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New Wine: Western Intercultural Gathering online this fall
Join us for part 2 of last year’s cross-Canada gathering of people committed to the United Church’s intercultural vision. Rev. Dr. Eric Law and Tony Snow will be our lead resource people. (Read on...
Mission and Ministry Grants
The Regional Council Executive is already planning for its work in 2021. One of the important tasks will be to consider applications for Mission Support and Regional Council Grants to support the...
Affirming Pride 2020 Video!
Shylo Rosborough, Affirming coordinator for Edmonton and area, writes, “Please share this video at your services (if able), on your social media, websites, Youtube channels or anywhere! Get the word...
Conversation: Breaking the Gender Binary, One Word at a Time
Join us Wednesday June 24, 5:00PM in BC, 6:00PM in AB and SK, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON. 90 minutes. All welcome! What is gender inclusive language and how does it have the power to embrace or exclude...
Video on faith journeys of transgender Christians: free access for our Regional Council
Belonging in the Body asks transgender Christians to talk about their faith journey, and they do so with deep insight, grace, and love. This video is an excellent and important resource, and three...
Video available: Regional Worship Service on June 14
Updated: Here is the video of the service. Enjoy! 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...
Re-opening buildings: Planning and discernment resources
As we discuss opening our buildings to various gatherings and needs, and in-person Worship, we know that complex discernment and planning will be necessary. Lay leaders and ministry personnel will...
Being Good Relations Cluster gatherings for Northern Spirit RC
You're invited! If you’re working on decolonization, truth-telling, and reconciliation in your community or congregation, you’re invited to a time of online conversation, support, and planning....
Together We Worship
The Regional Council will support the costs of a subscription to Together We Worship for congregations that are without ministry personnel, or for whom pulpit supply is hard to find or cost...
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...
