Understanding Adaptive Leadership with Ron Heifetz

Ronald Heifetz, author of The Practice of Adaptive Leadership and Leadership without Easy Answers was the Theme Speaker at the Pacific Mountain Region’s General Meeting in October. Heifetz applied his research on adaptive leadership to faith communities providing sound insight to how Ministers and …

Matt Miofsky: Leaning into the Future without Fear!

Originally to take place in-person in Calgary and Vancouver last March, Leaning into the Future without Fear will now happen in November over three Tuesday mornings      Below Matt Miofsky offers a two-minute introduction to the online seminars that will be offered on November 10, …

St. Matthew’s, Calgary to rise in new ways

St. Matthew’s United Church, Calgary, worshipped for the last time in its building last Sunday but its ministry will continue to live on in new and significant ways. Sunday’s decommissioning service took place as a result of two years of faithful, …

Meet Geoffrey Simmins

Geoffrey Simmins joins the staff of Chinook Winds Region in September 2020 as the Hospital Ministry Coordinator. This 10-hour per week time-limited position, generously supported by the Mission and Service Fund, is an exciting initiative led by Wilma Clark and …

Radical Inclusion: Faith & Art

With Radical Inclusion as theme for the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Meeting September 15-17, worship leaders sought out artwork from within Alberta that depicted the theme. Chinook Winds Region Presiding Officer Helen Reed and Vicki McPhee, Symons Valley United Church …

Celebrating: Ordination of John Snow, Jr

Rev. John Snow, Jr, was ordained by Chinook Winds Regional Council, The United Church of Canada on September 17, 2020, at Symons Valley United Church in Calgary. John’s ordination took place at the Celebration of Ministry Worship Service that wrapped …

Getting Ready for the Regional Meeting

Approximately 190 Community of Faith Regional Representatives and Ministry Personnel are attending this week’s Regional Council meeting this week from September 15 – 17. Even if you’re not registered, you can follow the meeting on this website HERE where it …

Pandemic Arts at Red Deer’s Sunnybrook United Church

Over the years, Sunnybrook United Church has been exploring how the arts can offer healing, comfort and spiritual nurture. When the pandemic struck and self-isolation became the norm for many of our congregation, it seemed natural for us to respond …

Safe Practices for Churches

On Thursday, August 13 a Chinook Winds Regional Council Town Hall was held via Zoom with two members from the office of Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. The presentation was led by Dr. Kathryn Kaliaska, Medical …