Prairie to Pine Regional Council

Messy Church Canada-Zoom gathering
2025-12-03 | Zoom
A Message to you from Messy Church Canada:
Thank you for all you do in sharing God’s love!
Advent, Christmas, New Year’s, Epiphany – they all come so quickly at this time of year! It can be overwhelming to do all the planning and preparation!
How are you and your Messy Church team?
The Messy Church Canada Team wants to support you! Let’s connect, share ideas, and pray for and with one another.
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, there are 2 time options for gathering on ZOOM. You are welcome at one or both!
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Please use the same link for BOTH:
11:00 a.m. British Columbia
12:00 noon Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories
1:00 p.m. Central time (Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and some of the North)
2:00 p.m. Ontario and Quebec, and some of the North
3:00 p.m. Maritimes
3:30 p.m. Newfoundland and Labrador
And an evening session:
5:00 p.m. British Columbia
6:00 p.m. Alberta, Yukon and Northwest Territories
7:00 p.m. Central time (Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Saskatchewan and some of the North)
8:00 p.m. Ontario and Quebec, and some of the North
9:00 p.m. Maritimes
9:30 p.m. Newfoundland and Labrador
Here’s the link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4098204079
Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month with 2 times options – the next one is January 7, 2026!
We look forward to seeing you!
Most sincerely,
Carol Fletcher
On behalf of the Messy Church Canada team

Online Bible Study with Jordan Cantwell
2025-12-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Winnipeg) and 1 more date | Online
Every Wednesday at 1 pm (SK time)
Deep conversation
Spiritual friendships
Faith exploration
New participants always welcome!
Contact jcantwell@united-church.ca for more information.
Click here to join: https://bit.ly/41Vh93V

Messiah Queered
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Cambridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Several organizations including Steinbach United Church are partnering to put on a 2SLGBTQ+ holiday concert, Messiah Queered!
Come for a night of music and community as Handel’s beloved oratorio, “The Messiah” is performed. Messiah Queered is a sing-a-long performance that specifically welcomes the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies. The vocal soloists and choir have the option of singing any part that suits their voice and spirit.
Messiah Queered is an inclusive sing-a-long for all! Guests are welcome to sing-a-long or just listen & enjoy. December 5th at 7pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, and December 7th at 7pm at Grace Mennonite Church in Steinbach. Tickets start at just $10 at manitobamobilemusic.ca.
Steinbach concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messiah-queered-steinbach-tickets-1907984124879?aff=erelpanelorg
Winnipeg concert: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messiah-queered-winnipeg-tickets-1907805891779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Breakfast With Santa
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB, R2N3T7, Canada
Come Enjoy Some Pancakes and Sausages at The United Church in Meadowood’s annual Breakfast with Santa. After Breakfast get a family picture with Santa fro $10, write a letter to Santa, Decorate Christmas Cookies to eat, get some Christmas tattoos, play some games and decorate some crafts. Great Fun for the Whole Family!
Where: The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St.
When: Saturday December 5th 9:00am-11:00pm
Cost: Tickets $5 Entry, Contact Office ucm@ucim.org or 204-256-7002
Register: ucim.org

Cookies and Carols
2025-12-07 06:30 - 19:30 | United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB, R2N3T7, Canada
Come Learn about the Legend of the Candy Cane! Join us for our annual cookies and
Carols celebration. Sing your favorite Christmas carols, create candy cane crafts and
decorate and enjoy Christmas cookies with your hot chocolate or tea.
Where: The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St.
When: Sunday, December 6 th 6:30pm-7:30pm
Register: ucim.org

75th Anniversary Kick Off
2025-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 0H9, Canada
December 7, 2025
75th Kickoff in recognition of December 10th, 1950
Coffee & Anniversary Cake after Church
with special guest cake cutters &
a photo memory walk

Cookies and Carols
2025-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 | United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB, R2N3T7, Canada
December 7th 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an evening of carols, crafts and cookie decorating as we learn about “The Legend of the Candy Cane” This event is suitable for all ages. Registration can be found on our website ucim.org

Messiah Queered
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third Street, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada

Cocoa And Carols Singalong
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3E2, Canada
Come out to enjoy singing the carols we all know so well.
Dessert and Coffee/Tea as well as some extra special seasonal Hot Chocolate.
Wear your favourite Christmas Sweater or Hat.

The Happy Gang Afternoon
2025-12-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3E2, Canada
Join us for an afternoon of fun and conversation.
Play card games, table games, bridge.
Complimentary light refreshments.
Please bring a little treat like a chocolate bar or bag of candy for our Portage Avenue Food Bank children.
Thank you.

Messy Church
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd, Winnipeg, MB, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 3L8, Canada
WHAT IS MESSY CHURCH?
Messy Church is an alternative way of Worship and Celebration! . It is rooted in the word of God, and this is expressed in a variety of creative ways. It is a community of friends and families. It is for everyone between the ages of 3 and 95! You will be greeted with a warm welcome. There is a story on the evening’s theme. There is a communal and yummy meal. Following the meal, there are 10 activity stations. There is something for young children, something for trendy teens, and something for thoughtful and creative adults. In fact …. Something for everyone.
The theme of the first Messy Church is God’s love personally experienced and also expressed through empathy. There is no better time to Pass it On!
We invite you to join us:
October 10,2025, 5pm -7pm
Fort Garry United Church (800 Point Road, Winnipeg)

Messy Church
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave W., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1T9, Canada
Messy Church is church that is fun! It celebrates faith with creativity and hospitality!
It is Biblically based!
It is for everyone — all generations together!
It is a growing international community filled with enthusiasm and ideas to share Good News.
All are Welcome!
Join us for Messy Church at TMUC: stories, songs, crafts and a shared meal.

Traveling Youth Group
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak St, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 3P7, Canada
Join us this December at St. Andrew’s River Height United Church as they host the 3 rd
annual Traveling Youth Group Christmas Extravaganza: Gingerbread House Edition.
Come build gingerbread houses as we explore “Where is the Candy Cane in the Bible?”
What is a Traveling Youth Group? Traveling Youth Group is a 2-hour Youth Retreat
hosted by a variety of United Churches across Winnipeg each month; consisting of
worship, Theme and snacks. Come and bring your friends and meet new ones too!
Who: Youth Grade 6-12
Where: St. Andrew’s River Height United Church, 255 Oak Street
When: Friday, December 19 th 7:00pm -9:00pm
Register here

Connection / Prayer/ Communion Zoom Gathering
2025-12-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 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

Committee on Community of Faith Support
2025-12-25 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-22 09:30 - 12:30
The Committee on Community of Faith Support is holding its regular meeting via Zoom every fourth Thursday of the month.

New Years Eve Event
2025-12-31 18:30 - 22:00 | United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St, Winnipeg, MB, R2N3T7, Canada
Have nowhere to go on New Years Eve? Join us at The United Church in Meadowood.
Come enjoy a potluck dinner together at 6:30pm and stay for boardgames. For families
with younger kids, we will have an early celebration at 8:30 p.m. For those wanting to
continue enjoying the Fun, we will play more boardgames and have our final countdown
celebration at 10:00pm with the New York Ball drop.
Where: The United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St.
When: Wednesday, December 31 st 6:30pm-10:00pm
Register: ucim.org

Ministry Personnel Support Online Gathering
2026-01-06 15:00 - 16:00 | via Zoom
Ministry Personnel Support Gathering. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The monthly opportunity for Ministry Personnel from Prairie to Pine Regional Council (active & retired) to connect with one another via ZOOM. Here is the Zoom link information.

Youth Leadership Retreat
2026-01-09 19:00 - 2026-01-11 12:00
Leadership Event
for Future Leaders wanting to pursue Leadership Roles
Friday Jan 9th to Sunday Jan 11th, 2025
At John Black Memorial United Church – 898 Henderson Hwy, Winnipeg, MB
While the Zeebu Planning Team is meeting, future leaders will gather in the same building to learn leadership skills. They will plan and lead a Travelling Youth Group that other children and youth will attend Saturday evening, they will attend a YAAY meeting on Saturday afternoon to learn more about the YAAY Committee, and they will participate in worship with the host church on Sunday morning.
To make it both a good learning environment and a manageable event for our hosts, SPACE IS LIMITED so YOUTH be sure to click on the blue button below ASAP to register.
Register Here

Messy Church
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave W., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1T9, Canada
Messy Church is church that is fun! It celebrates faith with creativity and hospitality!
It is Biblically based!
It is for everyone — all generations together!
It is a growing international community filled with enthusiasm and ideas to share Good News.
All are Welcome!
Join us at TMUC for Messy Church: stories, songs, crafts and a shared meal.
