We’re settling in for a (virtual) community marathon. Fortunately, Hebrews 12:1-2 gives us a model to follow.

Prairie to Pine, Living Skies, and Northern Spirit Regional Councils will hold ministry personnel and lay leadership check-ins every week. Some may have specific information sessions as the situation evolves, but we’ll also take time for prayer and connecting with each other. Details are below, and this schedule begins March 31 and continues until further notice. Please help spread the word. If you can’t make it to your Region’s meeting time, please attend one of the other meetings.

Questions? Ideas for topics or groups? Want to learn how to host your own group call with your Cluster? Contact Julie Graham, Communications/ justice regional minister: jgraham@united-church.ca or 306-244-2157 and she can pass your thoughts on to colleagues.  Remember, all staff are working. Don’t hesitate to contact us; see general contact info below.

Tech stuff: Use the meeting web links below. These will be updated as needed. Remember: you can use your land line or cell to call in, and using your computer/ phone video is optional. If your internet connection is as slow as molasses going uphill in Edmonton in January, dial in. The meeting ID you’ll need is the number that’s in the respective web addresses below. Toll free number for everyone: 1-855-703-8985.

1) Everyone, especially lay leaders:

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in BC; 6:30 PM AB, SK, NWT; 7:30 MB and NW Ontario. Some meetings will have specific resource people and others will be general check ins.

https://united-church.zoom.us/j/978525442     Meeting ID: 978 525 442

2) Ministry personnel only, please: Tuesdays at the times below, until further notice. If you can’t make your Regional Council’s time, you’re welcome to join one of the other gatherings.

Northern Spirit: 1:30 pm MDT (AB and NWT); 12:30 pm PDT (BC)
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/321902159

Living Skies: 1:00 PM Saskatchewan. https://united-church.zoom.us/j/705926119     

Prairie to Pine: 3:00 PM in MB and NW ON. https://united-church.zoom.us/j/5662855587

3) Moderator conversations: The United Church invites you to chat with Moderator Richard Bott. When: Every day except Tuesday (Saturday and Sunday included), the Moderator hosts an online chat using Zoom. He invites you to join him for a conversation with others across the country about faith, life, and the church.4:00 p.m. PDT; 7:00 p.m. EDT; 8:30 p.m. in Newfoundland.
https://zoom.us/j/592865212