During Holy Week, join Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister and others for an Interfaith Dialogue on Reconciliation and the Calls to Action. These Reconciliation Circles will be offered both in-person and online. on March 25 at McKillop United …
Dr Kathryn Yamashita to receive Doctor of Divinity from St. Andrew’s College
On the recommendation of the Honorary Degree Committee, the Academic Committee of St. Andrew’s College has selected Dr. Kathryn Yamashita of Lethbridge, AB, to receive a Doctor of Divinity honoris causa degree at the College’s Spring convocation on May 10, 2024, at …
Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop offered April 13, 2024
A Ministry and Personnel Committee Workshop will occur on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Southminster United Church, Lethbridge, led by Chinook Winds Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland. This is an in-person workshop.Lunch will be provided. The workshop cost …
Introducing Scott Reynolds, Growth Animator
Rev. Scott Reynolds is now serving as the Growth Animator in the Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regions, a new initiative of the National United Church. Scott recently finished serving for seven and a half years as the minister of …
Your Community of Faith’s Plan for Voting on Remit 1
By Treena Duncan, Executive Minister As I write this I am looking out the window at the lengthening days and am aware of how quickly time is passing. Last fall, you received correspondence from the National church about an ongoing …
Statement from the Chinook Winds’ Executive on the Alberta Government’s Proposed Gender Policies for Children and Youth
Following its February 1, 2024 online meeting, the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Executive released the following statement to Alberta media. The Chinook Winds Region of The United Church of Canada is in solidarity with Affirming Communities of Faith, Pride organizations, …
Guatemala: A Tour for Ministry Leaders
New Tour Dates: August 2 to 12, 2024 This is your invitation to immerse yourself in a pilgrimage to the Highlands of Guatemala in community with Chinook Winds Executive Minister Treena Duncan, fellow Ministry leaders and the leadership of World …
Canoeing the Mountains: Book Study for Ministry Leaders
Beginning Thursday, February 15, 2024, and running for six weeks. 10 am. You’re invited to join Regional Minister Karen Medland and other ministry leaders for a book study of Tod Bolsinger’s best-selling book, Canoeing the Mountains. Explorers Lewis and Clark …
Honouring Indigenous Women on January 4, 2024
As we observe National Ribbon Skirt Day on January 4, we remember the contributions, industry and wisdom of Indigenous Women as they struggle against and within European patriarchy. We give thanks for their resilience and retention of cultural practices which …
May We Embrace Audacious, Enduring Hope
An Advent Message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan As the final days of Advent draw to a close, we find ourselves on the cusp of a joyous celebration—the lighting of the candle of Love and the celebration of the birth …









