ALBERTA AND NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADAServing The Province of Alberta, Northeastern British Columbia, The Northwest Territories, and The Yukon
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Check out Ecumenical INSPIRE
Check out the second annual Ecumenical INSPIRE Conference! It looks like a great continuing education opportunity for those interested in working with children, youth, young adults and families, and in doing justice work. Two focus groups with workshops and keynote...
Conference Youth Retreat set –June 2-4
From Stones to Summits is the theme for a Conference-wide youth retreat presented by Alberta and Northwest Conference and the Regional Young Council of Calgary. The fun, faith-filled weekend takes place June 2 to 4, 2017 at Rivers Edge Camp near Sundrie, AB The Camp...
Introducing the Transition Team
Meet the Transition Team who are following the process of three United Church of Canada Conferences sharing two Executive Secretaries. Last Summer, a Memorandum of Understanding was struck between the Conferences of Alberta and Northwest, Saskatchewan and Manitoba...
Joining the Recovery In Fort McMurray
By Diane Strickland When I accepted the work of post-disaster recovery in Fort McMurray supported by The United Church of Canada, I had a hunch that this ministry adventure would be a special one. After four trips there from my home city, Calgary, my hunch is right....
Mid-Triennium Event – May 26 to 27
The root of A Season of Prayer
By Shelley Den Haan, Communications for ANW Conference When it was announced at the 2015 Alberta and Northwest Conference Meeting that Rev. Paul Walfall was elected President, many nearby delegates rose to congratulate him. I moved up to take a photo of Paul just...
Support for the Muslim Community
Paul Walfall spoke at Monday's Edmonton Peace Vigil to support the Muslim Community following the Quebec Mosque shooting saying "Actions of violence against one religion are in fact violence against all religions." Below is a video as well as an edited reconstruction...
UCW Retreat and Meeting – March 30 to April 1
55th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ALBERTA & NORTHWEST CONFERENCE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN “Finding Our Path” March 30 – April 1, 2017 Providence Renewal Centre 3005 – 119 St., Edmonton ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ARE WELCOME Click here to Download Registration Form: 55th ANNUAL...
President-elect heads to Kenya
Alberta and Northwest Conference's President-Elect Dr. Kathy Yamashita is heading to Kenya this spring. Kathy is one of fourteen people chosen from across the United Church of Canada to participate in the Mission & Service Global Pilgrimage to Kenya from March 25...