Threads Through Time is a fun way to celebrate the United Church’s 100th Anniversary and also raise money for summer camp bursaries! Wilma Clark and others from the SoCal Cluster of United Churches are organizing a fashion show by Memory …
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, …
Regional Gathering 2025 to be May 8-11, 2025 in Lacombe
Join us at the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering, May 8-11, 2025, in Lacombe, AB, with theme speaker, the Right Rev. Dr Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada. The meeting begins mid-afternoon on Thursday, May 8 and wraps …
Cluster Gathering Opportunities
Clusters provide wonderful opportunities for congregational leaders to connect, support each other, share resources and collaborate. You’re welcome to attend any of these clusters. RSVP to either the person listed or to Shelley Den Haan, Communications & Cluster Support. Foothills …
March Town Hall Recording: The Buzz in First Third Ministry
Executive Minister Treena Duncan, First Third Animator Chris Mah Poy, and Baz Skinner, First Third Animator for Lethbridge and Area, dove into the vibrant regional ministries with children, youth and young adults at our Town Hall on Wednesday, March 26, …
100th Anniversary Plans Underway
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 …
Right Relations Circle to be March 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 …
Take a Stand for Kindness: Pink Shirt Day Town Hall Recording Available
In a world where much hate exists, Pink Shirt Day is about taking a stand for kindness.On February 26, 2025, our Town Hall was a time of reflection and acknowledgement of the continuing repercussions of lateral violence from Indian Residential …
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 …