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A Call to Recommit to the 1986 Apology to First Nations Peoples on Sunday October 4
On Sunday October 4, 2026, all communities of faith are invited to read together the 1986 Apology to Indigenous peoples. October 4 is the also the day to remember missing and murdered Indigenous...
Key links to Alberta referendum resources
There's a lot of information out there, and it's a lot to track. As the Alberta portion of Northern Spirit moves through the referendum process and its aftermath, the Region will try to support all...
The Alberta referendum and Northern Spirit Regional Council
October 19 some Albertans will be eligible to vote on ten referendum questions. The question focused on starting a process for separating from Canada is getting the most attention, but the other...
Letter from the Moderator to CoFs – Alberta Referendum
View/print this letter in PDF format. Here is YouTube video version of the letter. Please do not add this link to your YouTube channels or use in any paid social media posts. September 1, 2026 To...
Lettre de la modératrice aux communautés de foi – référendum en Alberta
Voyez/imprimez cette lettre en fichier PDF. Le 1er septembre 2026 Aux communautés de foi Conseil régional Chinook Winds & Conseil régional Northern Spirit Via: Treena Duncan – Ministre exécutive...
Did You Know: Alberta Covenant Health Community Clergy Partnership Program
Covenant Health Alberta recently sent out the following Community Clergy Partnership Program Update. This program allows churches to apply for parking placards for clergy members visiting Covenant...
Inspiration and support for Orange Shirt Day 2026
Honouring Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Wednesday September 30, 2026 In this post: Intro; United Church commitments and participating in a good way; Indigenous...
Alberta referendum: update for the Regional Council
Dear friends in Northern Spirit Regional Council, Planning to support the Regional Council’s engagement with the October 19 Alberta referendum continues. Here is the link to the Region’s position; a...
Coming to our Region: Here from the Beginning exhibit
Here from the Beginning travelling exhibition highlights stories and contributions of Black people in the United Church of Canada Black people have played a significant role in the history of The...
Public inclusivity- 100 Tables returns!
The national church is excited to once again invite all United Church communities of faith to take part in 100 Tables! Please read more from the national church here. New ideas for projects and...
