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 …
Online Worship in Central & Southern Alberta
Looking for ways to participate in weekday or Sunday worship? The following are available in Chinook Winds Region (Central and South Alberta): Sunday Morning Worship Bashaw- Ponoka (AB) United Churches — Rising Spirit 10:30 am MT. Prairie Spirit Pastoral Charge …
Regional Executive Update
By Vicki McPhee, Presiding Officer The Executive of Chinook Winds Region met Thursday, February 18th, via Zoom. While we miss gathering together in person, we have great appreciation for the technology that allows those of us from across the Region …
Indigenous Lenten Study
Seven Sacred Teachings Join us online for the Indigenous Lenten Study on Christ’s journey as we examine the Vision Quest and 7 Natural Laws of the Assiniboine people. Everyone is welcome to partake in the teachings, perspectives and lessons of …
St. Andrew’s, Cochrane, Supports Local Free Food Shed
By Arlene Hepburn,Regional Representative St. Andrew’s United Church Council, Cochrane recently approved being part of a local Helping Hands Society project to set up a Free Food Shed, that will complement Cochrane’s Food Bank. The intent is that donations not normally …
Register for Queer Virtue Lenten Study
Register for Author Events or Lenten Study or Both HERE (The Lenten study is happening now but you can still participate. Register today!) • two special LIVE events with Author Elizabeth M. Edman:Intro To Queer Virtue – February 10, 7:30-9 …
Seeking Pastoral Relations Minister
Due to the retirement of the Rev. Lee Spice on June 30, 2021, Chinook Winds Region is seeking to fill the position of Pastoral Relations Minister. Applications due March 16, 2021 Please read the full position description and how to …
Ever considered Licensed Lay Worship leadership?
By Irene Milton, Licensed Lay Worship LeaderHave you ever felt a push or pull or shove while you watched your congregation struggle to have someone conduct worship while your minister is away? Or maybe you don’t even have a minister? …
Update from Canyon Church Camp
By Christina Whittmire The Canyon Church Camp board has been working with Parks Canada and meeting regularly to plan the rebuild of camp following the 2017 Kenow Fire in Waterton National Park. We are in the process of composing a …
Generosity overcomes COVID-19 limitations
By Mary Shearer Five years ago, Ralph Connor Memorial United, Canmore, cooperated with the Stoney Nakoda to host a Christmas Feast on the Morley Reserve. COVID-19 appeared to put an end to this in 2020. However, eight churches in the …
Update from Chinook Winds Regional Executive
By Vicki McPhee, Presiding Officer The Executive of Chinook Winds Region met Friday, January 15th via Zoom. Our agenda was full, and our time together included rich and deep discussions on subjects ranging from budgeting to governance to how we …