This conference is for Lay Leaders and Ministry Personnel in the Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada — and anyone who wants to learn and gain practices to navigate conflict faithfully and successfully, with Susan Nienaber. …
You’re invited to encourage Folx and Folks 14 to 17 years old to apply to the Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regions’ Youth Council! Youth Council Members: The full details of Youth Council’s Structure, Member Terms, and Commitments are at FirstThirdMinistry.ca/youth-council. Applications are open. Also, check …
Please spread the news! We’re so excited about the second annual YouthTrek program this year in Drumheller, AB (September 29 – October 1) and Duncan, BC (October 20 – 22). Youth (ages 12 – 17) and their leaders from both …
Rhondda Gower is a member of Gaetz Memorial United Church, Red Deer and was also one of the first members of the Regional Youth Council for those 14 to 17 years of age. She starts her Bachelor of Music studies …
A Ministry and Personnel Committee Workshop will occur on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Woodcliff United Church, Calgary, led by Chinook Winds Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland. The workshop begins at 9:30 am and early bird coffee is …
A Message from Regional Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland Dear Friends in Christ, As we are all painfully aware, people to the north and west of us are dealing with the most devastating wildfires. Thousands of people have been …
At the end of July 2023, a group of Indigenous men gathered on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation to learn the traditional craft of drum-making. A large buffalo hide was used to cut circles that were then attached to drum …
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Wednesday, August 9, 2023, during Banff Indian Days. You’re invited to join Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow and others for a special event from noon to 2 pm …
The Outreach and Social Justice Team is composed of members from St. Andrews United Church (De Winton), United Church in the Valley (Diamond Valley), and Okotoks United Church. The Outreach and Social Justice Team, following up on a longstanding concern …
By Chris Mah Poy It’s okay to not be okay on “Canada Day.” Canada is the only home I have ever known. It’s a great country and I consider myself to be a patriot in the sense that I love …
