Kootenay Communities of Faith – in the Pacific Mountain Region of The United Church of Canada

Happening around the Kootenays:

Delve deeply into anti-racism work with a 40-day time of learning, reflection, and advocacy!

Each day from Tuesday, October 12 to Friday, November 26 (with the exception of Sundays) there will be a new reflection on anti-racism, as well as activities suitable for adults and children. These activities can be done alone, as a family, or in groups.

During the 40 Days, each day’s content will be available in a format that you can review, download, or print and distribute! A more comprehensive description of these events are available on The United Church of Canada website.
For a calendar of events, click here > > > https://is.gd/Q6Woro

If you’d like to meet via Zoom to discuss anything that arises in your reflections on the United Church’s program, 40 day Engagement on Anti-Racism, please join David on Wednesdays at 3:30. The Zoom link ishttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84352600667. Meeting ID: 843 5260 0667. Passcode: 044249. This Zoom meeting is for discussion, questions, and mutual support. Let David know you’d like to attend.

Two Engaging Opportunities with Brent in Invermere

The first is a six-week study on the book, The Heart of Christianity, by Marcus Borg.

This is an excellent book to understand a more progressive way of understanding the Bible, religion, and spirituality. It will run from October 20^th to November 24^th. These are Wednesdays, and you can either join in at 1:00 pm in the afternoon or 7:00 pm (Mountain Time) in the evening. Let me know if you would like a book. I have ordered a number of them.

The second is what I’d like to call “Fridays with Eckhart.” We’ll listen to talks by Eckhart Tolle and have some time for discussion. These will begin on Friday, October 15^th at 10:00 am. (Mountain Time) They will go until noon. Please let me know if you would like to receive the link for these sessions.

You can email me at pincherbrent@gmail.com or text me at

250-341-1117.

Sunday Worship Services
available online from some of our Pastoral Charges

Boundary Pastoral Charge: Rev. Joshua J. Kang https://www.youtube.com/user/blessings2u/videoss

Cranbrook United Church: Rev. Ibi Chuan
https://is.gd/NKjGwX

Christ Church Trinity (Invermere): Rev. Brent Woodard
https://is.gd/yX7N4M

Nelson United Church: Rev. David Boyd
https://www.youtube.com/c/NelsonUnitedChurch

Knox United Church (Fernie): Rev. Andrea Brennen
Posted on https://www.facebook.com/FernieKnoxUnited

Castlegar United Church Rev. Robin Murray
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0CcxycWcilAzjF_z7ikKcg

Daniel Bailey, Kimberley United Church, has recorded some hymns and uploaded them to his music site. Please feel free to use: Kimberley United Church Playlist

Resources presented by the Pacific Mountain Region

Others are joining congregations from other locations given in this interactive map across Canada

The United Church of Canada’s YouTube Channel with links to Moderator Richard Bott’s services and messages.