Practically Prophetic: Online Worship - A Panel Discussion of Techie Wisdom
2021-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Regina) | Online Event
Online Worship: A Panel Discussion of Techie Wisdom
Wednesday, April 14th, 7pm

To Register: https://form.jotform.com/210574707062250
Download: Event Poster/Info Sheet
One of the pandemic-revelations for the church has been the explosion of information around online worship experiences. Even as we struggle with physical isolation of our church families, we’re learning about the ministry opportunities of live-streaming, video-editing, music recording, and virtual meeting platforms. It hasn’t been easy, but in some ways it’s kinda forced us to embrace new & exciting ways of sharing in faith community together.
“What has been the most exciting or unexpected benefit of online worship?”
“What’s one piece of advice for a congregation just getting started with online worship?”
“What does the future hold for online worship?”
Join us for a hosted panel discussion of Online Worship in our congregations. Our tech gurus bring a wealth of insight & experience, and will share some of their favourite technical tips, tricks, gadgets & software. Perhaps even more importantly, we’ll also talk about the faith opportunities that online worship and community may hold for our own congregations and the United Church of Canada.

About our presenters:
Cheri Uthe leads the tech team at Mayfair UC creating live-stream worship services. She is also the owner of Faith Productions, a video production company with a specialty in memorials & tributes.
Ken Glover is on the tech team at St. Martins’ UC in support of recorded worship services. He has created very helpful how-to videos for Bandlab & St. Martin’s recording/video-editing process.
Daryl Woods is in ministry at Grace Westminster UC providing live-streamed worship services. He and the team at Grace Westminster bring experience with a variety of streaming software & equipment options..

Questions?: contact Kent at LivingSkiesYAYA@united-church.ca or 306-221-5529.

“Practically Prophetic” is a webinar series in Living Skies 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. Oh yeah, we’re excited that Practically Prophetic is a pretty cool collaboration of Living Skies Region Faith Formation (UCC), St. Andrew’s College, and the Centre for Christian Studies.

An Imagination Pilgrimage for the Soul
2021-04-19 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-04-26 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-05-03 13:00 - 16:30, 2021-05-10 13:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
During this time when travel has become challenging, this 4 week retreat invites us to take an IMAGINARY pilgrimage across Canada, in the company of others. As we use our imagination to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the wide open space of the prairies, to the mountains of Alberta, and the lush gardens of BC we will reflect upon ways that the natural landscapes we encounter under God’s clear blue sky might ruminate with our lives and connect us spiritually.
Please register by April 5 via email marg@freeflowwellness.ca. Full Descriptions available at: https://www.freeflowwellness.ca/retreats

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-04-20 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
Today we will discuss the practice of joy.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/98143768957?pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom Bible Study - Lectionary Based
2021-04-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Zoom Bible Study
beginning February 3 and happening every Wednesday at 1pm.

An opportunity to read, learn, and discuss the Bible with other UCCan folks. Each week we will engage with one of the lectionary passage for the upcoming Sunday.

To register follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcpcOmsqzorGtbNopaMhsmCZ8bjZ…
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Zoom Gathering for Young Adults (18-35 yrs)
2021-04-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-04-28 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-05-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-05-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-05-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Event
ALL ARE TRULY WELCOME
Every Wednesday at 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

Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
2021-04-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Together using the story of Lot’s Wife and the videos of Diane Strickland we will explore the experience of living in a pandemic as well as what it means to “be church” in these times.

A Breathtaking Path to Whole HeARTed Living: Art as a Spiritual Practice
2021-04-24 14:00 - 16:15, 2021-05-01 14:00 - 16:15, 2021-05-08 14:00 - 16:15, 2021-05-15 14:00 - 16:15 | Zoom
Come explore the diverse nature of spirituality that connects us with our soul, and helps us discover ways to breath in life with courage and vigor. In this retreat we will discover our place in the universe through a mandala meditation, the power of our breath as prayer, and delve into the realms of our heart as we engage in creative processes that open up the doors to new ways of being. Marg Janick-Grayston of Free Flow Wellness is leading this retreat through Naramata Centre. Full description available at https://www.freeflowwellness.ca/retreats or https://naramatacentre.secure.retreat.guru/program/a-breathtaking-path-to-wholehearted-living/ . Please register through the Naramata Centre link above.

SPRING 2 LIFE Online Concert Link!
2021-04-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event
Spring is here, and it is time for a celebration of music!
Recorded Sunday, April 25, 2021
YouTube Link (Living Skies YouTube Channel):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ1GFiDC4SA
An incredible diversity of United Church musicians from throughout the Living Skies Region have prepared an amazing evening of musical entertainment & story!
Featuring the music of Morgan Moats & Lee Stubbe, St. Paul’s Worship Arts Team, Calvary UC, Tannis Schmidt, Sacred Sounds Worship Band, Liam & Layne Jones, Korean Ministries Networks & Beyond, Heather/Andrew/Chelsea Trio, Cam & Cheryl Fraser, and so many more… with tech support provided by Cheri Uthe of Faith Productions.
Ticket proceeds support UCC Communities of Faith (congregations), and other UCC Ministries throughout the Living Skies Region. When you order your ticket, simply indicate the Ministry that you would like to support.
For more information, please contact Kent at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca or 306-221-5529.

"Tuesday Joy" with Peace Akintade (SK Youth Poet Laureate)
2021-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
First United Church in Swift Current has invited Peace Kintade, SK’s Youth Poet Laureate for a poetry event crafted especially for youth.
Included will be a presentation, a reading, and a Q & A. “Tuesday Joy” is named for one of Peace’s poems. High school students will be participating. The event is sponsored by the SK Writers’ Guild and hosted by First United Church.
Date & time: Tue. April 27, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Where: Swift Current, online via Zoom
For the virtual link to register, email Peggy Worrell: pjworrell@sasktel.net or http://www.firstunitedsc.ca/project/tuesday-joy/
To view later, the event will be recorded and posted at http://www.firstunitedsc.ca and on the church’s FB page.

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-04-27 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
Today we will hear from Vicki Nelson, our new Stewardship Animator.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/98143768957?pwd=[REDACTED]

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-05-04 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/98143768957?pwd=[REDACTED]

Ministry & Personnel Committee 101
2021-05-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Back by popular demand! If you have a new ministry and personnel committee, or would just like a refresher of the roles and responsibilities plus insights from the wellness survey for this most important task, please feel free to join Tracy Murton, Pastoral Relations Minister, for one of the following Zoom workshops: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00-8:30pm, OR Saturday, May 8, 10:00-11:30am. Email Bev Diebert to register bdiebert@united-church.ca. After registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the background materials.

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-05-11 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
At today’s meeting will we talk about Asian Heritage Month
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92318046085?pwd=[REDACTED]

Ministry with Neurodiverse Youth (Practically Prophetic webinars)
2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event
Ministry with Youth on the Autism Spectrum
Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
7pm (Online Zoom meeting)
We’re constantly searching for new ways to share in Jesus’ ministry with neurodiverse children & young people who experience life on the autism spectrum.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/211086316900246
Download Poster/Info: https://livingskiesrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PP-Autism-Youth-Ministry-May-12-21.pdf
Erin Scrivens (B. Ed, Educational Psychology & Special Education) is a high-school special education teacher and life-long member of the United Church who brings over 20 years of experience working with, caring for, and laughing alongside neurodiverse kids. She’ll answer just about any question we can think of, and share a wealth of insights, tips, and compassionate advice related to autism and similar developmental conditions.
Questions?: contact Kent at KMohn@united-church.ca or 306-221-5529.
Please note: at this point, we’re hoping to Zoom live from a wired-up, socially-distanced classroom at St. Andrew’s College. Just let us know if you’re Saskatoon and would like to attend in person. Of course, COVID-realities can change anytime, but we’ll cross our fingers!

“Practically Prophetic” is a webinar series in Living Skies 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. Oh yeah, we’re excited that Practically Prophetic is a pretty cool collaboration of Living Skies Region Faith Formation (UCC), St. Andrew’s College, and the Centre for Christian Studies.

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-05-18 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
Today, Shawn Sanford Beck will discuss upcoming means of consulting with St. Andrew’s College.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92318046085?pwd=[REDACTED]

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2021-05-25 13:00 - 14:00
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings.
Today, Murray Pruden, Executive Minister for Indigenous Ministries and Justice, will join us for conversation on how we might support Indigenous Ministries in Saskatchewan and how we might authentically support our Indigenous neighbours
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/92318046085?pwd=[REDACTED]
