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First Third News for May 25

5/25/2021

 
Regional General Meeting 2021: seeking one nomination to Regional Council Executive who is under 30
Please prayerfully consider who (under 30) you might tap on the shoulder to consider this opportunity to be a member of PMRC Executive. Click here to open the Regional Executive Council Nomination Information (PDF). The live link to the Online Nomination Form is in the PDF.
Deadline for Nomination is June 4, 2021. 

Summer School Courses at Vancouver School of Theology:
  • Crossing the Generation Gap: Understanding Young Adult Faith in Complicated Times. July 12, 2021 - July 16, 2021 CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
  • Pilgrims Together: Forging an Inter-generational Ecclesiology. July 12, 2021 - July 16, 2021 CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Tuesday Leaders Online Gathering
  • Gatherings resume June 1st, 2021
  • Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45am PT / 11:30am-12:45pm MT
Grab your tea and notebook and let meet online to connect -- to share ideas, resources and questions around worship and faith formation with children, youth and their families. All are welcome! You find more details on our website HERE.
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O Spirit of the Circling Hours

5/21/2021

 
Dear Friends,

I recently re-discovered a favourite book Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day by Macrina Wiederkehr.  As I write to you, it is the mid-morning hour with themes of the coming of the Spirit, wind and flame, breath, and blessing. I share with you a portion of a contemporary Psalm by Macrina:

            O Spirit of the Circling Hours,
            Bless me that I may be a blessing,
            Work through me, that I may be
            Your love poured out upon the earth.
 
            Creator of all that is, be blessed.
            Lover of all that is, be blessed.
            Sanctifier of all that is, be blessed.
            As you encircle our lives this day,
            Be blessed!

 
Blessings,
Rev. Mary Nichol
Regional Minister, First Third Ministry

Now In Partnership with Chinook Winds!

5/18/2021

 
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Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regional Council have officially formed a First Third Ministry Partnership! As the First Third Ministry team visions and plans for inter-regional council ministry with children, youth, families and young adults, our website and social media is amid reflecting this new partnership.

We welcome Chinook Wind's Chris May Poy to the First Third Ministry team in his role as Animator for First Third Ministry!  PMRC and Chinook winds are really, excited about the partnership between our two regional councils to serve and support First Third Ministry

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  • Home
  • Leader Support & Education
    • Certificate in Children, Youth & Family Ministry
    • Art Of Children and Youth Ministry Course
    • 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 Events 2023
    • 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
    • Tips and Ideas for Gathering Online
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • PMRC Imagine Children's Retreat.
  • Marketplace
    • Christian Gifts
    • Our Faith@Home Magazines
  • News
  • Contact