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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 …
During Holy Week, join Rev. Tony Snow, Chinook Winds Region’s Indigenous Minister and others for an Interfaith Dialogue on Reconciliation and the Calls to Action. These Reconciliation Circles will be offered both in-person and online. on March 25 at McKillop United …
On the recommendation of the Honorary Degree Committee, the Academic Committee of St. Andrew’s College has selected Dr. Kathryn Yamashita of Lethbridge, AB, to receive a Doctor of Divinity honoris causa degree at the College’s Spring convocation on May 10, 2024, at …
A Ministry and Personnel Committee Workshop will occur on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Southminster United Church, Lethbridge, led by Chinook Winds Pastoral Relations Minister Rev. Dr Karen Medland. This is an in-person workshop.Lunch will be provided. The workshop cost …
This month we gather our regular Right Relations Circle on the eve of Pink Shirt Day to discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on “An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families.” Its historic decision affirms …
