. Michelle Slater.

Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection, Session 6/6
2024-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

From Fear to Faith: How to talk about money in church ~ Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00
SESSION 2, OF 4
This free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT, The United Church of Canada, Pacific Mountain Regional Council, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders – clery and lay – to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.
This 60-minute session for is for church leaders, both clergy and lay. The timing of this offering is intended to support communities of faith in Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain regions, as you start to prepare your annual reports for your annual general meeting! Vicki and Michelle will talk with you about how communities of faith can better communicate your amazing impact, during your congregational meetings and reports. Specifically, this session’s special look at narrative budgets aims to show how this tool may enhance your community’s engagement and understanding of your board’s financial vision and choices. Most excitingly, Vicki will share how she has seen the use of narrative budgets transforming how ministry is spoken about, in connection to finances.
ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM

Cancelled ~ Pacific Mountain Town Hall Gathering
2024-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
Friends,
Today’s Town Hall (May 8, 2024) gathering is canceled.
In lieu of the town hall, we encourage congregation’s lay leadership to attend tomorrow’s Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering, hosted by Pacific Mountain Region’s Lay Leadership Support Team.
Blessings,
PMR Office

Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:30
An Lay Leadership Support Team Offering
for All Lay Leaders in Pacific Mountain Region Communities of Faith & Ministries!
Lay Leadership ~ Online Gathering
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Online Only Via Zoom Platform
1-2:30pm Pacific / 2-3:30pm Mountain
For All Lay Leaders in Pacific Mountain Region Communities of Faith & Ministries!
May 9th Hosts: Bethan Theunissen, John Crowdis, Carla Wilks, Linda Ervin, Gail Miller, and Marina Lecian.

Join Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82154727353?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 821 5472 7353
Passcode: [REDACTED]

The aim of this gathering is for the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Lay Leadership Support Team (LLST) to share about its work and purpose, for lay leaders to talk and connect with others, and hearing more about the work and experiences of lay leaders across the region. We’ll do some thinking together, to discern ways for ongoing support, gatherings, and connections that best serve lay leaders in their roles and settings.
Important insight and learning came from the Pacific Mountain region’s Lay Leadership Support Survey responses, and hosting an intentional gathering for lay leaders was identified as a top priority. The Lay Leadership Support Team (LLST) seeks to strengthen connections with and among lay leaders in communities of faith in our regional council. We look forward to welcoming all who are able to join the May 9th online gathering of lay leaders!
Email MLecain@united-church.ca for more information.

Christian Family Sunday
2024-05-12
Christian Family Sunday is traditionally celebrated the second Sunday in May.
Worship resources and related material can be found here.

Victoria Day - Office Closure
2024-05-20

Clergy Prayer Circle
2024-05-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
A Time For Connection
All active ministry personnel serving in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council are invited to this hour of being in community, and sharing practices of check-in, prayer, laughter with one another.
If it may be your first time coming to the Clergy Prayer Circle, please sign up to receive the link to the Zoom room: Form.jotform.com/PMR-UCC/mpst-clergy-prayer-circle
If you’ve attended a Clergy Prayer Circle recently, the link for the upcoming gathering will be automatically sent to your email address. If you’re not sure, click the link above to sign up again.
We look forward to welcoming and praying with you. Please extend this invitation to active ministry personnel in your networks.
The Clergy Prayer Circle is free and drop-in style, and hosted by members of Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Ministry Personal Support Team (MPST).
A Time for Prayer
3rd Tuesday of the month
10:30-11:30am Pacific / 11:30 am-12:30pm Mountain
Always Online, via Zoom
Always requiring monthly registration
Click Here to register.

AGM 2024 ~ Financial Forum Info Session
2024-05-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Friends,
Pacific Mountain Region Finance Advisory Council will present the regional council’s financials in advance of our 6th Annual General Meeting 2024, and take questions about the finances. This is an opportunity for membership to learn about the financials.
Financial Forum 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
3-4pm Pacific / 4-5pm Mountain
Online / Call-In Only, via Zoom

Sign up here: https://us1.list-manage.com/survey?u=0999ab25e10c4c23a874af7fe&id=3b661ac1a3&e=*|UNIQID|*
Register by Monday May 20th to be added to the Financial Forum confirmation email with Zoom link/phone numbers (it will be sent the day before the Financial Forum).
Thank you for registering to attend!
Peace,
PMRC Office
AGM 2024 – Connecting, Collaborating, Cultivating

Deep Dive ~ A Time for Ministry Personnel Pre-PMRC AGM
2024-05-29 13:00 - 2024-05-30 14:00 | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A LEADERSHIFT OFFERING WITH GROWTH ANIMATOR, REV. SCOTT REYNOLDS
A gathering for ministry personnel in the days immediately prior to the Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s 2024 Annual General Meeting!
Deep Dive – A Time for Ministry Personnel Pre-PMRC AGM with Growth Animator Rev. Scott Reynolds and LeaderSHIFT’s Rev. Michelle Slater
1pm Wednesday May 29 until 2pm Thursday May 30 (following lunch together)
Downtown Vancouver at St. Andrew’s-Welsey United Church
$50, with registration opening soon. Contact Rev. Michelle Slater if any questions, in the meantime: MSlater@united-church.ca

Sussex Office Closure
2024-05-30 - 2024-05-31
Dear Friends,
The PMRC Office is closed Thursday May 30 – Friday May 31 and re-opening Wednesday June 5, 2024 due to the travel and working dates of the 6th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 29 and June 5.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 5. 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

6th Annual General Meeting 2024 ~ Connecting, Collaborating, Cultivating
2024-05-30 15:00 - 2024-06-02 12:30 | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
May 30 – June 2, 2024
6th Annual General Meeting
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver BC
Online via Whova AGM 2024 Event platform
Full details, information, registration, reports, and documents are posted to the AGM 2024 webpage: PacificMountain.ca/pmrc-agm-2024

Celebration of Ministry ~ Service of Worship & Communion
2024-06-02 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Celebrating the Call to Ministry in Pacific Mountain Regional Council!
Celebration of Ministry
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church
1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver BC
Live-Streamed and In-Person
10:30am Pacific / 11:30am Mountain
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, Presiding
Nehemiah 4
Registration is not required.
All are welcome to join the Live-Stream from @PacificMountainRegionalCouncil YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/PgMmvxhk6XA
Live stream starts around 10:20am.
Worship begins at 10:30am.
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, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church is located on the corner of Burrard and Nelson Streets, in downtown Vancouver. Search “1022 Nelson Street, Vancouver BC, V6E 4S7” in your map app for directions.

Sunday’s Offering is collected for the Student Bursary Fund. This is a grant dedicated to support people in the candidacy program. The fund is operated under Office of Vocation Ministry. Online Offering is here.

Cupcakes & Crack On
Attending June 2nd’s Celebration of Ministry in-person? St. Andrew’s-Welsey United will be serving cupcakes after the service, and a Vancouver food truck company – Crack On! (click for the menu) – will be parked next to the church for you to order delish lunch foods from. If the queue is too long, search for “brunch” on Yelp to see what eateries are recommended in the STAW neighbourhood. Enjoy the delicious diversity of worshipping in Downtown Vancouver!

Visit PacificMountain.ca/pmrc-agm-2024 for additional information about the 6th Annual General Meeting, ‘Connecting, Collaborating, Cultivating’.

Sussex Office Closure
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04
Dear Friends,
The PMRC Office is closed Monday June 3 – Tuesday June 4 and re-opening Wednesday June 5, 2024 due to the travel and working dates of the 6th Annual General Meeting. There will be no Community Connections on May 29 and June 5.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while you wait for replies to emails and phone messages once the Office re-opens on June 5. 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

National Indigenous Peoples' Day - Office Closure
2024-06-21

Canada Day - Office Closure
2024-07-01

Family Retreat
2024-07-05 15:00 - 2024-07-07 11:30 | Camp Pringle, 2520 W Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC, V0R 2W3, Canada
Family Retreat 2024 ~ BC
With the Regions First Third Ministry
We invite folks and families of all ages to participate in community together. We are deeply committed to celebrating and welcoming families of any and all expressions! Together we will enjoy food, rest, creation, music, worship, and play in meaningful community with one another. We welcome you to come explore our theme for 2024 as we explore the story of Jesus calming the Storm.
At Camp Pringle, from Friday July 5 to Sunday July 7, 2024
Kasota East Camp is cancelled for this year.
Prices: $200 per adult, $150 per child/youth (ages 3-17), free for children under 2! Bursaries are available!
Click here to register!

Reclaiming 1946: An Online Evening of Dialogue, Discernment and Dreaming in Technicolour
2024-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Reclaiming 1946: An Online Evening of Dialogue, Discernment and Dreaming in Technicolour
With Pacific Mountain Regional Council
Monday July 8, 2024
Online via Zoom
What if the word “homosexual” was never meant to be in the bible? This is the central question in the courageous, timely and important documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture. Many Communities of Faith have held screenings of the film, it was featured in and Affirming Evening of the Arts at our past Pacific Mountain Region AGM, and there are many more who are interested in the film and screening it in the future. So, we are calling all those who are interested to gather together for an evening of discussion and discernment on Zoom,
We will be joined by special guests Rev. Blair Odney and Ed Oxford, one of the main researchers from the 1946 project, to listen to their stories and perspectives on the legacy of harm this mistranslation has perpetuated, and hopeful ways forward wherein we might open ourselves to the transformative action of the Holy Spirit in co-creating and reclaiming faithful affirming spaces for 2SLGBTTQIA+ people in the church, and in our communities.
You can find the registration link for this event here: Reclaiming 1946: An Evening of Dialogue.

PMR Affirming Ministries Offers A Special Worship Service ~ The Spirit of Pride!
2024-07-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
PMR Affirming Ministries Regional Worship
“The Spirit of Pride”
Sunday July 14, 2024
2:00pm Pacific / 3:00pm Mountain
Online
With Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster and the New Westminster Rainbow Chorus

Live Stream via Trinity United Church

Partnering with Trinity United Prince George, PMR Affirming Ministries and The Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster welcome you and all to worship together!
