By Lori Helston, Airdrie Board Chair Airdrie United Church has been a part of Airdrie, AB, for more than 100 years. We plan to serve this area for another century or more.However, our current building is no longer sustainable to …
Construction Update from Camp Canyon
By Karen Larter, Fundraising Chair, Canyon Church Camp As winter approaches, the construction at Canyon Church Camp is wrapping up until spring after getting underway mid-August. The camp looks quite different since we gathered on-site for our 80th Anniversary and …
Youth Trek Lethbridge: A spirit-filled weekend!
By Baz Skinner, Youth Animator for Lethbridge & Area Please check out YouthTrek 2024 Lethbridge Photo Gallery below! Youth Trek 2024 Lethbridge kicked off with a circle dance and storytelling by Blackfoot singer Troy Delaney. Troy set the tone for …
Welcoming Lisa Penzo as our temporary Regional Youth Animator
Update on November 18, 2025: Chris Mah Poy has returned from medical leave. Lisa is continuing until the end of November, including offering leadership at the Camp Consultation at Camp Fircom on November 22-24, 2025. Chinook Winds staff person Chris …
Honouring Brenda Fawkes
By Rev. Joanne Anquist, Presiding Officer, Chinook Winds Region Please see funeral details below It’s been 5 days since we learned that Brenda Fawkes had been killed in an accident. I’m sure most of us met this news with shock. …
Difficult News
You will find information about Brenda’s funeral and a memorial fund in her memory HERE Dear Beloved Community, I am writing with deep sorrow to share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend and colleague, Rev. Brenda Fawkes, was tragically …
Indigenous Ministry Events for September and October
Check out the Reconciliation Month newsletter HERE National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Events Monday, September 30 Land Acknowledgement Workshop. 10 am. Write or re-write a land acknowledgement. Then stay for a simple lunch. Facilitator Rev. Tony Snow. Lakeview United …
Youth Animator for Lethbridge & area: introducing Baz Skinner
Lethbridge and the surrounding area now have a youth animator, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the McKillop, Southminster, Fort Macleod-Granum and Prairie Spirit pastoral charges and First Third Ministry. Baz Skinner introduces herself below. One of her first projects …
Fall Cluster Gathering Opportunities
Clusters provide wonderful opportunities for congregational leaders to connect, support each other, share resources and collaborate. You’re welcome to attend any of these clusters which are frequently scheduled around a shared meal. RSVP to either the person listed or to …
Fall 2024 youth and young adult events
Pass on the news! First Third Ministry’s YouthTrek Lethbridge happens October 4-6, 2024 and Re:unite Young Adult Retreat takes place November 8-11. YouthTrek is for youth (ages 12-17) and their leaders and will take place at Southminster United, Lethbridge. Buses …