Prairie to Pine Regional Council

St. Andrew's College "Year of Intention"- November 27, 2023
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Zoom
Monday November 27 from 7 – 8pm (Sask time) … “Queer Christology” A public lecture by the Rev. Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein, William Hordern Professor of Systematic Theology at Lutheran Theological Seminary
Please join us on zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87594666578?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 875 9466 6578
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Throughout this academic year, we are hosting a series of online events celebrating St. Andrew’s commitment to being an Affirming Ministry, and Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon’s commitment to being “Reconciling in Christ”. We’ll be educating ourselves about sexual orientation and gender identity, and exploring new ways to be in solidarity and celebration with LGBTQIA2S communities in the church and beyond. Please mark your calendars now! More specific information to follow, closer to the dates (all events will happen online):

Mon Nov 27 Queer Christology (a public lecture by Dr. Kayko Driedger Hesslein)
Thurs Feb 8 Liturgical Resources for LGBTQIA2S Christians (panel discussion)
Tues Mar 19 Transgender and Non-Binary Realities (panel discussion)

And our “Year of Intention” will culminate in a splendid worship service of recommitment, celebrating 15+ years of Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble Affirming Ministry and 4+ years of ReconcilingWorks Reconciling in Christ … the date for this service is still to be decided.
For more information on any of these events, please contact shawn.sanfordbeck@saskatoontheologicalunion.ca

Conversation about Pastoral Charge Supervisor Needs in Prairie to Pine Regional Council
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Pastoral Relations Commission is holding a conversation by ZOOM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. about how to meet the ever-increasing need for Pastoral Charge Supervisors in Prairie to Pine Regional Council. This may result in recommendations to the Executive for changes in current practise in Prairie to Pine and/or a proposal to General Council Executive on the current polity. An invitation with background information will be sent directly by email to members of the Pastoral Relations Commission, the Committee on Community of Faith Support and current Pastoral Charge Supervisors with a request to pre-register so that background information and ZOOM link can be forwarded to you. Any others interested in the conversation are welcome to register as well by emailing Cherry Abad (cabad@united-church.ca

St. Andrew’s College Contemplative Gathering: The Gift of a Pause
2023-12-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
December 1 is between seasons; a time to pause and…. Each of us will pause in ways unique to our lives. Join us for an hour of prayer, scripture, quiet meditation, and conversation. 10 – 11am … all are welcome!
Please register here: https://form.jotform.com/232975380744263?fbclid=IwAR1uSNJyULtv0TdERN1uGlxRHSjdA7XLs_e5eQQ6z8F5rlekn_Aj46KQmGc
Note: The zoom link is set for Saskatchewan time zone—please check your time zone. We don’t want to miss your participation!

Cookie and Carols Advent Celebration-The United Church in Meadowood
2023-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB, R2N3T7, Canada
Come make cookies, sing Christmas carols and celebrate the start of advent with us!

Taizé Ecumenical Advent Prayer
2023-12-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Gordon King Memorial United Church, 27 Cobourg Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2L 0H4, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2L 0H4, Canada
Pre-Advent Greetings!
You are warmly invited to our Taizé Advent Prayer on Sunday evening, December 3 at 7:30 pm. Because I have retired from Westworth, we will need to hold this in a different location, at least for this year. I am very pleased that The Little Red Church (Gordon King Memorial United Church), at 127 Coburg Ave., has agreed to host this service. Their minister, Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, will be the liturgist.
The theme this year will focus on peace, as we pray in the light of hope. This gives us another opportunity to offer communal prayers for peace within and in our world—especially in Israel, Palestine, and Ukraine.
Please let me know if you are willing to read the scripture in a particular language.
Please post and pass on the poster to any who you think might appreciate this ecumenical service.

Ministry Personnel Support Gathering
2023-12-05 15:00, 2024-01-02 15:00, 2024-02-06 15:00
Gatherings will be held every first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Here is the Zoom link information.

Ministry Personnel Cluster Gathering of the former Selkirk Presbytery
2023-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Little Britain United Church, 5879 Highway 9 - Lockport, MB, MB, R1A 2P7, Canada
A cluster of Ministry Personnel who have had connections with the former Selkirk Presbytery is gathering on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Little Britain United Church beginning at 10:30 and ending with a pot-luck lunch. This is an opportunity to check-in with one another, to have some reflective time with an Advent theme, and to share a meal. If there are any Ministry Personnel within the larger Region who have not been part of this cluster, and who would like to attend, you would be most welcome. Little Britain is about 3 kms north of Lockport on Hwy #9. Please RSVP to Beth McLean at ebethmcl@mymts.net to help with planning.

CCS Friday on Engaging Youth in Climate Justice
2023-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This summer, 15 youth from across the church participated in the United Church of Canada’s first ever Climate Motivators program. Each student was sponsored by, and in partnership with, a local community of faith where they worked together on local climate justice or environmental needs.
The motivators connected online and in-person to learn how to be leaders, worship, be in nature, act for change, and influence church policy.
Our special guest will be Amy Crawford, team leader for Faith Formation and Mission with the General Council of the United Church of Canada. Amy has just returned from a short sabbatical where she was reviewing and evaluating what happened to the youth and the people they interacted with. She will share some of her insights about getting youth involved in educating about climate change.
CCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link, here:
CCS 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.

Bake Sale-Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0L9
Circle One is holding their annual bake sale on Saturday, December 9th in the Fellowship Hall from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Jazz Vespers-Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
2023-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0L9
‘A Weary World Rejoices’
…an evening of Jazz to help us reflect…
Featuring Grace Hrabi
Free Event
Donations gratefully accepted

Pastoral Relations Commission meeting
2023-12-12 10:00, 2024-01-09 10:00, 2024-02-13 10:00

Energy efficiency and grants for faith buildings webinar
2023-12-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Faithful Footprints carbon reduction for faith buildings webinar, December 15th at 1:00pm CST, noon MST. Join other Prairies and North people to learn more about strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of your faith spaces, and how to access the Faithful Footprints grant program to support energy efficiency upgrades and investment in renewables. Free! Register today at: https://forms.gle/WsPbu6tEvuzx89JP8

Traveling Youth Group Christmas Extravaganza
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3L8, Canada
Join us for an evening of Candle lighting, Nativity Exploration, Music, Christmas games and a potluck hosted by the church. All youth, Young Adults and Youth leaders Grade 7+ Welcome!
Where: Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Road Winnipeg
When: Friday December 15th. 7-9pm
Sign up here to attend… https://forms.gle/NFCNxsXwCRuA8dh99

Longest Night of the Year service at Trinity United, Winnipeg
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church-Winnipeg, 933 Summerside Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 4Y1, Canada
Thursday December 21st at 7pm, a quiet, reflective service with music, candles, and scripture to let us “be” in the holy moment

A Longest Night Worship - hosted by Prairie to Pine Wild Church Cluster
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 2N6, Canada
When: Thursday Dec 21 7 p.m.
Where: Assiniboine Park, Picnic Site #4 (on Assiniboine Park Drive, west of the zoo)
What: An all-ages opportunity to worship in community in the splendor of Creation and reflect guided by music, words, silence and the natural world.
We will be meeting outdoors so dress for the weather. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets and/or a flashlight.
For more info contact Karen Tjaden (204- 745-6477)
(You can also request a copy of the service if you want to host your own Wild Church event closer to home).

Blue Christmas Service
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0L9
“Light in the Darkness.” 7:00 p.m.—a sharing of stories and songs that inspire hope during the darkest time of year; featuring soprano Tracy Dahl.

Praise and Worship service
2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Trinity United Church-Winnipeg, 933 Summerside Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 4Y1, Canada
a beautiful service of contemporary and traditional music by Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican church choirs and Second Chance band

Blue Christmas-a Service of Hope and Remembrance
2023-12-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity United Church-Brandon, 1515-6th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6B3, Canada
Blue Christmas – a Service of Hope and Remembrance will take place at Trinity United Church Brandon (1515- 6th Street) on Friday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm.
For many people, the Christmas season does not bring with it the joy and happiness that is often associated with this time of year.
Individuals may be facing the holiday after the death of a loved one; after a separation or divorce; facing illness with a loved one or self and so forth.
This service will have more of a quiet, somber feel and the scriptures, music and meditation will be focused on the comfort God offers during dark times.
Everyone Welcome!

Christmas Eve service at Trinity United Church, Winnipeg
2023-12-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Trinity United Church-Winnipeg, 933 Summerside Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 4Y1, Canada
10:45 am OR 7 pm telling the Christmas story in a creative and meaningful way

Committee on Community of Faith Support
2023-12-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-01-25 09:30 - 12:30
The Committee on Community of Faith Support is holding its regular meeting via Zoom every fourth Thursday of the month.

Retirement of Rev. Elizabeth Brown
2023-12-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Trinity United Church-Winnipeg, 933 Summerside Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 4Y1, Canada
Trinity United Church in Winnipeg will be saying goodbye to their highly regarded and respected minister, Reverend Elizabeth Brown, as she retires on December 31, 2023. Reverend Brown has been with Trinity United Church for the past 14 years and will be sorely missed by a congregation to whom she has devoted her ministerial skills and her generous heart. Trinity will be honouring Elizabeth in a retirement celebration at the church following services on Sunday, December 31st from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. If you are a colleague of Elizabeth’s and wish to join the Trinity congregation in wishing her well, you are welcome. If you do wish to come to the event, please RSVP to Karen Wall by e-mail at: kwall@mymts.net or by text at: 204-797-1732 by Friday, December 22nd.

Indigenous Church Remit: open learning time part 2
2024-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Tuesday January 30, 7:30 PM Central, 6:30PM Mountain, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; Rev Murray Pruden, Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice; Rev. Shannon McCarthy, Regional Council Executive Minister. Please click here to register. Be sure to check your email spam folder if you do not get the automated reply from Zoom in your inbox.
All welcome, from any Regional Council you live in, whether your pastoral charge has voted or not! If you’d like to share this invitation, you can also use this link. We strongly encourage everyone to read the latest letter from the General Secretary and to watch two short videos first: Perspectives on the Remit from the National Indigenous Gathering, and a new video on questions addressed by members of the non-Indigenous church.

Affirming PIE Day preparation!
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public, Intentional, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE Day takes place Thursday March 14.
Come with your plans, hopes, and questions on January 31 and join Prairie to Pine’s Equity and Diversity Committee for some good discussion and planning. Bring dessert or pizza pie if you like. All welcome, from all Regional C0uncils and from ecumenical extended family, whether you’ve been thinking about the Affirming process and aren’t there yet, or you’ve been Affirming for decades. Please share the information by email, but do not post it on social media.
Wednesday January 31 at 7:00PM CST/ 6:00PM MST. Here is the Zoom info:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81578258746?pwd=[REDACTED]

Sunday School at Fort Garry United Church
2024-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3L8, Canada
Sunday School at Fort Garry United Church starts February 4
Sunday School is back at Fort Garry United for children from Kindergarten to grade 6.
Join us in the basement on the first and third Sunday of every month, from 10:30-11:30 am, February 4th to the end of May.
We’re welcoming the children back with exciting new activities and stories that offer them a place in our church community.
Registration forms will be available to fill out starting half an hour before our first session.
Teachers: Tessa Allen & Adrienne Gill

Zeebu 2024 Regional Youth Retreat in Killarney, MB
2024-02-17 18:30 - 2024-02-19 13:00 | Killarney United Church, 432 Williams Ave, Killarney, Manitoba, R0K 1G0, Canada
If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth, we welcome you to register for the upcoming region-wide youth retreat, being held at Killarney United Church in Killarney, MB, Saturday, Feb 17th to holiday Monday, Feb 19th.
Make friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring the theme of Climate Action through Worship, Song, and Inter-active “Global Warming of Hearts” 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!
The retreat is planned by young people for young people, with input and leadership from young climate motivators and an Indigenous Educator.
Invite your friends, neighbours, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!)
Haven’t been to a retreat before? – See: Retreat description for potential participants.
To 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.

First time registrant fee stays the same right up until the deadline, to give us time to get the word out to new families – $80

All return retreat-goers:

$5 off early bird fee if registered by December 15th -$80
Early bird fee if registered by January 15th – $85
Registration deadline: Feb 5th – $95

REGISTER HERE
We are also looking for leaders age 16+. Interested? Apply here ASAP.
