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Pride festivals in Prairie to Pine

Pride festivals in Prairie to Pine

Your Equity and Diversity Committee has put together dates for known Pride festivals and parades. Many thanks to the United Church ministries taking part! May and June have seen Chalmers Pride, the Winnipeg Trans March, Winnipeg Pride Parade, and Pride parades or...

Public celebrations of inclusivity: 100 Tables returns

Public celebrations of inclusivity: 100 Tables returns

The national church is excited to once again invite all United Church communities of faith to take part in 100 Tables! Please read more from the national church here. New ideas for projects and favourites from last year are welcome, and we highly encourage both...

UCC at Winnipeg Pride Parade – June 7, 2026

UCC at Winnipeg Pride Parade – June 7, 2026

The UCC was well represented at the Pride Parade with about 50 people walking representing Charleswood UC, United Church in Meadowood, St. Mary's Road UC, St. Andrews River Heights UC, Transcona UC, and Young UC.   See a fun video montage here on FB or here on...

Affirming Pride resources

Affirming Pride resources

June and summer are Pride festival months, and your community of faith’s support makes a positive difference. Have a look at these new resources, created with the help of people in our Regional Council. PIE for Pride guide PIE is Public, Intentional, and Explicit: the...

How does Prairie to Pine work? Read on!

How does Prairie to Pine work? Read on!

Did you know that running our Regional Council and accepting requests from our ecumenical and secular partners takes 100 volunteers, give or take? Prairie to Pine is heading into our Regional meeting in Selkirk. At regional meetings, terms for positions come to an...

Take action for Guaranteed Livable Income across Canada and in MB

Take action for Guaranteed Livable Income across Canada and in MB

Everyone deserves to live with dignity. Across the country, people are struggling to afford basic necessities. That’s why the United Church is calling on the federal government to create a Guaranteed Livable Income program. It’s a practical, compassionate solution...

Bradley’s Neechi Camp Experience

Bradley’s Neechi Camp Experience

The following is a story by Bradley, one of the campers at our 2025 Neechi Camp, August 17-21, 2025 at Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation, also known as Fisher River, Manitoba. This was my very first event with YAAY, and...

Women for a Just Peace in Palestine, Israel and at Home

Women for a Just Peace in Palestine, Israel and at Home

A time of listening at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights- and a movement you can join By Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd Our communities are becoming increasingly polarized. Strongly-held opinions are backed by algorithms, confirming the truth of our position and...

RNOM offers Minutes for Reconciliation

RNOM offers Minutes for Reconciliation

Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) is preparing three Minute for Reconciliation segments to help bring awareness to Red Dress Day (May 5), Bear Witness Day (May 10), and the Moose Hide Campaign (May 14). The Minute for Reconciliation Red Dress Script can be used...

2026 Prairie to Pine Regional Council Meeting

2026 Prairie to Pine Regional Council Meeting

The 2026 Regional Council Meeting  will be held on May 28-31, 2026, at Selkirk United Church (202 McLean Ave, Selkirk, MB).  This will be a hybrid meeting (in-person and online). We are delighted to welcome Right Rev Kimberly Heath, Moderator of the United Church!...

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