The CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Okotoks on Saturday, December 13, 2025! The Chinook Winds Regional staff invite you to enjoy this festive outreach and celebration with them and have lunch with us afterwards.The Holiday Train stops in Okotoks …
Next Town Hall on January 21, 2026
Join us for our Regional Town Hall on Wednesday, January 21, 2026! These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to stay connected, hear what’s happening across the Region and the wider church, and share in conversation about where the Spirit is leading …
A Pastoral Letter: Freedom, Education and the Common Good
The following pastoral letter is from Chinook Winds Region’s Presider, Rev. Taylor Croissant and Executive Minister Treena Duncan and Northern Spirit Region’s President Rev. Leigh Sinclair and Executive Minister Rev. Shannon McCarthy. Peace to You in the Name of Christ …
Our New Presiding Officer and Regional Priorities
n a video message, Rev. Taylor Croissant introduces himself as our new Presiding Officer, elected by the Chinook Winds Regional Executive. He also outlines the Region’s priorities and the work of the Executive at its recent October meeting. Taylor is …
Right Relations Circle Meets on November 25, 2025
You are invited to join Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Tony Snow and others for the monthly Right Relations Circle. We gather for conversation, connection, and friendship as we learn how to live out the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to …
A Warm Reunion for Retired Ministers and Partners
Retired ministers and their partners from across Chinook Winds Region gathered on October 16, 2025, in Okotoks for their annual luncheon — a time to reconnect, and celebrate the bonds of ministry and friendship. They were joined by Chinook Winds …
Thanksgiving Message from Treena Duncan
Living from Gratitude As fall settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on wisdom from Diana Butler Bass: “Gratitude is more than an emotion; it is a disposition that can be chosen and cultivated, an outlook toward life …
Plan to attend Everything We Need: A Learning Party on October 17-19, 2025!
Join Chinook Winds Regional staff and guests at McDougall United Church, Calgary on October 17-19, 2025 for workshops on spiritual care teams, community partnerships and property, conflict management, emerging models of congregational governance, Ministry and Personnel committees best practices, Affirming …
First Third Events for 2025-26
First Third Ministry is offering several events for children, youth, young adults and their leaders this fall and into winter and spring! Please share these events widely and plan to attend! Bursaries are available for all of these events. Merging …
Camp Caravan 2025: A Summer to Remember 💛
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, …