A summer message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well and experiencing refreshing summer activities. I can’t believe it’s already the end of July. I have just returned from two weeks of camping …
Teaming up to be BESTogether for seniors’ conference & more
Big Valley, Erskine and Stettler United Churches By Barbara-Lynn Goodwin The BESTogether Leadership Team (Big Valley, Erskine, and Stettler United Churches) in partnership with Stettler Resources and Referral Center hosted the “Caring Together, Healthy Together” Seniors’ Conference in the …
Carstairs Bancroft United Church: free supper supports community outreach
By Chris Whittaker, regional representative Ken stood up in church after the rest of the announcements had been made and said “We have the monthly Community Supper in 10 days. Let’s get together after you’ve got your coffee.” In the …
Wild Rose United Church & Simon House turn a ‘New Leaf’ with recovery day program
“Our decision to move forward to provide space and financial resources for this program is our next right action as a congregation that believes in social justice.” –— Barbara Grant, Wild Rose United Church Recovery ministry has always been a …
Honouring Indigenous History: June Events
June is National Indigenous History Month. Several events are happening in Chinook Winds Region that offer us opportunities for reflection, education and action towards reconciliation. Please plan to attend an event or two! For further information on any of these …
Living legacies from Blackie-Gladys
By Irene Milton, Chair, Blackie-Gladys pastoral charge board On May 14, a meeting took place at Blackie (AB) United where representatives from the Blackie-Gladys congregation and children, youth and young adult work in Chinook Winds Region were present. …
Regional Meeting 2024 Recap!
Photo gallery and music and video resources below What a wonderful four days of inspirational talks, music, business, hearing about the work of the wider church and participating in theme sessions and workshops to enliven our ministries! The Chinook Winds …
Sabbatical coverage for pastoral relations
Thank you to Kelly Grittner served part-time in the pastoral relations office of Chinook Winds Region from May til August 2, 2024 during the sabbatical of regional minister Karen Medland. Kelly was ordained by Chinook Winds Region earlier this month …
May 16: Moosehide Campaign Day event in Calgary
May 16 is the day for the national Moosehide Campaign to combat violence against Women, Girls and Two Spirit people. It is a day for Indigenous men to support the issue of MMIWG2S+ and MMIEP. Join us at the Lantern …
What to expect for the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering 2024
With the theme, Glimmers of Glory: Holding the Light, the Chinook Winds Regional Gathering will take place May 2-5, 2024 at McDougall United Church, Calgary. We will hear multiple, diverse United Church voices speak of where they are seeing glimmers …