Spirit West United Church

Welcome to Spirit West United Church.

We are the congregation at Spirit West United Church (formerly Gilchrist Memorial United Church), a small but vibrant community of faith located in the west end of Edmonton.

We’re located west of Anthony Henday Drive and south of Whitemud Drive at 7003 199 Street. From Whitemud Drive turn south onto Guardian Road and follow the curve around to 199 Street. From Anthony Henday Drive, turn west onto 62 Avenue and north at 199 Street.

About the Service

Imagine 

• a spiritual place filled with accepting, fun-loving and diverse people
• an inspirational place with out-of-the-ordinary services and great music
• a progressive church that is open to change and encourages questions
• an inclusive community that values all ages
• a place that translates personal Christian faith into positive action in our community and throughout the world

That's what Spirit West United is like!

About the Neighbourhood

Our new church is located in the Glastonbury area of West Edmonton. It is located to the West of Anthony Henday Drive and South of Whitemud Drive.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Call our church office 481-1406 to speak with administrator Norma Balcombe during office hours.

What music is played during services?

We are both traditional and contempory in our musical interests. We often add our drum group to hymns and other music.

How do people dress for service?

Some a little dressy, most casual.

What happens after the service?

Coffee, tea, juice and snacks are offered in the lower hall immediately after the service, for a time of conversation and fellowship.

Church Minister

Rev. Larry Wright

Rev. Larry was ordained as a minister in 1981 in Owen Sound, Ontario. He moved to Saskatchewan to begin his ministry in the Prairie Neighbours Pastoral Charge (later renamed Marengo) where he stayed for 6 years.  In 1987 he left Alsask to join the Canadian Forces as a chaplain. Larry and his growing family moved many times to different bases in Canada. Then in 2001 he moved to Edmonton to be unit chaplain for the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's LIght Infantry. At that time he moved with his unit to many locations including Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kandahar, Afghanistan. 

Larry brings a wealth of knowledge about our church in the world, as well as a desire to promote peace in it. He is friendly, interesting to listen to, and very much reflects our church's values about creating a safe and welcoming space for people to worship and mingle.

Come and give him a listen on Sunday morning. You won't be disappointed!

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