WITH JANET GEAR

Learn more about the Theological Banquet, and be equipped to lead your community of faith in worship and learning with this valuable resource.

• April 16 Offering is Postponed

• New Date To Be Announced at Introduction to the Theological Banquet For Congregational Leaders

To hear more about this opportunity with LeaderSHIFT, please contact Rev. Michelle Slater.

Session 5, of 6

a six week course exploring how our work for justice is rooted in United Church of Canada faith tradition and sacred scripture

• Daring Justice: Uniting in Dialogue and Reflection Event Page

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Though billed ‘Chinook Winds’ offering, all are welcome to join Thursday’s Book Study with Rev. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Pastoral Relations for Chinook Winds Regional Council.

Join Chinook Winds’s Regional Minister, Rev. Dr. Karen Medland to read and discuss, “Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory” by Tod Bolsinger.

• Thursday mornings, 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific

• Beginning Feb 15, 2024, until March 21, 2024

• Register at this link: form.jotform.com/240156023895254

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

TOUR DATES

Traveling August 2-12, 2024 with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan, and LeaderSHIFT’s Rev. Michelle Slater. Tour lead by World Pilgrim Global Education-Awareness Travel.

Online Info Sessions

• January 30, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

• February 9, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

The Zoom link for both info sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787409411

• Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders Event Page

ONLINE ONLY, VIA ZOOM.

Traveling August 2024

WITH EXECUTIVE MINISTER TREENA DUNCAN, LEAD BY WORLD PILGRIM GLOBAL EDUCATION-AWARENESS TRAVEL

Come, Pilgrim.

This is your invitation to immerse yourself in a pilgrimage to the Highlands of Guatemala in community with Executive Minister, Treena Duncan and fellow ministry leaders, and World Pilgrim guides Doris Kizinna, Julio Conchoy and Friends.

Curious?

JOIN ONE OF OUR ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS!

• January 30, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

• February 9, 2024, 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain

The Zoom link for both info sessions is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82787409411

Full course details and registration information is on the Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders event page.

SESSION 1, OF 4

This free webinar series is supported by LeaderSHIFT, The United Church of Canada, Pacific Mountain Regional Council, Chinook Winds Regional Council. It’s for church leaders - clery and lay - to explore ways to encourage, support, and talk about church finances and givings.

Full course details and registration information is on the Living Generously: A Stewardship Webinar Series event page.

A Stewardship Webinar

with Vicki Nelson, Pacific Mountain Community of Faith Stewardship Support

Full Webinar details are on the Advent of Generosity event page. We look forward to welcoming you on Zoom!

A Conversation To Feed Your Soul

The Very Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson will host the event, facilitating a meaningful discussion with author Rev. Janet Gear, delving into the profound themes of her book. Come prepared with any questions as there will be an opportunity ask them during a Q&A session.

Monday November 6, 2023
6:30 - 8:00pm
Oakridge United Church Sanctuary
305 41 AVE W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2S5

Belief-Inspired Actions

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how these resources can help your community of faith affirm and articulate the lived faith of those in your community, deepen an appreciation of theological difference, and build capacity for theological interpretation of community life. Better understand yourselves and one another, and address the deeper question: “What are we called to do?”

About the Venue
Oakridge United Church is located the southern Oakridge Neighbourhood of Vancouver BC (click for map). Accessible drop off is via the alley way behind the building, and limited underground parking is via the same alley way. Buzz to enter. The church building is a three minute walk from the Canada Line at the Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. Bus routes stopping within 0.1 to 0.2 km from the venue are: 041 Joyce Station/Crown, R4 41st Ave, N15 Downtown/Cambie NightBus, and 015 Cambie/Olympic Village Station. Bike parking is available.

United Church of Canada Foundation Event

The United Church of Canada Foundation is excited to present "Navigating Landscapes of Faith: Diving Deep with Rev. Janet Gear," an in-person event focused on her book "Undivided Love," her "The Theological Banquet" workshop series, and congregational engagement with these works.

The Evolving Faith Group Integration Experience for ministry personnel

be encouraged, inspired and renewed.

October 16, 2023
Online Only

After joining the Evolving Faith Online Community from Oct 13-14, 2023, you’ll join the LeaderSHIFT/ Ministry Personnel Support Team Integration Zoom on Monday Oct 16, 2023, from the comfort of your favourite chair.

Details & Registration are on the The Group Travel & Integration Experience - Evolving Faith Conference info page.

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.  

Most congregations rely on rational decision making to guide their leadership choices. Liminal seasons invite us to shift out of rational decision-making mode and into a more discerning mindset. Discernment is an attentiveness to God that, over time, develops into a shared sense of God’s intention for us and our community now. This year long program will equip you and your board for deepened group discernment practices.

Click for full details.

From Decision-Making to Discernment

A Year-Long Program for Church Boards and Ministry Personnel

WITH SUSAN BEAUMONT

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM WILL:  

• Enter a three-way conversation engaging God, the soul of the leader, and the soul of the institution.  

• Challenge the default position of most congregations to resort immediately to group decision making.  

• Deepen their skills as group discernment facilitators.  

• Learn how to structure a group discernment process and where to locate discernment activity in the life of a congregation.  

• Develop a toolbox of practices for opening to God and listening to one another.