Dear friends, As we reflect on the results of the referendum in Alberta, I suspect many of us are holding a mixture of emotions. There is relief and gratitude that Albertans have voted by a significant majority not to pursue …
A Pastoral Word: Holding Grief, Compassion and Courage Together
Dear friends in Christ, I wish to offer these pastoral words within our Regional Council in the wake of the serious traffic incident in northeast Calgary on Thursday, October 15, 2026 that claimed the lives of three people and injured …
Called to Engage: A Faith-Based Guide for the Alberta Referendum
This is an unprecedented moment in the history of Alberta as our province moves towards a 10-question referendum on Monday, October 19, 2026. It requires a faithful response that is nonpartisan and pastoral, and also prophetic. As promised, our referendum …
2027 Mission and Service Funding Proposals Now Being Received
Proposals for 2027 Mission and Service funding within Chinook Winds Region are now being received. We are grateful for the opportunity to extend our support once again to the range of dedicated ministries that play a vital role in our …
Rural Ministry Conference 2026: Rooted in Community, Inspired for Ministry
LeaderShift’s Rural Ministry Conference 2026 took place last weekend, with beautiful fall weather and amazing hospitality from Knox United Church Three Hills and St. Paul’s United Church, Trochu, AB. Attendees came from across Alberta as well as BC and Saskatchewan. Beginning Friday through …
Join Us for the November 25, 2026 Town Hall
Hosted by Executive Minister Treena Duncan with Presiding Officer Rev. Taylor Croissant, the Regional Town Halls provide a time of worship, Regional updates and opportunities to connect across Central and South Alberta. Please join us for these vital conversations. …
Responding to Residential School Denialism: November 6-7, 2026
The Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit Region’s Being Good Relations Network invite you to our speaker and networking event this fall. Dr. Crystal Fraser will offer her reflections and guidance on addressing Residential School Denialism. Join us to participate in …
Right Relations Circle Gathers on October 27, 2026
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 …
Referendum Podcast Series: Making Room for a Better Conversation
By Rev. Bill Weaver “The fact that we have more people here tonight than we have chairs tells me Albertans are looking for a better conversation. So let’s have one. Welcome to Prepared to Drown.” That became my words of …
Executive Minister Treena Duncan: Listening for God in These Times
“We are not simply waiting to see what happens to us.We are participating in building the future we want to inhabit.” As summer begins to give way to fall, I find myself returning to the rhythms of our life together: …