Dear Friends
I have been at a total loss of what to write to you! It feels truly like the turmoil and anxiety of this pandemic is escalating again and the response of faith communities and people in church leadership is to pivot…again! What do I say to that that hasn’t been said before or sounds too trite? The regional council First Third Ministry team sees you working so hard to ensure the young people and their families in your community of faith feels connected and supported and loved. We see your steadying faithfulness and commitment to the church. We pray that you take care of yourself, finding times amid this chaos for rest and renewal. We pray that you feel held and encouraged in the presence of Love. Take a look at what is being offered to support you and your loved ones during this fall season, details are below in this newsletter!
Blessings, Pamela Evans Team Lead Note: The First Third Ministry office is closed until September 13th. Dear Friends,
Moving into the fall, the First Third Ministry Regional Council staff are sharing some suggestions and guidance for you as you enter into in-person ministry with children, youth, and families in your community of faith. Balancing mission, pastoral care and duty of care can often be difficult, especially with the fourth wave of COVID-19 now in full swing, and flu season on the horizon. We hope these basic suggestions can be helpful to your ministry. NOTE: This comprehensive guide “First Third Ministry In-Person Guidance for Fall 2021” prepared by the Chinook Winds Pacific Mountain Regional Councils First Third Ministry Staff will help you prepare for the CYF ministry programs you may offer. We encourage you to read the PDF and bring the practices into your planning for programs. This information is also on the Leader Support & Education section of our website. The Basics
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Kind regards, Chris Mah Poy First Third Ministry Coordinator Hello Leaders of First Third Ministry!
I bring you greetings from the First Third Ministry Team! I - and we all – are in absolute wonder of how you made so many sacrifices, learning and adapting to be Church in new ways at breakneck speed these past 18 months. The team’s aim over this COVID time was to support and empower you in your ministry and relationships with the families, youth and young adults in your settings. Moving into re-entry and summer months, the hope is that First Third Ministry can continue to assist you in worship and program planning, give you opportunities to connect with fellow ministry leaders, and create a space for ministry innovation and leadership develop. You are warmly encouraged to be part of the series of Ministry Leadership Circles the First Third Ministry offers
You may also be interested in the summer Tech Tools and Testimony sessions being offered by LeaderShift, as a way in to what the hybrid/ in-person/ online/ integrated way of leading groups and worship might look like for you. I have to admit that I’m approaching the summer months with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am relieved and excited that restrictions are beginning to ease as more people get vaccines and our case numbers continue to trend in the right direction. On the other hand, I am feeling a combination of fatigue and caution, as so much of our shared COVID-19 experience has been filled with the anxieties of only being able to plan from one health update to the next. After leading and attending Zoom meetings that must be now stretching in to the triple digits, and seeing so many ministry leaders from coast to coast with such Zoom fatigue, my one true wish is that I could treat you all to a day at a spa! You deserve it. Peace, Chris Mah Poy Coordinator 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:
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