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SUMMARY:LS Spring Youth Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you are a grade 7 to 12 youth\, we welcome you to join us at Calvary United Church in Prince Albert from April 24-26. \nMake friends with other youth from across the United Church’s Living Skies Region (Saskatchewan) while exploring our faith life through worship\, song\, and interactive theme times. \nThe retreat wouldn’t be complete without social time — games\, chatting over meals …and then rolling out your sleeping bag on a church floor to dream sweet dreams surrounded by new and old friends resting up for another busy exciting day! \nInvite your friends\, neighbours\, cousins (the ones you see often and the ones you would like to see more often!) \nTo allow all to attend\, no matter their family’s financial status\, financial support is available as an option. \nClick Here to Register \nRegistration deadline: Monday April 13 \nWe are also looking for leaders age 16+.  Interested? Send an email to Lindsay at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ls-spring-youth-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Prince Albert: Calvary United Church\, 114 25 St. E.\, Prince Albert\, Saskatchewan\, S6V 1S5
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,YAYAC
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SUMMARY:Youth Forum at General Council 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is the purpose of the Youth Forum at GC45? \nYouth Forum is an opportunity for young people to participate in the education\, decision-making\, and community of General Council 45 of The United Church of Canada. Its aim is to ensure that young people have a voice in the denomination-shaping issues and decisions for the next three years in the life of the church. It is an opportunity to speak to issues that matter to young people\, to share ideas\, and to connect with peers and other members and leaders of the General Council. \nWhen and where will GC45 and Youth Forum take place? \nThere will be three online sessions for General Council: Sunday\, April 27 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern\, Sunday June 22 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Eastern\, and Saturday June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern. The first session includes worship\, introduction to the theme\, agenda\, reports\, proposals\, and business procedures of General Council. The second session includes worship\, introductions of global and ecumenical guests\, community building and discussion groups. The session on June 28 begins the Learning and Discussion sessions for GC45. \nYouth Forum gathers in person August 5-7 in Calgary. There will be two age groups\, 15-17 years and 18-25 years. General Council will meet August 7-11 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre. Youth Forum will close August 12 by noon. Travel home will begin in the afternoon of August 12. \nWho can join the forum? \nYouth Forum is open to young people\, ages 15 to 25\, selected by regional councils. Youth Forum leaders have the ambitious and achievable goal of having 100 young people under age 30 attend General Council 45. While this remains the goal\, the 2024 Youth Leadership Animators have prioritized the participation and inclusion of Racialized and Indigenous young people. In doing so\, youth are calling on each region to select a maximum of 50% non-Indigenous and non-Racialized\, and a minimum 50% Indigenous and Racialized youth. Each region is asked to select up to six youth\, including commissioners\, which means at minimum there should be an equivalent number of Racialized and Indigenous youth to white youth. Youth Forum participants will be placed in two groups\, those 15-18 and 18-25. \nIs there a fee to join?  \nRegistration for Youth Forum at GC45 is free and travel arrangements are made by the General Council. Some events or activities may have associated costs. No one will be excluded due to difficulty in payment. \nHow do I apply? \nClick here for the application form! \nApplication deadline is Nov 30\, 2024.  Applicants will be notified by mid-December.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/youth-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Calgary
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
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SUMMARY:Fall YAYAC Retreat (grade 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick off fall with another amazing YAYAC Retreat! If you’re in grades 7-12\, this is your opportunity to make some new friends\, enjoy our (hopefully) last bit of warm weather at Lumsden Beach Camp\, and have an amazing time. \nJoin us at Lumsden Beach Camp (LBC) September 27-29 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 and loud exuberance\, as well as quiet reflection\, creativity and conversation. \nWe’ll send a more detailed packing list closer to the event\, but you’ll need warm clothes and a sleeping bag and mat! Directions to LBC are posted on their website. \nThe cost is $60\, but as always if money is an issue we have some sponsorships available – just let us know in your registration. \nYAYAC is a ministry of Living Skies Region\, an Affirming Ministry of the United Church of Canada and we are intentional about our welcome to youth of all gender identities\, gender expressions\, and sexual orientations. \nCome with a group of friends\, or come and meet some new ones! We can’t WAIT to spend the weekend with you! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/242395883339268 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n               
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/fall-yayac-retreat-grade-7-12/
LOCATION:Lumsden Beach Camp\, Lumsden Beach\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
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SUMMARY:Camp-A-Palooza 2024
DESCRIPTION:YOU love camp.  WE love camp.  And we really love it when we all get together! \nIt’s time for Camp-A-Palooza 2024\, and this year we’re making the trek to Camp Shagabec down in the gorgeous Cypress Hills.  If you’ve never been there before\, you are in for a real treat! Camp Shagabec has some really unique traditions and a site like no other\, and the use of their space is absolutely incredible. \nWe’ll gather on Saturday at 1 pm and spend the afternoon discussing the things that YOU would find helpful to launch the 2024 season.  We’ll figure out ways to collaborate and support each other\, whether it’s program resources\, funding ideas\, governance models\, social media and communications… everything is on the table! \nSaturday evening we’ll have supper together and then try and squeeze in some of our favourite parts of camp into one evening – campfire\, songs\, skits\, games… you name it. \nIf you’d like to stay overnight\, there are lots of beds available – just indicate on the registration form and don’t forget your sleeping bag. \nSunday morning we’ll get up and have breakfast together and then head back to our own corners of the province to bring all our new ideas and excitement back to our own camps! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/240815350590251 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/campapalooza2024/
LOCATION:Camp Shagabec
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
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SUMMARY:Spring YAYAC Retreat (grade 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another YAYAC Retreat! \nJoin 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. \nThe 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! \nThe cost is $50\, but as always if money is an issue we have some sponsorships available – just let us know in your registration. \nCome with a group of friends\, or come and meet some new ones! We can’t WAIT to spend the weekend with you! \nTo register: https://form.jotform.com/240636621278256 \n– Lindsay & Meghan (YAYAC Staff) \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/spring-yayac-retreat-grade-7-12/
LOCATION:Knox-Metropolitan United Church\, 2340 Victoria Ave\, Regina\, SK
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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SUMMARY:Fall Youth Retreat 2023 (gr 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Yep\, you’ve also found the right place for info about the… \nFall Youth Retreat\nNov 3-5\, 2023\nMelfort United Church\, Melfort SK.\n \nTo Register: https://form.jotform.com/232824845041252 \nIt’s fall and that means it’s time for another YOUTH RETREAT.  Grab a coupla pals or come on your own and meet new friends – it’s gonna be a great time.  We’ll play games\, discuss life’s big questions\, eat snacks\, and just enjoy hanging out with other amazing people! \nHere’s the quick bullet-point FAQ for now: \n\nFriday night to Sunday at noon so bring stuff for sleeping on a comfy church floor!\nGrades 7 & up\n$50 per participant (but just let Lindsay or Josie know if money is a little tight – we want you there!)\n\nCan’t wait to see you there! \nQuestions?  Wanna Join the Leadership & Planning Team?   Contact Meghan at lsyayac.meghan@gmail.com or Lindsay at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca or 306-291-5943.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/fall-youth-retreat-2023-gr-7-12/
LOCATION:Melfort United Church\, 220 Burrows Ave. W.\, Melfort\, Saskatchewan\, S0E 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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SUMMARY:Camp-A-Palooza 2023
DESCRIPTION:An invitation for all camp-leadership-types to join us in beautiful Outlook SK for a day of talking all things camp! Administrators\, program staff\, cabin leaders\, board members… this day is for you.   Let’s launch the upcoming season with a day together! \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/camp-a-palooza-2023/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s United Church\, Outlook\, 211 Thomson St\, Outlook\, SK\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529
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SUMMARY:Youth at Regional Council 2023
DESCRIPTION:All the United Churches in Saskatchewan are gathering to connect with each other\, discuss current issues\, and make decisions about the future of the church… and the youth will be a part of it! Come and join us for 4 days in Prince Albert for an awesome time to learn about how the church works\, get to know youth from other parts of the province\, and reconnect with friends you’ve already met.  We’ll be spending time as part of the conference and then also breaking off into our own youth-only time\, including a trip to beautiful Camp Christopher on Saturday afternoon\, sleepovers and games at Calvary United Church every night\, and attending the Heart of the Youth Powwow on Friday. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nWe will be sleeping on the floor at Calvary United Church in Prince Albert\, and carpooling over to the event at the Exhibition Centre for the meetings.  We will head out to Camp Christopher on Christopher Lake on Saturday afternoon\, which is about 50 km north of PA.  Youth participants are not permitted to drive their own vehicles during the event – rides will be arranged. \nThe Regional Council event starts for all participants at 2 pm on Thursday the 25th\, but the youth will gather at the Exhibition Centre at 1 pm to check in and meet each other before things get started.  Everything wraps up on Sunday at noon once the Service of Praise is finished at Calvary United Church. \nMeals and snacks for Thursday afternoon\, Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday morning will all be included in the registration fee. \nLeadership Team (just in case you’re wondering) \nRev. Lindsay Mohn (she/her) is the regional Minister in support of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for Living Skies Region (geographic Saskatchewan).  She’s playing the role of registrar and planning team co-ordinator for this retreat and is excited to be working a bunch of amazing leadership people. \nJosie Williamson (she/her) is the Living Skies Region Youth and Young Adult Animator.  It’s a long title for explaining that she works on awesome youth events\, communication and community building for youth and young adult ministries in our province. \nSamantha Clayton (she/her) is the Youth and Families Minister at Calvary United Church in Prince Albert and will be graciously welcoming our group to the comfy church floor at Calvary for our sleepovers! \nLindsay: livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca \nJosie: lsyayac.josie@gmail.com \n  \nTO REGISTER: https://form.jotform.com/230825724715255
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/youthatrc2023/
LOCATION:Prince Albert: Calvary United Church\, 114 25 St. E.\, Prince Albert\, Saskatchewan\, S6V 1S5
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230306
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SUMMARY:Living Skies Confirmation Retreat (gr 7-12)
DESCRIPTION:Living Skies Confirmation Retreat\nMarch 3-5\, 2023\nSt. Paul’s United Church\, Saskatoon\n \nTo Register: https://form.jotform.com/230246052339248 \nThis will be a great weekend to share\, learn\, laugh\, and grow in our faith together. \nConfirmation of Faith officially is a relationship with your home congregation or community of faith. The Youth Confirmation Weekend can be one part of that journey with a group of other youth who share similar questions\, doubts\, jokes\, and life experiences. It’s gonna be awesome! \nThis event is open to anyone in the region in grades 7-12 who is interested in exploring confirmation.  We will spend the weekend learning and talking faith stuff and at the end of the event you will have the option of being confirmed with your home congregation.  If you or your church have questions about how this works\, please be in touch! \nHere’s the quick bullet-point FAQ for now: \n\nGrades 7-12 are welcome\nFriday night to Sunday at noon so bring stuff for sleeping on a comfy church floor!\n$50 per participant (but just let Lindsay or Josie know if money is a little tight – we want you there!)\n\nCan’t wait to see you there! \nQuestions?  Contact Josie at lsyayac.josie@gmail.com or Lindsay at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca or 306-291-5943.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/confirmation-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events,YAYAC
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