How You Can Participate online and inperson! The 2023 Chinook Winds Regional Gathering opens at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, Medicine Hat on Thursday, May 4 at 3 pm. You can participate in the meeting even if you are not …
Jesus would prioritize homelessness: A reflection ahead of the provincial election
By Dr Kathy Yamashita With the provincial election coming up later this month, let’s take a moment to consider what Jesus would say and do about modern homelessness and its related issues. In Luke 9:58, Jesus says that foxes have …
Introducing our Regional Executive: Elaine Taylor-Kerr
My name is Elaine Taylor-Kerr. I am a member of St. Thomas United Church in Calgary. I joined the Chinook Winds Region Executive in 2022. I am married to Richard and we have two adult sons.I grew up in Edmonton …
Celebrate Becoming an Affirming Region on May 5, 2023
Please join in our celebration of becoming an Affirming Region on May 5, 2023, at 6:30 pm — Either in-person at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church in Medicine Hat during our Regional Gathering or online on the Chinook Winds YouTube …
Jesus’ Politics Challenge Our Aversion to Risk
With an Alberta provincial election on the horizon, the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Executive has seriously pondered the implications of how our Christian faith calls us to respond to the social and economic issues of our times. From their conversations, the …
Japhet Ndhlovu to be May 7, 2023 Celebration of Ministry Preacher
Born in Zambia and educated in Zambia, Ireland and South Africa, Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu now resides in Toronto, Canada and serves as Executive Minister for the Church in Mission Unit for The United Church of Canada. Japhet previously served …
The Politics of Jesus: An Election Series
With a provincial election on the horizon, the Chinook Winds Regional Council’s Executive has seriously pondered the implications of how our Christian faith calls us to respond to the social and economic issues of our times. From their conversations, the Politics …
Introducing our Regional Executive: OhWang Kwon
Over the next few weeks, our Chinook Winds Regional Executive members are introducing themselves. This week, it’s OhWang Kwon. May the peace of God be with you! My name is OhWang Kwon. I am the minister of the United …
Learn everything about the United Church’s own Insurance, UCC Protect
Learn everything you need to know about the UCC Protect, The United Church of Canada’s own insurance. Community of Faith Trustees, Council or Board members and other interested local leaders are invited to join an insurance information webinar on April …
Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop offered at Stettler United Church
Chinook Winds Region’s Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland will lead an in-person workshop for your church’s Ministry and Personnel Committee on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Stettler (AB) United Church. Thank you to Stettler United Church for hosting! …