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 …
Dear Family in Christ, Friends in Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit regional councils and communities of faith, you have been on my mind so much this year. As I listen to news stories about the drive for signatures and …
By Chris Mah Poy Congregations across Chinook Winds Region are hosting discussions on the 2026 Alberta Referendum. From St. Andrew’s, Lacombe (above) and Ponoka, to Calgary and Campus Ministry, people are engaging in frank, civil and action-oriented discussions on the referendum, …
The Rural Ministry Conference returns this fall, October 2-4, 2026! Come experience rural hospitality, inspiring theme sessions and practical workshops tuned to today’s rural ministry contexts! It’s hosted by Knox United, Three Hills and St. Paul’s United Trochu and sponsored …
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 …
Hosted by Executive Minister Treena Duncan with Presiding Officer Rev. Taylor Croissant, our September Town Hall will include a time of worship, Regional Updates as well as conversations on the Alberta Referendum. Chris Mah Poy, Chinook Winds First Third and …
First Third Ministry offers several events for children, youth, young adults and their leaders throughout the year. Please share these events widely and plan to attend! Get ready! First Third Ministry has launched registration for its YouthTrek 2026 aimed at …
Oyen United Church was pleased to present Oyen Family Support Service (FCSS) with a donation of $5,000 to help sustain the operation of the local Transportation Program. This donation was made possible through a Mission and Service Grant from Chinook …
By Chris Mah Poy, First Third Animator, Chinook Winds Region Five hundred youth from The United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church in Canada gathered at Brock University in St. Catharines’ Ontario for Collective 2026, a multi-day youth event …
It’s hard to believe we’re here—Camp Caravan is a wrap for 2026! For its last week, August 17-21, 2026, Camp Caravan happened in two places at once, at Summit View United Church and Fish Creek United Church in Calgary. It …
