Principles-Based Justice Work
The call to bold discipleship, deep spirituality, and daring justice means that the people of the United Church cannot remain silent in situations of injustice. Addressing injustice includes (though is not limited to) building:
- awareness and understanding of the injustices our neighbours experience
- analysis of the systems and forces that perpetuate injustice
- advocacy with those neighbours who are most vulnerable and marginalized
- action with those neighbours who invite/welcome our participation in their work
These principles are intentionally interdependent and are informed by the United Church’s policies, affirmations, and commitments.
Our Initiatives
Now is the time to implement a structure of justice making and justice keeping that no longer excuses, rationalizes, and tolerates poverty. We support Guaranteed Livable Income.
Pacific Mountain Region is committed to ongoing education, advocacy, activism and policy development related to ecological justice and the impacts of climate change.
We believe in radically inclusive love. We live this out by intentionally creating safer spaces of belonging with members of the 2SLGBTQAIP+ communities and their families.
Pacific Mountain Region is committed to providing leadership in education, advocacy and action to support efforts for peace and justice for Palestine and Israel.
Regional Minister for Justice
Rev. Dr. Kendra Mitchell-Foster
KMitchellFoster@united-church.ca
1-800-934-0434 (within BC)
or +1-236-607-0344
Kendra serves as Campus Minister at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George and also guides Justice Ministry for the region. Her work is rooted in fostering interfaith relationships, building communities committed to justice, and advancing peace and equity. She brings particular expertise in social network analysis and policy change, strengthening regional efforts to address systemic issues at multiple levels. As Regional Minister for Justice, her areas of focus include reconciliation with Indigenous communities, affirming ministry practices, eco-justice advocacy, and fostering interfaith peace-building.
Keep in Touch
Submit your United Church-based social justice event or announcement to the regional council weekly newsletter, 'Community Connections'!
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Recent News: Justice Ministry
Happy P.I.E. Day 2024!
Dear Friends, PIE Day is nearly upon us, and we are very excited about all of the PIE celebrations that are happening around the region […]
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Love Resists: Nonviolence & Sacred Activism, with Affirming Connections (and discount for PMR folks)
Friends, we received this email from Pam Rocker, Director of Affirming Connections. Please share this opportunity with your communities – as well as the custom […]
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Letter of Support from Shaughnessy Heights United’s Vision Council, regarding Remit 1 voting
Dear Friends across Pacific Mountain region, Please see this letter from the Vision Council of Shaughnessy Heights United Church, offering their support to all community […]
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This Is Your Invitation To This 3 Day Conference Working Toward Living And Being An Anti-Racist Church
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
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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Remit 1 – Ensure Your Community of Faith’s Vote Counts!
Dear friends across Pacific Mountain Regional Council, In the coming days and weeks, you will see an increase in Remit 1 vote reminders. That’s because […]
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F L O U R I S H I N G – two events with Moderator Carmen, this February, for people in Pacific Mountain region!
Dear Friends, Take a quick minute and double check Feb 8/10 in your calendar. Are you free? And already in the lower mainland? Or looking […]
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Pacific Mountain’s Town Hall Gathering ~ The First of 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
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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