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 …
Update from Canyon Church Camp
By Christina Whittmire We had a busy summer of planning, fundraising, and preparation for our Canyon Church Camp rebuild at Waterton Lakes National Park. We were hoping to break ground this fall, but once again things in a national park …
Online Gathering for Ministry & Personnel Committees – November 15, 2023
By Rev. Dr. Karen Medland, Regional Minister Are you a member of a Ministry and Personnel (M&P) Committee? Are there questions you have that might be best answered by the wisdom of a group? Do you want to connect more …
Regional Town Hall to be October 25, 2023
The next Chinook Winds Regional Town Hall will be on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Town Halls take place most months on the 4th Wednesday. With many of our prayers focused on the Middle East right now, our Town Hall guest …
Reconciliation Month: ‘Stories of Resiliency, Songs of Hope’
During Reconciliation Month and Truth and Reconciliation Day weekend, several events took place across Chinook Winds Region. Thank you for the care so many took to organize these events and work collaboratively.These words from Indigenous Minister Tony Snow after Truth …
Rural Ministry Conference emphasizes community strengths
The Chinook Winds Region’s first-ever Rural Ministry Conference took place at High River United Church on Truth and Reconciliation weekend, September 29-October 1, 2023. It drew some 70 participants from across Alberta, BC and Manitoba. Several participants opted to come …