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UNITED CHURCH OF CANADAEffective, January 1, 2019, the Regions of Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit replace Alberta and Northwest Conference. New websites will be developed but the News sections and Online Directory continue to be updated here. You can subscribe to e-news from either or both Regions below.
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Latest News Posts
The Church’s Struggle to see Jesus from Intercultural Eyes
By Alwin Maben & Yoon Ok Shin Kang, Co-Chairpersons, Intercultural Ministry Standing Committee Registration Deadline Extended to September 21, 2018 Breaking News: United Church of Canada Moderator Richard Bott to attend The Church's Struggle to see Jesus from...
Licensed Lay Worship Leader Course offered online
A program of Cambrian Presbytery, MNWO Conference, of The United Church of Canada Sponsored by the Faith and Mission Endowment Fund at The United Church of Canada Foundation and United in Learning Registration for Unit One (Fall 2018) is now open. Click HERE for...
Region 2 Staffing Announcement
An Announcement from Ruth Lumax, Chair, Region 2 Commission and Shannon McCarthy, Region 2, 4 and 5 In our new configuration we have confirmed the following staffing positions for Region 2: Pastoral Relations Minister, Region 2: Earl Reaburn Earl will assist the...
News from Region 2 Commission
By Rev. Ruth Lumax, Chair, Region 2 Commission Who are we? We are Region 2 which runs from Highway 13 north to Yellowknife and northwest into British Columbia, and east along the Saskatchewan border. Over 135 preaching points, camps, incorporated ministries from more...
News from the Region 3 Commission
By Rev. Helen Reed, Chair, Region 3 Commission Greetings from the Region 3 Commission. As you will no doubt know by now, the Remits that were approved by the wider church were enacted at GC43 and will come into effect on January 1, 2019. We are now officially working...
Affirming Churches in Calgary Pride
The Calgary Pride Parade brought out a great representation from Affirming Faith Communities and Ministries in the Calgary area on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Faith communities participating in Calgary Pride included McDougall United, St Thomas United, Robert McClure...
Seeking Reviewers and Investigators for Office of Vocation
By Bill Doyle The Office of Vocation is currently recruiting for the positions of Investigators and Reviewers. You can find the Investigators Postings HERE INVESTIGATORS posting You can find the Reviewers Posting HERE REVIEWERS posting If you have the skills necessary...
Our Commissioners reflect on General Council 43
Several people from the Alberta and Northwest area attended the United Church's National General Council 43 meeting in Oshawa in July as Commissioners. Below are reflections from six of our Commissioners. We asked if they would reflect on three highlights and/or...
Stewardship Event scheduled for October 19-20
Save the Date! Stewardship Event in Red Deer on October 19 to 20. Alberta Northwest Conference's Stewardship and Mission Committee invite YOU to one last Hurrah on October 19th and 20th this year of 2018 at Sunnybrook United Church in Red Deer There will be •...