Prairie to Pine Regional Council

Committee on Community of Faith Support
2023-12-28 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-11-23 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Winnipeg)
The Committee on Community of Faith Support is holding its regular meeting via Zoom every fourth Thursday of the month.

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

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!

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 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.

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).

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

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

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

Pastoral Relations Commission meeting
2023-12-12 10:00

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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 "Year of Intention"- November 27, 2023
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Covenanting Service-Grey Street United Church, Winnipeg
2023-11-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Grey Street United Church, 651 Sandhurst Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2L 1B1, Canada
People throughout the Prairie to Pine Regional Council are invited to the Covenanting Service on November 26, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. – Grey Street United Church, Wpg with Virginia Coleman.

Little Britain United Fundraiser - Pakistani Cuisine Dinner
2023-11-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Little Britain United Church, 5879 Highway 9 - Lockport, MB, MB, R1A 2P7, Canada
Cuisine from Pakistan Fundraiser Dinner
Friday, November 24th – 5:00 – 6:30
Little Britain United Church
5879 Highway 9
Lockport
Cost – 25.00. Under 12 – 10.00. Under 5 – 2.00
Take-out available
Tickets….204-757-2849. (Leave message)

Regional Council learning time on the Remit
2023-11-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
Regional Council learning time on the Remit, November 23 at 6:30 Mountain and 7:30 Central, on Zoom.
Please join Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils online for a learning time on the Remit on an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. We are grateful that elders and knowledge keepers Charlene and Russel Burns will be joining Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy for the conversation. All welcome; content will be designed for pastoral charge council or board members, pastoral charge supervisors, and ministry personnel.
Please register here; this will send you the link automatically.
(Photo: recent Young Adults and Youth gathering, Lost in Translation, October 2023. “We borrowed the ceremonial drum from Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre and one of the retreat participants taught us a few songs. Thanks SSSC for entrusting us with this special drum!”)

One Small Seed
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
St Charles Headingley United Church presents “One Small Seed “a webinar series on Dementia and making our communities of faith more accessible to individuals living with Dementia. The series includes seven videos with supplementary videos and questions for reflection.

Jeffery Straker's Concert Tour-Churchill Park United Church
2023-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 1J4, Canada
Award-winning singer-songwriter-pianist and story-teller Jeffery Straker with gorgeous back-up harmonies. Stopping in Winnipeg for a Benefit Concert with Reaching Out Winnipeg. Jeffery tours over 100 shows across Canada, Europe and Latin America each year. Tour stops include intimate house concerts, club and theatre shows, and sold-out performances with symphony orchestras.

Covenanting Service-Fort Garry United Church, Winnipeg
2023-11-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3L8, Canada
People throughout the Prairie to Pine Regional Council are invited to the Covenanting Service on November 19, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. – Fort Garry United Church, Wpg with Kwang Beom Cho.

Christmas Bazaar-North Kildonan United Church
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | North Kildonan United Church, 174 Pentland St, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
All are invited to the North Kildonan United Church Christmas Bazaar (November 18, 2023, 10 a.m. to noon)., featuring home baking, crafts, deli items, perogies, kids touch ‘n take table.
Coffee and muffins available. Free admission and fully accessible.

Travelling Youth Group
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity United Church-Winnipeg, 933 Summerside Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 4Y1, Canada
The Theme is Traveling Youth Group World Records! Come join us for an awesome night of record breaking, making new friends, and of course snacks!
Trinity is a first time host and they are eager to know who’s coming, so please take a moment to register now, or to make a call to a family you think might be interested.

Click here to Register

Advent of Generosity: Inviting giving and participation during Advent and Christmas
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
December tends to be a very busy month in the life of the church. It is also a busy month for individuals—there is extra baking, shopping for family and friends, Christmas parties, and more. Most charities save their biggest appeals for this “giving season”. Does your community of faith talk about generosity during Advent? Many people want an invitation to give. This can be a time to invite generosity or deeper participation. And it’s an opportunity to tell visitors about your ministry, and invite their support.
This 60-minute session will talk about different ways that church leaders can bring conversations of stewardship into Advent, Christmas Eve, and beyond. Let’s help make this Advent the beginning of a church year full of deeper generosity.
