The Centre for Rural Community Leadership and Ministry (CiRCLe M) is hosting an online Book Study of These Mountains are Our Sacred Places by Rev. Chief John Snow. The study will take place on Wednesday evenings from April 20 to …
Online Worship in Central & Southern Alberta
Looking for ways to participate in weekday or Sunday worship? The following are available in Chinook Winds Region (Central and South Alberta): Sunday Morning Worship Bashaw- Ponoka (AB) United Churches — Rising Spirit 10:30 am MT. Carstairs/Bancroft (AB) United Church. …
Celebrate Camping Sunday on April 24, 2022
First Third Ministry of Chinook Winds Region and the Region’s Camps are reaching out to you as a leader in your Community of Faith, inviting your community to celebrate United Church of Canada Camping Sunday this April 24th! Download …
Indigenous Lenten Series 2022
Wisdom of the Elders, the Indigenous Lenten Series for 2022 wrapped up on April 12, 2022. You’ll find recordings of the Lenten sessions for 2022 HERE The Lenten season is a time for reflection upon the wisdom of our Elders …
The Papal Apology Reminds Us of Our UCC commitments
By Tony Snow, Indigenous Minister, Chinook Winds RegionToday we hear words of apology for those who have waited to hear the recognition and contrition of the Papal office for generations. The apology is the first step in the work of …
Affirming Choice Re-Affirmed In Response to Vandalism
On Sunday, March 28, 2022, it was discovered that the Affirming Welcome Banner of Scarboro United Church, Calgary, had been defaced by someone writing the word “Repent” in large black letters on it. Congregational leaders covered the word with #HateHasNoHomeHere …
Camps in Chinook Winds Region accepting Summer employment applications
• Camp Kasota West, Sylvan Lake accepting camp counsellor positions applications until March 31, 2021. Details and apply HERE• Kasota East Camp, Sylvan Lake (above photo). Accepting applications for staff and volunteer counsellors and lifeguards. Email your resume and covering …
Little White Church on Main Street – Ralph Connor Memorial United in Canmore
As part of our Featuring Communities of Faith and Ministries in Chinook Winds Region, Regional Representative Mary Shearer writes from Ralph Connor Church in Canmore, AB. You’re encouraged to send stories about your own community of faith or ministry. Check …
UnitedWeDance for Children
By Rev. MiYeon Kim, Fort Macleod-Granum (AB) Pastoral Charge Do you know about the children’s worship dance videos created for The United Church of Canada? They are completely free and include several pieces of music from Voices United and More …
Announcing New Pastoral Relations Minister
From Executive Minister Treena Duncan I am pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Karen Medland will join the Chinook Winds Regional Council Staff as Pastoral Relations Minister effective June 1, 2022. Karen currently serves as Office of Vocation Minister …