Service of Celebration for Admittand
2020-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Regina) | Grenfell United Church, 513 Anderson St., Grenfell, Saskatchewan, S0G 2B0, Canada
With joy and gratitude, Living Skies Regional Council invites you to join in celebrating the Service of admission for Rev. Hyun Heo at Grenfell United Church at 7:00PM;
Because of COVID, physical presence at these services is limited. But God’s presence is not. We also hope that your virtual presence will be possible. Details about live streaming are being worked out; please watch the Regional Rambler newsletter and the Regional website calendar for further information.

Service of Celebration for Ordinands
2020-09-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Regina: Wesley United Church, 3913 Hillsdale St., Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 3Y6, Canada
With joy and gratitude, Living Skies Regional Council invites you to join in celebrating the
Service of ordination for Deb Anderson-Pratt, in partnership with the Indigenous church; and
Service of ordination for Bruce Kakakaway, in partnership with the Indigenous church
at Regina: Wesley United Church at 3:00PM
Because of COVID, physical presence at these services is limited. But God’s presence is not. We also hope that your virtual presence will be possible. Details about live streaming are being worked out; please watch the Regional Rambler newsletter and the Regional website calendar for further information.

Online retreat: Spirals of Call
2020-09-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
In this online retreat, we will explore the Spiral of Call that visits us again and again over the course of our lives, and reflect creatively on the components of identity, purpose in life, and unique gifts, as well as the patterns of change that accompany the Spiral of Call. Each day will begin at 1 pm with an introduction to the material via zoom, followed by a couple of hours for you to go off to reflect and create. The last 30-45 minutes will be spent back on zoom for a time of sharing that will wrap up by 5 pm.

Ministry Personnel gathering
2020-09-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:00
The fall has arrived and with it the need for support. Join your colleagues in ministry on Tuesdays, at 1:00pm for this optional conversation. Join weekly, bi-weekly, or whenever the Spirit moves you for an hour of connection and learning. Zoom Meeting: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/94637623120
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church.
* 1-647-374-4685; Toll-free 1- 855-703-8985; Meeting ID: 946 3762 3120

Ministry and Personnel Committee 101
2020-09-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
If you have a new ministry and personnel committee, or would just like a refresher of the roles and responsibilities for this most important task, please feel free to join Tracy Murton, Pastoral Relations Minister, for one of the following Zoom workshops: Wednesday, September 30, 7:00-8:30pm, OR Saturday, October 3, 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.
* Please use local numbers when feasible to save costs for the church. * 1-647-374-4685; Toll-free 1- 855-703-8985; Meeting ID: 946 3762 3120

Stewardship of Creation webinar
2020-10-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
An Ecumenical Stewardship Webinar for the Season of Creation
You are invited to join Rev Mitchell Anderson, Dr. Volker Greifenhagen, Bishop Chris Harper, and Tashia Toupin for an ecumenical webinar on the Stewardship of Creation. What do the Hebrew scriptures teach us about the interconnectedness of humanity and all creation? What we can learn from Canadian Indigenous spiritual tradition, Roman Catholic social teachings, United Church perspectives, and other sources of wisdom?
Please register by emailing Nick Jesson at njesson@archregina.sk.ca
Maximum 100 participants.
Advance notice: mark your calendars for a fall Stewardship series: “Gathering God’s Harvest”, Thurs. Oct 22 and 29, and Nov 5, 12, and 19.
This series is organized in the spirit of the LAURC Covenant by the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle, the Saskatchewan Synod of the ELCIC, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina.

New Wine: Western Intercultural Ministry Network Gathering
2020-10-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Wine: Western Intercultural Ministry Network Gathering, online this fall with Eric Law and Tony Snow

Join us for a cross-Canada gathering of people living out the United Church’s intercultural vision. We are delighted that Rev. Dr. Eric Law and Tony Snow will be our lead resource people.
When: Fridays on September 25, October 2, and October 9, 2020.
Cost: FREE. (Thank you for your support through Mission and Service!) These will be three-hour sessions, with presentations, reflection, song, and small group discussion. Tools for engaging with your ministry between sessions will be offered, and so will afternoon/ evening informal conversation groups.
Full information: https://bit.ly/2CqFRjt
Sessions are free but registration is still required; please click here.
Click here for our Facebook event.
If you would like more information, please contact the Western Intercultural Ministry Network Executive through staff support Julie Graham, jgraham@united-church.ca

Expressing Wonder: Seeing the World with Eyes Wide Open
2020-10-03 08:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
A reflective and interactive weekend of learning and appreciation about systemic racism and how those who are born into socio-economic, racial, gender, sexual or cultural privilege can truly be allies. Ali Abukar (CEO of Saskatoon Open Door Society, community relationship builder) and Ernie Louttit (retired police officer and author) will share their life experiences and wisdom about systemic racism through storytelling and interactive discussion. Join us for a Coffee House on Friday night Oct 2, the Saturday sessions and a Spiritual Gathering on Sunday led by Nancy Steeves, Chris New, Gretta Vosper and Scott Kearns.

Jeffery Straker in Concert
2020-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Humboldt: Westminster United Church, 708 13th Ave., Humboldt, Saskatchewan, S0K 2A0
Jeffery Straker in Concert
Friday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Westminster United Church
Tickets $25
Attend in person or watch on-line
Call 306-682-2799 to book your ticket.
Payments by etransfer.
Covid-19 Protocols will be observed. Masks Mandatory. Cohorts may book seats together at time of ticket purchase.
Come and enjoy a LIVE concert!

Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
2020-10-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-18 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.

Stand by Me: Palestinian Children and Military Detention – A workshop
2020-10-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Palestinian families live in constant awareness that Israeli soldiers could invade their house at any hour of the day or night and take a child away – often for arbitrary reasons and for an unknown length of time. Every year an average of 700 Palestinian children are arrested, mistreated, detained and prosecuted in Israel’s military court system. According Defense for Children International Palestine (a United Church partner in mission). Israel is the only country in the world that systematically prosecutes children in military courts. To learn more about the day-to-day reality of the children and their families, plan to join this 90-minute online workshop. Register on Eventbrite.
The workshop is being hosted by CFOS (Canadian Friends of Sabeel), CJPME:Okanagan and PalNet Pacific. PalNet Pacific is a network of Pacific Mountain Region and a regional group of UNJPPI (United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel).

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Interest has been raised in having some focussed time during the Ministry Personnel Gatherings (Tuesdays, at 1:00pm). So, for the next few weeks, these gatherings will be 90 minutes, beginning with general announcements, small group check-in (10 mins), and a focussed topic. Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any part of the gathering that will be useful. The schedule is as follows: Today – creative options to connect folks on-line
Upcoming topics:

November 3 – creative options to connect folks off-line
November 10 – creative ideas for Christmas
November 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg
November 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon, prayers, music, children’s time, engaging scripture reading, etc.)

Please note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: [REDACTED]

Regional Gathering Meeting #1
2020-10-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The first of 2 evenings to deal with the business portion of the Annual Gathering. Lay Delegate from each community of faith will be invited to participate in the 2 nights – October 28 and November 4, 2020 to discuss, to discern and to decide on the business presented. Tonight’s Zoom call will introduce the business matters that are to be dealt with and discussed.
Each evening will start at 6:30 with a short time for set up to allow for instructions for the meeting ( how to name yourself, how to vote, etc) with the actual educational and business portion being held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Please watch the Regional Gathering page (link is on the front page of the Living Skies website — livingskiesrc.ca ) and the Regional Rambler newsletter for more details.

ICM 10 x 10 Art Auction
2020-11-02 - 2020-11-19 | Online Event
The 10×10 Art Show is back!
In March, ICM launched the 11th season of the 10×10 art project. It draws together artists from many diverse backgrounds, who live in, work in and support Saskatoon’s Core neighborhoods. The show brings together experienced artists and new ones; indigenous, metis and new immigrants; artists with jobs and those who struggle. Together their art is their voice- a glimpse into their diverse journeys.
COVID has forced us to think of new ways to complete the show. Instead of an in-person show, bidding will take place online Nov. 2nd – 19th.
The bidding site will go live Nov. 2nd at 7 am showing the art and comments from the artists.
www.icmsaskatoon.webstore.com
Check the 10 x 10 Art Celebration Facebook page for regular Updates!!

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2020-11-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Interest has been raised in having some focussed time during the Ministry Personnel Gatherings (Tuesdays, at 1:00pm). So, for the next few weeks, these gatherings will be 90 minutes, beginning with general announcements, small group check-in (10 mins), and a focussed topic. Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any part of the gathering that will be useful. The schedule is as follows: Today – creative options to connect folks off-line .
Upcoming dates:

November 10 – creative ideas for Christmas
November 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg
November 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon, prayers, music, children’s time, engaging scripture reading, etc.

Please note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: [REDACTED]

Regional Gathering Meeting #2
2020-11-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Zoom
The second of 2 evenings to deal with the business portion of the Annual Gathering. Lay Delegate from each community of faith will be invited to participate in the 2 nights – October 28 and November 4, 2020 to discuss, to discern and to decide on the business presented. Tonight’s Zoom call will continue with the business matters that are to be dealt with and decisions will be made.
Each evening will start at 6:30 with a short time for set up to allow for instructions for the meeting ( how to name yourself, how to vote, etc) with the actual business portion, including decision making being held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Please watch the Regional Gathering page (link is on the front page of the Living Skies website — livingskiesrc.ca ) and the Regional Rambler newsletter for more details.

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2020-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Interest has been raised in having some focussed time during the Ministry Personnel Gatherings (Tuesdays, at 1:00pm). So, for the next few weeks, these gatherings will be 90 minutes, beginning with general announcements, small group check-in (10 mins), and a focussed topic. Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any part of the gathering that will be useful. The schedule is as follows: Today – creative options to connect folks off-line

Upcoming dates:

November 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg
November 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon, prayers, music, children’s time, engaging scripture reading, etc.)

Please note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: [REDACTED]

Entering Advent in a time of Crisis: Bah Humbug or Hope-Filled Anticipation?
2020-11-12 01:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Ministry personnel only with Marg Janick-Grayston
The advent season takes us on a journey towards Christmas, the ultimate symbol of hope, love and giving. For many of us it has become a time for family gatherings, big feasts around the table, and the exchange of gifts and hugs. But, with COVID, and distancing, and tiny bubbles of contact in our midst, we may feel more like Ebenezer Scrooge whose response to Christmas was “Bah Humbug” because it lacked meaning for him. With everything that is going on, it may feel harder for us this year to enter this season with hope-filled anticipation. In our time together we will be checking into our “internal weather forecast” to see how we, and the communities of faith we relate to, are entering the Advent Season. Secondly, we will consider why this season overflows with hope from a historical perspective, and where hope is showing up today. Lastly, we will review some research information on the negative and positive effects of faith in a time of crisis, and brainstorm ways to acknowledge people’s struggles, as well as embrace our faith in the most positive of ways to reconnect us with hope.

Entering Advent in a Time of Crisis: Bah Humbug or Hope-Filled Anticipation?
2020-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Licensed Lay Worship Leaders only – with Marg Janick-Grayston
The advent season takes us on a journey towards Christmas, the ultimate symbol of hope, love and giving. For many of us it has become a time for family gatherings, big feasts around the table, and the exchange of gifts and hugs. But, with COVID, and distancing, and tiny bubbles of contact in our midst, we may feel more like Ebenezer Scrooge whose response to Christmas was “Bah Humbug” because it lacked meaning for him. With everything that is going on, it may feel harder for us this year to enter this season with hope-filled anticipation. In our time together we will be checking into our “internal weather forecast” to see how we, and the communities of faith we relate to, are entering the Advent Season. Secondly, we will consider why this season overflows with hope from a historical perspective, and where hope is showing up today. Lastly, we will review some research information on the negative and positive effects of faith in a time of crisis, and brainstorm ways to acknowledge people’s struggles, as well as embrace our faith in the most positive of ways to reconnect us with hope.

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2020-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Interest has been raised in having some focussed time during the Ministry Personnel Gatherings (Tuesdays, at 1:00pm). So, for the next few weeks, these gatherings will be 90 minutes, beginning with general announcements, small group check-in (10 mins), and a focussed topic. Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any part of the gathering that will be useful. Today – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon, prayers, music, children’s time, engaging scripture reading, etc.
Please note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: [REDACTED]

Advent Conversations Around the Fire: Igniting Sparks of Creative Contemplation on Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
2020-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
A zoom based retreat that offers time to reflect on advent themes around the light of a candle, express the themes creatively at a contemplative pace, and harvest deeper awareness about hope, peace, joy and love through sharing together. We will spend the first hour on zoom sharing and reflecting on stories , poems, songs, quotes, symbols, meditations and/or experiences that focus on each of the themes on separate days, followed by a couple of hours to go off and contemplate and create. The last hour will be spent back on zoom for a time of sharing which will help us continue reflecting with greater depth as we create an advent altar to guide us spiritually through each week. Upon leaving, we will have many new insights sparked by wonderful conversations and creative expressions that began around the light of a candle, which we can integrate into our personal lives and/or worship planning. Pre-register by November 9 by emailing Marg Janick-Grayston at: marg@freeflowwellness.ca

Ministry Personnel Gatherings
2020-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Today we will be returning to the regular 60 minute length. We will also be joined by Shawn Sandford Beck, new Recruitment Officer from St. Andrew’s College.
For the Advent season, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope (today), peace (Dec.1), joy (Dec. 8) and love (Dec. 15).
Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=[REDACTED]
