Below you’ll find an ever-changing overview of our latest news. We also share important personal news in our Announcements section. Want to share Northern Spirit’s news easily with your community of faith or group? Visit our Newsletters page, where you can download PDFs of our weekly news. Share widely! Please note that all COVID-19 news will be posted here, as well as in the general newsfeed.
100th Anniversary resources for everyone
United Church Centennial resources Lots of preparations for the June 2025 Centennial of the United Church are underway, and all communities of faith and ministries in our Regional Council are...
Gratitude for our Sacred Obligations day
February 27 gathering on unmarked burials: gratitude for all who participated Many thanks to the 70 plus people from across Alberta and beyond who attended Our Sacred Obligations gathering on...
Flourishing day with the Moderator
All in Northern Spirit Regional Council are invited to a day with the Moderator. You're invited to create a team from your ministry whether in person or online. Spend a day with the Moderator,...
New music for our 100th anniversary
Rev Richard Hall of Wingham ON has written to the Regional Councils with a very generous gift: four original songs to be used freely across the church, including scores and sound files. Thank you...
Here from the beginning: the story of Black people in the United Church
You’re invited to support a Centennial story-telling project focused on the lives and contributions of Black people in the United Church of Canada. This exhibition celebrating Black individuals’...
Invitation: learning from the Unmarked Burials report
Our Sacred Responsibilities: learning from the Unmarked Burials report and challenging settler denial. All are welcome to this day-long learning gathering, open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous...
Call to action: Alberta Bills 26, 27, and 29
Expressing your concerns about Alberta’s Bills 26, 27, and 29 and their impacts on transgender children, youth, and loved ones. PDF version of this resource First, here’s how to set up your letter...
Executive letter to AB government: rescind Bills 26, 27, and 29
Click here for the PDF version of this letter. 2 February 2025. Sent from: northernspirit@united-church.ca, 8510 95 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB T6C 1Y7 Dear Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith;...
Change to Office & Staff Phone Numbers
A reminder that the United Church Staff phone system is changing. As of January 15, the 1-800 phone numbers will no longer be in service. The new Northern Spirit Office / Office Administrator Chloe...
Regional Council Prayer Cycle 2025
Our Regional prayer cycle for 2025 is ready! Please download and include this in your times of worship or personal devotions, praying alongside our Regional Council, its ministries, our partners,...
