Northern Spirit Regional Council

Seniors Coffee Break
2024-04-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7, Canada
Kirk Centre has partnered with Dovercourt Community League, Sage Seniors Association and Edmonton Public Library – Woodcroft Branch to host a Seniors Coffee Break Every Tuesday at 10:30 am from March 12 to April 30, 2024. The schedule is as follows:
Kirk Centre – 13535-122 ave NW
March 12
March 26
April 9
April 23
Dovercourt Community League – 13510 Dovercourt Ave
March 19
April 2
April 16
Edmonton Public Library – Woodcroft Branch – 13420-114 Ave NW
April 30
Coffee, Tea and snacks will be provided. Small donations will be accepted gratefully for future coffee events.

Jazz and Reflections
2024-04-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Everyone is welcome to enjoy an afternoon of music, spiritual reflection and refreshments at no cost. Donations will be accepted to cover the musician’s fees and other expenses.

Edmonton‛s 44th Annual Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross “ Journeying Home"
2024-03-29 10:00 - 13:30 | AB
Good Friday, March 29, 2024, 10 a.m. (99 Street and 107 Avenue, Edmonton AB)
The 44th annual Outdoor Way of the Cross invites people to think about the relevance and importance of the Gospel message in our world today. This year’s theme, “Journeying Home,” is based on Isaiah 58:6-7: “Is not this the fast that I choose. . .to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless into your house.”
The walk will once again take place in person, along the streets of Edmonton’s inner city. It will include six stations, and each station will offer a reflection on an aspect of the overall theme that highlights both a challenge and a source of hope, woven together with music.
People of all faith traditions are welcome. The 1.5-kilometre walk is reasonable for most ages and levels of fitness and ability. Free street parking is available near the start location. Light refreshments will be provided at Hope Mission (106 Avenue and 99 Street) after the final station.
For more information, contact Marguerite Watson at marguerite.watson@telus.net or visit the Way of the Cross website here.

CCS Friday - An Ecology of Faith Formation
2024-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, Canada
Join the Centre for Christian Studies (CCS) on Friday, March 15 (noon Central, 1pm Eastern, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific, 2pm Atlantic) for an online conversation about the eco-system of faith formation in congregations. Our special guest will be UCC Growth Animator Greg Smith-Young.
Within creation, ecosystems form as different and diverse creatures (living and non-living) interact together. Each part plays a vital role in making the whole. Ecosystems are about interdependence and integration. What can happen when we bring an “ecosystem” way of thinking into the faith formation work of congregations? Join us as we imagine the possibilities.
Greg Smith-Young (he/him) is a Growth Animator with the United Church of Canada. He serves alongside existing and newly-forming communities of faith in southwest Ontario, helping them to share in what Jesus is already doing in their places: inviting, welcoming, engaging, forming disciples, and sending to share in God’s Presence.
CCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceGsqzIuHtcJfObCM1xhPf4sRLMj18nC#/registration
CCS Fridays are online conversations to help us all to respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. Each session will be on a Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 CT and in the form of a Zoom workshop. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.

Ottewell United Church Online Auction
2024-03-03 09:00 - 2024-03-17 09:00 | AB
Greetings auction enthusiasts and fellow bidders! Our online auction will begin Sunday, March 3, at 9:00 am and will end with the final bid on Sunday, March 17th at 9:00am.
We invite you to browse our auction catalogue and bid on a variety of items including vintage Crystal and Glassware, Puzzles, Theme Baskets, Family Passes, Gift Certificates, Handicrafts, and more for your house and home!
Please go to www.charityauction.bid/ottewellchurch to register.
Only your name and email address are required.
Once registered, you will receive more information regarding the bidding process and how to claim your items.
Please share this with the family and friends
Is there something you would like to donate? Please contact
Joan at tabakjoan1955@gmail.com 780 919-0242
Becky at rlcharette@shaw.ca 780 235-1957
Thank you for your support. Happy Bidding!

Celebrate Leisure Sale
2024-03-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Drop by to visit, enjoy refreshments and shop for books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and games.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
2024-03-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Through music, scripture and story, everyone is invited to pray and reflect on the Women of Palestine in this service prepared by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada, hosted by the Spirit of Hope United Church.

Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | St Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert, AB, T8N 5H6, Canada
.St Albert United Church invites you to attend a showing of Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts on February 28th at 7pm.
Embrace an understanding of the Doctrine of Discovery and why it continues to be detrimental to the progress of reconciliation.
Tea and coffee and bannock will be provided. Q and A and discussion to follow.

Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts, Doctrine of Discovery
2024-02-28 19:00 | St Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert, AB, T8N 5H6, Canada
Showing of the video Doctrine of Discovery, Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts. This will be followed by a question and answer period and discussion.

At St. Albert United; freewill donations accepted for UC reconciliation and justice.

Kirk Centre's Paint Nite
2024-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7, Canada
Champions & Children
On Thursday March 28th at 6:30 pm Kirk Centre is hosting a paint nite for anyone who would like to join us. This paint nite is a dual canvas nite and we are asking people to register as a pair. The cost is $50 per pair. Come and join us and bond, relax and create art. Please arrive at 6 pm. Please register here.

Grace United Messy Church- Lent
2024-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Enjoy crafts, celebration, laughter and food during this multigenerational and creative exploration of Lent! The event is free. Free will donations to cover cost of supplies gratefully accepted.

CCS Friday: Creating Harmonious Space
2024-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, Canada
On Friday, February 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 CST join an online conversation about creating “harmonious space” rather than “safe space”. Harmonious space is the condition in which diversity and inclusion truly grow. Guided by author and educator bell hooks, who said, “ Learning takes place in harmonious space” and “Community that allows for risk, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries is love.” We will consider harmony and risk as opposed to “safety” as the best environment suitable for diversity.
Our special guest will be Deaconess Adrainne Gray. Adrainne was consecrated a Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) deaconess and ordained an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deacon in 2017. She is currently the Director for Recruitment for the LDA with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and works remotely from her home in Atlanta, GA.
CCS Fridays are free. Please register to receive a zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcOCoqz8tGtf4EgB269gUXM_d-r_sSrqc#/registration
CCS Fridays are online conversations to help us respond faithfully to emerging issues in local contexts. These workshops are open to anyone who might be interested. There will be a presentation that will be recorded for future viewing, plus opportunities to engage with the ideas in small groups.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER & EARLY ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
2024-02-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Enjoy a delicious pancake supper followed by an early Ash Wednesday service. Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m.

Jewelry Boutique and Coffee House
2024-02-10 11:30 - 16:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
Previously Loved Jewelry, scarves, bags and purses. Come and enjoy a light lunch and shop for your Valentine!
One item $5
Three items for $10
All purses for $5 each

Valentine's Tea and Vendor Market
2024-02-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Enjoy browsing the great products from local vendors. Stay for tea and goodies with your friends. Everyone is welcome! No admission cost.

Indigenous Church Remit: open learning time part 2
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Indigenous Church Remit learning time, Tuesday January 30, 7:30 PM Central, 6:30PM Mountain, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; Rev Murray Pruden, Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Executive Minister, Indigenous Ministries and Justice; Rev. Shannon McCarthy, Regional Council Executive Minister. Please click here to register. Be sure to check your email spam folder if you do not get the automated reply from Zoom in your inbox.
All welcome, from any Regional Council you live in, whether your pastoral charge has voted or not! If you’d like to share this invitation please do so. We strongly encourage everyone to read the latest letter from the General Secretary and to watch two short videos first: Perspectives on the Remit from the National Indigenous Gathering, and a new video on questions addressed by members of the non-Indigenous church.

An Evening with Ivan Coyote
2024-01-21 18:00 - 21:30 | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6J 6W9
SSUC Celebrates Their 25th Affirming Anniversary with Ivan Coyote
January 21st, starting at 6:00 pm
Come celebrate our milestone affirming anniversary with a very special guest: Canadian writer, storyteller and musician Ivan Coyote! The evening will include a chance to peruse displays and learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and projects in the Edmonton area, enjoy some music from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists, and the highlight of the evening – a presentation by Ivan Coyote with time for questions and answers.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite: click here!.
*Guests 13 and older are welcome to attend.

Worship Planning Together Retreats
2024-01-18 09:00 - 16:00 | St. David’s United Church, Leduc, 4614 - 48 St., Leduc, Alberta, T9E 5X7, Canada
Save the date: January 18 & May 16, 2024
Come and do your worship planning in good company. United Church worship leaders, including DLMs and ordered ministry, lay worship leaders, and worship committees, are invited to St. David’s United Church in Leduc, Alberta, for facilitated experiences, individual reflection, and planning time.
Hosted by St. David’s United Church in Leduc, Alberta.
Facilitated by Rev. Leigh Sinclair, with support from the Ministry Personnel Support Committee.
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 9 am – 4 pm: Come and do your worship planning for Lent 2024 in good company.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9 am – 4 pm: Come and do your worship planning for Creation 2024 in good company.

What: A day away from normal church life to worship, connect and plan ahead to the coming liturgical season. All participants will leave with at least some of the worship plans for their community of faith. A rotation of times focused on your local and particular planning, worship experiences to explore the season’s Scriptures and hymns, as well as idea generation in small groups.
Who: United Church worship leaders – in groups of 1 to 3 from your Community of Faith, DLMs and ordered ministry, lay worship leaders, worship committees
Where: St. David’s United in Leduc.
Cost is $35 per participant per day to attend in person, as well as your own mileage (and accommodation if overnighting as part of travel). $25 per participant per day to attend via Zoom.
**If distance or weather makes travel impossible please join the Zoom group for $25 per participant per day to attend via Zoom.

FAQ:
How much time will I get to spend on planning the particulars of worship for my community of faith?
At least 2 hours divided into three sections throughout the day.
What lectionary will be used for our planning?
Revised Common Lectionary Year B
What if I can only come to one event?
No worries, they are “stand alone” so register for one or both.
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Registration for the January event is now open: click here!

Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day
2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom, Canada
Time for dessert! Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day, Jan 9, 2024, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain.
All Affirming, curious, and supportive ministries and people are invited to join Living Skies and Northern Spirit Regional Councils in the first of a series of get togethers to check in for the new year, and to plan for March 14, Affirming PIE Day.
Come with your questions, ideas, and recipes. Come with the good work you’ve been doing, and your hopes and concerns for for 2024.
Meeting info (share by email but do not post on social media, please):
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/85941945044?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 859 4194 5044 Password: [REDACTED]
Phone: 855 703 8985 Canada toll-free

Affirming PIE Day prep
2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public, Intentional, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE Day takes place Thursday March 14.
Come with your plans, hopes, and questions! All welcome. Please share the information by email, but do not post it on social media.
Living Skies will host a conversation on Tuesday 9 January at 6:00PM MST. Here is the Zoom info:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/85941945044?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 859 4194 5044
Password: [REDACTED]
Phone: 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
Note that Prairie to Pine Regional Council’s Equity and Diversity Committee welcomes you to their open house PIE baking prep too: Click here for info about this January 31 event.

Covenanting Service - St. Paul's United Edmonton
2024-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 | AB
A covenanting service for
Reverend Anna Constantin – Senior Minister
and
Reverend Candace McNeill – Minister of Faith Formation
and the Congregation of St. Paul’s United Church, Edmonton, will take place on, Sunday, January 07, 2024, at 2:00pm, at St. Paul’s United Church (11526 – 76 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0K7). A reception will follow the service. Everyone who can attend will be most welcome. For those unable to attend, greetings can be sent to the Church address, or through the church website. (https://stpaulsunited.org/contact-us/)

Prepare for the New Year by Walking the Labyrinth
2023-12-27 10:00 - 2023-12-29 14:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
The Labyrinth at Mill Woods United Church will be open from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Decemeber 27, 28 and 29. People are invited to quietly meditate and reflect as they walk the path of the Labyrinth. All are welcome.

The Christmas Cat
2023-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 | St Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert, AB, T8N 5H6, Canada
A pj service for young families and the young at heart
Pajamas and slippers encouraged.
Milk and cookies to follow service

Blue Christmas Service
2023-12-20 19:00 - 20:00 | St Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert, AB, T8N 5H6, Canada
Some of us have mixed emotions during the holidays, and some struggle in the dark days around the longest night. If you have had a difficult year (in any way), if you are conflicted or hurting, and/or you would like to remember loved ones as we light candles, please join us in the sanctuary.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF HEALING
2023-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
December 17 at 7:00 pm. Christmas is a holy time that is not always happy. It brings up so many memories that heighten our feelings of grief or sadness, pain or loneliness. This is a service of quiet reflection, remembrance and peace. We hope that this service will bring a sense of peace in this sacred season with quiet music, scripture, silence and candle light. Everyone is welcome.
