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.
The Nativity and Palestine Today: resources and actions
Please keep the people of Palestine in your prayers this Christmas. Below are a number of practical suggestions and resources. Every year on November 29, The United Nations’ International Day of...
Western Intercultural AGM plans for the future
November 2 the Western Intercultural Ministry Network held a workshop and its annual general meeting, bringing us together in community, learning, and storytelling at the end of another strange...
Transgender Day of Remembrance
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...
Letter re Anti-Racism Proposal
A letter from Gord Waldie, Northern Spirit Executive Chairperson and Annual Meeting Convenor November 3, 2021 (PDF format) Friends and Siblings in Christ, May the Grace and Peace of Christ be with...
Worship Resources for Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Day is November 11. Most of our Communities of Faith will commemorate it on November 7, and some on November 14. The United Church of Canada has produced Worship resources for use in...
Encountering the Intercultural Iceberg: the Clergy Collar!
Encountering the Intercultural Iceberg: the Clergy Collar! Speakers Rev Lee Spice, Rev Piotr (Peter) Strzelecki VDM, and resource people from the WIMN executive, followed by conversation and a short...
Being Good Relations Network update, September 2021
Greetings, all in the Being Good relations Network, elders, knowledge keepers, and friends: This is a longish newsletter, because a lot has been going on. You can share it widely with others by...
Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism for Canada
We are pleased to announce to you the publishing of the book, “Reflections on Emancipation and Anti-Black Racism for Canada.” This book has been published by First United Church, Fort Saskatchewan....
COVID-19 updates for our Regional Council, early fall 2021
Seeking Information and Guidance from the Church? As we continue to face the challenges of the current pandemic, new information continues to be produced. In order to keep up with this kaleidoscope...
Nominations update: openings, and gratitude
Appreciation As your Nominations Committee, we wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the following people who have concluded their terms with particular Regional Council work: Gaie Goin and Kimberly...
