POSTPONED Second Annual Meeting of the Northern Spirit Regional Council

Augustana Campus, U of Alberta 4901 - 46 Avenue, Camrose, AB, Canada

Postponed to October 2020 and moved to an online meeting.    Our  theme will be “Called to Be ...” All information about the meeting, including registration, docket, and full details, will be posted here: https://northernspiritrc.ca/news/regional-council-meeting/

Regional Worship Service on June 14

We are not alone, we live in God’s world! These words are a gift and a challenge to us. As we celebrate that we are surrounded by the love of our Creator and that it is through our relationships and community that God’s love is manifested, we are also invited to see how we too […]

2nd Annual Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting

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, […]

2nd Annual Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting

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, […]

Leaning into the Future without Fear conference

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 […]

Affirming Reflections: Queer Art

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 […]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia

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 […]

Affirming Leaders Day 2021

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 […]

PRIDE 2021

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, […]

Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service

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 […]