During this Reconciliation Month, here are some activities being undertaken in our community to encourage awareness and dialogue about our reconciliation journeys. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for Chinook Winds Region Wednesday, October …
Recording: September’s Future of Spirituality Town Hall
The Future of Spirituality. For the September 27, 2023 Chinook Winds Town Hall, we welcomed Rev. Cameron Trimble who was theme speaker at the Region’s Annual Gathering in Medicine Hat. Cameron takes us through an honest look at how many …
A Message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan
‘Let all that you do be done in Love.’ — 1 Corinthians 16:14 Dear friends, I’ve carried a note on my To-Do list, a simple reminder to “write a fall letter,” since returning from my summer holidays. The intention was …
Rural Ministry Conference to be September 29-October 1, 2023
A LeaderSHIFT Event in Partnership with Chinook Winds Regional Council This conference is for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in the Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada and anyone whose church life and work are rooted …
Leading Through Conflict Workshop: October 27-28, 2023
This conference is for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in the Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada — and anyone who wants to learn and gain practices to navigate conflict faithfully and successfully, with Susan Nienaber. …
Applications open for 2024-25 Youth Council
You’re invited to encourage Folx and Folks 14 to 17 years old to apply to the Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regions’ Youth Council! Youth Council Members: The full details of Youth Council’s Structure, Member Terms, and Commitments are at FirstThirdMinistry.ca/youth-council. Applications are open. Also, check …
YouthTrek to Drumheller
Please spread the news! We’re so excited about the second annual YouthTrek program this year in Drumheller, AB (September 29 – October 1) and Duncan, BC (October 20 – 22). Youth (ages 12 – 17) and their leaders from both …
Reflections from the first Youth Council graduate: Rhondda Gower
Rhondda Gower is a member of Gaetz Memorial United Church, Red Deer and was also one of the first members of the Regional Youth Council for those 14 to 17 years of age. She starts her Bachelor of Music studies …
Ministry & Personnel Workshop to be September 9, 2023
A Ministry and Personnel Committee Workshop will occur on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Woodcliff United Church, Calgary, led by Chinook Winds Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland. The workshop begins at 9:30 am and early bird coffee is …
Standing Together in Prayer and Support
A Message from Regional Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland Dear Friends in Christ, As we are all painfully aware, people to the north and west of us are dealing with the most devastating wildfires. Thousands of people have been …









