Category: Announcements

A Joint Message from Alberta’s Regional Councils: Remembering Who We Are Called To Be

by Chloe Burns | Feb 26, 2026 | Announcements, Justice, News | 0

This letter was initially sent out by Chinook Winds Regional Council, our neighbouring Albertan ...

Prayers for Tumbler Ridge

by Chloe Burns | Feb 12, 2026 | Announcements, National news, News | 0

With the rest of the country, we continue to reel in the wake of the tragic shooting in Tumbler...

Regional Connection Event: Grande Prairie, April 2026

by Chloe Burns | Feb 4, 2026 | Announcements, News | 0

The Regional Council is travelling to you! The weekend of April 25 and 26, all of Northern Spirit...

Merry Christmas from Northern Spirit

by Chloe Burns | Dec 17, 2025 | Announcements, News | 0

Merry Christmas to all in our Northern Spirit Region, with best wishes and blessings for your...

Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy Sabbatical Announcement

by Chloe Burns | Nov 26, 2025 | Announcements, News | 0

Sabbatical Announcement I am pleased to share that I will be taking a sabbatical from Dec 1,...

A Pastoral Letter from Regional Alberta United Church Leaders

by Chloe Burns | Nov 7, 2025 | Announcements, News | 0

A Pastoral Letter from Regional Alberta United Church Leaders regarding the provincial...

New Northern Spirit Staff: Kevin Guenther Trautwein hired as First-Third Ministry Animator

by Chloe Burns | Oct 22, 2025 | Announcements, News, Youth | 0

Northern Spirit is very excited to welcome Kevin Guenther Trautwein as our new First-Third...

Pride Month Planning: Tri-Region Gathering

by Chloe Burns | May 1, 2025 | Announcements, LGBTQIA+ | 0

Hello friends! Pride Month is coming soon, and the Affirm/ Equity and Diversity Committees of...

Northern Spirit regional meeting 2025 details

by Chloe Burns | Apr 11, 2025 | Announcements, LGBTQIA+, News | 0

Dear members of Northern Spirit Regional Council, and all communities of faith and ministries: May...

Change to Office & Staff Phone Numbers

by Chloe Burns | Jan 16, 2025 | Announcements, News | 0

A reminder that the United Church Staff phone system is changing. As of January 15, the 1-800...

General Council 45 Commissioners

by Chloe Burns | Sep 10, 2024 | Announcements, GC45, News | 0

Nominations deadline – October 11, 2024 In 2025 we’ll celebrate the United Church’s...

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Moderator’s Message for Emancipation Day 2026

28 July 2026

On this Emancipation Day, may we recommit ourselves to confronting anti-Black racism, addressing historic injustices, and building a church where all people experience belonging, dignity, and hope. Read More

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering 2026 Concludes with Hope

27 July 2026

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering 2026 concluded with the affirmation of the National Indigenous Council, the ordination of Rev. Brian George, and renewed hope for the future of the… continue reading Read More

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering Opens Today

16 July 2026

A sacred fire opened the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering, bringing together the Indigenous Church for ceremony, learning, and community-building until July 19. Read More

National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering to Meet on Traditional Algonquin Land

9 July 2026

Join in prayer as Indigenous communities of faith gather in Ottawa from July 15–19 for the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering. “Our New Day” is a sacred time of worship, ceremony, community… continue reading Read More

Queer Youth of Faith Day Calls the Church from Welcome to Witness

28 June 2026

Queer Youth of Faith Day offers a moment of listening, courage, and renewed commitment for communities across the church Read More

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