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A Journal Entry for Pastors in Pandemic Times 12 thoughts for staying healthy while leading congregations during the COVID19 Pandemic By Rev. David Robertson For me, the energy surrounding the pandemic has some familiar echoes from the floods we experienced …
By Barrie Clayton, Regional Representative, McDougall United Church Wow! What a huge change in our lifestyle in such a short time! In the recent Chinook Winds Regional zoom meetings, and in conversations in my own church and others, I have …
‘Let us rest in God awhile’ By Helen Reed, Presiding Officer for Chinook Winds Region As many of you know, I am the sole minister of a four-point rural pastoral charge. There is usually a lot of balancing to be …
A motion has been authorized by Chinook Winds Region to support approvals by financial institutions for Communities of Faith applying for the Canada Emergency Business Account. You can download the approval motion HERE Early this month Finance Minister Bill …
By Tony Snow Floyd is an Elder and member of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation at Morley, Alberta. Recently Floyd and his family experienced food security distress during the COVID-19 pandemic because mass buying left many store shelves empty and …
The United Church of Canada’s Chief Financial Officer Erik Mathiesen gave a presentation on Church Finances during COVID19 at a Town Hall Meeting of the Chinook Winds Regional Council on April 2, 2020 via Zoom. You’ll find the PowerPoint Slide …
Acknowledging our losses during COVID-19 Pandemic By David Robertson, High River United Church March 31, 2020 Today I am especially mindful of all the lacks and losses we are experiencing. All we can do is find our tears and grieve. …
From Treena Duncan, Executive Minister March 26, 2020 Friends, We at Chinook Winds Region know that the COVID crisis has hit our communities hard and in often unexpected ways. Our Alberta government officials know the value and importance of …
By Helen Reed, Chinook Winds Presiding Officer On Tuesday, March 24, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Chief Medical Officer Dr Deena Hinshaw invited leaders of religious communities to attend an online Town Hall meeting. There were approximately 380 individuals on …
23 March 2020 6 Step-by-Step Church Finance Tips In the midst of the COVID-19 odyssey on which we have all embarked, Chinook Winds Region wants to work with your community of faith to keep ministry vital and active. We want …
