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Standing against transphobia

July 27, 2022 by Greg Wooley

Hate speech exists. Yes, even in our mountain towns, recently-expressed words and sentiments of transphobia and homophobia remind us that there is still much work to be done in making … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags affirming, canmore, homophobia, inclusion, transphobia

Summer Worship Continues in Canmore

July 17, 2022 by Greg Wooley

This summer of 2022 we welcome guest preachers to the pulpit of Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, Canmore:  Rev Michael Ward on July 24, August 7 and August 14; Rev … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags canmore, Michael Ward, Ralph Connor, Sheena Trotter Dennis, summer 2022

supporting the people of Ukraine

March 30, 2022 by Greg Wooley

Thursday, March 31 at 12 noon – a rally to support the people of the Ukraine will assemble in front of the Canmore Civic Centre.  All are welcome.

Categories General Posts Tags canmore, Rally, Ukraine

Sermon: January 30, 2022 – 1 Corinthians 12: 4-27

January 30, 2022 by Greg Wooley

Note: I am greatly indebted to my spouse, Rev Shannon Mang, for much of the groundwork that went into today’s sermon.  Some of these words are hers, some are mine, … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags canmore, Charisms, church, community, Corinth, Gifts, grace, Jesus, Paul, Ralph Connor

January 30 Worship and AGM

January 29, 2022 by Greg Wooley

Sunday, January 30, 2022 Ralph Connor Memorial United Church holds its 2021 AGM. Worship will be on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RXaOe44PDcs and then the AGM will be on Zoom at 11:00 AM – … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags AGM, Annual Meeting, canmore, Ralph Connor, United Church, worship

Boxing Day – New Year’s – Epiphany

December 26, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Upcoming Worship Services: Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26 – online Worship by Tony Snow and the Urban Indigenous Ministries’ group Sunday, January 2, 2022 – online Worship celebrating Epiphany and … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags 2022, Banff, canmore, Christmas, Epiphany, United Church of Canada, worship

Christmas Eve Service now available online!

December 25, 2021December 24, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Come join us for our second annual “Mountain HomeTown Christmas” service, on YouTube at https://youtu.be/avq1xwtMvEc Enjoy the story of Jesus’ birth, set in a Mountain Town just like Canmore.   Special … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags Banff, canmore, Christmas, Herod, Jesus, Magi, mountains, Nativity, Shepherds, Wise Men

Sermon: November 14, 2021 – 1 Samuel 3: 1-10

November 14, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.  (1 Samuel 3: 9, 10) There are many “call stories” in the Bible, and the one we heard today is ready for the … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags Banff, call, canmore, God, Jesus, mission, Samuel, servant, servanthood, service, United Church of Canada, vision

Indigenous History Month – June 2021

May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Two learning opportunities lead us into National Indigenous History Month, June 2021. 1. Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church presents: Calls to the Church: Listening to the Wisdom of … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags canmore, church, indigenous, learning, Museum, reconciliation, right relations, Stoney Nakoda

Ecumenical Stations of the Cross

April 2, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Now available online at https://youtu.be/8CUz3oT3-HU – the Stations of the Cross, recorded by Bow Valley clergy at various Churches and other locations around Banff and Canmore.   May this time of … Read more

Categories General Posts Tags Banff, canmore, cross, crucifixion, ecumenical, Jesus, stations
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Contact Us

Rev. Greg Wooley – Minister
Rev. Shannon Mang – Wedding Minister

CANMORE CAMPUS:
Trish Campney – Office Admin, Canmore

Church Phone: 403.675.0064
Church Fax: 403.675.0071

Mailing Address:
PO Box 8901 Stn Main,
Canmore AB T1W 0J3

Street Address:
Ralph Connor Memorial UC,
617 Main (8th) Street,
Canmore, Alberta

BANFF CAMPUS:
Nancy Murray – Office Admin, Banff

Church phone: 403.762.2075
Mailing Address:
Rundle Memorial United Church,
PO Box 1086
Banff, AB T1L 1B1

Street Address:
104 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta
(corner of Banff Ave and Buffalo St)

 

 

 

 

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