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 …
‘A Weary World Will Rejoice’
A Christmas Message from Rev. Joanne Anquist This year, our congregation is using a resource from Sanctified Art called How Does a Weary World Rejoice. Over the weeks of Advent, right up to the Baptism of Jesus, we are considering …
Recording: Reconciliation & Resilience: Indigenous Advent 2023 Hybrid Event
As part of the Indigenous Advent Series, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow spoke at Lantern Community Church and online on Sunday, December 10 at 5 pm MT. You’ll find the recording HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrOY3TgYnw Any questions, please email …
Advent Worship Town Hall on December 13
This Advent Town Hall is offered as an intentional worship time, especially for those in congregational leadership in both Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regions. Advent and Christmas see ministry leaders accompanying their communities in many ways this season. We …
Recording: Advent of Generosity Town Hall
Our guest speaker for the November 22, 2023, Chinook Winds Regional Town Hall was Vicki Nelson, Stewardship support for United Church communities of faith in Western Canada. She spoke on the Advent of Generosity: Inviting giving and participation during Advent …
Indigenous Advent Series for 2023
Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow is speaking at five different churches during Advent. The Indigenous Advent Series sermon series and the video will focus on the four virtues from our Assiniboine teachings. We are told that one day we will be …









