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 …
You’re Invited: Christmas Lunch & Holiday Train on December 11, 2023
The CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Okotoks on Monday, December 11, 2023! The Chinook Winds Regional staff invite you to enjoy this festive outreach and celebration with them and have lunch with us afterwards.The Holiday Train stops at noon …
Stoney Nakoda Christmas Feast and Santa Visit @ Mni Thni, AB on December 16, 2023
Reconciliation in Action By Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Once again this year we will be holding a Christmas Feast and Visit from Santa Claus at the Morley (AB) Youth Centre on December 16 from 5 pm …
Recording available: Remit 1 Town Hall
On November 8, 2023, we welcomed Sara Stratton and Adele Halliday for a special Town Hall on The United Church of Canada’s Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous Indigenous Church. The Town Hall was held in conjunction with the Pacific Mountain …
Strengthening our ability to Lead through Conflict
With lay and ministry personnel leaders participating in-person and online, LeaderSHIFT’s Leading through Conflict two-day workshop took place at Woodcliff United Church, Calgary on October 27-28, 2023. The Workshop was led by Rev. Susan Nienaber, a licensed marriage and family …
November Town Halls focus on Remit 1 & Advent Generosity
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 @ 2 pm MT/1 pm PT Several communities of faith have requested more information on Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous Indigenous Organization. In conjunction with Pacific Mountain Region, we will welcome guests Sara Stratton and Adele Halliday for a special …