Rev. Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for Chinook Winds Region, The United Church of Canada, was ordained by Chinook Winds Regional Council & National Indigenous Council at Hillhurst United Church, Calgary, on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Guest Preacher was the Rev. …
Wild Rose United: ‘Growing Spiritually, Embracing All People…’
As part of our Featuring Communities of Faith and Ministries in Chinook Winds Region, we thank Caryn Salageanu who put together this profile of Wild Rose United, Calgary. You’re encouraged to send stories about your own community of faith or …
Retired Ministers & Partners June 2022 Gathering in Photos
Approximately 25 Retired Ministers and Partners gathered for lunch at Okotoks (AB) United Church on June 23, 2022. It was the first such in-person gathering since Fall 2019. Thank you for the organizing of Wilma Clark and Rev. Bob Mutlow. …
Honouring & Supporting Ukrainians: Vulcan, Crossfield, Acme
We continue to pray for the protection of the lives and human rights of residents of Ukraine. Our National Church initiated an emergency appeal to support United Church Mission & Service partners responding to the crisis. Funds go towards needs …
Tony Snow to be ordained on June 25, 2022
You are invited to celebrate the ordination of Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for Chinook Winds Region, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, @ 1 pm MT. Tony will be ordained jointly by the National Indigenous Council and Chinook Winds Regional Council, …
Honouring Elder Alberta Billy
By Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for Chinook Winds Region The Chinook Winds Region offers our sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort for the family of respected Elder Alberta Billy of the We Wai Kai Nation. It is through her leadership …
Planning Ahead for Congregational Finances
Many charities expected to experience cash flow challenges in 2022 By Joel Den Haan Financially, many congregations are in a transition period for the next several months: in-person activities are picking up while online ministry continues. This has the potential …
New Book: Building God’s Beloved Community
By Rev. Taylor Croissant, Southminster United, Lethbridge For the past four years, I have been the editor of a new confirmation, discipleship and membership resource created by United Church Publishing House. I was invited to take on this role …
We gather on National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
You’ll find the Indigenous Peoples Day Worship Service 2022 recording HERE On the longest day of the year, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day through worship. Please join us for a special online worship service that will go live on …
Writing Your Own Land Acknowledgement Workshop on June 10, 2022
In this one-hour workshop on June 10, 2022, Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister for Chinook Winds Region, will help us look at important elements in writing this significant statement that acknowledges Indigenous Peoples on whose land we live. The Workshop will take …









