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The First Third Ministry of Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regional Councils CONNECT . EQUIP . IMAGINE to partner with United Church of Canada communities, to inspire individuals who are in the first third of life, to live Christlike lives of justice, hope and compassion in the world.

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This July 2022 Training is awesome if you are a Leader with frequent contact with young people, and upon completion you'll be certified in the Mental Health First Aid Course of the Mental Health Commission of Canada — with the bonus of taking the program with other people of faith, with space to connect your learnings to our collective experience in Christian community. Full Details and Registration is HERE!


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We can't tell you how excited we are for these back-to-back in-person youth conference! In the spirit of  region- and conference-wide 3-day gatherings events that have come before in the life of our church, YOUTHTREK KAMLOOPS and YOUTHTREK WATERTON bring Youth from BC, Southern Alberta and Yukon together again! Come make new tracks in these post-pandemic days, and the  - as always - the way of JC. Check back for details!


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A Young Adult Retreat for United Church folx and friends in BC, Southern Alberta & Yukon! Nov 11-14, 2022. Details and Register here​.


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Seven Weeks of United Church day camps - Camp Spirit is hosted by United Church communities of faith, all over BC. Go to Summertime Camps to find out more, and register your people for a camp experience that's Rooted and Growing in Love!



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SOCKS, For Campus Ministry! Make a donation to Campus Ministry on the PMRC CanadaHelps website and get UCC socks!


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United Church leaders and ministers wanting support and collegial connections regarding children & family ministries are welcome to this weekly, online gathering! Details are here.


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Did you order Faith@Home or Camp@Home Magazines, Supplies and Kits? We would LOVE to hear your feedback! Go to the Customer Satisfaction Survey now.


About Us

First Third Ministry is ministry those in the first of life's three stages (birth to mid-30s, including families of all kinds), in Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regional Councils. Click the logos to explore the our ministry's websites! ​
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FirstThirdMinistry@united-church.ca

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  • Home
  • Leader Support & Education
    • Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry
    • VST Course Cohort: A Spirituality of Race for First Third Ministry Leaders
    • COVID-19 Aware Guidelines
    • Deepening Pastoral Practice Amidst Continuing Pandemic Realities
    • Godly Play Core Training 2022
    • Leaders Online Gatherings
    • Spiritual Conversations: Pastoral Ministry with Children, Youth, and Families
    • RE-ENTRY with First Third Ministry
  • Resources
    • Anti-Racism Resources
    • Caring for the Soul and Living during COVID-19 >
      • Life at Home resources for all ages
    • QueerVirtue
    • Reconciliation and Relationship
    • Tips and Ideas for Gathering Online
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
  • Marketplace
    • Our Faith@Home Magazines
    • Christian Gifts
  • News
  • Contact