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...
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Current opportunities with Prairie to Pine Regional Council
...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...
Voting on the Affirming vision statement
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...
Registration for Prairie to Pine regional meeting now open!
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...
Opportunities to serve announcement for your use
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...
New Wine: Western Intercultural Gathering online this fall
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...
Messy Church Online Course
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...
Opportunities to serve the Regional Council in 2021
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...
General Council 44: Postponed Until 2022
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...
Video on faith journeys of transgender Christians: free access for our Regional Council
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...