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 …
Ministry & Personnel Workshop to be September 9, 2023
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 …
Standing Together in Prayer and Support
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 …
Drum-Making Workshop Fosters Learning, Connection, and Healing
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 …
August 9: World’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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 …
Three churches partner with local non-profit to set up emergency housing fund
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 …
Canada Day: 100th Anniversary of the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act
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 …
Retired Ministers & Partners Gather for Summer Luncheon
Retired Ministry staff and their partners gathered for a summer luncheon at Okotoks United Church on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Chinook Winds staff including Executive Minister Treena Duncan and Pastoral Relations Minister Karen Medland were in attendance as well! Thank …
Indigenous Peoples Day: Sign up for A Time to Pray
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, …