The Second Annual Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting will be held online in October. Ministry Personnel, Lay Representatives from Communities of Faith, Youth, and Guests from all over the Northern Spirit region will be called to gather together virtually for worship, decision-making, celebration, and setting future directions for the Regional Council on: Wednesday, October 14, […]
This event was rescheduled from its original date in March, 2020. Registration for the new event will open shortly.November 17-19, 2020, Leadership Event in Calgary, for Ministry Personnel and Lay People. The Chinook Winds Region’s Ministry Support Working Group, in conjunction with the Pacific Mountain Region’s LeaderShift, are pleased to present this Leadership Event. Matt Miofsky […]
Are you an artist or love seeing different ways people can be creative? Are you interested in learning more about local queer art and artists? Then, join in on Monday, April 19, at 12:00 noon (MDT) to learn about creativity, queer art, and getting to know local artist Max Elwood! This interview, hosted by Affirming […]
You are invited to join Affirming Reflections for an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia Livestream Event. This event will feature songs, stories and reflections from Two-spirit & LGBTQIA+ folks and their experiences around homophobia, transphobia & biphobia. We will hear about how inclusion and acceptance within society and within the Church helps to end […]
Join from anywhere in the world for Affirming Leaders Day! A faith-based development & connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks! Featuring Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson, Queer Singer/Songwriter Semler, and Pop Culture Critic/Scholar/Author Anthony Oliveira! Peace and Protest: Creating Change with Love and Intention We explore the ways that our faith calls us to […]
Join in on the Pride month celebrations! Many Pride societies are offering online or distanced events in communities large and small. Support from your community of faith makes a difference, especially since so many Christian communities remain non-affirming. Are there creative ways you can offer that support? Your church signage, rainbows on your church property, […]
You are invited to join Affirming Ministries for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service on November 20th from 2:00-3:00PM. Join us in-person at Robertson-Wesley United Church or watch online through the Facebook Event Page. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 and has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to raise public awareness […]
Coming this fall! St. Andrew's College third annual NoGalaGala, featuring Brenda Baker on Faith, Folk, and Feminism. This is going to be an amazing event, filled with musical performances and thought-provoking conversations ... not to be missed! Get more information and your $30 tickets here, for digital release on September 9. As a registrant for […]
The Ministry Support Committee of Northern Spirit Region invites all active clergy to join them for one or both of the following events: September 26th from 1:30 – 4:30pm Boundaries Refresher: Social Media Mandatory boundary training needs to be refreshed every 5 years. This is your opportunity to complete it in person surrounded by colleagues. […]
Northern Spirit Celebration of Ministries service! October 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m., at Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave, Edmonton AB and via livestream on the Regional Council YouTube channel. Myeongnam Park and Sungsoon Park will be ordained, and Linda Roberts will be recognized; we will also covenant with Regional staff member Adam […]