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 …
‘A Weary World Will Rejoice’
A Christmas Message from Rev. Joanne Anquist This year, our congregation is using a resource from Sanctified Art called How Does a Weary World Rejoice. Over the weeks of Advent, right up to the Baptism of Jesus, we are considering …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Dr Kathy Yamashita
I was born in Taber, Alberta in 1950, just one year after Japanese Canadians were finally given the right to vote. The racism against Japanese people was heightened by the outbreak of the Pacific theatre of World War II. In 1942 …
Jesus’ Politics: Christians in a Two-Party Election
Leading up to the 2023 Alberta provincial election, United Church leaders are writing a series on the Politics of Jesus, looking at current issues and our faithful response. This is the seventh and final article in the series. Read more …
Jesus’ Politics: Energy Consumption & Production
Leading up to the 2023 Alberta provincial election, United Church leaders are writing a series on the Politics of Jesus, looking at current issues and our faithful response. This is the sixth in a series of seven articles. Read more …
Jesus’ Politics: Christian Citizens in Pursuit of God’s Kingdom
By Rev. Dr OhWang Kwon I recently attended the candidate forum for the Stettler / Drumheller riding and listened to each party’s campaign. I feel that the Alberta 2023 Provincial Election is drawing the attention of all Albertans. As a Christian, I am …
Jesus’ Politics: The Christian Case for Medicare
I was sick and you took care of me – Matthew 25:36 By Rev. Taylor Croissant Pensions and policing are among the top issues of the 2023 Alberta provincial election, but Medicare may end up as the defining issue. The United …
Jesus would prioritize homelessness: A reflection ahead of the provincial election
By Dr Kathy Yamashita With the provincial election coming up later this month, let’s take a moment to consider what Jesus would say and do about modern homelessness and its related issues. In Luke 9:58, Jesus says that foxes have …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Elaine Taylor-Kerr
My name is Elaine Taylor-Kerr. I am a member of St. Thomas United Church in Calgary. I joined the Chinook Winds Region Executive in 2022. I am married to Richard and we have two adult sons.I grew up in Edmonton …
Jesus’ Politics Challenge Our Aversion to Risk
With an Alberta provincial election on the horizon, the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Executive has seriously pondered the implications of how our Christian faith calls us to respond to the social and economic issues of our times. From their conversations, the …