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It’s nearing time to bring our lovely creativity in the Snow and Ice Art competition to a close. The equinox is drawing close, even though snow and cold across the Prairies and the North haven’t shown much sign of loosening their grips quite yet. Still, with the sun...
Why PIE? PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. Those are the standards we hold ourselves to when we seek to live into being Affirming people and communities by, for, and with Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people. This year’s PIE Day theme for March 14 is "Everyone Gets A...
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 tells us that “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.” These are good words to keep in mind as we...
The 44th General Council begins February 13 and our prayers go with Commissioners, faith and global partners, staff, resource people as they embark on a great deal of work on our behalf. Below is information on how to access visitor registration and more. And, this...
All United Church Communities of Faith are invited to take some time by February 14 to mark a different kind of Valentine’s Day. Have a Heart Day is a project of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. It’s a child and youth-led reconciliation event that...
Prairie to Pine’s Equity and Diversity Committee was pleased to offer sponsorship support to this latest video from Korean Rainbow United Network, which affirms God’s all embracing love for gender and sexually-diverse people. Click here to view and share this short...
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We're slowly expanding the circle! So far we have three teams registered, at St Andrew's United in Lumsden SK, McClure United in Saskatoon, and the United Church in Meadowood, Winnipeg MB. A bunch more are in planning, and people are trying out a lot of individual...
Advent Travelling Youth Group Friday the 10th of December our traveling youth group had an event at Saint Mary’s Road United Church in Winnipeg. The 23 youth participants learned about the season of Advent and what it means within the United Church of Canada....
Overview for Regional Council members General Council is the decision-making gathering of the national church, and normally meets face to face once every three years; it was due to meet in 2021 and was postponed for one year because of the pandemic. Unbelievable as it...
It’s another COVID winter and it’s all too easy to feel isolated, tired, and just blah. So, our Regional Council is joining with other Regions and holding an all ages Snow and Ice Art competition. This is your chance to dust off your creativity and your communal...
The national church has current calls for the following committee / group. If you are interested or know someone with the gifts and skills, please encourage them to apply by the closing date. The Academic Awards and Scholarships Sub-Committee We are seeking an...
Wishing that this season of Advent brings you hope, faith, joy, and peace. Have a safe and meaningful Christmas, and blessings for the coming year. - Your Prairie to Pine Regional Council staff.
If you're looking for exciting new music — and maybe a last-minute Christmas gift? — check out 'A Year in the Life of Faith' by the Journey Band at St. Mary's Road United Church. As the pandemic swept across the world in the spring of 2020, the band was challenged by...
“It’s Christmas,” a song that includes themes of Away in a Manger and Go Tell it on the Mountain, was put together virtually by regional youth last year. The YouTube video is here- use freely! A multi-church youth band is currently putting together two more carols...