Join us for our Regional Town Hall on Wednesday, November 12! This year, we’re trying something new — Town Halls will take place three times: in November, January, and March. These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to stay connected, hear what’s happening across …
Right Relations Circle Meets on November 25, 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 …
2026 Mission & Service Funding Proposals Now Being Received
By Treena Duncan Please find below the proposal form for the 2026 Mission and Service (M&S) funding for ministries within our Chinook Winds Region. As we look forward to the new year, we are grateful for the opportunity to extend …
A Warm Reunion for Retired Ministers and Partners
Retired ministers and their partners from across Chinook Winds Region gathered on October 16, 2025, in Okotoks for their annual luncheon — a time to reconnect, and celebrate the bonds of ministry and friendship. They were joined by Chinook Winds …
Thanksgiving Message from Treena Duncan
Living from Gratitude As fall settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on wisdom from Diana Butler Bass: “Gratitude is more than an emotion; it is a disposition that can be chosen and cultivated, an outlook toward life …
Plan to attend Everything We Need: A Learning Party on October 17-19, 2025!
Join Chinook Winds Regional staff and guests at McDougall United Church, Calgary on October 17-19, 2025 for workshops on spiritual care teams, community partnerships and property, conflict management, emerging models of congregational governance, Ministry and Personnel committees best practices, Affirming …
First Third Events for 2025-26
First Third Ministry is offering several events for children, youth, young adults and their leaders this fall and into winter and spring! Please share these events widely and plan to attend! Bursaries are available for all of these events. Merging …
Camp Caravan 2025: A Summer to Remember 💛
As we roll to a close on Camp Caravan’s 10th summer, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude, joy, and awe at all we’ve shared together. From Calgary to Lethbridge, city churches to small towns, this summer was filled with laughter, …
Looking Back at General Council 45: A Week of Visions & Dreams
Between August 7-11, 2025, The United Church of Canada’s General Council 45 met at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre and wove together worship, deep listening, and bold visioning for the church’s future. Please check out our special Chinook Winds e-newsletter …
Chinook Winds Region welcomes General Council 45 to Calgary
Close to 500 people are attending The United Church of Canada’s General Council 45 in-person meeting in Calgary from August 7 to 11, 2025. The delegates will gather at the Telus Convention Centre and Knox United Church, Calgary. …









