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SUMMARY:Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/faithfulness-in-pandemic-times-journeying-with-lots-wife/2021-02-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210209T140000
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CREATED:20210201T162355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T204559Z
UID:10000213-1612875600-1612879200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97027021739?pwd=WXMvQXdsMmlTRGRnT1dwVTRHSE5iUT09 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210202T140000
DTSTAMP:20210201T162030Z
CREATED:20210201T162030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T162030Z
UID:10000212-1612270800-1612274400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97027021739 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210126T140000
DTSTAMP:20210125T192748Z
CREATED:20210105T154511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T192748Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings. \nToday’s topic – St. Andrew’s College updates – we will be joined by Katelyn at the library and Shawn at the recruitment desk beginning at 1:30. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97402570199?pwd=U0tybFVWOXNYbTFObXBhMDg4YUE5UT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210120T203000
DTSTAMP:20201006T153852Z
CREATED:20201006T153852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T153852Z
UID:10000146-1611169200-1611174600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/faithfulness-in-pandemic-times-journeying-with-lots-wife/2021-01-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,COVID-19
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://livingskiesrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/E2AE7392-0ACC-4652-86DC-64D60928DFD4.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210119T140000
DTSTAMP:20210119T150202Z
CREATED:20210105T154324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T150202Z
UID:10000039-1611061200-1611064800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97402570199?pwd=U0tybFVWOXNYbTFObXBhMDg4YUE5UT09 \nToday we will be discussing ideas for Lent.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210112T140000
DTSTAMP:20210105T154009Z
CREATED:20210105T154009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T154009Z
UID:10000209-1610456400-1610460000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97402570199?pwd=U0tybFVWOXNYbTFObXBhMDg4YUE5UT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20210105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20210105T140000
DTSTAMP:20210105T152930Z
CREATED:20210105T152930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T152930Z
UID:10000208-1609851600-1609855200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Ministry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97402570199?pwd=U0tybFVWOXNYbTFObXBhMDg4YUE5UT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201216T203000
DTSTAMP:20201006T153852Z
CREATED:20201006T153852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T153852Z
UID:10000145-1608145200-1608150600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/faithfulness-in-pandemic-times-journeying-with-lots-wife/2020-12-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201215T140000
DTSTAMP:20201118T192814Z
CREATED:20201118T192814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T192814Z
UID:10000163-1608037200-1608040800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:For the Advent season\, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope\, peace\, joy and love (today). \nMinistry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97402570199?pwd=U0tybFVWOXNYbTFObXBhMDg4YUE5UT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201214T170000
DTSTAMP:20201104T210241Z
CREATED:20201016T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T210241Z
UID:10000155-1607950800-1607965200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent Conversations Around the Fire: Igniting Sparks of Creative Contemplation on Hope\, Peace\, Joy and Love
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/advent-conversations-around-the-fire-igniting-sparks-of-creative-contemplation-on-hope-peace-joy-and-love/2020-12-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Janick-Grayston  Free Flow Wellness":MAILTO:marg@freeflowwellness.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201208T140000
DTSTAMP:20201118T192440Z
CREATED:20201118T192440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T192440Z
UID:10000161-1607432400-1607436000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:For the Advent season\, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope\, peace\, joy (today) and love (Dec. 15). \nMinistry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201207T170000
DTSTAMP:20201104T210241Z
CREATED:20201016T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T210241Z
UID:10000154-1607346000-1607360400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent Conversations Around the Fire: Igniting Sparks of Creative Contemplation on Hope\, Peace\, Joy and Love
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/advent-conversations-around-the-fire-igniting-sparks-of-creative-contemplation-on-hope-peace-joy-and-love/2020-12-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Janick-Grayston  Free Flow Wellness":MAILTO:marg@freeflowwellness.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20201202T195836Z
CREATED:20201202T195836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T195836Z
UID:10000167-1607083200-1607086800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Apocalyptic Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A theological exploration of what the apocalypse might have to do with Christmas in a pandemic. \nJoin the Centre for Christian Studies for this lunch-time Zoom workshop with guest Nancy Sanders. We’ll discuss the biblical and theological traditions of apocalypse\, their connection to the Christmas story\, and their relevance for the particularly weird season we’re heading into. \nThere will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing\, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.\nSessions are free but you must register. \nTo register: visit the page at: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-qhrzoiEtT68_ByWh3ijBK-WxhOMkjn \nand find the “register” link. \nUpcoming dates in 2021: January 8\, February 12\, and March 12.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/apocalyptic-christmas/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201201T140000
DTSTAMP:20201118T192857Z
CREATED:20201118T191900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T192857Z
UID:10000160-1606827600-1606831200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:For the Advent season\, we will spend time together working through the themes of hope\, peace (today)\, joy (Dec. 8) and love (Dec. 15). \nMinistry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201130T170000
DTSTAMP:20201104T210241Z
CREATED:20201016T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T210241Z
UID:10000153-1606741200-1606755600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent Conversations Around the Fire: Igniting Sparks of Creative Contemplation on Hope\, Peace\, Joy and Love
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/advent-conversations-around-the-fire-igniting-sparks-of-creative-contemplation-on-hope-peace-joy-and-love/2020-11-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Janick-Grayston  Free Flow Wellness":MAILTO:marg@freeflowwellness.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201126T110000
DTSTAMP:20201120T221932Z
CREATED:20201120T221932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T221932Z
UID:10000165-1606384800-1606388400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Health and Dental Benefit Plan Premium Increases Conversation
DESCRIPTION:In response to concerns raised about the significant increase in the premiums for the UCC Benefit Plan the Ministry Personnel Support Committee has set up a zoom conversation with GCO reps Alan Hall (Executive Officer for Ministry and Employment) and Kira Tarasevici (Manager of Pension & Benefits).  Anyone who would like to be part of the conversation is invited to attend the meeting.  This will be a time to hear the rationale behind the increase\, to voice your concerns\, and to find a way forward.  The meeting will be at 10:00 am Thursday November 26th.  The link to the meeting is: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/97186255599?pwd=NmwreDQrT3NTRTJQY1JkZm16RDI0QT09 ; *Please use local number when feasible (especially if you have unlimited long distance calling) to save costs for the church. * 1-647-374-4685; Toll-free 1- 855-703-8985    Meeting ID: 971 8625 5599 \nPassword: 351433
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/health-and-dental-benefit-plan-premium-increases-conversation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201124T140000
DTSTAMP:20201118T181109Z
CREATED:20201118T181109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T181109Z
UID:10000025-1606222800-1606226400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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). \nMinistry Personnel are warmly invited to attend any or all gatherings; be sure to have a candle nearby to light together. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201123T170000
DTSTAMP:20201104T210241Z
CREATED:20201016T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T210241Z
UID:10000152-1606136400-1606150800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Advent Conversations Around the Fire: Igniting Sparks of Creative Contemplation on Hope\, Peace\, Joy and Love
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/advent-conversations-around-the-fire-igniting-sparks-of-creative-contemplation-on-hope-peace-joy-and-love/2020-11-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marg Janick-Grayston  Free Flow Wellness":MAILTO:marg@freeflowwellness.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20201006T153852Z
CREATED:20201006T153852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T153852Z
UID:10000144-1605726000-1605731400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/faithfulness-in-pandemic-times-journeying-with-lots-wife/2020-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,COVID-19
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://livingskiesrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/E2AE7392-0ACC-4652-86DC-64D60928DFD4.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201117T143000
DTSTAMP:20201023T161316Z
CREATED:20201023T161316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T161316Z
UID:10000026-1605618000-1605623400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09. \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201114T120000
DTSTAMP:20201023T162519Z
CREATED:20201023T162519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T162519Z
UID:10000031-1605344400-1605355200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Entering Advent in a Time of Crisis: Bah Humbug or Hope-Filled Anticipation?
DESCRIPTION:Licensed Lay Worship Leaders only – with Marg Janick-Grayston \nThe 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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/entering-advent-in-a-time-of-crisis-bah-humbug-or-hope-filled-anticipation-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201112T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201112T160000
DTSTAMP:20201023T162318Z
CREATED:20201023T162318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T162318Z
UID:10000027-1605142800-1605196800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Entering Advent in a time of Crisis: Bah Humbug or Hope-Filled Anticipation?
DESCRIPTION:Ministry personnel only with Marg Janick-Grayston \nThe 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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/entering-advent-in-a-time-of-crisis-bah-humbug-or-hope-filled-anticipation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201110T143000
DTSTAMP:20201105T171541Z
CREATED:20201023T161045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T171541Z
UID:10000030-1605013200-1605018600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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\n\nUpcoming dates: \n\nNovember 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg\nNovember 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon\, prayers\, music\, children’s time\, engaging scripture reading\, etc.)\n\nPlease note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09. \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201104T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201104T210000
DTSTAMP:20200915T171202Z
CREATED:20200914T213136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T171202Z
UID:10000140-1604514600-1604523600@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Gathering Meeting #2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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.   \nPlease 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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/regional-gathering-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,Regional Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201103T143000
DTSTAMP:20201023T161730Z
CREATED:20201023T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T161730Z
UID:10000029-1604408400-1604413800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 . \nUpcoming dates: \n\nNovember 10 – creative ideas for Christmas\nNovember 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg\nNovember 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon\, prayers\, music\, children’s time\, engaging scripture reading\, etc.\n\nPlease note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09. \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201028T210000
DTSTAMP:20200915T171132Z
CREATED:20200914T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T171132Z
UID:10000139-1603909800-1603918800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Gathering Meeting #1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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.   \nPlease 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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/regional-gathering-meeting-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events,Regional Gathering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201027T143000
DTSTAMP:20201023T161923Z
CREATED:20201023T154955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T161923Z
UID:10000023-1603803600-1603809000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Ministry Personnel Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 \nUpcoming topics: \n\nNovember 3 – creative options to connect folks off-line\nNovember 10 – creative ideas for Christmas\nNovember 12 – pre-Advent retreat with Marg\nNovember 17 – creating an online worship component exchange (sermon\, prayers\, music\, children’s time\, engaging scripture reading\, etc.)\n\nPlease note there is a new Zoom link that includes a password: https://united-church.zoom.us/j/93146504904?pwd=SVAyLyt1YmUxRktVYnJibVpiR2h4QT09.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/ministry-personnel-gatherings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201024T153000
DTSTAMP:20201019T165802Z
CREATED:20201019T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T165802Z
UID:10000028-1603548000-1603553400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Stand by Me: Palestinian Children and Military Detention – A workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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).
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/stand-by-me-palestinian-children-and-military-detention-a-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20201021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20201006T153852Z
CREATED:20201006T153852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T153852Z
UID:10000143-1603306800-1603312200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Faithfulness in Pandemic Times: Journeying with Lot’s Wife
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/faithfulness-in-pandemic-times-journeying-with-lots-wife/2020-10-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,COVID-19
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END:VCALENDAR