Dear friends, As we journey from the shadowed stillness of Lent into the promise of Easter morning, I find myself reflecting on the depth and complexity of this holy season. It is not a straightforward path. It never has been. …
May We Embrace Audacious, Enduring Hope
An Advent Message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan As the final days of Advent draw to a close, we find ourselves on the cusp of a joyous celebration—the lighting of the candle of Love and the celebration of the birth …
Karen Medland is Acting Executive Minister
During Executive Minister Treena Duncan’s sabbatical, Pastoral Relations Minister Karen Medland is Chinook Winds Region’s Acting Executive Minister from January 1 through March 31, 2022. For property matters, please contact Joel Den Haan. If you are unsure who to contact, …
Celebration of Ministry 2022: Recording Available
The Chinook Winds Regional Council Celebration of Ministry Service took place at Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red Deer on May 8, 2022, and it was heart-warming that several Chinook Winds congregations and individuals were also joining us online. Unfortunately, …
Responding to Changes in Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions
A Message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan Last week Author and Lutheran Minister Nadia Bolz Weber published a sermon called Between Exhaustion and the Deep. It’s based on Luke 5 where Jesus encourages fishermen who are tired after a …
Considering Omicron & In-Person Gatherings
By Treena Duncan, Executive Minister Friends,I have been receiving many emails wondering whether it’s safe to continue to gather in person. Throughout this pandemic, we have been called again and again to make difficult choices, to wade through the politics and …
An Advent/Christmas Message from Treena Duncan
‘On this darkest day of the year, I offer prayers of thanksgiving for each you’ Also, Reminder of Current COVID-19 Restrictions for December 2021 Today is Solstice, the shortest, darkest day of the year. As many of you know, the …
Global Partners Solidarity Message to Chinook Winds Region
Friends, You may be aware that Chinook Winds Region agreed to host General Council 44 in Calgary. Then, COVID happened, and plans changed. We will now be hosting the General Council 45 (in person) but we remain the host region …
Further Guidance on COVID-19 Restrictions for Alberta Places of Worship
By Treena Duncan, Executive Minister, Chinook Winds Region It’s just over a week since the Alberta Government declared a State of Emergency in Alberta and instituted new restrictions. Since then, the City of Calgary has instituted a mandatory vaccination …
New Restrictions for Alberta Places of Worship
A Message from Executive Minister Treena Duncan On September 15, 2021, the Alberta Government announced new measures to combat COVID-19. Places of Worship now have specific restrictions as outlined below. However, these restrictions may not greatly affect the way you are …
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