Prairie to Pine Regional Council

Celebrate the Season
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Oakbank United Church, 582 Balsam Cres, Oakbank, MB, Canada
Join us on Friday, December 20th, 2024 as we celebrate the season with an evening of Christmas Music and Carols.
Our Own OBUC Choir will perform Cantata “Night of a Father’s Love” and community performers will entertain with song and musical acts. Refreshments and time to visit will follow the performance.
Tickets are available at the door or before hand from the church office. $20 for adults with youth and children free. Proceeds go towards the life and work of Oak Bank United Church.
For more information please call 204-444-2815 or email obucadminasst@mymts.net

Climate justice and financing open monthly meetings
2024-12-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Prairie to Pine’s monthly online meeting on climate justice and financing, 22nd of every month, 7:00 PM
Your or your community of faith have received a letter from Prairie to Pine encouraging you to start a conversation with your bank or credit union about where your money is invested. The concern has to do with the billions of dollars that Canadian banks are investing in fossil fuel expansion- and the good those funds could do if invested in sustainable, community-based energy. All the background documents and the latest news are here on our Climate Justice webpage.
We will be offering a monthly Zoom forum at 7:00PM CDT (CST after the time change) on the 22nd of each month over the coming year. This will be your opportunity to discuss actions, ask questions, get support and celebrate action. We want to support you to take action, to express your concerns, to explore what divesting might mean for you or your community of faith. All welcome! You can also contact committee chairperson Lynda Trono at lyndatrono(at)gmail(dot)com
Recurring link details for:
May 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Saturday Jun 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Monday Jul 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Thursday Aug 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Sunday Sep 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Friday Nov 22, 2024 07:00 PM
(It’s likely we aren’t meeting Dec 22!)
Meeting ID: 830 1029 1982
Password: [REDACTED]
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
Monthly recurring link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83010291982?pwd=[REDACTED]
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar to help you keep track!
https://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/tZctdumqpzojEtbc1bf7Z19Tmwsv_X-gMir_/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]

Committee on Community of Faith Support
2024-12-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | MB
The Committee on Community of Faith Support is holding its regular meeting via Zoom every fourth Thursday of the month.

Ministry Personnel Support Gathering
2025-01-07 15:00 | MB
Gatherings will be held every first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Here is the Zoom link information.

YAAY Leadership Event
2025-01-10 19:30 - 2025-01-12 11:30 | Trinity United Church – Portage la Prairie, 15 Tupper Street, South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1W7, Canada
For Future Leaders wanting to Pursue Leadership Roles
Where: Trinity UC in Portage la Prairie
Who: Youth from Prairie to Pine Region, interested in learning leadership skills
Will include leadership games, travelling youth group leadership, attending a YAAY meeting, meals/snacks, social time, and a sleepover for 2 nights.
Limited space available. Register now to reserve your spot!
Registration

January Traveling Youth Group
2025-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Trinity United Church – Portage la Prairie, 15 Tupper Street, South, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 1W7, Canada
Our January Traveling Youth Group will be in conjunction with the Leadership event being hosted by Trinity United Church Portage la prairie next weekend during our annual Zeebu Planning meeting and YAAY Meeting
Traveling Youth Group will be for youth grade 5+ Saturday (Jan 11th) evening 6:30-8:30 at Trinity United Church (15 Tupper St. S). Carpools are encouraged to help get your friends to the event. Parents are welcome to socialize at the church or go out for coffee for the duration of the event. Sign up now

Pastoral Relations Commission meeting
2025-01-14 10:00 | MB

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-25 | Manitoba and NW Ontario, Canada
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18-25 January 2025.
An 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.
Send your posters to prairietopine@united-church.ca so we can share them.
Here’s the Winnipeg worship services poster.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 18 Day 1
2025-01-18 | MB
SATURDAY, January 18 Day 1 “The fatherhood and care of God who rules the universe”
Pray at home today Isaiah 63:15-17; Psalm 139; 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 19 Day 2
2025-01-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Holy Family Ukrainian Family Church, 1001 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 1Y3, Canada
SUNDAY, January 19 Day 2 “Creation as God’s work”
7:30 pm CITY-WIDE ECUMENICAL WORSHIP SERVICE (with Church Leaders)
HOLY FAMILY UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
1001 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-453-4653, www.holyfamilyparishmb.ca

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 20 Day 3
2025-01-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Kildonan Community Church, 2373 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 4T6, Canada
MONDAY, January 20 Day 3 “The Incarnation of the Son”
7:30 pm KILDONAN COMMUNITY CHURCH (PRESBYTERIAN)
2373 Main Street, Winnipeg, 204-339-3502, www.kildonancommunitychurch.com

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 21 Day 4
2025-01-21 19:30 - 20:30 | St. John’s Cathedral, 135 Anderson Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 1E2, Canada
TUESDAY, January 21 Day 4 “The Paschal Mystery: The Incarnation, Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus”
7:30 pm ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL (ANGLICAN)
135 Anderson Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-586-8385, www.stjohnscathedral.ca

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 22 Day 5
2025-01-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3R 0G6, Canada
WEDNESDAY, January 22 Day 5 “The Holy Spirit, the giver of life and joy”
7:30 pm CHARLESWOOD UNITED CHURCH
4820 Roblin Boulevard, Winnipeg, 204-832-3667, www.charleswoodunited.org

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 23 Day6
2025-01-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Saint Boniface Cathedral, 180 de la Cathédrale Avenue Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 0H7, Canada
JEUDI, 23 Janvier Sixième Jour ‹‹ L’Église : communauté de croyants ››
19h30 CATHÉDRALE DE SAINT-BONIFACE (Service in French)
180 ave de la Cathédrale, Saint-Boniface, 204-233-7304, www.cathedralestboniface.ca

Music To Warm Our Hearts
2025-01-24 06:30 - 21:00 | Augustine United Church, 444 River Avenue, Winnipeg
An evening of music and giving back was organized by the Rotary Club of Winnipeg Satellite Club. All proceeds from this amazing event will go directly towards supporting Oak Table’s programs and services.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door or in advance from a club member. (Direct message @rotary.satellite.club.winnipeg on Instagram). Tickets can also be purchased at Augustine United Church, Winnipeg, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm. (Contact Korrina at 204 284 2250).

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 24 Day 7
2025-01-24 19:30 - 20:30 | St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 3390 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 0Z3, Canada
FRIDAY, January 24 Day 7 “Baptism into the Death and Resurrection of the Lord”
7:30 pm SAINT JOHN XXIII ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3390 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, 204-832-7175, www.johnxxiii.ca

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity-January 25 Day 8
2025-01-25 | MB
SATURDAY, January 25 Day 8 “Waiting for the Kingdom and the life to come”
Pray at home today Revelation 21:1-4; Psalm 85; Luke 12:35-40

Covenanting Service-Rev. Luckson Mariba
2025-01-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Grandview United Church, 255 Roland Avenue, Roland, Manitoba, R7N 2M2, Canada
January 25th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Grandview United Church, the Pastoral Relations Covenant between Reverend Luckson Mariba, the Communities of Faith at Grandview and Gilbert Plains and Prairie to Pine Regional Council will be celebrated at. Linda Buchanan and Rev. Steve Wilson will officiate the service.

Connection / Prayer/ Communion Zoom Gathering
2025-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | via Zoom
A Message from Vocational Minister, Laura Fouhse
Ministry Personnel in Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils….(including active, retired, honorary associates, and candidates in appointment)
In response to a number of requests (and my own desire) I will be hosting a 1 hour (roughly) connection/prayer/communion Zoom gathering on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1 pm (CST). We will start next Tuesday (Jan 28).
You are welcome to bring your lunch with you to the gathering (but you may need to share with those who forgot) Also bring communion elements (obviously) and a candle (or whatever helps center you).
Here is the Zoom link. It will be the same link each month,
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81483053358

Flute Chamber Concert at Westminster
2025-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 1A5, Canada
Charmaine’s Birthday Concert
Sunday, February 2 at 3pm
Westminster United Church
in the Concert Hall, 2nd floor
(stair access only)
Featuring: Wind Chamber Flutes, Steinbach Flute Quartet, Sweet Silver Choir, and University Flute Ensemble
An all-flute music program with reception to follow.
Admission by donation, proceeds to Westminster Church.

Sing Out Proud Prep for Affirming PIE Day!
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Prep for PIE Day! Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7:00-8:30PM CST on Zoom.
All 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.
Please share the link for this event, but don’t post the Zoom info on your site or social media.
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83439529462?pwd=[REDACTED] |
Meeting ID: 834 3952 9462 Password: [REDACTED] 1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free

Prep for PIE Day!
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Prep for PIE Day! Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 7:00-8:30 PM CST on Zoom.
All 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 nationwide 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.
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/83439529462?pwd=[REDACTED] |
Meeting ID: 834 3952 9462 Password: [REDACTED] 1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free

Feb 13 Webinar: Coffee with Franklyn James
2025-02-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom, Canada
We’re thrilled to invite you to another instalment in our “Coffee With” webinar series, Coffee With: Franklyn James!
Rev. Franklyn James is a theologian, poet, educator, and passionate advocate for social justice. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, he now serves as the minister at West River United Church in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island. With extensive experience as an author and educator, Franklyn has devoted his career to fostering holistic growth and empowerment. He also sits on our Scholarship Committee and chairs the Black Clergy Network.
In this webinar, we’ll catch up with Rev. Franklyn! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about his impactful work and his efforts to inspire and uplift through his writing and ministry, exploring themes of faith, community, justice, and resilience.
Register here: https://unitedchurchfoundation.ca/upcoming-webinar-coffee-with-franklyn-james/

Zeebu 2025 Regional Youth Retreat in Selkirk, MB
2025-02-15 18:30 - 2025-02-17 13:00 | Selkirk United Church, 202 McLean Avenue, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 0T6, 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 Selkirk United Church in Selkirk, MB, Saturday, Feb 15th to holiday Monday, Feb 17th.
Make friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring a theme through Worship, Song, and Inter-active Theme Times. The theme is “Biblical Allyship – A Work in Progress.” We will explore what that means and how we can be part of that work. 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!
The retreat is planned by young people for young people.
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 full 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 January 9th -$80
Early bird fee if registered by January 23rd – $85
Registration deadline: Feb 4th – $95

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

Dinner Theatre Tickets Sale; Pancake Breakfast
2025-02-22 08:15 - 11:30 | Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave W., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1T9, Canada
Join the TMUC community as the 11th annual Caught In The Act Co. dinner theatre tickets go on sale. The Transcona Council for Seniors will be holding an optional brunch ($10) and bake sale until 11am. Ticket sales will be held from 8:30am-11:30am and doors open at 8:15am.

M&P Training
2025-02-22 08:30 - 12:30 | MB
February 22, 2025, on ZOOM from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Training for Ministry & Personnel Committees. Please send an email with your contact information and community of faith to Cherry Abad (cabad@united-church.ca) to express interest/register for this event. It is recommended that new members of M & P Committees and those who have not attended a training session in the past three years participate in training. Ministry & Personnel Committees are the ONLY required committee in the governance structures of Pastoral Charges and must be in place for the support and oversight of employees and ministry personnel. Pastoral Charges seeking new Ministry Personnel or a renewal of appointment for existing ministry personnel must demonstrate that at least some of their M & P Committee members have had training in the past three years.

"The Very Groovy Things" Concert at Fort Garry United Church
2025-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3L8, Canada
Fort Garry United Church will host an awesome concert on Saturday February 22, 3:00.
Come hear “The Very Groovy Things” Band!
The Very Groovy Things specialize in pop music from the 60s and 70s.
Tickets are $20 frm the church office or at the door.
Come and groove-out with us!

Open Your Hearts Concert
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Paul’s United Church, 730 James Avenue, Beausejour, MB, R0E 0C0, Canada
St. Paul’s United Church invites you to attend its annual Open Your Hearts Concert as a fundraiser for a local organization. This year, proceeds from the event will go to the Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. The concert will feature entertainment from local musicians Tracy Kohne and Jamie Steinhoff, and will include a dessert auction and choice auction. Refreshments are included with admission.
