100th Anniversary Resources

In preparation for The United Church of Canada’s 100th anniversary in 2025, our archivist Leanne Templeton has been part of a national planning committee. Leanne has compiled a two-page downloadable PDF resource of monthly themes and suggested activities for ways …

Audacious Hope: In their own words

This summer, several youth and young adults from Chinook Winds Region attended Audacious Hope, a nation-wide United Church and Presbyterian event at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. Thank you to Mackenzie Ward, Symons Valley United Church, and Caitlin Hornbeck, St. …

Teaming up to be BESTogether for seniors’ conference & more

Big Valley, Erskine and Stettler United Churches  By Barbara-Lynn Goodwin    The BESTogether Leadership Team (Big Valley, Erskine, and Stettler United Churches) in partnership with Stettler Resources and Referral Center hosted the “Caring Together, Healthy Together” Seniors’ Conference in the …

Honouring Indigenous History: June Events

June is National Indigenous History Month.  Several events are happening in Chinook Winds Region that offer us opportunities for reflection, education and action towards reconciliation.  Please plan to attend an event or two!           For further information on any of these …

Living legacies from Blackie-Gladys

By Irene Milton, Chair, Blackie-Gladys pastoral charge board On May 14, a meeting took place at Blackie (AB) United where representatives from the Blackie-Gladys congregation and children, youth and young adult work in Chinook Winds Region were present.       …

Regional Meeting 2024 Recap!

Photo gallery and music and video resources below What a wonderful four days of inspirational talks, music, business, hearing about the work of the wider church and participating in theme sessions and workshops to enliven our ministries! The Chinook Winds …