By Chris Whittaker, regional representative Ken stood up in church after the rest of the announcements had been made and said “We have the monthly Community Supper in 10 days. Let’s get together after you’ve got your coffee.” In the …
Wild Rose United Church & Simon House turn a ‘New Leaf’ with recovery day program
“Our decision to move forward to provide space and financial resources for this program is our next right action as a congregation that believes in social justice.” –— Barbara Grant, Wild Rose United Church Recovery ministry has always been a …
Honouring Indigenous History: June Events
June is National Indigenous History Month. Several events are happening in Chinook Winds Region that offer us opportunities for reflection, education and action towards reconciliation. Please plan to attend an event or two! For further information on any of these …
Living legacies from Blackie-Gladys
By Irene Milton, Chair, Blackie-Gladys pastoral charge board On May 14, a meeting took place at Blackie (AB) United where representatives from the Blackie-Gladys congregation and children, youth and young adult work in Chinook Winds Region were present. …
Regional Meeting 2024 Recap!
Photo gallery and music and video resources below What a wonderful four days of inspirational talks, music, business, hearing about the work of the wider church and participating in theme sessions and workshops to enliven our ministries! The Chinook Winds …
Sabbatical coverage for pastoral relations
Thank you to Kelly Grittner served part-time in the pastoral relations office of Chinook Winds Region from May til August 2, 2024 during the sabbatical of regional minister Karen Medland. Kelly was ordained by Chinook Winds Region earlier this month …
What to expect for the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering 2024
With the theme, Glimmers of Glory: Holding the Light, the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering will take place May 2-5, 2024 at McDougall United Church, Calgary. We will hear multiple, diverse United Church voices speak of where they are seeing glimmers …
Update from Chinook Winds Regional Executive
The Chinook Winds Regional Executive Council met on April 12-13, 2024 at the Chinook Winds Region Office in Okotoks, AB. Executive member Rev. Dave Holmes reports below on their meeting. Dave serves St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe. As I …
Join the 2024 Regional Gathering Choir!
With the support of the David Ferguson Music Fund, a special Chinook Winds Regional Gathering choir will provide music leadership at the May 5, 2024, Celebration of Ministry Worship Service under the leadership of conductor Elizabeth Paynter (at right). Even …
‘When We Nurture Faith, We Nurture Hope’ – A Message from Treena Duncan
As we embark on this journey through Holy Week, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between the Lenten Season and the challenges we face today. It feels as though we are caught in a perpetual Holy Saturday moment, straddling …