You are encouraged to seek out and participate in events happening in your community for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. As the evening comes, please join us online for a time of prayer to end this …
Right Relations Circle on June 20, 2023: Intro to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Please join Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow and others for the monthly Right Relations Circle, held on Tuesday, June 20th @ 8 pm MT/ 7 pm PT. On the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, …
Red Dress Pin Making Workshop: An Afternoon of Healing and Art Therapy
Submitted by Shauna Kennedy A Red Dress Pin Making Workshop was held in May at McDougall United Church, Calgary, specifically for Indigenous participants for an afternoon of healing and art therapy. Organized by Chinook Winds Indigenous Ministries in partnership with …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Dr Kathy Yamashita
I was born in Taber, Alberta in 1950, just one year after Japanese Canadians were finally given the right to vote. The racism against Japanese people was heightened by the outbreak of the Pacific theatre of World War II. In 1942 …
Jesus’ Politics: Christians in a Two-Party Election
Leading up to the 2023 Alberta provincial election, United Church leaders are writing a series on the Politics of Jesus, looking at current issues and our faithful response. This is the seventh and final article in the series. Read more …
Jesus’ Politics: Energy Consumption & Production
Leading up to the 2023 Alberta provincial election, United Church leaders are writing a series on the Politics of Jesus, looking at current issues and our faithful response. This is the sixth in a series of seven articles. Read more …
Regional Gathering 2023: Resources & Photo Essay
The Chinook Winds Regional Gathering took place May 4-7, 2023 at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church with delegates attending in person and online. For recordings of our Theme Speaker Cameron Trimble’s presentations, please check out our special Regional Gathering Wrap-Up …
Jesus’ Politics: Christian Citizens in Pursuit of God’s Kingdom
By Rev. Dr OhWang Kwon I recently attended the candidate forum for the Stettler / Drumheller riding and listened to each party’s campaign. I feel that the Alberta 2023 Provincial Election is drawing the attention of all Albertans. As a Christian, I am …
For those in the Midst of Wildfires: The Burnt Prayer, A Prayer of Lament, A Prayer in Burning Need
By Rev. Dr Catherine Faith MacLean Also, please read the May 17, 2023, pastoral letter from Rev. Helen Reed, Northern Spirit Regional Council, which includes links to make donations to assist communities. Holy One, we anticipate Pentecost and the arrival …
Jesus’ Politics: The Christian Case for Medicare
I was sick and you took care of me – Matthew 25:36 By Rev. Taylor Croissant Pensions and policing are among the top issues of the 2023 Alberta provincial election, but Medicare may end up as the defining issue. The United …