Oyen United Church was pleased to present Oyen Family Support Service (FCSS) with a donation of $5,000 to help sustain the operation of the local Transportation Program. This donation was made possible through a Mission and Service Grant from Chinook …

By Bob Green, Carstairs Bancroft United Church Our Sundaes on Tuesdays program started seven years ago as a way for members of our congregation to reach out into the community, providing a service to local youth. A couple of congregation …

After serving the Bowness area of Calgary for nearly 80 years, Foothills United Church held its final worship service on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The congregation had voted to disband earlier this year.      Sunday’s service was attended by …

By Rev. Nancy Nourse Northminster and St David’s in Calgary have come together—two congregations, now one people—not by accident, but through significant planning and the mysterious and grace-filled movement of God. As their Ministry Plan says, “We have not lost …

By Joyce Estes, Regional Representative, Crossfield United Church OUR STORY: We at Crossfield United Church began our journey toward 2035 four years ago. Four of us from the congregation and our minister, Rev. David Crawford, took a Zoom seminar from …

Airdrie United Church and Airdrie Public Library have entered into an exciting new partnership, thanks to the collaborative and tenacious efforts of leadership from the congregation, local library and Chinook Winds Region.      This new partnership was officially celebrated …

Rolling for Connection: A New Way to Gather, Imagine, and Belong  By Josh Carr  What if hospitality looked a little different?  Imagine a table where strangers become companions, where storytelling replaces small talk, and where imagination opens doors to connection. …

Chinese United Church, Calgary, celebrated its 125th anniversary with beautiful celebrations on December 5 and 7, 2025, beginning with a banquet at Regency Palace in Calgary and followed by a Sunday morning anniversary service. Chinese United Church began serving the …

By Chris Whittaker, regional representative Ken stood up in church after the rest of the announcements had been made and said “We have the monthly Community Supper in 10 days. Let’s get together after you’ve got your coffee.”   In the …

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.       …