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Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
Honouring Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday September 30, 2023 “When you wear an orange shirt it’s like a little bit of justice for us Survivors in our lifetime,...
Return to Hope
[Click here to read this letter in pdf form.] Here we are in Fall already. As each Season and Month ends and a new one rushes in we find ourselves wondering where the time runs away to. In my own...
Prayers & Support for Northwest Territories Communities
We have had so many frightening moments because of wildfires this year. We have witnessed heartache and loss, we had hoped that much of the danger was past. But it's not. Communities from the...
Announcing New Pastoral Relations Minister for Northern Spirit, August 1
We are very excited to welcome our new Pastoral Relations Minister, Rev Adam Hall! To contact Adam, email ahall2@united-church.ca, or call 1(800) 268-3781 ext. 6443. Adam was born and raised in...
Prayer for the National Spiritual Indigenous Gathering: July 27-30, 2023
The Indigenous church gathers on Treaty 6 Territory in Edmonton, AB, on July 28 - 30, for the 2023 National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering. The theme is “With Strong Voices.” ~ For those who are...
Western Intercultural Ministries Network Conference 2023
Hold the date! Western Intercultural Ministries Network Conference 2023, 19-21 October, St Albert AB, Treaty Six, at Star of the North retreat centre. All welcome to our first in-person gathering...
Canada Day 2023: 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
This reflection is written by Chris Mah Poy, First-Third Ministry Coordinator and Networks and Justice Support at Chinook Winds Regional Council and a successful mixed-race Canadian. Here his story...
Regional letter and resource on Pride vigilance and courage
A Pride season letter has been sent to all ministries in Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils. In light of vandalism, and angry words sent to2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming...
Background on 2SLGBTQIA+ hate movements in Canada
This article accompanies a June 2023/ Pride season letter sent to all ministries in Northern Spirit, Living Skies, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils. In light of vandalism and angry...
A Prayer for June: Indigenous History Month
Indigenous month of prayer. This is an opportunity to take time to listen, reflect and act. Creator God, As we embark on a journey to discover how we can reconcile our hearts and minds, we ask that...
