Welcome to the 2026 Chinook Winds Regional Meeting Registration!

We’re excited to gather from Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Southminster United Church in Lethbridge, AB. It’s a time to connect, share in meaningful conversations, and celebrate ministry together.

A few helpful details:

• Registration: You’re in the right place! Complete this form to join us in person or online.
• Meal & In-Person Registration Reminder: In-person registration closes on April 7, 2026. Meals are not guaranteed for late sign-ups. We no longer can guaratee meals.
• Accommodation: Check out the accommodation options HERE. Book early to avoid disappointment. Some people found the 1-800 booking number did not work. If you choose to telephone to book your accommodation, please use local number: 1-403-394-9292. 
• You can also check the Sandman Inn and Coast Hotel in Lethbridge.

Meal count has been sent to catering, we no longer can guarantee meals for in-person attendees. 

If you still would like to attend in-person and have a meal, we can try to email catering to see if they can still accommodate additional orders, but we can't guarantee, please email Mauricio Araujo to check if possible: maraujo@united-church.ca 

 

Minor Permissions

 All youth attendees who ARE NOT MEMBERS OF YOUTH COUNCIL must fill out the following forms & questions with the support of a parent or guardian.

 

The following contact information must be of the onsite (attending the AGM and/or staying in Lethbridge to support the youth) adult who is 'in charge' of the youth outside of AGM programming.

Parent/ Guardian’s Agreement for:
Liability Release and Waiver, Medical Permission
Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regions, United Church of Canada

IMPORTANT:

By signing this document, you are waiving certain legal rights including your right to sue. 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Parent/ Guardian’s Agreement for:

Liability Release and Waiver, Medical Permission, Photo Release

Pacific Mountain and Chinook Winds Regions, United Church of Canada

Event: Chinook Winds Annual General Meeting, Southminster United Church, Lethbridge, AB

Request to Participate

I hereby request my child(ren) to participate in the Event on April 30 to May 3, 2026

Assumption of Risks Associated with the Event

I am aware that the Event involves participation in various activities typical to retreat settings.  Programs might include watersports (canoeing, kayaking, swimming, etc.), hiking, outdoor play, visual arts, small group activities, etc. I understand that the foregoing does not list all of the risks or dangers and that participation in the Event involves risks and/or dangers which are not foreseen. I also understand that the risks or dangers associated with the Event involve a risk of injury to any and all parts of my child(ren) body which could result in serious personal injury, death and/or property loss. I hereby agree to freely and expressly assume and accept any and all risks to my child(ren), both foreseen and unforeseen, while participating in the Event.

Liability Release and Waiver

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I hereby assume for my child(ren),  any and all risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Event (including any risks, dangers or hazards which are unknown at this time) and hereby release and forever discharge The United Church of Canada, The Pacific Mountain Region of The United Church of Canada, the Chinook Winds Region of the United Church of Canada, PDC, Camp societies, their directors, officers, employees and agents and any sponsor of the Event.  I release their officers, directors, employees, contractors, subcontractors or agents during the Event from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages, actions, suits or causes of action, including any claims for breach of contract, negligence or gross negligence, statutory or other duties arising from the Event.

Medical Permission

I give permission for any medical treatment necessary during the event for my child(ren). In the event that my child/youth is injured, ill or in need of medical attention (and I am unable to be contacted), I/we authorize the Leaders of the event to seek medical attention on my behalf. I give permission for the first aid person to administer over the counter medication to my child/youth if required.

Acknowledgement

I hereby acknowledge:

1. I have read and fully understand this Liability Release and Waiver, Medical Permission and Photo Waiver and Release Form and have signed this document of my own free act;
2. If I do not want to sign this document I can choose for my child(ren) not to participate in the Event;
3. By signing this document I am giving up my right to sue anyone in relation to anything which happens to me or my child(ren) as a result of my participation in the Event;
4. This document binds me both me and any person who might stand in my place in the event of my injury or death, such as my family, heirs, executors, guardians or administrators;
5. This Document constitutes the final and entire agreement between myself and the persons and firms released by this Agreement.

Pre-Event: Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens

Regional Meeting attendees have the opportunity for a guided-tour of Lethbridge’s Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens as well as a talk with Rev. Dr. Tad Mitsui and Dr. Kathryn Yamashita at 1 pm on April 30. Cost is $10.