Glimmers of Glory: Holding the Light. Chinook Winds Region Annual Meeting, May 2-5, 2024, McDougall United Church, Calgary.

Glimmers of Glory: Holding the Light

Those who mourn...will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display God’s glory. -- Isaiah 61:3

You're welcome to join us via the YouTube livestream beginning, Thursday, May 2 at 2:30 pm MT and running through the weekend.

At the 2024 Chinook Winds Regional Gathering we heard multiple, diverse voices speak of where they are seeing glimmers of God’s glory and how they are building the hopeful resilience and daily courage needed to hold the light. The theme was explored through plenary sessions, a panel discussion, workshops, spiritual practices, and of course, plenty of music. Special guests include musician Linnea Good and General Council Executive Minister Jennifer Henry.

Financial Presentation: A financial update was held online on Tuesday, April 22, 2024. Recording HERE

 

Gallery

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Meeting Materials & Resources

The detailed Agenda, Reports and other documentation will be uploaded here when available. Please click on a button below to access relevant forms or documents.

Meeting & Sunday’s Celebration of Ministry Worship Live-Streaming

You’ll find the live-streaming of the Regional Gathering during the meeting on the Chinook Winds YouTube Channel.

On Sunday morning, congregations and individuals throughout Central and Southern Alberta are invited to join in worship with us through the live-streaming at 10:30 am. We have a good tech team on board and congregations will have a cell number that they could call or text if they are experience technical issues.

Chinook Winds' YouTube Channel

Theological Reflection & Music

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Jennifer Henry

Theological Reflection
Jennifer currently serves as Executive Minister for Organizational Development and Strategy at the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada, leading staff teams dedicated to planning, growth, communications, research and Ministries in French. For almost three decades she was a social justice advocate on behalf of Canadian churches, including as Executive Director of KAIROS between 2012 and 2020. Jennifer holds a Master of Social Work and of Theological Studies from the University of Toronto, a Diploma of Denominational Studies from Vancouver School of Theology, and an Honorary Doctor of Christian Letters from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon. Jennifer was ordained in The United Church of Canada in 2023. Raised on Treaty 1 territory, she currently lives in Toronto on land governed by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.
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Linnea Good

Music
Linnea is a composer, performer, worship leader, accredited biblical storyteller and Christian educator. Well known in the Canadian church, she has written music for hymn resources around the globe. She and drummer-spouse David Jonsson live in Summerland, BC, where they strike an un-balance between Linnea's local and online music teaching, and their work in concerts, conferences, missions and worship animating for the wider Church. That includes Ukulele Church which combines ukulele learning with bible telling and devotion. The couple travel regularly to India where they share in music ministry and biblical storytelling instruction with Christian leaders. Linnea heads the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada and has recorded weekly videos of lectionary-based scripture.

Children & Youth

Glimmers of Glory Children's Program - Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:30am to 4:30pm

Glimmers of Glory Children's Program

For ages 5 to 11 years old, get your sparkle on! A one-day children’s program will be offered on Saturday, May 4. Expect great art, games and other fun activities. The program is open to all children whether or not their parent, guardian or grandparent is attending the Regional Gathering. Registration is now closed.

Youth Program

Joining with the Chinook Winds Region's Youth Council members, teenagers up to grade 12 are invited to attend the Regional Gathering as either congregational representatives or youth delegates. It’s a great opportunity to meet other youth from across Central and South Alberta. Youth will have their own break-out sessions and activities as well as engaging in the Regional Gatherings theme, worship and business sessions. Registration is now closed
Glimmers of Glory Children's Program - Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:30am to 4:30pm