For our November Town Hall, we welcomed the Right Rev. Peter Short, Former United Church of Canada Moderator. Please check out the recording above. It’s a wonderful opportunity to fill up your spiritual cup as we move into the Season …
Apply for Regional Youth Council: Seeking 14-17 year-olds
First Third Ministry is so excited to announce that applications for Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Youth Councils are open! We are inviting youth 14-17 to apply to our regional youth councils. We’re seeking six youth per region, 12 total, for …
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Panel Discussion
Join us as we observe the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We welcome Indigenous women, social workers and domestic violence prevention specialists as we discuss the ongoing work needed to end violence against women. As …
Recognizing Indigenous Veteran’s Day on November 8, 2022
You are invited to join Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow in a prayerful time to remember and give thanks for the thousands of Indigenous veterans who fought to defend our country. National Indigenous Day has been observed on …
Youth Trek Waterton 2022: Recognizing the Divine in Others
First Third Ministry, youth and youth leaders from Chinook Winds Regional Council gathered at Waterton United Church for the first-ever regional YouthTrek on October 28-30, 2022. Youth and leaders from Coaldale, Lethbridge, Okotoks, Aldersyde, Drumheller and Calgary gathered to …
Update from the Property & New Church Development Council
Current Work with Airdrie, Cardston, Renfrew & Living Spirit Dean Salter, Chair of the Property & New Church Development Council (PNCDC), writes about the unique work of this United Church society in Alberta. So what is PNCDC? The Property and …
Bold Witness, Relentless Grace: November 4-6, 2022
An Invitation from Vicki McPhee, Chinook Winds Region Presider & Minister @ Symons Valley United Church, Calgary. I want to invite you to a special event that is taking place this fall at Symons Valley United Church, Bold Witness, Relentless …
Indigenous Ally Toolkit Available for free download
Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and others working with Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region now has an Indigenous Ally Toolkit called Journey Towards Indigenous Allyship Toolkit, a resource for your use and study. As its …
Southern Alberta Japanese United Church marks 80th anniversary!
It’s 80 years since the Southern Alberta Japanese United Church (SAJUC) began — its roots in one of the most unfortunate points in our country’s history: the evacuation of Japanese Canadians from the West Coast in 1942. The evacuees were …
Program Funding in Chinook Winds for 2023
By Joel Den Haan, Community of Faith Strategy Consultant During the 2022 season, even in the face of ongoing pandemic uncertainties, The United Church of Canada provided important funding assistance for a wide range of programming, ministry, and learning initiatives …