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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240223T130000
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SUMMARY:CCS Friday: Creating Harmonious Space
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks\, who said\, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk\, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries is love.” We will consider harmony and risk as opposed to “safety” as the best environment suitable for diversity. \nOur special guest will be Deaconess Adrainne Gray. Adrainne was consecrated a Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) deaconess and ordained an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deacon in 2017. She is currently the Director for Recruitment for the LDA with a focus on Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and works remotely from her home in Atlanta\, GA. \nCCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcOCoqz8tGtf4EgB269gUXM_d-r_sSrqc#/registration \nCCS Fridays are online conversations to help us respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/ccs-friday-creating-harmonious-space/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events calendar,Events,Intercultural,Right Relations
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Christian Studies":MAILTO:info@ccsonline.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20240329T181031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T181031Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Prairie to Pine Pride!
DESCRIPTION:Planning for Prairie to Pine Pride: open house for all\, Wednesday 24 April\, 7:00-8:30 PM Central Daylight\nCome out and let’s plan for Pride\, beginning in early June. Bring your plans and ideas\, your concerns and hopes\, and let’s support each other in creating some fun\, faithful\, and fabulous spaces in our communities for Pride season 2024. All ministries and people invited\, whether officially Affirming or not!\nHosted by the Prairie to Pine Equity and Diversity Committee. \nZoom info:\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/85981966470?pwd=slNy95xpyGGRbKU1K5irovIUd46qgG.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 8196 6470     Password: 014799        855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/planning-for-prairie-to-pine-pride/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20240627T202611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T012017Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Across Cultures: Food\, Fun and Faith
DESCRIPTION:Inviting youth from across the region\, who self-identify as BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, or People of Colour) to explore foods\, arts\, sports and worship that represent some of the diversity of our United Church family. \n  \nPariticipants will be guided by: \n\nlocal cooks to join in preparing a special recipe while learning about their culture\nmusicians and dancers to learn a song or dance\nsports enthusiasts to play a game of basketball or soccer\nleaders to frame it all as an act of worship where we will thank God for the beautiful diverse gifts that we share with our church and our world\n\nOrganizing team: Selina Santos\, Sabry Abodigin\, Sarahng Cho\, Kaylee Wood\, Sarah Yang\, Raven Anderson\, and Jayden Schettler \nRegister today! \nRegister Here\nIf getting to Winnipeg might be a problem\, email Twila at TMacNair@united-church.ca to see if there is anyone coming from your area who might have room in their vehicle.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/sharing-across-cultures-food-fun-and-faith-2/
LOCATION:Knox United Church\, Winnipeg\, 400 Edmonton Street\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 2M2
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional,Right Relations,Worship,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240925T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20240925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20240910T015437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T015527Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Tom's Schooldays
DESCRIPTION:A talk at the University of Winnipeg launching Brown Tom’s Schooldays\, the story of a young boy’s life at Residential School drawing from Reverend Enos Montour’s first-hand experiences at Mount Elgin Indian Residential School between 1910 and 1915. \nThis re-issue of the book by the University of Manitoba Press puts Brown Tom’s Schooldays in the contexts of the histories of Indigenous communities surrounding the school\, Indigenous publishing\, Mount Elgin\, and the United Church of Canada. \nThe University of Manitoba Press will host a display of books on Indigenous history and Residential Schools outside the Hall.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/brown-toms-schooldays/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, 515 Portage Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events calendar,Events,Intercultural,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20240911T130229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T204058Z
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SUMMARY:ALF 2024 Regional Youth Retreat in Winnipeg\, MB
DESCRIPTION:If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to register for the upcoming region-wide youth retreat\, being held at Gordon King Memorial United Church in Winnipeg\, MB\, Friday\, Oct 25th to Sunday\, Oct 27th. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring an Olympics inspired theme through Worship\, Song\, and Inter-active “Sharing the Torch” Theme Times.  The retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — dancing\, games\, chatting over meals (and canteen treats)! …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on the church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nThe retreat is planned by young people for young people. \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nHaven’t been to a retreat before?  – See: Retreat description for potential participants. \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, the fee is suggested on a “pay what you can” scale from full fee of $95 down to $0. \n\nFirst time registrant fee stays the same right up until the deadline\, to give us time to get the word out to new families – $80\n\nAll return retreat-goers: \n\n$5 off early bird fee if registered by 10am Sept 14th -$80\nEarly bird fee if registered by Sept 26th – $85\nRegistration deadline: Oct 14th – $95\n\nREGISTER HERE \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested?  Apply here ASAP.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/alf-2024-regional-youth-retreat-in-winnipeg-mb/
LOCATION:Gordon King Memorial United Church\, 27 Cobourg Ave\, Winnipeg\, MB R2L 0H4\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R2L 0H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Right Relations,Worship,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20241030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20241007T181137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T183816Z
UID:10001412-1730314800-1730320200@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:The Affirming process: the good\, the bad\, and the ugly!
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Prairie to Pine Equity and Diversity Committee in its continuing community connection series\, open to all who support 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming journeys and commitments. We’ll take a deeper look at the process for becoming an Affirming ministry: struggles\, joys\, and strategies. All welcome. \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/87806217155?pwd=9DQtkRJ29mLYejbco7oi68eSn8P3MQ.1\nMeeting ID: 878 0621 7155 Password: 727974        Phone:  855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/the-affirming-process-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
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SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
DESCRIPTION:Week of Prayer for Christian Unity\, 18-25 January 2025.  \nAn annual global ecumenical celebration. All resources for Canada are here! Remember to post your service on our community of faith events calendar\, please- let’s share these opportunities widely. \nSend your posters to prairietopine@united-church.ca so we can share them. \nHere’s the Winnipeg worship services poster.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/
LOCATION:Manitoba and NW Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events calendar,Intercultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250114T204902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T213436Z
UID:10001440-1738782000-1738787400@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:Sing Out Proud Prep for Affirming PIE Day!
DESCRIPTION:Prep for PIE Day! Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7:00-8:30PM CST on Zoom.\nAll Affirming\, in-process\, and exploring ministries welcome\, and all individuals too. Hosted by the Prairie to Pine Equity and Diversity Committee\, we’ll explore our plans for the nation-wide Affirming PIE Day on Friday March 14. This year’s theme is Sing Out Proud\, so come with your creative and in-harmony ideas to share or your questions to ask. Have a look at www.pieday.ca for all the new materials. \nPlease share the link for this event\, but don’t post the Zoom info on your site or social media. \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83439529462?pwd=hv0sb1N8UZhsbwnNZCxmSEBaOXcbNf.1 |\nMeeting ID: 834 3952 9462        Password: 425248         1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/sing-out-proud-prep-for-affirming-pie-day/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250203T215026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T215026Z
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SUMMARY:Learning about Children's ages and stages as they pertain to Theology
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. is the first of four webinars in the I am a Changemaker Network. The other three are focused on the anti-racism curriculum for children. This one will be valid for use with that curriculum or any church work with children. \nOur speaker is Dave Csinos\, who is the Associate Professor of Practical Theology at the Atlantic School of Theology\, where he directs the new Diploma in Intergenerational Faith Formation program. The author/editor of several books\, he also serves as founder of Faith Forward and research director of Family Faith Every Day. \nDuring his webinar\, you’ll hear about the intersections between theology and childhood. We’ll consider how children of different ages make theological meaning\, how leaders can spark their theological imaginations\, and how different theological conceptions of children impact the formational work of faith communities. \nFor more details click here.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/learning-about-childrens-ages-and-stages-as-they-pertain-to-theology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Leaders of Children,Regional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250122T061746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T180855Z
UID:10001455-1742734800-1742745600@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:Western P2P Youth Event
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of fun with friends and horses!\nFor Youth Grades 5 to 12\nPlanned by YAAY’s* Western Reps\, especially for youth in their part of the Prairie to Pine Region \nThroughout the afternoon\, there will be 3 main stations. Each one will be about compassion and patience. \nWe will not be riding any horses instead we will be focusing on connecting with horses and seeing their compassion and patience with us. You will get to brush multiple horses\, lead them and let them show us things we don’t understand. \nYou will also have time to connect with other youth and explore your faith while reflecting on the theme. \n  \nSee this letter for more details.\nPrairie Breeze Stables requires this Prairie Breeze Stables waiver to be signed for each participant. This is pretty standard procedure for businesses that offer activities where there is potential for risk\, even though the risk is low when participants follow the instructions of the guides. \nRegister here\nNote: if we don’t have 12 registrants by March 16th\, we will have to cancel the event\, so please register now!  Hannah awaits your registration! \n*YAAY is the regional Young Adult And Youth Committee
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/western-p2p-youth-event/
LOCATION:Prairie Breeze Stables\, Baker Road\, Brandon\, Manitoba\, R7A 7R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250520T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250508T203250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203250Z
UID:10001560-1747763100-1747774800@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:Walking with the Thunderbirdz
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever volunteered with one of the organizations that walks in Winnipeg’s inner city?  The Thunderbirdz is one of those groups with whom United Church youth and adults have been connecting since 2021. When we walk\, we present a friendly face and an offer of a sandwich or a bottle of water to someone for whom one of those things might be just what they need. \nWe have organized to walk again with the Thunderbirdz on Tuesday\, May 20th. \nMaybe you’d like to walk with us\, or maybe you’d like to make sandwiches or buy fruit for others to carry out to people. \nWe meet downtown at 5:45 pm with a backpack to carry items we will hand out.  Details in registration. \nRegister or offer food by clicking here \nQuestions: Contact Twila 204-781-8124
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/walking-with-the-thunderbirdz-2/
LOCATION:West end of parking lot at 181 Higgins\, 181 Higgins\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional,Right Relations,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20241105T031236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T035616Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Forum at General Council 2025
DESCRIPTION:Abbreviations that may be used:\n\n\n\n\n\nYF = Youth Forum\n\n\n\n\nGC = General Council\nGC45 refers to the fact that 2025 will be the 45th session of General Council since the United Church formed in 1925\n\n  \nWhat is the purpose of the Youth Forum at GC45? \nYouth Forum is an opportunity for young people to participate in the education\, decision-making\, and community of General Council 45 of The United Church of Canada. Its aim is to ensure that young people have a voice in the denomination-shaping issues and decisions for the next three years in the life of the church. It is an opportunity to speak to issues that matter to young people\, to share ideas\, and to connect with peers and other members and leaders of the General Council. \nWhen and where will GC45 and Youth Forum take place? \nThere will be three online sessions for General Council: Sunday\, April 27 from 3-6 pm CDT\, Sunday June 22 from 3:30-6 pm CDT\, and Saturday June 28 from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm CDT. The first session includes worship\, introduction to the theme\, agenda\, reports\, proposals\, and business procedures of General Council. The second session includes worship\, introductions of global and ecumenical guests\, community building and discussion groups. The session on June 28 begins the Learning and Discussion sessions for GC45. \nIn addition\, Youth Forum delegates will gather once via Zoom (Sunday\, April 6th from 3 to 5 pm CDT)  as a chance to begin to connect with other youth forum delegates before attending the GC Zooms listed above.  YF delegates will finally meet in person August 5-7 in Calgary (just prior to the meetings of General Council). There will be two age groups\, 15-17 years and 18-25 years. \nGeneral Council and all YF delegates will meet August 7-11 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Youth Forum will close August 12 by noon. Travel home will begin in the afternoon of August 12. \nWho can join the forum? \nYouth Forum is open to young people\, ages 15 to 25\, selected by regional councils. Youth Forum leaders have the ambitious and achievable goal of having 100 young people under age 30 attend General Council 45. While this remains the goal\, the 2024 Youth Leadership Animators have prioritized the participation and inclusion of Racialized and Indigenous young people\, therefore these young leaders are calling on each region to select a maximum of 50% non-Indigenous and non-Racialized\, and a minimum 50% Indigenous and Racialized youth\, which means at minimum there should be an equivalent number of Racialized and Indigenous youth to white youth. Each region is asked to select up to six youth\, including commissioners. \nIs there a fee to join? \nRegistration for Youth Forum at GC45 is free and travel arrangements are made by the General Council. While some events or activities may potentially have associated costs\, no one will be excluded due to difficulty in payment. \nInfo session: \nClick here to register for Zoom info session –  Nov 30th at 12 noon (Central Time) aimed at young people ages 15-25 to answer questions and encourage participation in YF@GC45. Max 1 hour. Attendance not imperative but a chance to meet some of the youth planning team members and get your questions answered. \nHow do I apply? \nClick here for the application form!\nApplication deadline was Dec 4\, 2024. \nUPDATE: We now have 4 excellent Youth Forum delegates\, but we still have 2 spots left! \nDeadline extended to Dec 30th.  After that\, any extra spots will be offered to another region\, so if interested\, please send in an application.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/youth-forum-at-general-council-2025/
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Meetings,Regional,Right Relations,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250506T203302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T005543Z
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SUMMARY:Neechi Camp
DESCRIPTION:2024 Neechi Campers and their leaders in their tent village at Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre \nNeechi Camp will take place this year in Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation\, also named Fisher River\, MB. \nWe will set up camp on the beautiful grassy area beside Fisher River United Church. We will use the church as our home base and other spaces in the community such as the brand new Red Turtle Lodge\, the river\, the land\, and the lake as additional places of learning. \nNeechi Camp will give 7 Indigenous and 7 non-Indigenous youth (ages 14 to 17) the opportunity to connect and build friendships while experiencing and learning about Indigenous culture through activities and ceremony led by elders and other community members. \nYouth will have the opportunity to: \n\nexperience net fishing; cleaning\, preparing\, and frying fish\nchoose to make either a hand drum or a ribbon skirt\nwatch and learn from traditional dancers\nlearn ceremonial drum songs\ntake part in a sweat lodge ceremony\ncook some of our meals\, play games\, enjoy a campfire\nlearn stories and a little bit of the Cree language from Elders as we gather in daily sharing circles\n\nPhoto Story from Neechi 2023 \nIf you are interested in attending\, please fill out this expression of interest.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/neechi-camp/
LOCATION:Fisher River United Church\, CJRQ+99\, Fisher River Cree Nation\, Manitoba\, R0C 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Right Relations,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250903T230334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T230847Z
UID:10001623-1757851200-1757865600@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:We Are All Treaty People public gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the We Are All Treaty People Celebration on September 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Forks Centre Field.  This is an afternoon of music and dance by Indigenous and non-Indigenous performers\, information about our Treaty Relationship\, arts and crafts\, free food and drinks\, family friendly games and fun. A Pipe and Water ceremony will start at 12 noon followed by performances and activities from 1-4 pm at The Forks’ Centre Field. \nWe also welcome volunteers! Volunteer tasks include serving food\, children’s activity tables like puppet making\, supporting vendors\, setup and take down. A full outline of various roles that need filling is available on request.  Our committee appreciates any offer of volunteering for this annual event. Contact Carol Dyck\, member of WAATP planning committee\,  cjdyck365@gmail.com  or ph/text:  431-279-6554 \nThis event is organized by the Mennonite Central Committee\, the Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land\, the Winnipeg Quakers and the United Church\, in partnership with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.   The Prairie to Pine region is a funder of this event.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/we-are-all-treaty-people-public-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:The Forks National Historic Site\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events calendar,Intercultural,Right Relations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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CREATED:20250515T194642Z
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SUMMARY:ALF 2025 Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION:If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to join us in Virden\, MB from October 24th to 26th to explore the history of the United Church in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring the theme through Worship\, Song\, and Inter-active Theme Times.  The retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — dancing\, games\, chatting over meals (and canteen treats)! …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on a church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nThe retreat is planned by young people for young people. \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nHaven’t been to a retreat before?  – See: Retreat description for potential participants. \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, the fee is suggested on a “pay what you can” scale from full fee of $95 down to $0. \n\nFirst time registrant full fee stays the same right up until the deadline\, to give us time to get the word out to new families – $80\n\nAll return retreat-goers: \n\n$5 off early bird fee if registered by Sept 12th -$80\nEarly bird fee if registered by Oct 5th – $85\nRegistration deadline: Oct 15th – $95\n\nREGISTER HERE \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested?  Apply here ASAP.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/alf-2025-history-of-the-united-church-youth-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church\, Virden\, 286 Nelson St W\, Virden\, Manitoba\, R0M 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:100th Anniversary of the UCC,Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20250807T190349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T201255Z
UID:10001613-1763204400-1763233200@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:Sharing Across Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Inviting youth from across the region\, who self-identify as BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, or People of Colour) to explore foods\, arts\, sports and worship that represent some of the diversity of our United Church family. \nPariticipants will be guided by: \n\nlocal cooks to join in preparing a special recipe while learning about their culture\nmusicians and dancers to learn a song or dance\nsports enthusiasts to play soccer or other sports\nleaders to frame it all as an act of worship where we will thank God for the beautiful diverse gifts that we share with our church and our world\n\nOrganizing team: Sabry Abodigin\, Jayden Schettler\, Elijah Kanhai\, Anderson Green\, Yuzi Xiao\, and Mayon Marcelino \nRegister Here\nAlthough the deadline has passed\, if you want to come\, we still want you to come\, so register right now to be included! (…and remember next time to register earlier\, as it helps greatly with our plans!) \nIf getting to Winnipeg might be a problem\, email TMacNair@united-church.ca to see if there is anyone coming from your area who might have room in their vehicle for you.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/sharing-across-cultures-food-fun-and-faith-3/
LOCATION:Broadway Disciples United Church\, 396 Broadway\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3C 0V6
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,Regional,Right Relations,Worship,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20251202T233549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232831Z
UID:10002065-1771612200-1771765200@prairietopinerc.ca
SUMMARY:Zeebu 2026 Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION: \n\nTheme: “Knowing our Neighbours: Many Religions\, One Community”\nIf you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to join us at Harrow United Church in Winnipeg from February 20th to 22nd to learn about different faiths. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring the theme through Worship\, Song\, and Inter-active Theme Times\, probably including visits to one or more places of worship of people who practice other faith traditions than Christian. \nThe retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — dancing\, games\, chatting over meals (and canteen treats)! …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on a church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nThe retreat is planned by young people for young people. \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nHaven’t been to a retreat before?  – See: Retreat description for potential participants. \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, the fee is suggested on a “pay what you can” scale from full fee of $100 down to $0\, with discounts for early registration. \n\nFirst time registrants enjoy a discounted fee of $85 right up to the registration deadline\, to give us time to get the word out to new families\n\nAll return retreat-goers: \n\n$5 off early bird fee if registered by Jan 9th -$85\nEarly bird fee if registered by Jan 28th – $90\nRegistration deadline: Feb 9th – $100\n\nSubsidized fees of $50 or $0 are also offered in the registration form for use by those who need that option. \nREGISTER HERE \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested?  Apply here ASAP.
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/zeebu-2026-youth-retreat/
LOCATION:Harrow United Church\, 955 Mulvey Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3M 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Young Adults and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260223T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T104238
CREATED:20260211T155242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160020Z
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SUMMARY:Walking with the Thunderbirdz
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever volunteered with one of the organizations that walks in Winnipeg’s inner city?  The Thunderbirdz is one of those groups with whom United Church youth and adults have been connecting since 2021. When we walk\, we present a friendly face and an offer of a sandwich or a bottle of water to someone for whom one of those things might be just what they need. \nWe have organized to walk again with the Thunderbirdz on Monday\, February 23rd\, 2026. \nMaybe you’d like to walk with us\, or maybe you’d like to make and bag individual portions of sandwiches/cookies/ Rice Krispy cake or buy fruit\, water\, granola bars\, socks or mitts for walkers to carry out to people. \nWe meet downtown at 5:45 pm with a backpack to carry items we will hand out.  Details in registration. \nRegister or offer food by clicking here \nQuestions: Contact Twila 204-781-8124
URL:https://prairietopinerc.ca/event/walking-with-the-thunderbirdz-3/
LOCATION:West end of parking lot at 181 Higgins\, 181 Higgins\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional,Right Relations,Young Adults and Youth
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