Garneau-McDougall United Church

08/17/2026

The Northern Spirit Affirm Committee is hosting an entry in the Edmonton Pride Parade and inviting Affirming congregations and ministries, and all United Church members and friends who are interested, to walk together. Every participant needs to be registered. The church office can register everyone or people can register themselves. Wristbands will be provided to registered walkers on Parade day (August 22nd) at the line up location. There are only 100 spots available!! Parade starts at 1pm (line up begins at 11:30.) We encourage members to bring signs and dress for the weather (rain or shine), bring sunscreen and water! If the church has a small banner, members are welcome to bring it along!
Here is the registration link for your newsletter, social media or communications to let your folks know! Please promote this however you feel appropriate.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-ns-affirm-edmonton-pride-parade-entry
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06/23/2026

Sign up!

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How to be Prophetic, Pastoral and Non-Partisan during the Alberta Referendum Campaign!

For our June Chinook Winds Regional Town Hall, we will discuss the topic that is top of mind for us all between now and October, the Alberta Referendum. Chris Mah Poy, Chinook Winds First Third and Justice Networks Coordinator, will share information and best practices on how you can engage in a prophetic, pastoral and non-partisan response with your communities of faith and wider networks during the referendum campaign and how the region will be engaging the referendum.
Please join us for this vital conversation that will be hosted by our Executive Minister Treena Duncan who will also have a short Regional update.
Please mark your calendars to join us. You can register for the Zoom Link HERE: https://form.jotform.com/220765806078260

Regional Representatives and ministry personnel will receive the Zoom link in your inbox and don't need to register.

06/11/2026

Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu tells the story of the quiet, but deeply radical, bravery of a LGBTQIA+ support organization in Southern Africa

06/08/2026

05/19/2026

These days it feels like we have so many enemies in our lives. Jesus call to love our neighbour seems like a hard ask.

A reflection on boundaries, safety, and the inconvenient expanse of love

05/17/2026

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May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. Join us today in support of the non-negotiable truth of every person’s dignity.

Creator, we come to you with both the joys and the sorrows of our hearts.
We are grateful for the gift of life and the joy that it can bring.
For families and friends who love us.
For allies who stick up for us, even when we cannot risk sticking up for ourselves.
For the great diversity you have created in our world.
We pray for those who suffer from discrimination because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Who worry about their employment or who cannot find a job.
For those who must hide who they are to find housing.
For those who are not safe on our streets.
For those who do not feel safe in their place of worship.
Help us to end homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia, and all forms of discrimination and hate.
Show us the way to make this world a better place for all.

—written by Ruth Wood, for The United Church of Canada and Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble (2017).

05/05/2026

Today, May 5, 2026, is a National Day of Awareness and Action in Canada dedicated to honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). You are invited to wear red and hang red dresses outside and in public spaces to remember and bring awareness to those lost to systemic violence.

04/12/2026

Our moderator sharing the for a Guaranteed Livable Income.

The Right Reverend Dr. Kimberley Heath, Moderator of The United Church of Canada Invites everyone to join the call for the establishment of a Guaranteed Liva...

04/06/2026

Everything's a miracle.
Love wins every time.

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