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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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: …
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, …
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 …
