M&P Committee Refresher
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Regina) | Zoom
Whether you are new to the work of the M&P Committee or have been offering this service for years, it is always valuable to remember what the responsibilities of an M&P Committee might be, if there are any new resources out there, and generally how to offer the most effective support for the ministry personnel and staff in your Community of Faith. Hosted on Zoom by Tracy Murton, Pastoral Relations Minister, this 90 minute conversation will answer your questions and clarify your responsibilities. Contact Bev Diebert to register at bdiebert@united-church.ca.

Treaty in SK: Exploring the book Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan together
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Save the Dates!
On November 6 we will be hosting part two of a discussion of the important book, Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan, by Harold Cardinal and Walter Hildebrandt. For those who don’t have access to oral tradition, including many settlers, this book is the most accessible way to learn about the meaning of treaties from the Indigenous Elders who are the oral historians of treaty and the treaty relationship. Everyone who is interested in joining the conversation is welcome, and no prior participation is necessary.
Javed Sommers from KAIROS Prairies North will be guiding our exploration of the book. In the first Zoom session on Wednesday Oct 27 at 7:30pm, we’ll focus on understanding the history of treaties. In the second session on Saturday Nov 6 at 1:00pm, we’ll turn to the future of treaty relations. You can attend one or both!
Options for getting the book: Your local library; order a copy through the Office of the Treaty Commissioner here; Turning the Tide bookstore in Saskatoon
Link for November 2:
https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/j/97025480155?pwd=ZFR4dWtFaURJaUNLMmlUV1gwaE1xdz09
Meeting ID: 970 2548 0155
Passcode: 749172
Find your local number: https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/u/aJVBrqleK

Sask UCC Women's Network AGM
2021-11-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Saskatchewan United Church of Canada Women’s Network will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Zoom (free) on Sunday, November 7 at 3 p.m. All women within the Regional Council are welcome to take part, but they MUST pre-register with Mary Mohn at d.mohn@sasktel.net . The link to the meeting will be send closer to the actual date.

Ministry Personnel Gathering
2021-11-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-11-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-12-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-12-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Join your ministry colleagues over Zoom for conversation, support and information sharing.
Join the Zoom meeting at:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93029449326?pwd=TDZaVlRJMytRcHRsV2ZQUE8wTGxzZz09

M&P Committee Refresher
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Whether you are new to the work of the M&P Committee or have been offering this service for years, it is always valuable to remember what the responsibilities of an M&P Committee might be, if there are any new resources out there, and generally how to offer the most effective support for the ministry personnel and staff in your Community of Faith. Hosted on Zoom by Tracy Murton, Pastoral Relations Minister, this 90 minute conversation will answer your questions and clarify your responsibilities. Contact Bev Diebert to register at bdiebert@united-church.ca .

Zoom Gathering for Young Adults (18-35 yrs)
2021-11-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-12-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
ALL ARE TRULY WELCOME
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month
6:30pm
a safe space for open-minded, faith-based and engaging conversation.
Contact Rev. Laura Fouhse for the ZOOM link:

Text 306-291-5838
E-mail laura@mcclureunitedchurch.org

Retreat: Presiding at Funerals & Ministering to the Bereaved
2021-11-20 13:30 - 17:00, 2021-11-27 13:30 - 17:00, 2021-12-04 13:30 - 17:00, 2021-12-11 13:30 - 17:00 | Zoom
Riding the Waves of Advent:
Presiding at Funerals & Ministering to the Bereaved, a Retreat for Lay People Interested in Funeral Ministry.
November 20, 27, December 4 & 11 from 1:30-5:00 pm
This retreat will be facilitated by Marg Janick-Grayston over Zoom. Subsidized by the Regional Council, the registration fee is $25/ person for the whole series.
To register, please go to https://form.jotform.com/212926135693258
Contact Tracy Murton at tmurton@united-church.ca for further details. Registration deadline November 12, 2021

Treasure Chest of Prayer (Practically Prophetic Webinar)
2021-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event
Treasure Chest of Prayer: an ecumenical panel discussion of traditional prayers & devotional practices.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
7pm (Online Zoom presentation)
In an age which values spontaneity and personal expression, we find ourselves occasionally bereft of devotions which have stood the test of time. Join us as a panel of faith leaders share the prayers and traditions which support them and their communities in the ongoing life of the Spirit.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/212794773700258
Questions?: contact Kent at KMohn@united-church.ca 306-221-5529.
Panel Discussion featuring:

Rev. Nora Vedress: Calvary United Church (Prince Albert, SK)
The Venerable Dan Hughes: All Saints Anglican Parish (Saskatoon, SK)
Anastasia Gheyssen: Roman Catholic Hospice at Glengarda (Saskatoon, SK)

“Practically Prophetic” is a webinar series focused on tools & tips for our UCC ministry together. Think of it as Com-Ed (Community Education) for all: speakers, presentations, and panel discussions related to just about anything & everything in the vibrant faith-life of the church. Practically Prophetic is a cool collaboration of Living Skies Region Faith Formation (UCC), St. Andrew’s College, and the Centre for Christian Studies.

Contemplative Gathering: "Waiting in the Darkness"
2021-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
Contemplative Gathering:
“Waiting in the Darkness”
Monday, December 6th, 2021
10:00 AM
or
1:00 PM
SK Time Zone

To Register:
10:00 AM Gathering: https://form.jotform.com/213261565093252
1:00 PM Gathering: https://form.jotform.com/213264834766261

These one-hour gatherings are an opportunity, in Presence, to discern and listen, to rest and receive. This coming together gives us a chance to find our grounding and to renew our sense of common belonging.

Please note that there is a limit of 21 persons per session.

Regular Contemplative Gatherings are offered through a collaboration between St. Andrew’s College and the Committee on Ministry Personnel Support of the Livings Skies Region (UCC). The facilitation team for the Gatherings includes Janet Clarke, Jane Doull, Rick McCorrister, Brian Walton.

VAM Gathering (Voluntary Associate Minister)
2021-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join with other Voluntary Associate Ministers for a time of conversation and support hosted by the Committee on Ministry Personnel Support.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/95061078324?pwd=aXdKYzltV0VvbGw4dWkrUCt4cmpoQT09

"Unto Us A Child Is Born" 2021 Advent Concert Celebration
2021-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event
ENCORE CELEBRATION: “FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN” 2021 ADVENT CONCERT
When: Anytime
Where: YouTube Concert Link: https://youtu.be/ecJkqJQgq7A
A heart-felt thank-you to all of the musicians, storytellers, and technical gurus who selflessly offered their talent and creativity as part of our Advent celebration. We had a wonderful evening together, raising over $1200 for mission-supported ministries in addition to amounts donated directly to local communities of faith.

THANK-YOU to:
Tisdale: St. Paul’s United Church
Leuty Family Singers
Liam, Layne, & Levi Jones
Keely Hadwen
Sacred Sounds
Minhyuk Hwang & Sena Kim
Grace United Church – Weyburn
Laura Fouhse & Jordan Cantwell

Hosts: Frances Kitson & Mark Anderson

Tech Guru: Cheri Uthe of Faith Productions

Don’t worry, even if you missed it live (there was a fairly important football game going on!), you can still catch it anytime at the Living Skies Region YouTube Channel.

Ministry Personnel Gathering
2022-01-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-01-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Join your ministry colleagues over Zoom for conversation, support and information sharing.
Join the Zoom meeting at:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/91785072233?pwd=dFB3RUZDNjhPai9wRlVZUzBsYzZ5dz09

Regional Online Bible Study
2022-01-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
This study is open to everyone interested in chatting with others from across the region (and even beyond) about the upcoming lectionary passages each week.
No previous Bible knowledge necessary. All are truly welcome.
You need to register. Register once and you will receive a link that is good for every week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOmsqzorGtbNopaMhsmCZ8bjZU0LxA1M
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have questions, please contact Laura Fouhse: Email is laura@mcclureunitedchurch.org and phone number is 306-291-5838.

Lay Leaders conversation regarding Omicron
2022-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/95914656487?pwd=TENmdGxZSmpCaDBPRmFYUCtsN1h4QT09

Meeting ID: 959 1465 6487
Password: 441007
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Korean New Year celebration and learning
2022-02-01 10:00 - 11:00
Seollal online celebration! Korean New Year and welcome to St Andrew’s College for Korean exchange students, Tuesday February 1st, 10:00-11:00AM. Join us for a short meet and greet to welcome the students, and for a chance to learn about Seollal traditions. Korean kin in Living Skies and around the world are preparing for one of the most important and joyful celebrations of the year.
Come celebrate New Year’s all over again! All welcome; please share this invitation with your community of faith. Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3KwRq7q
