Dear friends, As we journey from the shadowed stillness of Lent into the promise of Easter morning, I find myself reflecting on the depth and complexity of this holy season. It is not a straightforward path. It never has been. …
Moose Hide Campaign Event on May 15, 2025
Join us for our Moose Hide Campaign Event with song and prayer and special speakers to commemorate this grassroots movement to end gender-based violence. Date: May 15 Time: 2 PM MT Location: Central United Church, Calgary, AB
Right Relations Red Dress Event on May 3, 2025
Honoring Red Dress Day through Culture, Connection, and Community What to Expect: Registration is not required but it would be helpful if you could let us know you are coming! https://www.mcdunited.com/store/p/red-dress-ogden-hub
First-Ever Imagine Children’s Retreat: Sunlit Memories & Sacred Moments
By Lisa Penzo, Camping MinisterWe had an absolutely incredible time under bright blue skies at Kasota East Camp, Sylvan Lake, for the very first Chinook Winds First Third Children’s Retreat, April 4-6, 2025! With joy, laughter, and faith woven into …
Honouring Mother Earth Day on April 22, 2025
As we gather to honour and respect our Mother Earth, we reflect on Creation’s bounty that we have been freely given, and what we have done to her body and her soul. We raise prayers from our Indigenous and Interfaith …
Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop on April 30
Ministry and Personnel Committee members are invited to join Regional Minister Karen Medland for an evening workshop on April 30, 2025 at 7 pm. The workshop will focus on a new policy and procedure handbook and other new resources. Sign …
Regional Executive Update: Spring 2025 Meeting Highlights
Please check out the latest update from the Chinook Winds Regional Executive Council which met March 17-19, 2025. Through thoughtful discussion, worship, and collaboration, the Executive built on its commitments to effective leadership, healthy communities of faith and faithful public …
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 …
St. Andrew’s United and City of Lacombe Partner for Woodland Sanctuary
An initiative by St. Andrew’s United, Lacombe, to plant 100 trees for The United Church of Canada’s Centennial received final approval from Lacombe’s City Council last week. Called the Woodland Sanctuary, the project involves both the city and congregation turning …
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, …