A Christmas Message from Chinook Winds’ Presiding Officer Joanne Anquist The other day I was brainstorming with my colleague around Christmas Eve Service themes. As I do every year, I returned to my old Orders of Service to see what …
New Format for Indigenous Advent Series 2022
The Indigenous Advent Series 2022 will take place in a different format from the last two years’ studies that took place on Zoom. Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow is speaking at four different churches in the Region. Additionally, a short …
Ralph Connor and Rundle Memorial United Church Team Up for Wider Ministry to Bow Valley
New Affirming Church for Canmore & Banff has strong community focused-mission Effective January 1, 2023, Ralph Connor Memorial United Church in Canmore and Rundle Memorial United Church in Banff will amalgamate to become one church with two campuses under the …
“Behind every pair of eyes, there’s a soul at work:” Former Moderator Peter Short at November Town Hall
For our November Town Hall, we welcomed the Right Rev. Peter Short, Former United Church of Canada Moderator. Please check out the recording above. It’s a wonderful opportunity to fill up your spiritual cup as we move into the Season …
Apply for Regional Youth Council: Seeking 14-17 year-olds
First Third Ministry is so excited to announce that applications for Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Youth Councils are open! We are inviting youth 14-17 to apply to our regional youth councils. We’re seeking six youth per region, 12 total, for …
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: Panel Discussion
Join us as we observe the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We welcome Indigenous women, social workers and domestic violence prevention specialists as we discuss the ongoing work needed to end violence against women. As …
Recognizing Indigenous Veteran’s Day on November 8, 2022
You are invited to join Chinook Winds Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow in a prayerful time to remember and give thanks for the thousands of Indigenous veterans who fought to defend our country. National Indigenous Day has been observed on …
Youth Trek Waterton 2022: Recognizing the Divine in Others
First Third Ministry, youth and youth leaders from Chinook Winds Regional Council gathered at Waterton United Church for the first-ever regional YouthTrek on October 28-30, 2022. Youth and leaders from Coaldale, Lethbridge, Okotoks, Aldersyde, Drumheller and Calgary gathered to …
Update from the Property & New Church Development Council
Current Work with Airdrie, Cardston, Renfrew & Living Spirit Dean Salter, Chair of the Property & New Church Development Council (PNCDC), writes about the unique work of this United Church society in Alberta. So what is PNCDC? The Property and …
Bold Witness, Relentless Grace: November 4-6, 2022
An Invitation from Vicki McPhee, Chinook Winds Region Presider & Minister @ Symons Valley United Church, Calgary. I want to invite you to a special event that is taking place this fall at Symons Valley United Church, Bold Witness, Relentless …