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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Chinook Winds Regional Executive Council met on April 12-13, 2024 at the Chinook Winds Region Office in Okotoks, AB. Executive member Rev. Dave Holmes reports below on their meeting. Dave serves St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe. As I …
With the support of the David Ferguson Music Fund, a special Chinook Winds Regional Gathering choir will provide music leadership at the May 5, 2024, Celebration of Ministry Worship Service under the leadership of conductor Elizabeth Paynter (at right). Even …
As we embark on this journey through Holy Week, I find myself reflecting on the parallels between the Lenten Season and the challenges we face today. It feels as though we are caught in a perpetual Holy Saturday moment, straddling …
With The United Church of Canada’s General Council set to meet in 2025, this year’s Chinook Winds Regional Gathering 2024 in early May is the time to bring forward proposals you would like to go to General Council. Or, you …
In conjunction with For the Love of Creation, join Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister Rev. Tony Snow and others for a time of prayer on United Nations International Mother Earth Day. We invite voices from our United Church communities, For …
