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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...
From the Affirming Task Group: A Note of Thanks to the Region
A Note of Thanks to the Region... The Affirm Task Group celebrates with Northern Spirit Region on our decision to become an Affirming Region. The Spirit has called us into Bold Discipleship, Daring...
Northern Spirit Affirming Vision Statement
Northern Spirit Region of the United Church of Canada: Affirming Vision Statement, adopted May 2023. Northern Spirit Regional Council of the United Church of Canada acknowledges and laments that the...
Letter from the Regional Council Chair re Wildfires
Click here to read this letter in pdf form. Letter from the Regional Council Chair re wildfires 16 May 2023 On the first day of our recent Regional Council Annual meeting, May 4, some of those...
The Burnt Prayer: A Prayer of Lament
A Prayer in Burning Need Rev Catherine Faith MacLean Holy One, we anticipate Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. Haloes of flame resting upon the apostles, and we prepare for exuberance:...
Talking & Walking Together: A Letter from Our Chair
Hello Pastoral Charges, Communities of Faith, Ministers, Leaders and Lay members 😊: It takes a lot of people and places to make up a Region, a church family. Each one brings gifts and skills...
