By Chris Mah Poy
 Congregations across Chinook Winds Region are hosting discussions on the 2026 Alberta Referendum. From St. Andrew’s, Lacombe (above) and Ponoka, to Calgary and Campus Ministry, people are engaging in frank, civil and action-oriented discussions on the referendum, its implications and impact on communities and neighbors.

Please make use of the Chinook Winds Region’s Referendum Toolkit and Worship Resources: Called to Engage: A Faith-Based Guide to the Alberta Referendum. Please share with your communities, friends and neighbours.

The Region encourages people to get involved by hosting congregational discussion groups, inviting Chris to do small group workshops and encouraging people to vote on October 19, 2026 or by mail-in ballot.

Here is a snapshot of upcoming events you’re welcome to attend:

• Wednesday, September 16. The Calgary Alliance for the Common Good has a Get-Out-the-Vote Rally at Scarboro United Church. 7 pm MT.
• Thursday, September 17. Northern Spirit Regional council presents: Having Faithful Referendum Conversations in Your Community. Online at 6:30 pm. Register HERE
• The Prepared to Drown Podcast has a four-part series on the Referendum. Find it on your podcast streaming service or via the Prepared to Drown website.
• Wednesday, September 23. A Chinook Winds Regional Town Hall on the Referendum and Get-Out-To Vote presentation at 2 pm. Register for the Online Town Hall
• Wednesday, September 23. Parkdale United Church, Calgary offers Making Sense of the Alberta Referendum with Professor Lori Williams, 7 pm. Making Sense Event
• Fourth Thursdays. Calgary Area Referendum Discussion Group held monthly at Scarboro United Church, Calgary, every fourth Thursday at 10:30 -11:45 am, next one on September 24 & October 22.

If you’re interested in hosting a civic academy on the referendum or would like more information, please contact Chris Mah Poy, Justice and Ministry Networks Coordinator.