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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
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SUMMARY:Spring YAYAC Retreat (grade 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another YAYAC Retreat! \nJoin us in Regina April 26-28 for a weekend of faith and spirituality\, games and laughter\, and a chance to talk about the stuff that’s going on in YOUR world.  There will be opportunities for fun\, loud exuberance\, as well as quiet reflection\, creativity and conversation. \nThe good folks of Knox-Metropolitan United Church in Regina have graciously agreed to host us\, and we’ll be pulling up a chunk of comfy church floor to sleep on for a couple of nights.  We’ll send a more detailed packing list closer to the event\, but you’ll need warm clothes and a sleeping bag and mat! \nThe cost is $50\, but as always if money is an issue we have some sponsorships available – just let us know in your registration. \nCome with a group of friends\, or come and meet some new ones! We can’t WAIT to spend the weekend with you! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/240636621278256 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/spring-yayac-retreat-grade-7-12/
LOCATION:Knox-Metropolitan United Church\, 2340 Victoria Ave\, Regina\, SK
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
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SUMMARY:Camp-A-Palooza 2024
DESCRIPTION:YOU love camp.  WE love camp.  And we really love it when we all get together! \nIt’s time for Camp-A-Palooza 2024\, and this year we’re making the trek to Camp Shagabec down in the gorgeous Cypress Hills.  If you’ve never been there before\, you are in for a real treat! Camp Shagabec has some really unique traditions and a site like no other\, and the use of their space is absolutely incredible. \nWe’ll gather on Saturday at 1 pm and spend the afternoon discussing the things that YOU would find helpful to launch the 2024 season.  We’ll figure out ways to collaborate and support each other\, whether it’s program resources\, funding ideas\, governance models\, social media and communications… everything is on the table! \nSaturday evening we’ll have supper together and then try and squeeze in some of our favourite parts of camp into one evening – campfire\, songs\, skits\, games… you name it. \nIf you’d like to stay overnight\, there are lots of beds available – just indicate on the registration form and don’t forget your sleeping bag. \nSunday morning we’ll get up and have breakfast together and then head back to our own corners of the province to bring all our new ideas and excitement back to our own camps! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/240815350590251 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/campapalooza2024/
LOCATION:Camp Shagabec
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20240827T215314Z
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SUMMARY:Fall YAYAC Retreat (grade 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off fall with another amazing YAYAC Retreat! If you’re in grades 7-12\, this is your opportunity to make some new friends\, enjoy our (hopefully) last bit of warm weather at Lumsden Beach Camp\, and have an amazing time. \nJoin us at Lumsden Beach Camp (LBC) September 27-29 for a weekend of faith and spirituality\, games and laughter\, and a chance to talk about the stuff that’s going on in YOUR world.  There will be opportunities for fun and loud exuberance\, as well as quiet reflection\, creativity and conversation. \nWe’ll send a more detailed packing list closer to the event\, but you’ll need warm clothes and a sleeping bag and mat! Directions to LBC are posted on their website. \nThe cost is $60\, but as always if money is an issue we have some sponsorships available – just let us know in your registration. \nYAYAC is a ministry of Living Skies Region\, an Affirming Ministry of the United Church of Canada and we are intentional about our welcome to youth of all gender identities\, gender expressions\, and sexual orientations. \nCome with a group of friends\, or come and meet some new ones! We can’t WAIT to spend the weekend with you! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/242395883339268 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n               
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/fall-yayac-retreat-grade-7-12/
LOCATION:Lumsden Beach Camp\, Lumsden Beach\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250813
DTSTAMP:20241030T163414Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Forum at General Council 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of the Youth Forum at GC45? \nYouth Forum is an opportunity for young people to participate in the education\, decision-making\, and community of General Council 45 of The United Church of Canada. Its aim is to ensure that young people have a voice in the denomination-shaping issues and decisions for the next three years in the life of the church. It is an opportunity to speak to issues that matter to young people\, to share ideas\, and to connect with peers and other members and leaders of the General Council. \nWhen and where will GC45 and Youth Forum take place? \nThere will be three online sessions for General Council: Sunday\, April 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern\, Sunday June 22 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Eastern\, and Saturday June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern. The first session includes worship\, introduction to the theme\, agenda\, reports\, proposals\, and business procedures of General Council. The second session includes worship\, introductions of global and ecumenical guests\, community building and discussion groups. The session on June 28 begins the Learning and Discussion sessions for GC45. \nYouth Forum gathers in person August 5-7 in Calgary. There will be two age groups\, 15-17 years and 18-25 years. General Council will meet August 7-11 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Youth Forum will close August 12 by noon. Travel home will begin in the afternoon of August 12. \nWho can join the forum? \nYouth Forum is open to young people\, ages 15 to 25\, selected by regional councils. Youth Forum leaders have the ambitious and achievable goal of having 100 young people under age 30 attend General Council 45. While this remains the goal\, the 2024 Youth Leadership Animators have prioritized the participation and inclusion of Racialized and Indigenous young people. In doing so\, youth are calling on each region to select a maximum of 50% non-Indigenous and non-Racialized\, and a minimum 50% Indigenous and Racialized youth. Each region is asked to select up to six youth\, including commissioners\, which means at minimum there should be an equivalent number of Racialized and Indigenous youth to white youth. Youth Forum participants will be placed in two groups\, those 15-18 and 18-25. \nIs there a fee to join?  \nRegistration for Youth Forum at GC45 is free and travel arrangements are made by the General Council. Some events or activities may have associated costs. No one will be excluded due to difficulty in payment. \nHow do I apply? \nClick here for the application form! \nApplication deadline is Nov 30\, 2024.  Applicants will be notified by mid-December.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/youth-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Calgary
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20250827T152012Z
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SUMMARY:ALF 2025 Youth Retreat
DESCRIPTION:If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to join us in Virden\, MB from October 24th to 26th to explore the history of the United Church in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Prairie to Pine Region while exploring the theme through Worship\, Song\, and Inter-active Theme Times.  The retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — dancing\, games\, chatting over meals (and canteen treats)! …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on a church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nThe retreat is planned by young people for young people. \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nHaven’t been to a retreat before?  – See: Retreat description for potential participants. \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, the fee is suggested on a “pay what you can” scale from full fee of $95 down to $0. \n\nFirst time registrant full fee stays the same right up until the deadline\, to give us time to get the word out to new families – $80\n\nAll return retreat-goers: \n\n$5 off early bird fee if registered by Sept 12th -$80\nEarly bird fee if registered by Sept 24th – $85\nRegistration deadline: Oct 12th – $95\n\nREGISTER HERE \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested?  Apply here ASAP.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/alf-2025-youth-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20250919T212024Z
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SUMMARY:LS Youth Confirmation
DESCRIPTION:Living Skies Region Youth Confirmation 2025\nGrades 7-12\n\n WHERE: Biggar United Church\, Biggar SK\n\nWHEN: Friday\, November 21\, 7:00pm \nto Sunday\, November 23\, 1:00 pm \nCOST: $60/participant \nA great weekend to share\, learn\, laugh\, and grow in our faith together.\nConfirmation of Faith officially is a relationship with your home congregation or community of faith. The Youth Confirmation Weekend can be one part of that journey with a group of other youth who share similar questions\, doubts\, jokes\, and life experiences\, and we’ll connect with your home church about the actual confirmation service and process. \nJoin us for the weekend – it’s gonna be amazing! \nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday November 12\, 2025 \nSupport funding is always available so everyone is able to take part\, thanks to some generous sponsors!  Just contact Lindsay at 306-291-5943 or livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca and we’ll make it work. \n  \nTo register click here\, and we’ll be in touch about the event! 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ls-youth-confirmation/
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260426T130000
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SUMMARY:LS Spring Youth Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to join us at Calvary United Church in Prince Albert from April 24-26. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Living Skies Region (Saskatchewan) while exploring our faith life through worship\, song\, and interactive theme times. \nThe retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — games\, chatting over meals …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on a church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, financial support is available as an option. \nClick Here to Register \nRegistration deadline: Monday April 13 \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested? Send an email to Lindsay at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ls-spring-youth-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Prince Albert: Calvary United Church\, 114 25 St. E.\, Prince Albert\, Saskatchewan\, S6V 1S5
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260922T193000
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Resource Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou’re invited to cover yourself in rainbows and join us for an online launch party of our newly published Resources for 2SLGBTQ+ Teens.  This toolkit answers the question “can I be 2SLGBTQ+ and also a Christian?” and includes current research\, definitions\, supports for mental health\, and additional reading for parents and those who support gender and sexually diverse youth. \nAt our party we will share some highlights for the resource and chat about ways that our communities of faith are offering ministry to and with youth as they grow and explore their identity and their faith.  Please register below to receive the zoom link! \n  \nLaunch Party: \nTuesday Sept 22 \n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm CST \nRegistration link: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/meeting/register/3e_p4FVERmmbusdSBTcUCw \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/rainbow-resource-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:First Third Ministry,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,YAYAC
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