Indigenous Ministry
The Indigenous Ministry of the Pacific Mountain Regional Council promotes and initiates traditional ancestral principles to be an integral part of living faith, and trust in God and the Gospel of Christ in all relationships including conflict resolution, rites of passage, purification, and affimation.
Calls to the Church
The PMRC Indigenous Ministries hopes for all Indigenous and Non-Indigenous United Church people to read and practice the Calls to the Church and build meaningful relationship with Indigenous-church communities in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council.
“’The Calls to the Church’ emerged from a process of discernment by the Indigenous church.
The ‘Calls to the Church’ document articulates the Indigenous Church’s vision for the ongoing development of Indigenous Peoples’ mission and ministry and communities of faith within The United Church of Canada. It outlines pathways for the whole church to continue to walk in the Spirit of Christ toward justice, healing, and reconciliation.”
- From The United Church of Canada’s Indigenous Ministries website
Video Teachings and Resources
Listen, learn and enjoy these videos from Indigenous Church members and leaders across the Regional Council! Just click a picture below to see the related videos.
Donations Welcomed
You are welcome to make financial donations to Indigenous Ministry opportunities in the Pacific Mountain Regional Council. Click on the Donate button and use the drop-down menu to direct your funds to your area of choice.
Some opportunities are temporary projects to meet a specific need. If you would like to donate to an area that you don’t see on the drop-down menu, or questions about donations in general, please contact Houston Mo, PMRC Director of Finance and Property.
Recent News from Indigenous Ministries
Red Dress Day Reflections ~ Videos Now Online to Share
We are thankful for the work of Tony Snow, John Snow Jr and the willingness of Rev Lee Spice, Cheryl Bear, and Rev Cameron Lansdowne …
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Red Dress Day Townhall
Join us for Red Dress Day on Wednesday May 5 We commemorate the lives of Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people who have been …
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Mother Earth Day ~ April 22 2021 ~ Gathering of Prayer
Earth Psalm A prayer for Mother Earth Aktu î wabi waû sigine wakâ Makoche – Mother Earth Mother of life, With blessing you shine, …
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Letter to Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, Response to Provincial Authorities
The letter carried to the Nuxalk Nation, and sent to Hon Adrian Dix and Dr Bonnie Henry, regarding the removal of COVID-19 vaccines in the …
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Indigenous Lenten Reflection & Invitation
Dear Friends, For our Lenten series, we have offered Indigenous reflections on Lent for the Pacific Mountain Regional Council. We offer these discussions to help …
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Financial Donations to Lax Kw’alaams Grace United Church
Friends, On January 30. 2021, I shared the news (click) that the community of Grace United Church, in Lax Kw’alaams, BC lost their building to …
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Indigenous Pink Shirt Day ~ A Zoom Lenten Study on February 24
Indigenous Pink Shirt Day (Feb 24) is an anti-bullying awareness day. One of the key factors behind bullying behavior can be linked to familial and community interrelations. Everyone is invited to join us in a joint Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain regions online session to discuss intergenerational trauma and lateral violence in community and in the urban environment.
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Prayers for the Lax Kw’alaams community, Grace United Church lost to fire
Friends, I am sad to report that the community of Lax Kw’alaams lost their Grace United Church building to a fire last night. The photo …
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Meeting Cape Mudge/ Quadra Island United Church
As we begin the New Year 2021, sharing community and communication has been on the minds of all people. To that end, we are hopeful …
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Read MoreNow hiring! Animator: Rural & Indigenous Communities, PMRC
The Pacific Mountain Regional Council is seeking an individual to fill the role of Animator Rural and Indigenous Communities on a permanent part-time basis, 21 …
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