Several Chinook Winds congregations are planning special projects for the United Church’s 100th anniversary. Please send Shelley Den Haan, stories about your projects and we’ll publish them in the newsletter. These June celebrations are being planned: • Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Knox …
Volunteer for GC45 and showcase our Region’s hospitality!
By Sue Brodrick, Chair, Local Arrangements team It’s wonderful to see many of you sign up to volunteer to welcome the 45thGeneral Council of The United Church of Canada to the Telus Convention Centre, downtown Calgary, from August 7-11, …
Right Relations Circle to be February 26, 2025
You are invited to join Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Tony Snow and others for the monthly Right Relations Circle. We gather for conversation, connection, and friendship as we learn how to live out the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to …
Lighting the Way: How Alberta’s Emily Spencer Kerby Inspired Change for Women
By Gayle Simonson During The United Church of Canada’s Centennial, we will be sharing historical articles in our e-newsletter and on our website. Thank you to Gayle Simonson, an experienced researcher & writer and a volunteer with the United Church …
Town Hall Recording Available: Step into our Centennial Story
For the January 22, 2025 Chinook Winds Region Town Hall, we jumped into our Centennial Year with our Archivist Leanne Templeton and friends to hear historical stories and how we can connect with this history. Her talk included fascinating stories of early …
Ministry Personnel Retreat: Restore Your Soul this Winter
Only a few spots left! Register now to not miss out! A current priority of the Chinook Winds Region is to nurture and support the well-being and resilience of church leaders. We are excited to offer a Ministry Personnel Retreat, …
Tony Snow to deliver University of Calgary Lebel Lecture on January 16, 2025
The University of Calgary, Department of Classics and Religion and Chair of Christian Thought present Lebel Lecture on Christian Ethics: Reconciliation and Repair: Treaty, Covenant, Relationship, Bond by Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister. Tony will reflect on …
Recording Available: Our Advent Worship Town Hall
Recording available from our December Advent Town Hall. See recording below! You are warmly invited to a time of online worship and reflection, as we make our Advent journey. Come join from wherever you are, for some beautiful music, heartfelt …
Airdrie United: A Church on the Move
By Lori Helston, Airdrie Board Chair Airdrie United Church has been a part of Airdrie, AB, for more than 100 years. We plan to serve this area for another century or more.However, our current building is no longer sustainable to …
Construction Update from Camp Canyon
By Karen Larter, Fundraising Chair, Canyon Church Camp As winter approaches, the construction at Canyon Church Camp is wrapping up until spring after getting underway mid-August. The camp looks quite different since we gathered on-site for our 80th Anniversary and …