Ministry Personnel Gathering
2024-10-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Regina) | Zoom
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to join colleagues over Zoom for conversation, support and information sharing.
Join the Zoom meeting at: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/87866391191?pwd=[REDACTED]

Food for Thought
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Queen City Wellness Pharmacy, 1725 11th Ave., Regina
An opportunity to raise questions about God, the Bible, Faith, Spirituality, and the church, in a safe and open setting! Come and enjoy a meal and some conversation with Russell Mitchell-Walker of Eastside United Church.

Open Minds, Open Books: The Wall Between
2024-10-03 13:30, 2024-10-10 13:30, 2024-10-17 13:30, 2024-10-24 13:30, 2024-10-31 13:30, 2024-11-07 13:30 | Eastside United Church, 3018 Doan Dr., Regina, S4V 1M1, Canada
Open Minds, Open Books with Eastside United Church: Our book study will begin on September 12 and we will gather weekly on Thursdays at 1:30 pm at the Living Spirit Centre. This session’s book is The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know about Each Other by Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson. Let our office know if you need a copy! They cost $30 for a paperback.

Biblical history and promised land
2024-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon, 505 10th Street East, Saskatoon, S7N 0E3, Canada
The Ethics of Reading Biblical History: Cover Stories on Stolen Land, Sunday October 6, 7:00PM CST, in person in Saskatoon and on YouTube.
Join us for a presentation by Biblical scholar and Professor Rev. Bill Richards looking at the context of the Prophets of the Jewish Bible, and the ethics behind the concept of “Promised Land” and chosen people. We’ll look at history from the arrival of enslaved Hebrews in Palestine to the collapse of their various states at the hands of imperial powers. Over time other imperial interests have read themselves into this “conquest narrative”, as a cover story for their own colonizing projects here in the Americas, and in Australia, Africa, and Palestine. These interpretations ignore significant voices within the Jewish Bible that challenge us to look at how “chosen people” should live with their neighbours. In person at Grace-Westminster United Church, or on their YouTube channel. Hybrid conversation after.
This event is part of a focus on the Palestinian olive harvest and the current situation in the land. Please click here for more details and resources.

Cozy Church
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Eastside United Church, 3018 Doan Dr., Regina, S4V 1M1, Canada
Join us for a sensory friendly prayer, quiet social time, and independent activities. This group is led by young adult leadership. All are welcome. Please bring a quiet activity such as knitting, colouring, lego, homework, etc.

Ministry & Personnel Committees: Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Tracy Murton, Pastoral Relations Minister, will be offering an online training session on Thursday, October 10 in the evening. This will be a refresher for folks continuing in this role, and would also be appropriate for people just beginning.
To register, please email Bev Diebert at bdiebert@united-church.ca .

World Food Day: Prophetic voice and the peoples of the land
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK, 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon, S7h 2L3
Listening for God’s prophetic voice amongst the people of the land
Join us for World Food Day, a more important focus than ever as armed conflict causes great hunger around the world. As our local harvests from land and water are gathered in, come out and learn what we can do for neighbours in need.
Rick Block and Miriam Harder, colleagues at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, will share historical and current contexts from Canada and the Palestinian Territories exploring how land, identity, and conflict can create tragic circumstances- but also springs of hope, resilience, and unity.
This will be a participatory event and will include table group discussions for in-person and online participants, as well as various calls to action and prayer. Join us in person or online! Hosted by Mennonite Church Canada SK, and Living Skies Regional Council. Canadian Foodgrains Bank unites Mennonite and United traditions and many others in its work across the Prairies and around the world.
The presentation will be broadcast on Grosvenor Park UC’s YouTube channel: click here for the link. A Zoom link for the discussion will be shared at the start of the event. Help invite others! https://tinyurl.com/yxspxf4n

Equipping the Saints next gathering
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
This initiative is an opportunity for lay folks to develop skills and gather information in an online community to strengthen and encourage visiting community of faith members, hosted by hospital chaplains Emily Carr and Lorna King. The goal is to aid caregivers in developing the sensitivities required to offer pastoral support. Everyone is welcome to attend, even if this is your first time joining.
Contact Bev Diebert at bdiebert@united-church.ca to register.

Craft & Trade Sale Heritage United Church
2024-10-18 14:00 - 2024-10-19 14:00 | Heritage United Church, Regina, 1050 North Arnason Street, Regina, S4X 4K9, Canada
Craft and Trade Sale taking place on Friday, October 19 and Friday, October 19, 2024
Bake table, Canteen Services
Get your Christmas Shopping done early with great locally handmade items.
Many Door Prizes

The Stones Cry Out film viewing and discussion
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
The Stones Cry Out (2013) film viewing, Tuesday, October 29TH at 7:00 pm CST, in person at Grace-Westminster United Church, Saskatoon, with in person discussion after. This documentary lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority, Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity, this community has a global significance for Christians.
The film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem. **For those who cannot attend in person and want to view this film you can view online for free here.
To have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion .
Organized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies, and Mennonite Church SK.

Knox United Church - Christmas Market Fundraiser
2024-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Knox United Church (Saskatoon), 838 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon, S7K 3H4
We are hosting a Christmas Market Fundraiser with Chili Lunch, Baking & Crafts of all kinds. Come and join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm. Cash only and free parking!!

PROJECTING JOY: An Afternoon of Music
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave S, Saskatoon, S7J 1M5
On November 3 at 2 p.m., we invite you to a special afternoon concert at St. Martin’s United Church to support the recent purchase of our new projector.
Enjoy performances from the talented Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra, original music by Dave Cyca and Tom Kennedy, and The Wooden Nickels. Each performance will have you smiling and tapping your feet!
Coffee & dessert will be provided by St. Martin’s Contemporary Choir and Worship Band.
Admission is by free will offering—everyone is welcome! Come enjoy great music for a great cause!
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Stones Cry Out film discussion online
2024-11-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
This 30 minute documentary from 2013 lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority, Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity, this community has a global significance for Christians.
The film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem.
You can view online for free here.
To have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion. You can also join us for a Region-wide conversation Wednesday November 6. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89100161083
Organized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies, and Mennonite Church SK.
