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Poverty is a reality for too many Canadians, and can happen very quickly to anyone- as COVID has reminded us. A universal basic income would help address the persistent inequities within our country. Some pandemic-related relief programs (such as CERB) are scheduled...
...are you called? Wondering about a good way to reconnect with wider church work? What work excites you? What roles could be a fit for the gifts and skills you have to offer? Right now we are looking for people for the opportunities below. There will also be...
On September 30, 2020, we will gather for the first night of the Regional Gathering. One of the main topics will be the proposed Affirming ministry vision statement, which must pass by 75% in order for the Prairie to Pine Region to remain an Affirming Ministry. The...
Registration deadline is September 23, 2020 The moment you’ve been waiting for all summer (right?) is now here! Registration for the postponed meeting of our regional council is now open. If you are a delegate or plan to be a visitor, please use this registration...
It’s that time of year! Please help spread the word in your community of faith and beyond. Below is text for a bulletin or email announcement encouraging members of your community of faith to discern: please include it wherever you can. Encourage people to contact the...
We can’t gather in Calgary as originally planned, but we can come together online, even bigger than before! Join us for part 2 of last year’s cross-Canada gathering of people committed to the United Church’s intercultural vision. Rev. Dr. Eric Law and Tony Snow will...
Messy Church Canada is pleased to announced its new Messy Church Course. This Course was developed to teach and in-service lay people and clergy who are looking for ways to reach families in their communities who are not part of a local church. In the past, workshops...
There are over 90 members of Prairie to Pine currently doing work for the Region and the wider church - that is, doing work on our collective behalf. We extend a huge thank you to all of you! The Nominating Committee is now looking at filling the positions of those...
General Council 44: Postponed Until 2022 In light of concerns around COVID-19, the decision has been made to postpone General Council 44, previously slated for July 2021 in Calgary, AB, to 2022. Commissioners came to this decision at a special electronic meeting held...
Belonging in the Body asks transgender Christians to talk about their faith journey, and they do so with deep insight, grace, and love. This video is an excellent and important resource, and three Regional Councils have offered a donation to Generous Space Ministries,...
Prairie to Pine Regional Council affirms that Black Lives Matter. We condemn the systemic, racist violence, in Canada as in the US, that disproportionately affects people of colour and in particular Black people.
Join us Wednesday June 24, 5:00PM in BC, 6:00PM in AB and SK, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON. 90 minutes. All welcome! What is gender inclusive language and how does it have the power to embrace or exclude non-binary, Two Spirit, trans, and gender queer people? Join us for a...
Please note: this post is now archived and is included here for background information only. Prairie to Pine Region is eligible to name ten [10] persons to serve on the University of Winnipeg Board of Regents, for 3 year terms. Two [2] of the ten [10] shall be...
As a member of MCIC, the United Church is eligible to nominate someone who has an interest and experience in international development: http://mcic.ca/members/ If you know of someone who might be a good candidate, please let them know that this is a great volunteer...
As we discuss opening our buildings to various gatherings and needs, we know that complex discernment and planning that will be necessary before any doors can be opened. Lay leadership and ministry personnel alike need to be part of these conversations. To assist,...