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SUMMARY:White As Snow: A Black Queer Exvangelical’s Poetic Memoir
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/white-as-snow-a-black-queer-exvangelicals-poetic-memoir/
LOCATION:cSPACE Studio Theatre – Marda Loop\, 1721 29 Ave SW\, Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Affirming Connections":MAILTO:miranda@affirmingconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260830T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260728T210052Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Citywide Pride Interfaith Service
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/calgary-citywide-pride-interfaith-service/
LOCATION:McDougall United Church\, Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Affirming Connections":MAILTO:miranda@affirmingconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260819T171017Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Choir Rehearsal - Then Let Us Sing
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Singers! \nCome join the Mass Choir Rehearsal – Thursday\, September 3 at 7:00 pm at McDougall United \nChoir Leader: Chelan Hoffman\, Assistant Music Director of Knox United \nThe 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.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/mass-choir-rehearsal-then-let-us-sing/
LOCATION:McDougall United Church\, Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Calgary Cluster":MAILTO:sde
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173920Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Team Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVIRTUAL: Sept 9 & 16\, 6:30pm-8pm \nIN PERSON: Oct 3\, 9am-5:30pm\, Calgary
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/peace-team-training-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Affirming Connections":MAILTO:miranda@affirmingconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260702T201708Z
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SUMMARY:Then Let Us Sing Concert/Event
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/then-let-us-sing-concert-event/
LOCATION:McDougall United Church\, Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Calgary Cluster":MAILTO:sde
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Gender & Sexuality
DESCRIPTION: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 \nSchedule: \n9 am – 12 pm Session 1: Becoming Conscious Allies: An Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity and Inclusion \n12 pm – 1 pm Lunch \n1 pm – 4 pm Session 2: Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Pasts\, Presents\, and Futures
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/decolonizing-gender-sexuality/
LOCATION:McDougall United Church\, Calgary
ORGANIZER;CN="McDougall United Church":MAILTO:sarah@mcdunited.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260805T141650Z
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Noon Luncheon & Program
DESCRIPTION: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 a new large-scale artwork for display in Calgary churches. Inviting all-ages to join a “meaningful art-making” activity.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-noon-luncheon-program/
LOCATION:McDougall United Church\, Calgary
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Calgary Cluster":MAILTO:sde
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261004T120000
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SUMMARY:Rural Ministry Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/rural-ministry-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:LeaderShift
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:UCC Admin Conference
DESCRIPTION:The next Office Administrators Conference\, open to all United Church of Canada Office Administrators\, will be at St. Martin’s United Church\, Saskatoon.  Thanks to the generous support of several Regional Councils\, the cost of attending is partially subsidized. Costs:  $325 (no accommodation)\, $525 (shared accommodation)\, $750 (private accommodation). Register by August 1\, 2026.  For further information\, contact Chantal Winslow or Brandy Emmerich.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/ucc-admin-conference/
LOCATION:In and around Saskatoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260720T211540Z
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SUMMARY:South Alberta Cluster
DESCRIPTION:South Alberta Cluster will gather at Pincher Creek (AB) United Church from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins will speak on The Compass Rose of Spiritual Care. RSVP to Rev. Taylor Croissant
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/south-alberta-cluster/
CATEGORIES:Cluster Gatherings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Democracy%2C Ponoka & Chinook Winds Region":MAILTO:sdenhaan@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T195529Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Trek 2026 in Camrose
DESCRIPTION:Get ready! First Third Ministry has launched registration for its YouthTrek 2026 aimed at 13-15 year olds in Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit Region. The cost is $350 with a variety of bursaries available.\nRegistration is limited\, so register now — 28 spots available for Camrose! YouthTrek 2026 details & registration.  Reach out to FirstThirdministry@united-church.ca with any questions.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/youth-trek-2026-in-camrose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260723T180354Z
CREATED:20260416T162902Z
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SUMMARY:Guatemala Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Tour is Full. Registration Closed. This 12-day pilgrimage is offered especially to leaders in Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regions who are longing for learning that is embodied\, relational\, and rooted in justice. It is a chance to be changed — and to return home with a wider lens\, a deeper faith\, and a renewed sense of what it means to walk together in God’s world.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/guatemala-pilgrimate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T191316Z
CREATED:20260805T190907Z
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SUMMARY:Re:Unite. Young Adult Retreat from First Third Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young adults (ages 18-30ish)! United Church folks & friends in Central & South Alberta\, BC\, the Yukon and beyond – we invite you to travel to the largest island in Howe Sound\, surrounded by trees and water for a long weekend of rest\, community and fun. We’ll have good food\, meaningful conversations\, late-night board games\, great music and campfires (weather permitting!) It’s a weekend you’ll want to show up for. Register Now. Limited Spaces.
URL:https://chinookwindsregion.ca/event/reunite-young-adult-retreat-from-first-third-ministry/
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