"Your voice matters in the future of the Ukrainian Catholic Church."
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is preparing for the VII Session of the Patriarchal Sobor (All-Church Forum), which will take place on the first weekend of November 2026 and will focus on Family Life. As part of this important journey, every eparchy is inviting clergy and faithful to participate in regional consultation forums, providing an opportunity to share their experiences, insights, and hopes for the future of family ministry in the Church.
The Eparchy of New Westminster warmly invites everyone to participate in its:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online via Zoom
During this online gathering, participants will reflect on five key themes that will guide discussions leading up to the Patriarchal Sobor. Every parish will receive the discussion materials and the Zoom link needed to participate.
For those who prefer to participate in Ukrainian, a parallel online forum will be held on:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Why Participate?
Family is the heart of the Church and the foundation of every Christian community. Through this consultation, the Church seeks to listen to the voices of its faithful, understand the challenges facing today's families, and discern together how best to support and strengthen family life.
By participating, you will have the opportunity to:
Share your personal experiences and perspectives.
Contribute ideas on the realities and needs of Christian families today.
Help shape the pastoral direction of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Be part of an important global conversation leading to the VII Session of the Patriarchal Sobor.
Whether you are married, single, a parent, a grandparent, a young adult, or a senior, your perspective is valuable. Together, we can help strengthen families and build a vibrant future for our Church.
We encourage all parishioners to take part in this important initiative. Your voice matters, and together we can help shape the future of family life in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Registration
To participate, please contact your parish priest to register. Your parish will provide you with the discussion materials, the Zoom link, and any additional information you need before the forum.
We encourage all parishioners to take part in this important initiative. Your voice matters, and together we can help shape the future of family life in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.