Please see photo gallery below At its 80th anniversary and ground-breaking celebration this August, Canyon Church Camp once again raised a Canadian flag on its flagpole. To camp board members, volunteers and supporters, the raising was significant: Camp is back! …
100th Anniversary Resources
In preparation for The United Church of Canada’s 100th anniversary in 2025, our archivist Leanne Templeton has been part of a national planning committee. Leanne has compiled a two-page downloadable PDF resource of monthly themes and suggested activities for ways …
You’re invited: Canyon Camp breaks ground with 80th anniversary celebration on August 17!
Canyon Church Camp is thrilled to announce its 80th anniversary celebration will include a ceremony to break ground on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The celebration takes place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the camp, located along the road …
Audacious Hope: In their own words
This summer, several youth and young adults from Chinook Winds Region attended Audacious Hope, a nation-wide United Church and Presbyterian event at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. Thank you to Mackenzie Ward, Symons Valley United Church, and Caitlin Hornbeck, St. …
‘May we find faith & courage in our collective journey’
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. …









