CONNECT . EQUIP . INSPIRE
The First Third Ministry of Chinook Winds and Pacific Mountain Regional Councils partners with United Church of Canada communities, to inspire those in the first third of their life, to live Christlike lives of justice, hope and compassion in the world.

Current Highlights!
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YouthTREK 2025 Registration is Open!
A weekendlong gathering at a local United Church, for UCC youth, their friends & their leaders. 2025 locations are Red Deer & Vernon!
REGISTER NOW!

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Leaders Online Gathering
Second & Fourth Tuesday of every month
Gather via Zoom monthly for community, connection and support with others in ministry (of all kinds) with children, youth, families, young adults
PAUSED FOR THE SUMMER!

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United Church Camp Staff: click HERE to register for the Camping Ministry Gathering - September 12-14, 2025!

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​Alive: Dive Deep into God’s Love
 A summer camp ministry program suitable for overnight and day camps, weekend retreats or a few special days of programming, built around the life-giving theme of Living Water. Designed to be flexible, customizable, and easy to use, this curriculum gives you everything you need to create a meaningful, joy-filled experience. These resources are offered free of charge for United Church of Canada ministry settings.

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Download Alive: Dive Deep into God's Love!

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Camp Caravan
​Attend summer day camp in Southern Alberta or apply to work with Camp Caravan!

LEARN MORE.

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First Third Ministry Resource Highlights

RESOURCE: Listening & Learning Together for Reconciliation and Relationship

RESOURCE: Camping Sunday 2025

About Us

First Third Ministry is ministry with and for people in the Pacific Mountain and  Chinook Winds  Regional Councils, who are in the first of life's three stages: people Birth to mid-30s, including families of all makes and shapes and sizes. First Third Ministry Animators and Team Lead offers events, leadership development and community of faith support. The following organizations and groups are part of our network too:

First Third Ministry, as a ministry of The United Church of Canada, continues to walk the road of healing and truth telling. Our Territorial Acknowledgment is an important part of our Reconciliation work and represents our understanding of place, power and ways of knowing. Our Territorial Acknowledgment will continue to evolve as our Reconciliation journey continues. The United Church of Canada has much to atone for and we recognize the church’s role in the colonial project and in particular the traumas inflicted upon children by the church’s ministries.

READ OUR FULL RECONCILIATION STATEMENT HERE.