the free methodist church in canada

Events

Teamwork of multi-ethnic and multicultural people working together. Concept of community of different people. Unity and solidarity between people of different cultures. Concept of activist and protest movement. Friendship, solidarity, tolerance and brotherhood among peoples. International and multicultural society and population. Cooperation between communities. Anti-racism protest. Volunteer concept. Antiracism and racial equality concept.
Please click here to access Videos to be viewed prior to regional gathering attendance
We are looking forward to in-person Regional Gatherings this year! We are expecting all Members of Conference (Clergy and Delegates) to attend, but we are also welcoming anyone attending a Free Methodist Church to join us as well.  The event agenda and registration information are both provided below.

Regional Gathering Schedule - 2023 /
Calendrier des rassemblements régionaux - 2023

To access the registration form, click on the name of the location of the gathering you wish to attend.  Please send all completed  registration forms to Monique Alexander ([email protected]).

March 25 – South/SW ON: Una Church

April 1 – Eastern ON: Harrowsmith FMC

April 15 – BC: Kamloops FMC

April 26 – East GTA: Wesley Chapel FMC

April 29 – PQ: Église Méthodiste Libre de Mille-Îles

May 6 – NW ON: Thunder Bay FMC

May 24 – GTA & Central ON North: Barrie FMC

May 27 – Northern ON: St. Joseph Island FMC

June 3 – MB: Crestview Park FMC

June 10 – SK: Arlington Beach Camp

June 14 – Central ON East: Arlington Woods FMC

June 24 – AB: West Springs FMC

To determine which gathering you should attend, please click here.

Agenda

Saturday

**Please note: the SK Regional Gathering held at Arlington Beach Camp will start at 10:00 am, and the AB Regional  Gathering held at West Springs FMC will start at 9:00 am.

8:00 am –  Registration
8:30 am – Greetings & Introductions

  • Worship 
  • Generosity video
  • FMCIC – Three-Year Ministry Plan
  • Church Health & Planting: Intro Regional Coaches and Church
  • Planting Coaches, and Restructuring
  • Director of Administrative Services – videos
  • Intro to Church Health Checklist
  • Leadership Development
  • Intercultural Engagement
  • Q&A

10:00 am – Break

  • 10:30 am – Morning Session continued
    BOA Chair – video
  • Discipleship & Evangelism (intro & discussion groups: “What are you doing? What are your dreams? Engaging online viewers?” 
  • Task Forces & Teams:
  • Racial Justice and Ethinic Equity – video
  • Intergenerational Ministry – video

12:00 pm Lunch

12:45 pm – Afternoon Session

  • LGBTQ2S+ Task Force Discussion

3:00 pm – Close in prayer

Wednesday

5:45 pm – Registration & “working” supper (*Q&A)
6:10 pm – Greetings & Introduction

  • Worship
  • FMCiC Three Year Ministry Plan
  • Church Health & Planting
  • Senior Director of Administrative Services – video
  • Leadership Development
  • Intercultural Engagement
  • Q&A

7:15  pm – Break

  • FMCIC Three Year Ministry Plan (continued)
  • Discipleship & Evangelism (intro & discussion
    groups: “What are you doing? What are your dreams? Engaging online viewers?
  • Task Forces & Teams:
  • Racial Justice and Ethinic Equity – video
  • Intergenerational Ministry – video
  • LGBTQ2S+ Task Force Discussion

9:20 pm – Close in prayer