Born in Zambia and educated in Zambia, Ireland and South Africa, Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu now resides in Toronto, Canada and serves as Executive Minister for the Church in Mission Unit for The United Church of Canada. Japhet previously served …
The Politics of Jesus: An Election Series
With a provincial election on the horizon, the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Executive has seriously pondered the implications of how our Christian faith calls us to respond to the social and economic issues of our times. From their conversations, the Politics …
Introducing our Regional Executive: OhWang Kwon
Over the next few weeks, our Chinook Winds Regional Executive members are introducing themselves. This week, it’s OhWang Kwon. May the peace of God be with you! My name is OhWang Kwon. I am the minister of the United …
Learn everything about the United Church’s own Insurance, UCC Protect
Learn everything you need to know about the UCC Protect, The United Church of Canada’s own insurance. Community of Faith Trustees, Council or Board members and other interested local leaders are invited to join an insurance information webinar on April …
Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop offered at Stettler United Church
Chinook Winds Region’s Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland will lead an in-person workshop for your church’s Ministry and Personnel Committee on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Stettler (AB) United Church. Thank you to Stettler United Church for hosting! …
New and Renewed Licensed Lay Worship Leaders for Central & South Alberta
By Irene Milton, Lay Ministry Support Working Group. Are you looking for Pulpit Supply? Well, the Lay Ministry Support Working Group is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Licensed Lay Worship Leaders whether they are renewing their licenses ( for …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Shauna Getz
Hello! My name is Shauna Getz(that’s me on the right!) I was born and raised in Oyen, Alberta. My parents were small business owners and taught us about faith and community and what it means to contribute and care about …
Celebrate Camping Sunday with these amazing videos & worship resources
First Third Ministry in collaboration with the Chinook Winds Region’s four camps invites you to celebrate Camping Sunday on April 23, 2023. Below you will find worship resources and videos for an entire worship service. Each summer, hundreds …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Kevin Dorma
Over the next few weeks, our Chinook Winds Regional Executive members are introducing themselves. This week, it’s Kevin Dorma. What does a consulting engineer bring to the Chinook Winds Executive? No, this is not the beginning of an obscure …
March 2023 Regional Town Hall on Camps: Recording
To highlight Chinook Winds Region’s important camping ministries, First Third Ministry Ministry and the four United Church Camps collaborated on a series of seven videos, two of which premiered at the March 22, 2023 Town Hall. The videos are part …