Western Intercultural Ministry Network Coffee Chai
2026-03-19 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Zoom
Western Intercultural Ministry Network Coffee Chai: Korean Stories and Wisdom in Intercultural Ministry in the United Church of Canada

Event Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:30AM (PT) /12:30PM (MT) /1:30PM (CT) /2:30PM (ET) /3:30PM (AT)
Koreans in The United Church of Canada are deeply thankful to God for leading us to the United Church to serve God and neighbours in solidarity for love, justice and peace. UCCan Korean Network is honoured to share Korean stories and wisdom with friends in Western Intercultural Ministry Network. In Coffee Chai, Koreans will talk about their historical experiences of intercultural ministry, their dynamic involvement in diverse activities and theological contribution in the United Church.
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Presenters:

SunDo Hyun
Born and raised in South Korea, SunDo became an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK) in 2008. He moved to Canada in 2009 to begin the MTS program at St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon, SK. He later discerned a call to continue his ministry vocation in Canada and became a minister of the United Church of Canada through admission in 2016. He is currently serving Grace United Church in Meadow Lake, SK.

YoonOk Shin
Yoon Ok is a Diaconal Minister in the United Church of Canada who was commissioned in 2000. As a mother, she cherishes spending time with her grown-up son and daughter-in-law, especially over a cup of tea. She enjoys yoga and walking to nurture her spiritual and personal wellbeing. She has nurtured her spiritual growth within the Faithful Companions of Jesus community for over 20 years. She has held various volunteer leadership roles within the United Church of Canada and the Korean United Church communities, as well as paid staff roles in the Edmonton Presbytery. She also participated in volunteer intercultural ministry work in the Alberta Northwest Conference. She currently serves at Willowdale Immanuel United Church in a bilingual ministry, fostering an inclusive intercultural faith community.

Sungsoon Park
Rev. Sungsoon Park serves as minister of the collaborative ministry between St. John’s United Church in Bonnyville, Alberta and Trinity United Church in Cold Lake, Alberta.
He was born and raised in South Korea and came to Canada in 2004. He completed the Master of Divinity at St. Andrew’s College in 2023 and was ordained in October 2023.

Ji Hye (Sophia) Han
Ji Hye (Sophia) Han is a member of the Alpha Korean United Church in North York, Ontario, who supports the UCC Korean Network on their Support & Education Team, as well as being leader of the Faith and Health Small Group. Ji Hye is Director of JH Wellness Clinic and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP), a Clinical Holistic Cancer Practitioner (CHCP), a Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP). Ji Hye is a graduate of Methodist Theological University, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counselling.

Free Summer Concert @ Kirk Centre
2026-08-22 14:00 - 16:30 | Kirk Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5L2V7, Canada
Every year, Kirk Centre puts on a free outdoor summer concert for the community. There will be local singers, dancers, food vendors, and artists making this event fun for the whole family! This year’s performers and artists include singers Rae Waters and Chrisly Creations, Minnus Mehndi Henna, some chinese dance and music performances, and more! Entry is free and everyone is welcome! Entry comes with a free ticket to enter a draw for a prize basket. It will take place at Kirk Centre on August 22nd from 2-4:30pm. So come on out and experience the talent and fun that the neighbourhood holds! Check out Kirk Centre’s social media for more details and updates!

Joyful Resistance: Intercultural Worship Arts for Bold Discipleship conference
2026-11-19 13:30 - 2026-11-21 14:00 | Providence Renewal Centre, 3005 119 St. NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Join the Western Intercultural Ministries Network in an immersive, intercultural worship-arts conference. We’ll explore joy as a form of resistance that sustains bold discipleship and justice-oriented ministry. We’ll engage the United Church’s intercultural vision through art, song, liturgical arts, and more. Join in:plenary,rotating stations exploring the themes in more depth,and theological reflection with hands-on musical and artistic practice.
HOLD THE DATE- many more details to come.
