Several Chinook Winds congregations are planning special projects for the United Church’s 100th anniversary. Please send Shelley Den Haan, stories about your projects and we’ll publish them in the newsletter. These June celebrations are being planned: • Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Knox …
Cluster Gathering Opportunities
Clusters provide wonderful opportunities for congregational leaders to connect, support each other, share resources and collaborate. You’re welcome to attend any of these clusters. RSVP to either the person listed or to Shelley Den Haan, Communications & Cluster Support. Reckless …
Right Relations Circle to be March 26, 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 …
Take a Stand for Kindness: Pink Shirt Day Town Hall Recording Available
In a world where much hate exists, Pink Shirt Day is about taking a stand for kindness.On February 26, 2025, our Town Hall was a time of reflection and acknowledgement of the continuing repercussions of lateral violence from Indian Residential …
Registration open for May 8-11, 2025 Regional Gathering
Join us at the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering, May 8-11, 2025 in Lacombe, AB with theme speaker, the Right Rev. Dr Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada. The meeting begins mid-afternoon on Thursday, May 8 and wraps …
Volunteer for GC45 and showcase our Region’s hospitality!
By Sue Brodrick, Chair, Local Arrangements team It’s wonderful to see many of you sign up to volunteer to welcome the 45thGeneral Council of The United Church of Canada to the Telus Convention Centre, downtown Calgary, from August 7-11, …
Lighting the Way: How Alberta’s Emily Spencer Kerby Inspired Change for Women
By Gayle Simonson During The United Church of Canada’s Centennial, we will be sharing historical articles in our e-newsletter and on our website. Thank you to Gayle Simonson, an experienced researcher & writer and a volunteer with the United Church …
Town Hall Recording Available: Step into our Centennial Story
For the January 22, 2025 Chinook Winds Region Town Hall, we jumped into our Centennial Year with our Archivist Leanne Templeton and friends to hear historical stories and how we can connect with this history. Her talk included fascinating stories of early …
Ministry Personnel Retreat: Restore Your Soul this Winter
Only a few spots left! Register now to not miss out! A current priority of the Chinook Winds Region is to nurture and support the well-being and resilience of church leaders. We are excited to offer a Ministry Personnel Retreat, …
Tony Snow to deliver University of Calgary Lebel Lecture on January 16, 2025
The University of Calgary, Department of Classics and Religion and Chair of Christian Thought present Lebel Lecture on Christian Ethics: Reconciliation and Repair: Treaty, Covenant, Relationship, Bond by Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister. Tony will reflect on …