Living Skies Regional Council

Spring Craft Sale
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Regina) | Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd St. West, Saskatoon, S7L 0W6
Hello Spring Craft Fair
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Variety of Crafts, Home Baking
Join us for Lunch

SUCCW Gathering and AGM
2024-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | St. David’s Trinity United Church, 3318 Merritt St., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 3P6, Canada
The Saskatchewan United Church Women’s Gathering is open for all women of The United Church of Canada and will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. David’s Trinity United Church (3318 Merritt Street, Saskatoon). Here is an updated poster.
Our guests are the Rt. Rev. Jordan Cantwell, former Moderator of the United Church and the Growth Animator for the Prairies and Carolle Dallas-Arbuckle, Representing our National UCW.
Theme: Growing Spiritually based on Scripture: Mark 1:29 – 39. This is from verse 34: “And he healed many who were sick with various diseases; and cast out many demons. And He would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew Him.”
Registration: 9:00 am. with the Programme to follow at 9:45 a.m. (note time change). Cost: $30 (includes coffee and lunch). Registration deadline: April 19, 2024. Here is the registration form. (it will download to your computer)
As part of the worship service, an “In Memoriam” for the women in your community of faith who have passed away in 2023 will be held. If possible, please send a picture and obituary to Barb Bradley at greenview@sasktel.net
Also, a short AGM will be held to fill two positions: first vice-chair and secretary. Please email your nominations to Dawn Weber at morning.glory6.dw@gmail.com .
There will also be a silent auction. The monies made are being split between two charities and a small amount will be held back for the next gathering. If you are able to bring something for this auction, please let Dawn Weber know at morning.glory6.dw@gmail.com.

Film and Faith
2024-04-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-23 19:00 - 22:00
Film & Faith is an opportunity to watch a movie and have discussion afterward about the spiritual themes experienced or observed in the film. We meet the last Friday of each month and are presently back to attending the theatres, although some months we stream a movie at the church if the theatre selection is limited.
We often vote on your preferred movie in the poll on our Facebook event page. The movie with the most votes, if it is playing come movie time will be selected. Suggestions welcome.
This event is pay what you can. We buy the tickets and you pay us if you can. RSVP by texting the word ‘Film’ to 306-517-6797 or by e-mail: russell.eastside@gmail.com.

Spring YAYAC Retreat (grade 7-12)
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Knox-Metropolitan United Church, 2340 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK
It’s time for another YAYAC Retreat!
Join 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.
The 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!
The cost is $50, but as always if money is an issue we have some sponsorships available – just let us know in your registration.
Come with a group of friends, or come and meet some new ones! We can’t WAIT to spend the weekend with you!
To register: https://form.jotform.com/240636621278256
– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff)

"A Night for Knox: Songs, Stories, and Sound Bath" featuring Jay Semko & Friends
2024-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Knox United Church (Saskatoon), 838 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon, S7K 3H4
A Fundraising Concert in support of the ministry & community programs of Knox UC.
Tickets are now available at www.knoxunitedchurch.ca .

Ministry Personnel Gathering
2024-04-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-04-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-03-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-03-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-03-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:30 and 3 more dates | 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/86931658858?pwd=[REDACTED]

Watch & Wag
2024-04-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Langenburg United Church, Langenburg, Saskatchewan, S0A 2A0
Four Town Pastoral Charge Presents
WATCH & WAG
Come and watch a pre-recorded presentation and then join a chin wag about:
Remembering Whose We Are:
Faith in the Face of Dementia
How do we support people with dementia and their care takers to continue their faith journey post diagnosis?
All are welcome ~ this event is open to the public!
April 8, 2024 from 10:30 – 11:30 at Langenburg United
April 22, 2024 from 10:30 – 11:30 at Saltcoats United

Living Skies Regional Council Affirming Celebration
2024-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Saskatoon Travel Lodge, 106 Circle Dr, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 4L6, Canada
Join us Thursday June 13, 2:00PM!
Having finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to our Affirming celebration, online via YouTube, and in person, Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre, 106 Circle Dr, Saskatoon. The space is accessible, and has free parking.
If you would like to send a note of congratulations, please email livingskies@united-church.ca, or send a card to 60A Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0L2. More details to come! Absolutely everyone welcome.

Living with grief - Our Own and That of Others
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Saltcoats United Church, 101 Allen Ave., Saltcoats, S0A3R0
Saltcoats United Church presents the second session of:
Living with Grief – Our Own and That of Others.
Presenter will be Walter Farquharson.
While this is the second session, you do not have to have had attended the first in order to attend.
Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
We will look at acute grief, longterm grief, cumulative grief. Grief is a natural and often painful response to loss – the death of a loved one – but many other losses that are “just part of life”. What helps us deal with our own grief? How can we walk with others in their grieving?
This event will be offered in person only.

Avery & The Cadillac Kid
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:30
An evening with Elvis
concert and dessert
April 12,2024 at 7:00 pm
Mayfair United Church, Saskatoon
cost $ 25

I Ploughed the Sacred Soil
2024-03-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Eastside United Church, 3018 Doan Dr., Regina, S4V 1M1, Canada
MultiFaith Saskatchewan and Eastside United Church host the screening of this important documentary which tells the story of an ill fated experiment in the Peepeekisis Cree Nations over 100 years ago. The then self serving Indian Agent developed a scheme to create the File Hills Farm Colony and recruited young people from other indigenous nations to work in this colony. His experiment failed and the consequences of the project created divisions in the Peepeekisis community that linger to this day although the people there work to overcome the division. The documentary is produce by Birdsong and is written and directed by Mark Dieter.

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage- Saskatoon
2024-03-24 14:00 - 17:30, 2024-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
Join in a global movement of prayerful pilgrimage in solidarity with the people of Gaza and all those caught in violence since October 7. During the Christian season of Lent, people of peace are mapping the 42 km length of Gaza in their own cities, towns, and rural places as part of the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage.
March 23-24 we will walk or roll in prayer for peace, specifically calling for:

an enduring ceasefire,
immediate humanitarian aid,
the release of all Israeli and Palestinian captives,
and an end to the occupation.

This is not a rally, but a spiritual walk of contemplation and prayer. At the beginning, mid-point, and end of each day, we will pause for guided prayer, reflection, and lament. While this pilgrimage is led and shaped by members of the Christian tradition, we gladly welcome people of peace from other faith traditions or no faith tradition to join us in this walk for peace.
Route
On Saturday, March 23 we will walk 29 km from First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon through the Northeast Swale and back (map). On Sunday afternoon, March 24, we will walk 13 km from First Mennonite Church to Diefenbaker Park and back (map). (See timetable below.)
Short Options for Those with Mobility or Time Constraints
To join the main pilgrimage for the last 2½ km and closing prayer:
First Mennonite Church to Rotary Park & back (approx 5 km), Sun 3:45 – 5:30 pm
OR, Rotary Park to First Mennonite (approx 2½ km), Sun 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Contact: Ursula Wiig 306-371-9135 (call/txt)
You are welcome to join for any distance along the planned route, or to simply gather with us in our closing time of prayer in the parking lot of First Mennonite Church on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
Maps:
Saturday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHFNG6PAR8hSgpzV7
Sunday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XLzmnk1jR7qjdrhq7
Timetable
Saturday, March 23
8:00 a.m. Gather, pray, and depart from First Mennonite Church
12:00 p.m. BYO Lunch and rest at the Northeast Swale
1:00 p.m. Pray and begin walking back to First MC
5:00 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold brief closing prayer
Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday)
2:00 p.m. Gather, pray, and depart from First MC
3:30 p.m. Pray and rest at Diefenbaker Park
5:30 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold closing prayer
Would you or some folks from your community like to join in? For more information, contact Josh Wallace at churchengagement@mcsask.ca.
This pilgrimage is organized by Mennonite Church SK, Mennonite Central Committee SK, United Church members in Saskatoon, and Living Skies Regional Council of the United Church, in conversation with people of diverse traditions, including Muslim, Roman Catholic, and Unitarian.

Westminster Humboldt Affirming Celebration
2024-03-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Humboldt: Westminster United Church, 708 13th Ave., Humboldt, Saskatchewan, S0K 2A0
Please join us at Westminster as we celebrate becoming an Affirming Ministry, committed to full inclusion of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and all folks marginalized in society due to ageism, racism, economic status, etc. A special worship service takes place @ 2:00 pm Sunday March 17, 2024
You have been invited because of your part in our Affirming journey, demonstration of allyship, and/or commitment to caring for others. The worship service is open to everyone!
Following the service, refreshments will be served and Live and Silent Auctions of pies will take place. Stay and join the fun!
Please RSVP with the number of folks attending by responding to this email: westminsteruc@sasktel.net .

PIE Day with pie!
2024-03-14 11:30 - 13:00
A Day to embody love and celebrate
all facets of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Why call it PIE Day?
Pie = Deliciousness!
Pi = Ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
The result: an infinite number, starting with 3.14.
PIE = One way of measuring how inclusive we are to LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people.
Public. Intentional. Explicit.
Pi Day = March 14: 3.14
Students can order an A&W pie for $2
Proceeds made will go to support LCS’s
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Pre-Orders for K-7 due March 11.
The image of the pie was created by student Juno Kempton and will be available for purchase in sticker form on Pie day – March 14 in the school’s main common area.

Barbie Night
2024-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Delisle United Church
Join us in Delisle for our annual celebration of all things BARBIE! This year our theme is Barbie Loves Her Pets. Bring your favourite Barbie, wear your best Barbie gear, and come out to Delisle for a fun evening of games, snacks, and an absolutely incredible collection of affordable Barbie outfits and accessories, curated throughout the year by our resident Barbie Collectors and available for you to purchase!
