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Pacific Mountain Regional Council News Posts

A Prayer for the Day After Canada Day

July 2, 2021

Dear ones, This new month brings new ways of being in the world, and some of what we’ve known has been forever changed. The collective commitment to health and safety […]

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2021 / 2022 Prayer Cycle

July 1, 2021

It is our sincere hope that your community of faith is named in the following prayer cycle. We know that sometimes communities get overlooked and that feels really awful; it […]

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From COVID-19 Safety Plans to communicable disease prevention

June 30, 2021

Friends, We have two pieces to share, to support you in preparing for the Province of BC’s moving to Step 3, and as we anticipate Step 4. Below is the […]

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Reflection ~ Upon the Revealing of Graves on Indian Residential School Site Grounds

June 27, 2021

Today – or perhaps tomorrow, or sometime this week – you are invited to bring your presence to this 5 minute Reflection offered by Rev John Snow, Indigenous Minister Pacific […]

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A Service Dedicated to Supporting Palestinians in Their Struggle

June 25, 2021

A Service Dedicated to Supporting Palestinians in their Struggle In 2017 Ineke Medcalf travelled to Palestine, and found herself in the middle of a tear gas attack by the Israeli […]

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Cowessess. Brandon. Kamloops. Holding those recovered so far. A Pastoral Letter to the Pacific Mountain Regional Council

June 24, 2021

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

June 22, 2021

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

June 18, 2021

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

June 16, 2021

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

June 16, 2021

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!

June 15, 2021

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

June 15, 2021

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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