As we roll to a close on Camp Caravan’s 10th summer, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude, joy, and awe at all we’ve shared together. From Calgary to Lethbridge, city churches to small towns, this summer was filled with laughter, …
Looking Back at General Council 45: A Week of Visions & Dreams
Between August 7-11, 2025, The United Church of Canada’s General Council 45 met at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre and wove together worship, deep listening, and bold visioning for the church’s future. Please check out our special Chinook Winds e-newsletter …
Chinook Winds Region welcomes General Council 45 to Calgary
Close to 500 people are attending The United Church of Canada’s General Council 45 in-person meeting in Calgary from August 7 to 11, 2025. The delegates will gather at the Telus Convention Centre and Knox United Church, Calgary. Â Â …
Support CWR Leadership in the Alvin Dixon Memorial Walk/Run or Participate Yourself!
You can cheer on Chinook Winds leadership and our Office of Vocation Minister in this year’s Alvin Dixon Memorial Walk/Run, which takes place every three years when the General Council meets. Or sign up to join in the August 10 walk/run yourself! …
Camp Caravan Rolls into Summer: A Joy-Filled Kickoff to Fun, Friendship & Faith!
Camp Caravan’s 10th summer is off to an incredible start! With hearts full and vehicles packed with games, glitter, and God’s love, we’ve already rolled through two beautiful weeks of camp magic – starting at St. David’s / Northminster United …
Our Local Volunteer Team: Ready to Welcome GC 45 to Calgary!
By Sue Brodrick, Chair, Local Arrangements team Thank you! It’s wonderful that approximately 100 people are volunteering to welcome the 45th General Council of The United Church of Canada to the Telus Convention Centre, downtown Calgary, from August 7-11, 2025. …
ReCap: Threads through Time: A 100th Anniversary Event
Threads Through Time was 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 organized a fashion show by Memory Lane …
Photos, Stories & Highlights from Regional Meeting 2025
With the theme, Flourishing: Where Living Waters Flow, the Chinook Winds Regional Meeting 2025 took place at Lacombe, AB from May 8-11, 2025. For a full recap of the meeting with photos, resources and highlights, please check out this special …
Meet our Ordinands
The Chinook Winds Regional Council will ordain Robin Galey (at left) and Keith Murray at its Celebration of Ministry on May 11, 2025. Please read more about Keith and Robin below. The service is livestreamed on the Chinook Winds YouTube …
Introducing our Commissionands
The Chinook Winds Regional Council will commission Letitia Berger (at left) and Lisa Penzo as diaconal ministers at its Celebration of Ministry on May 11, 2025. Please read more about Letitia and LIsa below. Letitia Berger Letitia was born and …