Life of the Church: Joy’s and Concerns (February 2026)
Here is what our members had to share with us this month. To learn more about this please go here.
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February News
Leadership Council: Volunteer Positions Week 2 - Leading up to the McDougall AGM on March 1st, we will be reviewing each of the volunteer positions that make up our leadership council. Many of these positions are up for nominations. We encourage you to review these positions and consider whether one of them might be something you could do, or if you know someone else who would be an amazing fit. This week we will be looking at the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Continue reading on website.
AISH /ADAP Call to Action: Letter Writing Campaign - We shared previously a joint statement from the ministry staff and governing boards of McDougall, Ogden, and Red Deer Lake United Churches, standing with disabled Albertans in light of the ADAP legislation (if you missed it, you can read it here). We are encouraging you to take further action and write a letter to your MLA expressing your concerns with the proposed changes. Below is some more information on what the changes are as well as how they will affect disabled Albertans. Continue reading on website
The Benevolent Fund: Thank You - Today we get to announce that we are wrapping up our Benevolent Fund matching campaign. Together we have raised a total of $12,605.00. As the campaign comes to a close, we want to offer our deep gratitude for the generosity this community has shown. Together, we have exceeded our original goal of $10,000.00, strengthening a ministry that quietly supports individuals and families in moments of real hardship. Continue reading on website.
Refugee Update and Call to Action (Petition available on Sunday): In November, 2025, a subgroup of the McDougall UC Refugee group agreed to be co-sponsors (Constituent Group or CG) with the Anglican Diocese of Calgary - Refugee Support Group (Sponsorship Agreement Holder or SAH) and Mojib (son/brother, sponsor) to support Mojib's mother and 3 sisters (Afghan refugees) on arrival in Canada, from Pakistan. Continue reading on website.
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See what happened in January here.
