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 the deadline for each community of faith’s governing body to cast their 1 (one) collective vote is March 31, 2024.
- A survey for support, for community of faith’s governing body who has not yet submitted their vote: https://form.jotform.com/TressaPMRC/cof-remit-1-vote-submission-plan
We’re keeping reminders of the Remit 1 vote deadline at the forefront of our communications. If the governing body of a community of faith does not cast a ballot, the absence of its ballot is registered as a NO VOTE: a vote against the creation of an autonomous Indigenous United Church.
The governing body of each community of faith is strongly encouraged to vote, regardless of the nature of the vote. Engagement with this remit is important for our regional and national bodies to understand the viewpoints of as many communities of faith as possible on this crucial movement.
Regional Ministers Kendra Mitchell-Foster, Rev. Teri Meyers, and folks from the Vision Council of Shaughnessy United Church are sharing much Vote-support information.
Recently, News of Note included a message from Rev. Dave Moors, one of the ministers at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, in Vancouver. Their congregation has made it a priority to support other communities of faith in our region to cast their vote. Click to read the message (and apologies for the misspelling of Rev. Dave’s last name!): News of Note – January 23, 2024.
- Utilize the resources in Shaughnessy UC’s Google Drive folder.
- See this GeneralCouncil44.ca page.
- Review the Remit 1 Town Hall Gathering recording on Pacific Mountain’s YouTube channel.
- Download the Remit 1 Voting Card: https://generalcouncil44.ca/sites/default/files/2023-03/gc44-remit-1-response-form_pastoral-charges.pdf
This note from Rev. Teri Meyer, Indigenous Minister for Pacific Mountain Region may also assist, and inspire:
On behalf of your Pacific Mountain Regional Council’s Indigenous Ministries Executive Team (PMRC-IM), I offer you and your Community of Faith (CoF), Epiphany Greetings!
My name is Teri Meyer, and, as of January 1, 2024, I am your part-time Acting Indigenous Minister, serving while John Snow has taken time away for health reasons. We continue to pray for his well-being and whole and holy-self healing.
Please check the links provided for Remit 1 information and voting forms. Remember, not voting is considered a “No” vote. At the National Spiritual Gathering held in Edmonton last summer, where approximately 12 members of the PMRC attended, the delegates voted in support of Remit 1 – in support of an autonomous Indigenous United Church of Canada.
- For information on Remit 1: https://generalcouncil44.ca/council/remit-1-establishing-autonomous-national-indigenous-organization
- To watch a VIDEO re: Remit 1: https://generalcouncil44.ca/news/answering-your-questions-about-remit-1-video
- To download the Remit 1 Voting Card: https://generalcouncil44.ca/sites/default/files/2023-03/gc44-remit-1-response-form_pastoral-charges.pdf
If you do not know your “Community of Faith ID No.” , please contact the Regional Council Office.
Blessings,
Pacific Mountain