Living Skies Regional Council

Pastoral Relations Commission meeting
2020-01-09 03:00 - 04:30 (America/Regina) | SK
Paperwork for this meeting (i.e. appointment forms, ministry profiles, etc) need to be submitted to Bev Diebert ( bdiebert@united-church.ca ) the Friday before the meeting.
For this meeting, any paperwork needs to be submitted by January 3 in order to be considered on January 9. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Murton at tmurton@united-church.ca .

Former Prairie Pine Presbytery Cluster
2020-01-14 04:00 - 09:30 | SK

Living Skies Regional Council Executive
2020-01-23 07:00 - 09:00, 2020-02-13 07:00 - 09:00 | SK

RC Gathering Planning Committee meeting
2020-01-24 07:30 - 09:00 | SK

Saskatoon and Area Cluster
2020-01-25 03:00 - 06:00 | SK
Please confirm your attendance by January 17 at either daryl.gracewest@sasktel.net or gracewest@sasktel.net .
AGENDA:
9:00 a.m. Worship
9:20 a.m. Congregational updates/sharing
10:00 updates/planning

Asset Mapping
Project ideas for Grant application
Regional Council Updates
Outreach Ministries – Work of Micah Mission – Brian Ast, Dave Feick

11:00 a.m. Parameters/Function of Cluster Group – Bill Pollock
11:30 a.m. – Action planning – Agenda items for next gathering/date/ host
11:45 a.m. Closing

Pastoral Relations Commission meeting
2020-02-06 03:00 - 04:30 | SK
Paperwork for this meeting (i.e. appointment forms, ministry profiles, etc) need to be submitted to Bev Diebert ( bdiebert@united-church.ca ) the Friday before the meeting.
For this meeting, any paperwork needs to be submitted by Friday, January 31 in order to be considered on February 6. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Murton at tmurton@united-church.ca .

Pastoral Relations Commission
2020-03-05 09:00 - 10:30 | SK
Paperwork for this meeting (i.e. appointment forms, ministry profiles, etc) need to be submitted to Bev Diebert ( bdiebert@united-church.ca ) the Friday before the meeting.
For this meeting, any paperwork needs to be submitted by Friday, February 28 in order to be considered on March 5. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Murton at tmurton@united-church.ca .

Youth Confirmation Weekend
2020-03-06 18:00 - 2020-03-08 12:00 | Saskatoon: St. Andrew’s College, 1121 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0W3, Canada
This gathering is for youth Grades 7 – 12 in the entire region, and will be a safe space to explore questions of faith and the role of the United Church in your spiritual journey.
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/200077325822247

The essential details:
When: March 6-8, 2020
Where: St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon
Who: Youth grade 7 and up.

Spread the word to everyone interested in exploring their faith in a fun and safe space with amazing ministry leaders.

For more info, contact Kent at LivingSkiesYAYA@united-church.ca or 306-221-5529.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1377196592455439/

Medical Assistance in Dying workshop and discussion
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Swift Current: First United Church, 223 3 Ave. NE, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, S9H 2G6
Presenter: Cathy Coates, North Hospital Chaplaincy staff, Saskatoon. This workshop will provide an opportunity for education, exploration, and theological/spiritual reflection of the complex issues generated by this new truth in the landscape of Canadian health care. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. All welcome to this Cluster event.

Living Skies Regional Council Executive
2020-03-12 12:00 - 14:00 | SK
by Zoom

CAM(PIE) Fun!
2020-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | St Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave S, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 1M5, Canada
Saskatoon Affirming Ministries invites you to join us for our 2nd annual PIE Day on Saturday, March 14 from 2-4pm at St. Martins United Church.
Why PIE? PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. Those are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to when we become Affirming, Welcoming, or Inclusive communities.
Our theme this year is CAMPING. Wear your favourite camping attire, join us in a camp fire, camp songs and camp snacks.
We’ll have lots of campy fun and learn a few things too.
Any funds raised will help send a child to Camp fYrefly or Camp Caterpillar.
Contact: Laura Fouhse
Email: laura@mcclureunitedchurch.org
Phone: 306-373-1753

PIE Day Coffee House, Regina SK
2020-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Wesley United Church, 3913 Hillsdale Street, Regina, SK, S4S 3Y6, Canada
Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion; Signature Concert: songs & Stories of Wanda Gronhovd;
Open Mic; Pie, Refreshments, Fellowship. All welcome!
Contact: Kent Stewart
Email: wesleyuc@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-586-5220

PIE Day Coffeehouse in Humboldt!
2020-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Humboldt: Westminster United Church, 708 13th Ave., Humboldt, Saskatchewan, S0K 2A0
Join the Westminster Affirm Team for PIE and entertainment at the PIE DAY Coffeehouse.
Join us for PIE and music! Guest: Andrew Matheson, Co-ordinator, Rainbow Youth Coffee
Admission: Donations Welcome (but don’t let it be a barrier to attendance)
Westminster United Church Hall
Contact: Allison Sarauer
Email: dankd@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-231-7663

Listening for the Still, Small Voice within Retreat
2020-03-17 16:00 - 2020-03-19 13:00 | Ancient Spirals Retreat Centre, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
In this retreat we will be invited to engage in energetic practices that boost our energy throughout the day. We will be inspired to connect with the still, small voice within us creatively as we reflect on the challenges the biblical character Elijah had in hearing the still, small voice. Our time together will lead us towards greater awareness of the still small voice within, that guides us towards health and wellness.
Leadership: Marg Janick-Grayston; and Janicka Grayston.
Registration Fee to be paid by March 3: $260 (Includes cost of facility rental, meals, accommodation & supplies) .
Facilitation Donation: Suggested Range $110-$160 (Paid during the retreat)
For full details visit: https://www.freeflowwellness.ca/retreats

Zoom meeting for Ministry Personnel only (all 3 regional councils)
2020-03-17 19:00 - 21:00 | SK
This meeting is for ministry personnel from any of the three regional councils who were unable to attend the region specific meetings from earlier today. It will be a supportive space to gather with pastoral relations ministers, the Executive Minister and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Ministry Personnel.
Zoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/898437463

Zoom meeting for lay leadership
2020-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | SK
Pastoral charge supervisors, Board and Council members, M&P committee members, pastoral care teams, and more. All welcome. These will be supportive spaces for lay leadership to gather with pastoral relations ministers, the Executive Minister, and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Communities of Faith.
Wednesday 18 March, 6:30 PM AB and SK, 7:30PM MB and NW Ontario, 5:30 in BC.
Zoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/623080479
The meeting ID you’ll need is the number that’s in the link above. Toll free number for everyone: 1-855-703-8985. PLEASE NOTE: please arrive on time. The meeting may be locked for security purposes five to ten minutes after the start.

Zoom meeting for lay leadership
2020-03-19 19:30 - 21:00 | SK
Pastoral Charge Supervisors, Board and Council members, M&P committee members, pastoral care teams, and more. All welcome. These will be supportive spaces for lay leadership to gather with pastoral relations ministers, the Executive Minister, and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Communities of Faith.
Thursday 19 March: 7:30PM AB, NWT and SK, 8:30PM MB and NW Ontario, 6:30 in BC.
Zoom link: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/387889611

Rouleau United Church Property
2020-03-21 | SK
The Rouleau United Church has been sold and the following assets are available to other churches.
Organ and bench
Piano and stool
Two Communion tables
Double wall cross
Minister’s bench
Pulpits (2)
Baptismal Font
Communion trays
Voices United Hymnals
More Voices United Hymnals
Songs of the Gospel Hymnals
Please contact Blair Duncan at 306-541-4768 or bdunc01@yahoo.com if you are interested in any of these items.

CANCELLED - ICM Final Celebration and silent bids
2020-03-21 | SK
Due to COVID19 concerns, this event has been cancelled.
Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) Saskatoon gives core neighbourhood artists 10×10 canvases and they return them to ICM painted. ICM displays them in numerous Churches, where silent bidding begins and then hangs them at SCYAP for public viewing and bidding. Finally they are taken to Station 20 west for the Final Celebration. The Final Celebration is an evening Gala where the canvases are once again displayed and final bids are taken until 8:30pm. There will be core community musicians and dancers performing, artists sharing their stories of how art impacts their lives and a light lunch will be served. You are invited to join us for the Gala evening.

Zoom Meeting for Ministry Personnel only
2020-03-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-03-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-04-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2020-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | SK
This meeting will be a supportive space for ministry personnel to gather with your pastoral relations minister and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Ministry Personnel.
This meeting is scheduled for Living Skies Regional Council:
Living Skies: 1:00 PM Saskatchewan. Every week on Tuesday at this time, until further notice. https://united-church.zoom.us/j/705926119

The meeting ID you’ll need is the number that’s in the link above. Toll free number for everyone who has limited connectivity: 1-855-703-8985. PLEASE NOTE: please arrive on time. The meeting may be locked for security purposes five to ten minutes after the start.

Zoom meeting for lay leadership
2020-03-25 18:30 - 20:00 | SK
Pastoral Charge Supervisors, Board and Council members, M&P committee members, pastoral care teams, and more. All welcome. These will be supportive spaces for lay leadership to gather with pastoral relations ministers, the Executive Minister, and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Communities of Faith.
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in BC; 6:30 PM AB, SK, NWT; 7:30 MB and NW Ontario. Some meetings will have specific resource people and others will be check ins.
March 25: Treasurers especially take note! Meeting with Erik Mathiesen, the United Church’s Chief Financial
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/978525442 Meeting ID: 978 525 442

POSTPONED - Joy Workshop
2020-03-27 19:30 - 2020-03-28 15:30 | Nipawin United Church, Nipawin, Saskatchewan, S0E 1E0, Canada
This event has been post-poned until further notice.
What if “JOY” is something we can choose, cultivate and practice? In this weekend session, let’s take time to define JOY for ourselves, reflect on what scriptures tell us about it, and explore ways to experience more JOY in our daily lives!! Bring a journal or notebook and pen to jot down your own thoughts during this workshop. Our presenter is Rev. Shelly Manley-Tannis from Saskatoon. Lunch on Saturday, snacks and refreshments for Friday evening and Saturday are provided. Please register so there are enough resources. Phone 306-862-4108 Tues. to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or email: bridgingwaters@sasktel.net with name, contact info., etc.

Zoom meeting for lay leadership
2020-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | SK
Pastoral Charge Supervisors, Board and Council members, M&P committee members, pastoral care teams, and more. All welcome. These will be supportive spaces for lay leadership to gather with pastoral relations ministers, the Executive Minister, and possibly members of the Committee of Support to Communities of Faith.
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in BC; 6:30 PM AB, SK, NWT; 7:30 MB and NW Ontario. Some meetings will have specific resource people and others will be check ins.
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/978525442 Meeting ID: 978 525 442

Pastoral Relations Commission
2020-04-02 08:00 - 09:30 | SK
Paperwork for this meeting (i.e. appointment forms, ministry profiles, etc) need to be submitted to Bev Diebert ( bdiebert@united-church.ca ) the Friday before the meeting.
For this meeting, any paperwork needs to be submitted by Friday, March 27 in order to be considered on April 2. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy Murton at tmurton@united-church.ca .

CANCELLED Appreciative Inquiry; and Social Media and Evangelism workshops
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-04 | Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0W5, Canada
This event has been cancelled.
Zion United Church in Moose Jaw in partnership with St. Andrew’s College on Friday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th. This learning event is comprised of two parts: an Appreciative Inquiry workshop and a Social Media and Evangelism workshop.

Appreciative Inquiry Workshop (AI) – Time 3pm to 9:00 pm Friday. This workshop is intended to introduce participants to Appreciative Inquiry as a practical philosophy. Unlike some workshops that focus on training the trainer, this one endeavours to allow participants to experience one central part of the practice: developing a provocative proposal. The intention is to allow participants an opportunity to experience what is life giving about the philosophy and to acquire, refine, or refresh skills that can immediately translate into use, not only in their ministry context, but also in their own faith journey.
Social Media and Evangelism Workshop – Time 9;30 am to 3:30 pm Saturday. The aim is for participants to recognize social media as a catalyst to (re)explore mission. Often participants come expecting to acquire skills and quickly learn that social media reveals ways to be the church that are both old and often new. This workshop is for participants who are excited about imagining ways to harness social media as one component in visioning and revitalizing mission in communities of faith. As well, it can (re)connect missional activities such as social justice, pastoral care, and lifelong learning. For those who imagine discipleship as an ongoing exploration in which change is a constant, this workshop will challenge, excite, and energize.

Ideally, we encourage you to come with a team of 4 people from your congregations, council/board members and or other leaders in your community of faith. The workshops are intended for teams of four. The reason for the team suggestion is that the implications of social media require more human resources than are traditionally allocated financially in most United Church of Canada contexts. Creating a group with a shared identity and passion serves to create a cohesive team. However, you are invited to come and participate even if you are a team of 1.
There is no cost to attend this event, however, each participant is responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meal costs.
There are a number of restaurants within walking distance of Zion United Church. If you are interested in registering for this gathering the church has a list. Approximately 1.5 hours will be set aside for supper on Friday evening and for lunch on Saturday. As well, If you are wanting to attend I can also send a list of Hotels/Motels with their contact information. For further information or to register please contact Tim Ellis by email at zionuc.minister@sasktel.net or by phone at 306-631-0082.
There is a requirement to read the core text for the event: Branson, Mark Lau. Memories, Hopes, and Conversations: Appreciative Inquiry and Congregational Change. 2004 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1566997836/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_1 or through other online retailers.

(CANCELLED for April 8/ Holy Week) Zoom meeting for lay leadership
2020-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | SK
