By Rev. Lee Spice,Chinook Winds Region’sPastoral Relations Minister After a great deal of thought and prayer, I have decided to retire as of June 30, 2021. When I answered the call, two years ago, to take this position as …
Rev. Joyce Sasse to be honoured by St. Andrew’s College
Chinook Winds Region Minister Rev. Joyce Sasse has been chosen to receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity from St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon at the theological school’s May convocation in recognition of her contributions to rural ministry. Congratulations, Joyce! From St. …
Ash Wednesday Tattoos available for Chinook Winds congregations
Thank you for your tattoo orders. The Bulk Order has been placed and we’ve closed the order form. We should receive the tattoos shortly to mail out to you in advance of Ash Wednesday. By Tracy Robertson,St. Thomas United, CalgaryHi …
On this Day of Epiphany…
A message from Chinook Winds Presiding Officer Vicki McPhee on the violence on Washington’s Capitol Hill On this day of Epiphany, in the tenth month of a global pandemic and during a week of high political tension for our neighbours …
Goodwill to All Advent Study
A Public, Intentional, Explicit Conversation on Anti-Racism in the Church Join us on December 17 at 7 PM MST for Goodwill to ALL: A Public, Intentional and Explicit Conversation on Anti-Racism in the Church with special guests Rev. Murray Pruden, …
Angel’s Message to Mary speaks to us today
Advent Message and Executive Report from Chinook Winds Presider Vicki McPhee ‘Do not be afraid,’ the Angel Gabriel said unto Mary, ‘you have found favour with God.’ Luke 1.30 (NRSV) As we enter into the Season of Advent—a season of …
A Statement on COVID-19 Restrictions for Places of Worship in Alberta
The Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada is supportive of the Alberta Public Health COVID-19 directives currently minimizing participation in-person worship. Many of our members are in vulnerable categories, and even one person contracting the virus …
Futureproofing Ministry!
COVID-19 has challenged us to find ways to serve and reach our people and communities in new ways. Through the recent Chinook Winds Technology and Ministry survey this past Summer, Tech volunteers, Ministry Personnel and Church staff identified your accelerated …
Doing our Part to Flatten the Curve
A message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan Friends, Today, Chinook Winds Region has enjoyed the sun again with beautiful blue skies after the howling winter winds and snow over the weekend. The seasons have changed, and our gaze falls towards …
How to encourage seniors to go online
With COVID-19 and most communities of faith in Chinook Winds offering worship online, church leaders have also been concerned that no one gets missed — particularly older congregants who aren’t tech-savvy. Some older church members just won’t go online and …