Living Skies Regional Council

Ministry Personnel Prayer Gathering
2025-03-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Regina) | Zoom
(including active, retired, honorary associates, and candidates in appointment)
Laura Fouhse will be hosting a 1 hour (roughly) connection/prayer/communion Zoom gathering today at 1pm (on the 4th Tuesday of each month).
You are welcome to bring your lunch with you to the gathering (but you may need to share with those who forgot). Also bring communion elements (obviously) and a candle (or whatever helps center you).
Here is the Zoom link. It will be the same link each month,
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81483053358

Ministry Personnel Gathering
2025-04-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 | 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/82447822353?pwd=[REDACTED]

St. Martin's Spring Fling Craft Market
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Saskatoon: St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. S., Saskatoon, SK, S7J 1M5
Don’t miss out on the St. Martin’s Spring Fling Craft Market in Saskatoon!
Saturday, April 5th from 10am – 3pm
Over 30 local vendors, UCW Bake Sale Table, Door Prizes & Raffle. Cafe serving famous chili lunch.
Free parking and we are an accessible building.

GreenSpirit Full Moon Ceremony
2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK, 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon, S7h 2L3
Join us for an evening of wisdom-seeking and mutual encouragement in circle together, summoned by the rhythm of the moon. Held at Grosvenor Park United Church in Saskatoon from 7:30 – 9pm every month on or very close to the full moon.
Upcoming Full Moon Ceremonies: May 12, June 12, July 10, August 12, September 7, October 6, November 4, and December 4.
For more information, please contact Shawn Sanford Beck at greenpriest@hotmail.ca

Heritage United Church Garage Sale and Hot Dog Sale
2025-04-24 10:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | Heritage United Church, Regina, 1050 North Arnason Street, Regina, S4X 4K9, Canada
Heritage United Church will be hosting their annual Garage Sale on Thursday, April 24, and Friday April 25, 2025.
There will be lots of items up for sale including household items, gardening supplies, sporting goods, Book, Movies, and many miscellaneous items. There will also be a hot dog sale.

Mayfair United Craft and Bake Sale
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. West, Saskatoon, S7L 0W6
Our annual Spring Craft and Bake sale
Homemade crafts, bake table and lunch to buy

Spring 2025 Women's Gathering
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:30 | St. David’s Trinity United Church, 3318 Merritt St., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 3P6, Canada
A one-day Spring Women’s Gathering is being planned for Saturday, April 26 at St. David’s Trinity Church in Saskatoon from 10 to 3:30. This is for ALL women in Living Skies Region. The worship service will include communion and a memorial for those women who have passed away in the last year but have contributed to the church in many ways during their life span. Please send memorials to Barb Byers Bradley. Because the theme is the Centennial of The United Church of Canada we are also inviting those attending to bring a historical item from your church or wardrobe.
The Annual meeting will also take place. Please remember that we are looking for a secretary and a second vice-president. If you or you know of someone who might be interested in either of these positions, please contact any member of the executive.
We will again be having a silent auction, so please consider donating an item or bring a group item for the silent auction.
The executive will be meeting again on February 27 to finalize plans for the Gathering.

River Bend Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) Spring Giving Fundraising Campaign
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-31 | 226 Ave V South Saskatoon, Sask., 226 Avenue V South, Saskatoon, S7M 3E3, Canada
River Bend Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) has launched its first ever PAR fundraising campaign! Become an ICM Bridge Builder – Donate today!
ICM, a United Church of Canada social justice ministry, operates in the heart of Saskatoon’s west side core. Everyday, ICM offers assistance to vulnerable Saskatoon residents who may need help finding resources or navigating the complexities of accessing social programs, housing supports, mental health and addictions treatment, etc. They also host community-led initiatives such as Chop & Chat, a free, weekly, emergency hot lunch program; and The Sharing Circle, a gathering led by traditional Metis and First Nation Elders that supports Indigenous mental health in culturally-supportive ways. ICM advocates fiercely in the interests of the core neighbourhoods and the TRC Calls to Action and works to uplift the voices of Saskatoon’s most marginalized residents.
Help them continue this vital work!
Click here to become a monthly donor OR make ICM a part of your giving this year – one-time donations can be made by e-transfer to icmsaskatoon@gmail.com .
ICM is a registered charity – tax receipts can be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information about ICM see their website: www.icmsaskatoon.com . For paper donation forms or tax receipts call 306-653-2662.

Reading Group for Unmarked Burials Executive Summary
2025-04-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK, 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon, S7h 2L3
We want to read the Report, starting with the Executive Summary, in order to learn more about the missing and disappeared Indigenous children, and to learn about the Special Interlocutor’s recommendations on “identifying obligations that must be met to implement an Indigenous led Reparations Framework for Truth, Accountability, Justice and Reconciliation.”

Weekly Online Bible Study
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join a with folks from Saskatchewan and beyond every Wednesday at 1pm for online Bible study.
Dig into scripture, wonder together about what you are hearing, draw out meaning for your life.
Have a whole lot of fun and make new friends along the way!
Use this zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86276287258…
New participants always warmly welcomed.

Singing Our Way through the United Church History with Hymns – 100th Anniversary Celebration
2025-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Saltcoats United Church, 101 Allen Ave., Saltcoats, S0A3R0
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us at Saltcoats United Church on Sunday May 4th when we sing our way through the story of The United Church of Canada as told in the hymns we sing and the hymns we, and others, have sung. Walter Farquharson, retired minister, hymnwriter, and educator, will provide some history of hymn singing over 2000 years but mostly we will sing, or listen to others sing, some great hymns. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be an intermission and social time with refreshments. We will move into the second part of the presentation and singing and then everything will wrap up at 9:00 p.m. We are excited about participants who will be offering their gifts of music in solo or group!
No admission charge. An offering box will be available. Any money given will support the Saltcoats United Church Re-shingling Project. Receipt will be given to anyone requesting one.
Everyone is welcome. No requirement to show United Church credentials! Plan to be part of this, and please pass the word to family and friends.

100 pairs of socks for 100 years
2025-05-07 - 2025-06-08 | Lafleche United Church, 102 2nd Street East, Lafleche, S0H2K0
On June 10, the United Church of Canada will be celebrating its 100th birthday. To commemorate this occasion, the Lafleche – Limerick Pastoral Charge will be collecting 100 pairs of socks to be given to people in need. If you would like to donate a pair of socks to our outreach program, please drop them off at the Lafleche United Church Saturday May 10th from 10 am to 7 pm, at the Lafleche Credit Union or contact Beth Tallon at 306 472 7816.

St. Martin's GIGANTIC Garage Sale
2025-05-10 08:00 - 14:00 | St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave S, Saskatoon, S7J 1M5
Come check out the biggest and best garage sale of the year!! Plus, we have brought back our BBQ lunch!!
If you’re looking for great bargains, swing by and see what treasures you can find!
BBQ STARTS AT 10A.M.
• SILENT AUCTION
• BAKE SALE
• CRAFTS & LINENS
• COLLECTIBLES
• LAWN & GARDEN TOOLS
• HARDWARE
• BAKING & KITCHEN WARE
• ELECTRONICS
• FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
• TOYS & BOOKS
• SPORTS EQUIPMENT
2617 Clarence Ave S. Corner of Wilson & Clarence.

GreenSpirit Full Moon Ceremony
2025-05-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK, 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon, S7h 2L3
Join us for an evening of wisdom-seeking and mutual encouragement in circle together, summoned by the rhythm of the moon. Held at Grosvenor Park United Church in Saskatoon from 7:30 – 9pm every month on or very close to the full moon.
Upcoming Full Moon Ceremonies: June 12, July 10, August 12, September 7, October 6, November 4, and December 4.
For more information, please contact Shawn Sanford Beck at greenpriest@hotmail.ca

UCC Korean Network General Meeting & Centennial Celebration
2025-05-13 09:00 - 2025-05-15 20:30 | Willowdale-Emmanuel United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M2N 4V9, Canada
The United Church of Canada Korean Network (The UCCan KN) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada and the 60th anniversary of the Korean UC’s ministry alongside its General Meeting from May 13th to 15th, 2025, at Willowdale-Emmanuel United Church in Toronto, with the theme of “Deep Memories, Daring Visions.”
This in-person gathering will bring together ministry personnel and lay leaders to honour the church’s history and envision its future. Featuring worship, fellowship, panel discussions, and theological reflection, the event will foster renewals, growths, and connections.
For further information see the Invitation in both Korean and English.
Online Registration Form (Korean): https://forms.gle/7ep8y32FLTMQFYK48

From Fear to Hope: Who is the United Church called to be?
2025-05-24 09:30 - 15:30 | Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon, 505 10th Street East, Saskatoon, S7N 0E3, Canada
A gathering for all in Living Skies to celebrate our 100th birthday into the future. Speaker: Diane Strickland. Worship, workshops, a trivia contest and memory wall, lunch, many spaces for great conversation, and more.
Grace-Westminster is fully accessible, and parking is nearby. Registration is required, and you can access that here.
9:30, worship.
10:00 Presentation and conversations with Rev Diane Strickland, who has accompanied many United Church communities through loss and trauma into hope. 12:00: Lunch. 1:30- 3:00: workshops. 3:00-3:30 Closing
Building a memory wall together: bring a copy of your favourite church-related photo and/ or a brief church memory to post. Please invite others! Save and use the poster below freely.
More details to come, including online streaming links.
Saturday evening is the retirees banquet, and all are welcome; the banquet is a separate event.

Celebration of Ministries and 100th Anniversary service
2025-05-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon, 505 10th Street East, Saskatoon, S7N 0E3, Canada
Join us for Living Skies’ celebration of ministries service, which will include the recognition of a designated lay minister, and the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church. After church there will be cake! We look forward to the Recognition of Dale Worrall as a Designated Lay Minister; and to honouring Living Skies retirees:
Heather Dootoff
Gary Johnson
Deborah Springer
Annette Taylor
Brad Wudrich
The service will also be livestreamed on the Grace-Westminster United YouTube channel.
Please plan to join us!

Cancelled - Ministry Personnel Prayer Gathering
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
(including active, retired, honorary associates, and candidates in appointment)
Laura has cancelled this session of the Ministry Personnel Prayer Gathering. Please watch for it to start up again in the fall.

Laura Fouhse will be hosting a 1 hour (roughly) connection/prayer/communion Zoom gathering today at 1pm (on the 4th Tuesday of each month).
You are welcome to bring your lunch with you to the gathering (but you may need to share with those who forgot). Also bring communion elements (obviously) and a candle (or whatever helps center you).
Here is the Zoom link. It will be the same link each month,
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/81483053358

Assorted Flavours Dessert Concert
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Saskatoon: St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. S., Saskatoon, SK, S7J 1M5
The St. Martin’s United Church CONTEMPORARY SINGERS Present
ASSORTED FLAVOURS…the reboot
Dessert Concert featuring special guest
Erica McFadden Accompanied by Nathan Coppens
Dessert 6:15 p.m.
Concert 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $20.00
Tickets are available at the church office 306-343-7101 Sunday mornings April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 or from any Chorus member.
Proceeds to Contemporary Singers Music Fund. Hope to see you there!!
