Due to COVID-19, children around the world are staying at home, connecting to their teachers and classmates by video conferencing and struggling to keep up with their studies under the guidance of their parents. This is not easy for kids …
‘Many among us are in harm’s way simply because they are who they are.’
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they all met in one room. Suddenly they heard what sounded like a violent rushing wind from heaven: the noise filled the entire house in which they were sitting. Something appeared to them that …
A Reflection on Our Most Recent of Days Following the Murder of Mr George Floyd
By Rev. David Robertson Gracious God…we know that your heart echoes with the sorrow of our pain, and so, we bring to you all that is in our hearts today… These are opening words from a prayer of thanksgiving and …
Guidelines for reopening United Church communities of faith buildings and ministries
If you’d like to print the Re-Launch Guidelines, click on this link for higher resolution. Friends, COVID-19 is far from over. While our physical distancing has flattened the curve, infections and even deaths are still occurring. Those who are most …
United Church directly impacted by COVID-19 tells its story
Calgary’s Living Spirit United Church is choosing to tell the story of their experience with COVID-19 as a public service. As Rev. Shannon Mang says, “We don’t want another organization or faith community to go through what we’ve been through.” …
Living into the Now
By Helen Reed, Presider, Chinook Winds Region This morning, a song from my childhood popped into my head. It’s a song that celebrates the happiness brought by sunshine and enjoying the freedom of being outside in the sun. I looked …
Finances in Communities of Faith during COVID19
4 More Process Tips from Chinook Winds Region In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinook Winds Region and The United Church of Canada want to work with your community of faith to keep ministry vital and active. We will …
My View from Here
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 …
Signs of Hope
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 …
God Promises that Easter will Come
‘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 …