Decolonization is a Community Act
Mar
31
to Apr 3
In Partnership, In-Person Engagement, Retreats

Decolonization is a Community Act

  • LeaderSHIFT United Church of Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Decolonization is a Community Act—Whether that work is in oneself or tied to broader institutional change, it must unfold in a circle alongside Indigenous voices, guiding hands, and the community. 

This is a land-based 4-day camp that will be held at Camp Fircom on beautiful Gambier Island in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory. Participants will engage in a land-based immersive experience led by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh knowledge-holders and land-based practitioners.  

March 31st at 3:00pm to April 3rd at 1:00 pm

Registration & Information at Decolonization is a Community Act — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

IN-PERSON, AT CAMP FIRCOM, GAMBIER ISLAND, BC

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Weekend Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel
Apr
4
to Apr 6
Coaching, In-Person Engagement, Training, Workshops

Weekend Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel

  • Central Okanagan United church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Pacific Mountain Regional Ministers for workshops on recruitment, emerging models of congregational governance, best practices, Manual roles and responsibilities and more. Come gain some knowledge and skills, build relationships with other lay leaders, and reconnect to why you care about and give your time, energy and commitment to your community of faith!

Friday, April 4, 2025 7:00pm to Sunday, April 6, 2025, 11:00am

Saturday lunch included. Free! Advance registration is required.

Registration & Information at Spring Weekend Retreat for Church Boards, Councils and Their Ministry Personnel — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

IN-PERSON, AT CENTRAL OKANAGAN UNITED CHURCH IN KELOWNA, BC

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The Art/s of Worship with Marcia McFee
May
27
to May 29
Conferences, In-Person Engagement, Online Engagement, Workshops, Worship

The Art/s of Worship with Marcia McFee

  • LeaderSHIFT United Church of Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Planning week-to-week worship is exhausting. And when worship quality takes a nose-dive, the energy and inspiration you and the congregation need to live fully into your mission diminishes as well. Get ideas and training that will enliven your task of worship design and leadership. Come experience, explore and learn how to offer worship that is meaningful (finds life at the intersection of our life and faith story) and memorable (living beyond the time and place of worship)!

Dr. Marcia McFee is a professor, worship designer, author, preacher and ritual artist. Her first career was in professional theater, music, and dance in major companies that toured the world. She brings all of that, combined with a Master’s in Theology and a PhD in Worship and Ethics to her ministry of designing, leading, and teaching about meaningful and memorable worship for the last 30 years.

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Chinook Winds Ministry Personnel Retreat
Feb
9
to Feb 12
In-Person Engagement, Retreats

Chinook Winds Ministry Personnel Retreat

  • Sanctum Retreat Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Escape the winter chill and join your colleagues for a rejuvenating experience that will reconnect you with God, your calling, the earth, and your truest self. Come and be refreshed and empowered, and leave with a personalized plan for your own flourishing and well-being in ministry.

Sunday, February 9 at 2 pm, til Wednesday, February 12 at 2 pm.

Registration & Information at Chinook Winds Ministry Personnel Retreat — LeaderSHIFT UCCan

IN-PERSON, AT SANCTUM RETREAT CENTRE, CAROLINE, AB

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A Day-Long Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel
Nov
16
9:00 a.m.09:00
Coaching, In-Person Engagement, Workshops

A Day-Long Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel

  • LeaderSHIFT United Church of Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Pacific Mountain Regional Ministers for workshops on recruitment, emerging models of congregational governance, best practices, Manual roles and responsibilities and more. Come gain some knowledge and skills, build relationships with other lay leaders, and reconnect to why you care about and give your time, energy and commitment to your community of faith!

Saturday, November 16, 2024

  • 9:00am - 5:00pm, Lunch included.

  • Free! Advance registration is required.

Registration & Information at A Day-Long Retreat for Boards/Councils & Their Ministry Personnel

IN-PERSON, AT 6000 SUSSEX AVENUE, BURNABY BC

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Advent of Generosity: Inviting giving & participation during Advent and Christmas (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)
Nov
12
1:00 p.m.13:00
Online Engagement, Workshops

Advent of Generosity: Inviting giving & participation during Advent and Christmas (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)

This free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT, The United Church of Canada, Pacific Mountain Regional Council, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders - clergy and lay - to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel
Oct
30
10:00 a.m.10:00
Online Engagement

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

Session 5, of 5

Retired ministers - you are invited to this five session, online gathering! With Rev. Don Robertson, Author & Retired Clergy and Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT

  • All five Wednesdays in October 2024: 2, 9, 16, 23,30

  • 10am - 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain

  • Free!

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Rural Ministry Conference 2024
Oct
25
to Oct 27
Conferences, In Partnership

Rural Ministry Conference 2024

  • LeaderSHIFT United Church of Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Held In-Person in Fort Macleod AB at Trinity United Church

Rev. Bronwyn Corlett, Rural and New Ministries Coordinator, The United Church of Canada ~ Keynote Presenter

With workshops offering skills specifically designed for a rural context, including:

  • Becoming Affirming – with Affirming Connections

  • First Third Ministry – with Chris Mah Poy and Pamela Evans

  • Intercultural Ministry – with Western Intercultural Ministry Network

  • Community Partnerships – with Joel Den Haan

  • And More!

A LeaderSHIFT & Chinook Winds Regional Council Partnership

Registration via Chinook Winds Pacific Mountain Amilia/SmartRec platform.

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Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel
Oct
23
10:00 a.m.10:00
Online Engagement

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

Session 4, of 5

Retired ministers - you are invited to this five session, online gathering! With Rev. Don Robertson, Author & Retired Clergy and Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT

  • All five Wednesdays in October 2024: 2, 9, 16, 23,30

  • 10am - 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain

  • Free!

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Clergy Rest and Renewal Retreat 2024
Oct
22
to Oct 25
Retreats

Clergy Rest and Renewal Retreat 2024

  • Naramata Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A four-day retreat for United Church ministry personnel of deep rest, renewal, community, prayer, and self-care.

Join LeaderSHIFT and Pacific Mountain Region’s Ministry Personnel Support Team from October 22-25, 2024 in Naramata, Okanagan Syilx territory.

Caring for our relationship with God, our deepest self and our vocation is one of the most responsible choices we can make as clergy - for our ministry, communities of faith, family and, of course, for ourselves.

About your time away

We invite you to come centre your spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health, in worshipful and grounded community. During this 4-day in-person retreat, held at Naramata Centre in the heart of Naramata Village, you will enjoy private accommodation with all meals, snacks, and course materials provided -- supporting your time of learning, reflecting, and rest. Sharing times of worship, music and intentional silence, you'll delight in the beauty of place, finding and making fun -- all in the company of colleagues.

With Rev. Wade Lifton

There is truly nothing more important than this right now. We hope you’ll join us.

For more information

Connect with Rev. Michelle Slater, Regional Minister: LeaderSHIFT with questions or support in attending this Clergy Rest and Renewal retreat. MSlater@united-church.ca

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Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel
Oct
16
10:00 a.m.10:00
Online Engagement

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

Session 3, of 5

Retired ministers - you are invited to this five session, online gathering! With Rev. Don Robertson, Author & Retired Clergy and Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT

  • All five Wednesdays in October 2024: 2, 9, 16, 23,30

  • 10am - 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain

  • Free!

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel
Oct
9
10:00 a.m.10:00
Online Engagement

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

Session 2, of 5

Retired ministers - you are invited to this five session, online gathering! With Rev. Don Robertson, Author & Retired Clergy and Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT

  • All five Wednesdays in October 2024: 2, 9, 16, 23,30

  • 10am - 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain

  • Free!

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel
Oct
2
10:00 a.m.10:00
Online Engagement

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

Session 1, of 5

Retired ministers - you are invited to this five session, online gathering! With Rev. Don Robertson, Author & Retired Clergy and Rev. Michelle Slater, LeaderSHIFT

  • All five Wednesdays in October 2024: 2, 9, 16, 23,30

  • 10am - 12noon Pacific / 11am-1pm Mountain

  • Free!

Generative Aging: An Online Study & Discussion for Retired Ministry Personnel

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Who Do They Say You Are? (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)
Sep
24
1:00 p.m.13:00
Online Engagement, Workshops

Who Do They Say You Are? (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)

This free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT, The United Church of Canada, Pacific Mountain Regional Council, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders - clery and lay - to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Guatemala: A Tour For Ministry Leaders
Aug
2
to Aug 12
Retreats, In Partnership

Guatemala: A Tour For Ministry Leaders

This is your invitation to immerse yourself in a pilgrimage to the Highlands of Guatemala, in the company of other United Church ministry leaders. This trip is an co-offering of Chinook Winds Region, Pacific Mountain Region, and LeaderSHIFT! Travel with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, and colleagues, and World Pilgrim Global Education guides Doris Kizinna, Julio Conchoy, and friends.

To talk about how this tour is the right choice for you at this time in your ministry, contact Executive Minister, Treena Duncan.

IN-PERSON ONLY.

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Deep Dive - A Time for Ministry Personnel, Pre-PMRC AGM
May
29
to May 30
Deep Dive, In-Person Engagement

Deep Dive - A Time for Ministry Personnel, Pre-PMRC AGM

  • St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A LeaderSHIFT offering with Growth Animator, Rev. Scott Reynolds

Come to Vancouver BC a day before the Pacific Mountain Regional Council 6th Annual General Meeting to explore how we are called to minister and lead in this time and place, post-pandemic.

How did you embrace ministry during the pandemic, and what did you learn? What do we want to lament, and what do we want to ask God’s blessings on? How can we support one another in the challenging work of ministry leadership today?

A time of community, discernment, and celebration.

Deep Dive - A Time for Ministry Personnel

  • 1pm Wednesday May 29 until 1pm Thursday May 30

  • Downtown Vancouver at St. Andrew’s-Welsey United Church

  • $50 FREE! including Wednesday Dinner and Thursday Lunch

Register Here

Deep Dive Schedule

Wednesday, May 29th 

1-5pm    Community-Building, Context, The Practice of Lament
5pm         Dinner (onsite, catered)
6:30pm    The Practice of Storytelling
8:30pm    Close

 Thursday, May 30th

 9:30am The Practice of Blessing
12pm      Close with Lunch (onsite, catered)
1pm        AGM Welcome &/Check-In Table Opens
4pm        AGM Begins

Deep Dive - Register Now

Contact Rev. Michelle Slater with questions: MSlater@united-church.ca

IN-PERSON ONLY

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From Fear to Faith: How to talk about money in church (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)
Apr
30
1:00 p.m.13:00
Online Engagement, Workshops

From Fear to Faith: How to talk about money in church (Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series)

This free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT, The United Church of Canada, Pacific Mountain Regional Council, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders - clery and lay - to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders
Apr
16
9:30 a.m.09:30

Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders

WITH JANET GEAR

Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.

To hear more about this opportunity with LeaderSHIFT, please contact Rev. Michelle Slater.

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Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadershift Conference 2024
Apr
4
to Apr 6
Conferences, In Partnership

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadershift Conference 2024

  • Vancouver School of Theology (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A powerful offering in partnership with with LeaderSHIFT, the Pacific Mountain Region Council Justice Ministry Network, and Vancouver School of Theology.

Held at the Epiphany Chapel, on the Vancouver School of Theology UBC campus, empower yourself to engage key learnings, work, and action in a Christian community of other children and family ministry leaders who are working for an anti-racist church.

IN-PERSON ONLY

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Mar
21
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Mar
14
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Mar
7
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Feb
29
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Feb
22
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger
Feb
15
9:00 a.m.09:00
Book Study

Lenten Book Study ~ 'Canoeing the Mountains', by Ted Bolsinger

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Join the February Online Info Session for "Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders"
Feb
9
10:00 a.m.10:00
In Partnership, Retreats

Join the February Online Info Session for "Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders"

TOUR DATES

Traveling August 2-12, 2024 with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, and LeaderSHIFT’s Rev. Michelle Slater. Tour lead by World Pilgrim Global Education-Awareness Travel.

Online Info Sessions

  • January 30, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

  • February 9, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

The Zoom link for both info sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787409411

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

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Join the January Online Info Session for "Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders"
Jan
30
10:00 a.m.10:00
In Partnership, Retreats

Join the January Online Info Session for "Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders"

Traveling August 2024

WITH EXECUTIVE MINISTER TREENA DUNCAN, LEAD BY WORLD PILGRIM GLOBAL EDUCATION-AWARENESS TRAVEL

Come, Pilgrim.

This is your invitation to immerse yourself in a pilgrimage to the Highlands of Guatemala in community with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan and fellow ministry leaders, and World Pilgrim guides Doris Kizinna, Julio Conchoy and Friends.

Curious?

JOIN ONE OF OUR ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS!

  • January 30, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

  • February 9, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

The Zoom link for both info sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787409411

Full course details and registration information is on the Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders event page.

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