Anti-Racism Work & Action
First Third Ministry Leadership Conference
 APRIL 4-6, 2024
Vancouver BC Canada

a powerful event, in partnership with LeaderSHIFT, the Pacific Mountain Region Council Justice Ministry Network, the Vancouver School of Theology, and you.

Registation Closed

Held at the Epiphany Chapel, on the Vancouver School of Theology UBC campus, come empower yourself to engage key learnings, work, and action. Be in a Christian community of other ministry leaders who are working for an anti-racist church.

Work, and Action - in Christian community

Anti-Racism Work & Action Leadership Conference is an offering of Chinook Winds & Pacific Mountain Regional Councils First Third Ministry, of The United Church of Canada. First Third Ministry’s mission is to support those who work with those in the first of life’s three eras (children, youth, young adults and families) - yet, this conference is designed to resonate for leaders of any, and, all ages and generations.

​Anti-Racism Work AND Action
Whether you’re paid or volunteering, staffing a community of faith or un-churched organization, focused on children & family ministry or serving older generations, this conference centers anti-racism principles and actions in your leadership. ​

An amazing line up of Speakers, Worship Leaders, and Hosts are already preparing to welcome, educate, and inspire. 

See Speaker Bios Here!

April 4-6, 2024
Anti-Racism Work & Action
​First Third Ministry Leadership Conference

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​First Third Ministry Leadership Conference 2024​

You can expect

• Varied learning formats and thoughtfully chosen content to engage key learnings, focus work, and empower action in your leadership.
• A Christ-centered conference fostering connection and relationship with other leaders who are also working for an anti-racist church. 
• Discovery-based questions and reflection opportunities will help you to compassionately and faithfully examine your own ministry and leadership in your specific setting. 
• An introduction to the materials from the new United Church of Canada resource for children and youth, Becoming an Anti-Racist Church.
• A convergence of your personal and professional call to anti-racism, with others like you - all seeking a new way of being church.​

 First Third Ministry with LeaderSHIFT, the Pacific Mountain Region Council Justice Ministry Network, the Vancouver School of Theology
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Location

The Chapel of the Epiphany
of the Vancouver School of Theology, UBC Campus
6030 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E7

• Both the VST building and the Chapel of the Epiphany are completely wheelchair accessible.
• ​In-Person Only
• Opening: 9am Thursday April 4, 2024
• Closing: 12:30pm Saturday April 6, 2024

Investment

​​Includes Meals, Refreshments, Program, Resource Materials.

• Blanket Exercise: $50 
• Main Conference: $375
• Both: $400

Conference Overview

​THURS APR 4, 2024

• 9am Blanket Exercise: The Rev. Tony Snow 
• 12pm VST Community Worship & Lunch
• 4pm Conference Opening Worship
• Afternoon Speaker: The Rev. Hyuk Cho
• 7pm Catered Dinner Onsite

FRI APR 5, 2024

• 9am Conference Day Two
• Morning Speaker:  Becca Whitla 
• Lunch
• Afternoon Speaker: Adele Halliday 
• 6pm Catered Dinner Onsite

SAT APR 6, 2024

• 9am Conference Day Three
• Morning Speaker: ​Handel Kashope Wright
• ​12:30pm Conference Closes

Funding

Bursaries are available, and course credits for VST students are possible (see VST Dean for more information and costs).
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​BC, Yukon, Southern AB Funding

• Chinook Winds Pacific Mountain First Third Ministry Bursary: Download the Bursary Fund Application F3 Ministry (Dec 2023) PDF. Email your completed form to [email protected]

Cross-Canada Funding

• ​Vision Fund: This conference has been pre-approved for receipt of a Vision Fund Bursary. Click to save: Vision Fund: Continuing Education Bursaries Application Form (automatic save/Word Doc). Email your completed form to [email protected].

See Speaker's Bios Here!

Inquiries?

​You are warmly welcome to contact First Third Ministry team members

Pamela Evans, Team Lead: [email protected]

Alexandra Barr, Administrator & Communications Coordinator: [email protected]

Promotional Materials

Please share widely in your networks!
​Click here for the Letter-Sized PDF Flyer