Dear friends in Christ, I write to you as the Presiding Officer of Chinook Winds Regional Council, and as an Albertan. An Albertan whose pioneer family origin in this land predates the creation of the province itself. An Albertan who …

Regional Minister Rev. Dr. Karen Medland will offer a Ministry & Personnel Committee Workshop and a Church Board Learning Day this Spring 2026. See below for details. Join Regional Minister Rev. Dr. Karen Medland for a Ministry & Personnel Workshop …

With congregational annual meeting time upon us, this is also when new regional representatives may be elected.  Our Church is grateful for the discipleship of those who serve as Regional Representatives. If your congregation has a new regional representative, please …

We join with so many across our country, holding in prayer the children, families, educators, first responders of Tumbler Ridge, BC, and all who carry shock, grief, fear, and unanswered questions. As people of faith, we acknowledge that violence grieves …

Earlier in February 2026, several Chinook Winds Regional Ministry Personnel gathered near Caroline, AB for a meaningful time of renewal, learning, and shared reflection organized by Chinook Winds Region and LeaderShift. Set in the beautiful Sanctum Retreat Centre, the retreat …

By Community of Faith Stewardship Support Staff Faithful Footprints Grant is Back!The Faithful Footprints Grant supports United Church communities of faith in making decarbonization upgrades to their buildings. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to help reduce fossil fuel …

By Treena Duncan Every year, my kids and I watch The Grinch together. It’s become a kind of Christmas ritual, something we started when they were small and still do now that they’re young adults. We can practically recite the …