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52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 42
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) began its work in 2008 and concluded in 2015 with the release of its Final Report and 94 Calls to Action….
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 41
Canada and its governments don’t have the best track record when it comes to fulfilling their promises. Have you ever gone back after an election and taken a closer look at what was promised, how much progress was actually made, what was followed through on, and what was pushed aside?…
T&T September Menu and Pictures
Get the recipe and see pictures from Taste & Try in September.
Worship & Music Quadrimester Report
Joanne's first sermon after returning from her medical leave in early May was based on the Great Commission, Matthew 28 26-20, Jesus' last instruction to his disciples, to build a faith community of followers of Jesus not just believers. Mcdougall puts this into practice by creating opportunities for the community to get involved in events at the church where they can learn, socialize, discuss and worship together….
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 40
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, though many people still refer to it as Orange Shirt Day. There is an ongoing discussion about whether symbolic gestures can be an effective means of creating action or whether they are simply symbolism. Robertson admits that he doesn’t know the answer to this question. However, he shares a powerful experience from one September 30, when he spends the day visiting schools and speaking with students….
Fall Artisan Market: Live Music Featuring Mandy Heide
Meet Mandy, she will be performing live at our Fall Artisan Market
Referendum Podcast Series: Making Room for a Better Conversation
“The fact that we have more people here tonight than we have chairs tells me Albertans are looking for a better conversation. So let’s have one. Welcome to Prepared to Drown.”
That became my words of welcome every Friday through August to a room full of people in our basement at McDougall United Church, Calgary….
Fall Artisan Market: Bistro Menu 2026
Check out the Bistro Menu for October 3rd Fall Artisan Market
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 39
Did you know that September 30 is now officially known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? While many of us still know it as Orange Shirt Day, the day is about much more than wearing an orange shirt. It is a day to honour Residential School Survivors and the children who never came home…..
McDougall Outreach & Social Justice Ministry Update
Outreach & Social Justice Ministry is alive and busy at McDougall! At our summer wrap-up meeting on June 1, 2026 – we received updates on our ongoing work and challenges…
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 38
This week, we are invited to visit the site of a residential school. Very few of the original buildings remain, but the land will always be there. Stand on the site, look out over the land, reflect on its history, and imagine the children who were once there…
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 37
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada created an important space for Survivors to share their stories and experiences. By listening to their testimonies, we can learn about the history of residential schools in a deeply personal way. We can hear their voices, feel the emotion behind their words, and begin to understand the experiences that shaped their lives….
SECOND QUADRIMESTRE (May - August) 2026 PASTORAL CARE REPORT
Clergy: Rev. Bill Weaver
Committee : Shirley Wilding, Sharon Hudspeth, Katie Mutlow, Joan Johnston, & Esther Petersen
As Pastoral Care Minister, Rev. Bill serves McDougall, Ogden, and Red Deer Lake phoning and visiting people. Rev. Joanne Anquist returned from her Medical leave on May 4, 2026.
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing - Week 36
Robertson starts off the week by saying, “If you’re not laughing, you’re going to cry,” which was something he heard often in NDN country. His father would say, “When you cry, it’s pain leaving the body,” and goes on to say, “Never stop yourself from crying.”….
A Letter from the Moderator on the Alberta Referendum
Dear Family in Christ,
Friends in Chinook Winds and Northern Spirit regional councils and communities of faith, you have been on my mind so much this year. As I listen to news stories about the drive for signatures and the resulting upcoming question about separatism on a referendum in Alberta, I know I can do little for you but offer comfort and encouragement….
