Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister: “The new year is a time to reflect on what we have been through and the steps we are taking to move forward. “Though we enter this year with hesitancy and some trepidation, …
Indigenous Christmas Eve Service 2021
The Indigenous Ministry Christmas Eve service with the Chinook Winds Region went live at noon on December 24, 2021. Many First Nations continue to follow their form of Christian faith while lifting up the Indigenous traditions and teachings of their …
Considering Omicron & In-Person Gatherings
By Treena Duncan, Executive Minister Friends,I have been receiving many emails wondering whether it’s safe to continue to gather in person. Throughout this pandemic, we have been called again and again to make difficult choices, to wade through the politics and …
God With Us, a Christmas Message from Presiding Officer Vicki McPhee
As we move towards the glad tidings and joy of Christmas Eve, I am reminded that our celebration of the Christ Child’s birth does not end when we leave church on Friday evening – or when the Livestream/Zoom worship service …
An Advent/Christmas Message from Treena Duncan
‘On this darkest day of the year, I offer prayers of thanksgiving for each you’ Also, Reminder of Current COVID-19 Restrictions for December 2021 Today is Solstice, the shortest, darkest day of the year. As many of you know, the …
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Province delays implementation of K-6 curriculum By Chris Mah Poy, Justice and Networks Support & First Third Animator, Chinook Winds Region This week, Alberta Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange announced that it would delay the implementation of the province’s draft …
Update from Chinook Winds Regional Executive
By Vicki McPhee, Presiding Officer The Chinook Winds Region (CWR) Executive met in mid-November. Once again, I find myself feeling grateful for the technology that permits us to gather from our many different locations. We are not meeting in person, …
The Four Vision Quests of Jesus
Indigenous Advent Study 2021 This year we explore the intersection of Indigenous faith and Christian Advent through the work of Bishop Steven Charleston (Choctaw Nation) “The Four Vision Quests of Jesus”. Join us in this journey of Indigenous Spirituality to …
New Possibilities, New (Job) Opportunities for Youth Forum @ General Council
Youth Forum & Home Group Leader Applications’ Deadline: January 10, 2021 By Chris Mah Poy, First Third Ministry Coordinator, Chinook Winds Youth Forum for General Council 44 will be online in 2022. What you might not know, and what First …
Waterton United Church: ‘We go forward, a grateful people’
With dedicated volunteers and visiting clergy and musicians, Waterton United Church has a unique mission in Waterton Lakes National Park. Carol Watt, Waterton’s Council Secretary and ‘Keeper of the Keys,’ writes about the church’s evolving ministry. Waterton Lakes National Park …