Affirming Ministry

Celebrating and Sharing a Belonging that Flourishes

You're invited to be connected to the 2SLGBTQAi+ Affirming-related ministry, work, and life in Pacific Mountain Regional Council!

  • Submit your United Church-based Affirming event or announcement to the regional council newsletter, 'Community Connections'! Complete the online submission form here: https://form.jotform.com/PMR-UCC/cc-submissions
  • Sign up to Pacific Mountain Newsletters to receive Affirming-related news! Tick the 2SLGBTQAi+ AFFIRMING MINISTRY box on the sign up form, then click Subscribe.
  • Visit the topic pages in the Affirming Ministry menu.
  • Scroll through the Recent News section below to see what Affirming Ministry has been up to, and for important action and invitations.

Actions & Connections

Happy P.I.E. Day 2024!

Affirming Ministry & the Justice Network at the Pacific Mountain Region is co-sponsoring with local congregations a number of screenings of the documentary 1946.

For our theme this year, PIE in the Public Square, we are reaching out into the community and inviting people to learn with us, as well as understanding more deeply how the harmful legacy of homophobia and transphobia in the church has influenced our communities and society at large.

This film chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history and asks the question “What if the word homosexual was never meant to be in the Bible?” You can find more information about the film on their website, and if you are interested in seeing it, the following screenings are available in the region:

Pacific Mountain Regional Council Affirming Ministry Statement (June 2021)

"Pacific Mountain Regional Council of The United Church of Canada acknowledges and laments that the Church, its traditions and teachings have caused great harm to members of the 2SLGBTQAiP+ communities.

By contrast, we believe that the PMRC is called to follow Jesus’ wisdom in the way of a radically inclusive love. We do this as evidence of our belief that all people are unconditionally loved by Creator whose divine image we reflect.

The PMRC will live out its ministry by intentionally creating safer spaces of belonging with members of the 2SLGBTQAIP+ communities and their families.

We affirm that someone’s gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is sacred, will be celebrated, and will not be a barrier towards full participation. We affirm that people will be fully included in all aspects of The Region’s life, leadership, and ministry without limitation based on identity, expression or orientation.

We commit ourselves to the intersectionality that living into becoming an Affirming Ministry will require. Together we will use tangible resources to embody a ministry that is public, intentional and explicit of our call to live out these values, and that, even as we make mistakes, we commit to continually learning and evolving."

Recent News: Affirming Ministry

This Is Your Invitation To This 3 Day Conference Working Toward Living And Being An Anti-Racist Church

February 9, 2024

Dear Friends, This is a powerful event in partnership with First Third Ministry, LeaderSHIFT, the Pacific Mountain Region Council Justice Ministry Network, the Vancouver School […]

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United Against Hate ~ Trans Youth Are Sacred

February 5, 2024

A message from Pam Rocker, Director Affirming Connections Transgender/Gender Expansive Resources are here (scroll to the section): AffirmingConnections.com/resources Pacific Mountain region shares this message, with […]

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Imagine Children’s Retreat 2024 ~ All-Genders Accommodation

January 24, 2024

Friends across the Region, One of the most joyful offerings from our First Third Ministry team is open for registration! These retreats are such a […]

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Pacific Mountain’s Town Hall Gathering ~ The First of 2024!

January 8, 2024

Dear friends, Thank you for your patience with the late hour of this announcement, and as the regional office and team have been equipping new […]

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Executive Minister Announcement of New Indigenous Minister, Justice Minister, Regional Minister Lower Mainland Staff

November 22, 2023

Friends, I am very pleased to share with you the news of these Pacific Mountain Regional Council Staff Appointments! Shauna Getz, Regional Minister Lower Mainland (January […]

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URGENT NOTICE: Protect Trans Kids! Protect Non-Binary Kids!

September 18, 2023

Friends across Pacific Mountain region, Please extend your prayers and gratitude to Calgary-based, Affirming Connections for their unwavering commitment to providing education, resources, and beams […]

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The Seven Pride Doors – at your church, next?

August 30, 2023

Friends, We received this note from Minister of Connections & Social Justice at Shaughnessy Heights United, We would like to offer the use of the […]

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Affirming & Process Information for the PMRC

February 17, 2021

Welcome!  Here you’ll find information about the Affirming process work that the PMRC Regional Council is engaging in. There are a few different kinds of […]

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Queer Virtue Lenten Study Series – 2 Live Author Engagements, 5 Study Sessions

February 3, 2021

Your Regional Council Affirming Committee invites you to enter the work and faithful practice of exploring what it means to be a church of belonging. It’s co-hosted by Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regional Councils. All ages and demographics, identities and sexualities welcome! This event starts soon (Feb 10!) with the first *LIVE* session with ‘Queer Virtue’ book & study guide author, LIz Edman. FREE – register for the Zoom links.

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