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We have moved!
The Northern Spirit Regional Council office has moved to a smaller space! Our new mailing & physical address is: 8510 95 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6C 1Y7 Our phone number has also changed. You can...
Advance notice: call for General Council 45 Commissioners
In 2025 we’ll celebrate the United Church’s 100th birthday, and see a return to an in-person General Council in Calgary. It’s going to be a big and busy year. Important preparation for the 45th...
(Re)Generate Leadership Program
In January, 31 ministers from across all regions of the United Church gathered at Five Oaks Retreat Centre to begin the (Re)Generate Leadership Program with Moderator Carmen Lansdowne. The...
Invitation: Worldwide Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage
Worldwide Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage, in Lent and beyond, in your community In this season of Lent, and beyond, pilgrims in 125 countries are mapping the 41 km length of the Gaza Strip, by walking in...
AB’s proposed transgender legislation- new Regional action resource
Alberta’s proposed transgender legislation and new Regional Council action resource The Northern Spirit Regional Council Executive believes that taking action against Alberta’s proposed legislation...
More information, Remit on autonomous Indigenous organization
Our church is in the midst of an important journey that requires a vote from your pastoral charge governing body between now and early 2024. Remit 1 asks the church to give pre-emptive approval for...
Nominations: Community of Faith Support Committee Spotlight
We have several openings on Regional committees, commissions, and task groups – do you feel called to bring your time & talents to a Northern Spirit group? Today’s Nominations Spotlight is on...
Level Up! Website creation for local ministries
An opportunity for United Church Communities of Faith to affordably develop and/or upgrade their ministry websites and online presence The reality is that an effective church website is practically...
Hate mail being sent to Affirming ministries
Transphobic and homophobic hate mail from the US is again being sent to United Church Affirming ministries. The package contains messages and a USB key, and often has a Customs declaration that it...
Response to Premier Smith: transgender children and youth
Regional letter responding to Premier Smith’s February 1, 2024 announcement regarding transgender children and youth As you do for the least of these… In a familiar story in Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus...
