Festival of Faith North

 
 

Friday, April 17- Sunday, April 19, 2026

trinity united church, prince george bc

In person only

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Gather with lay leaders, volunteers and ministers from across PMRC for a weekend of learning, connection, and celebration!

Together, we'll explore the theme "Stronger Together: Cooperative Ministry" with keynote sessions, workshops, worship and more.

Come be encouraged, share ideas, and leave renewed for the ministry we share!

Festival Overview

Friday, April 17:

7-9 pm Opening Worship, Keynote Session

Saturday, April 18:

9 am Worship, Keynote Session

10:30 am Workshops

12:30 pm Lunch (included)

2:00 pm Workshops

4:00 pm Keynote and closing

This festival will include workshops strengthening our ministry together…like lay pastoral visiting ministry, affirming ministry, first third ministry, new forms of governance, conflict resolution, engaging in reconciliation locally, community partnerships, and leading worship as a lay person.

Keynote Speaker

rev dr andrew richardson

Andrew is a graduate of Dalhousie University and Atlantic School of Theology and was ordained in 1988, serving in congregational ministry for 31 years. He received his doctorate from Columbia Theological Seminary (Atlanta) in 2007. His thesis was a study of ethical implications of friendship and its potential as a model for communities of faith.

Currently Andrew is the Minister for the Office of Vocation, responsible for the oversight of United Church Clergy and students in the Atlantic Provinces. He is also the General Council Officer lead on Cooperative Ministry, and an adjunct faculty member of Queens College where he teaches missional theology. Andrew has been actively involved in the wider community; as a basketball coach; religion columnist for the Moncton Times Transcript; and served as the Chair of the largest school district in New Brunswick. He is a popular keynote speaker and has given workshops at events across the country.

Workshop Leadership

Investment, Travel, Accommodation

Online Registration

  • $25 per person, discount for groups of 3 or more (contact LeaderShift for more info!)

Registration closes Friday, April 10, 2026.

Accommodation, Meals, Travel

Hotel and Billeting information: to come

Meals: Lunch on Saturday, and snacks and refreshments throughout are all included

Travel: Check back for options for carpooling and a group coach bus!