By Rev. Helen Reed Yesterday I spent my morning having tea with a group living in a Seniors Lodge, last night I led worship at our local Continuing Care Center and followed that off by visiting in our hospital. Today, …
Aaron’s Journey assists homeless and at-risk youth
Each year in December, Central United Church’s Aaron’s Journey program distributes some 400 backpacks to people who are homeless and also to at-risk youth. Aaron’s Journey was initiated and is organised by AnnaMay and Clayton LaPointe, long-time attendees of Central, …
Bethlehem descends on Oyen, Alberta
By Helen Reed On the evenings of December 6 -7, 2019, the Oyen (AB) Crossroads Agricultural Centre was transformed into a street in ancient Bethlehem. Approximately 600 visitors were welcomed by the Census taker and entered the town’s courtyard. They …
Catching the Light at Deer Park United Church
By Jan Van Egteren There is great desire to be good stewards of the earth in the Deer Park and St. Andrew’s United Church congregations. In 2018, when the Alberta Provincial Government announced enhancements to its Residential and Commercial Solar …
Six Ways from Sunday
By Ben Wilson “Weekly inspiration and spiritual nourishment, through personal stories and inquiry about life’s biggest questions, for seekers, believers and curious hearts.” Six Ways From Sunday is the online faith community that came about as an offshoot from a collaboration …
Moving Forward with Truth and Reconciliation Gathering held October 25-26 in St. Albert
Moving Forward with Truth and Reconciliation Gathering held October 25-26 in St. Albert A very well-attended two-day gathering was hosted at St. Albert (AB) United Church to explore how a network might strengthen collective efforts. Registration was capped at 60. …
Pre-Advent Clergy Gathering set for November 27
The first-ever Chinook Winds Region Clergy Gathering will take place onWednesday, November 27 at Symons Valley United Church, Calgary, AB. The day will run from 10 AM to 4 PM – morning refreshments and lunch included. This event is for …
Duty of Care Refresher
Organisations where children gather, such as churches, are also ones to which predators are drawn to be near young people. While we want to be invitational, we can unintentionally place our children and others at risk. Thanks to the astuteness …
Policies for Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders (LLWL) play an essential role in the ministry of the church. As we have begun a new way of being as Chinook Winds Region, the following are the policies that have been put into place regarding …
Retirees Luncheon in Photos
In spite of yet another winter storm on October 8, the Retired Ministers and Partners luncheon carried on at the Chinook Winds Regional Office at Okotoks United Church. About 38 had hoped to come, 20 were still able to join …