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Information & Updates related to the mission and vision of Pacific Mountain Regional Council, The United Church of Canada, and our denominational presence in the world.
You'll find posts about staffing, governance, support, and ministries, as well as messages from the PMR Executive Minister and President, and key United Church leadership, and important invitations for Pacific Mountain region people.
Pacific Mountain Region News
Cowessess. Brandon. Kamloops. Holding those recovered so far. A Pastoral Letter to the Pacific Mountain Regional Council
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – the Day of John the Baptist            By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the poplars we hung …
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Down in the dirt – what season is this? News of Note
Dear Friend And just like that, Moon’s cycle and the Gregorian calendar tell us it is Summer! Yet in the spaces between vaccinations secured and restrictions easing, the school year ending …
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Guaranteed Livable Income PMRC Town Hall Recording
The Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s June 16 Town Hall was dedicated to conversation and education about Guaranteed Livable Income. Poverty can happen very quickly to anyone. What would happen to …
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Made with Love: Hate Has No Home Here
Beloved! In response to hearing Communities of Faith and friends having their Pride signs stolen and some defaced, we’ve made a lawn sign for you to proclaim “Hate Has No …
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Revised Variances and Guidance Documents – Step 2: June 15 Updated Documents
Friends, We have received the following, updated documents regarding gathering together for worship and work, as we move into the Province of BC’s Step 2 guidelines. Variance: Inside Worship Services …
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Called into Ministry, and We Give Thanks!
We are excited to announced the Ordination of Rev. Andria Irwin and Rev. Joanne Scofield, and to welcome Rev. Jaylynn Byasse, Admitted to the United Church of Canada at the …
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Shaughnessy Heights UC Pride Installation Defaced
Unsettling news from Siblings in Christ at Shaughnessy Heights United Church (YVR), whose public, intentional and explicit Pride installation was defaced this weekend. The small cross was left behind by …
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Welcome to Worship! Celebration of Ministry
All are warmly welcome to join in Sunday worship and Celebration of Ministry that is Live Streaming this morning at 10am PT/ 11am MT. Come be community, and in community, …
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Day 2 of the General Meeting. You are invited to wear orange, and hold the meeting in prayer.
Dear Friends Today, Sat June 12, the annual gathering of the PMRC General Meeting continues. Before the court are important Proposals brought forward from United Church people for United Church people to …
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GM2021 – Underway!
Friends, we gather “with hope and abundance”, Jun 11-13, grateful for the time you are making to join the regional council 3rd Annual General Meeting, and our second one held …
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Updated VARIANCES for Worship Gatherings and Events Orders
Dear friends, We have received updated information from our provincial leadership, with a number of PDF documents, that support faith leaders and communities in gathering in person again. In summary, …
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United Church of Canada’s Response to Kamloops Residential Schools Grave Discovery
Good afternoon, The General Secretary asked that I share with you that the United Church’s statement: Response to Kamloops Residential Schools Graves Discovery is now live https://united-church.ca/news/response-kamloops-residential-school-graves-discovery on the UCC …
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