Events from September 23, 2025 – December 11, 2025 – Chinook Winds Region

A Prairie Spirit Home Fundraiser

abcfolio — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Join Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge for a traditional roast beef dinner (vegetarian option also), silent auction, and bake table as we get ready to welcome Rev. Dinah Chirwa and her family to southern Alberta from Zambia. Funds raised will support their transition to Canada. Everyone welcome who would like to celebrate & support this exciting new beginning. Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner at 6 pm. Plan to attend. For tickets please contact Sandra or Ruth

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SoCal Cluster (South Calgary)

Chinook Winds Region — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The South Calgary Cluster of United Churches will meet at McDougall United Church. Agenda items include plans for Truth and Reconciliation Day and the September 11 Then Let Us Sing Music Event. Please RSVP to Rev. Bob Mutlow.

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White As Snow: A Black Queer Exvangelical’s Poetic Memoir

abcfolio — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

After a successful run in New York City this spring, comedian Rose-Ingrid Benjamin is bringing their powerful solo performance to the prairies. Told from the perspective of a Haitian, Queer, eldest immigrant daughter, former worship leader and missionary, White As Snow is a tender reckoning with faith, family, identity, and the ways we come home to ourselves. Presented by Affirming Connections in partnership with Black Pride YYC and cSPACE.

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Calgary Citywide Pride Interfaith Service

abcfolio — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The 8th Annual Citywide Pride Service is proudly presented by Affirming Connections and Calgary’s Network of Affirming Faith Communities! We celebrate the intersections of faith and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, affirming that you can be ALL parts of yourself. Our theme is Water + Light, the ingredients for a rainbow. Water and light are fundamental to life itself – a reminder of our responsibility to nourish, support and protect one another. All are welcome.

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Mass Choir Rehearsal – Then Let Us Sing

abcfolio — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Calling All Singers!

Come join the Mass Choir Rehearsal – Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm at McDougall United

Choir Leader: Chelan Hoffman, Assistant Music Director of Knox United

The Choir and Leaders will introduce the traditional hymns tunes set to new words, the new songs and the Praise Band, “The Road” will introduce the Praise Music. Come and be part of this festive event.

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Peace Team Training

abcfolio — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Communities are facing hostility, harassment, and threats to their safety, and a lot of us want to show up for the people and places we love but aren’t sure how. This training is the how. Over two evening sessions online and an optional full day in Calgary, you’ll learn practical skills in nonviolent action, de-escalation, and community-led safety, taught by Nonviolent Peaceforce.

VIRTUAL: Sept 9 & 16, 6:30pm-8pm

IN PERSON: Oct 3, 9am-5:30pm, Calgary

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Then Let Us Sing Concert/Event

Chinook Winds Region — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Save the dates and heads up choirs! The Calgary South and North Clusters are organizing an exciting introduction to Then Let Us Sing on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7 pm. Will be a wonderful spectacle of praise music with band, choral and organ. Invite your choirs and other singers to be part of the evening’s massed choir. The choir rehearsal will be Thursday, September 3, 7 pm, also at McDougall. To participate in the choir, email the McDougall Office.

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Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality

abcfolio — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Ticket Info: $25 per session (lunch included) or $40 for both sessions (lunch included). Group rates are available for groups of 5 or more, please contact the office (403-252-1620) for more information

Schedule:

9 am – 12 pm Session 1: Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion

12 pm – 1 pm Lunch

1 pm – 4 pm Session 2: Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, and Futures

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Noon Luncheon & Program

abcfolio — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

South Calgary United Churches (SoCal) invite you to join us for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at McDougall United – Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Free lunch of Bannock Tacos. Meet “Award-winning Indigenous artist Crystal Lee Clark who is presenting ...

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Rural Ministry Conference 2026

Shelley Den Haan — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Rural Ministry Conference returns this fall, October 2-4, 2026! Come experience rural hospitality, inspiring theme sessions and practical workshops for today’s rural ministry! It’s hosted by Knox United, Three Hills and St. Paul’s United Trochu and sponsored by LeaderShift and Chinook Winds Region. Our Theme Speaker is Rev. Dr. Catherine Smith, host of the Maritimes’ Rural Routes through the Holy. Begins Friday and ends Sunday. You’ll find conference & accommodation information, and can register on the LeaderShift Website

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