A CIRCLE reading and DISCUSSION of the United Nations Declaration of Right of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
2024-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | St Albert United Church, 20 Green Grove Drive, St Albert, AB, T8N 5H6, Canada
UNDRIP is an international human rights instrument that affirms the minimum standards for the self-determination, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples throughout the world. The Declaration came into being in 2007 after more than 20 years of collaboration among Indigenous peoples and states. 143 Nations signed on in 2007.
Canada signed on in December 2010, and endorsed the UN Declaration. On June 21, 2021, Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act received Royal Assent and became law. The Act provides a road map for the Government of Canada to work in consultation and cooperation with First Nations, Inuit and the Métis Nation on the development of an action plan, including measures to ensure federal laws are consistent with the Declaration.
We will be reviewing and discussing why this document is important in the work of truth and reconciliation.

Understanding Suffering Through the Lens of Faith ~ Women’s Interfaith Dialogue
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Baitul Hadi Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, 7005 98 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T6A 0A6, Canada
Women of all faith backgrounds are invited to join us at Baitul Hadi Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat (7005 98 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T6A 0A6) on Sat, Oct 19, 2024 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM for a thought-provoking event.
Speakers from various faith will explore the concept of suffering from a faith perspective. Through engaging discussions and insightful talks, we will delve into how our beliefs can provide comfort and understanding during times of hardship.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a new perspective on suffering and strengthen your faith!
There are speakers from Islamic, Sikh, Jewish and Christian backgrounds. Rev. Chelsea Masterman from Grace United Church will be the Christian speaker.
Registration is free; please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-suffering-through-the-lens-of-faith-tickets-1027698091657

Wild Church YEG
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Stark Oak Tree, Edmonton, 12845-102 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 0M6, Canada
Join Robertson-Wesley’s Wild Church on October 20 at 1pm! We connect with sacred presence through the natural world on a monthly basis. All are welcome, including pets! Rain or shine.
In October, we will use our sense of touch and make etchings, as we explore the theme, “To Touch the Mystery”. We will meet at the Stark Oak Tree on the old Royal Alberta Museum grounds. Follow us on Instagram @wildchurchyeg or check out our website (www.wildchurchyeg.org).

Chalmers-Castle Downs Christmas Market & Bake Sale
2024-10-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Chalmers-Castle Downs United Church, 12315 132 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L3P6, Canada
Chalmers-Castle Downs United in Edmonton (12315 132 Avenue NW) is hosting a Christmas Market & Bake Sale, Saturday Nov.23rd, 10am to 3pm.
Start your Christmas shopping by supporting local artisans and home-based businesses. We will also have a table of seasonal decor items for sale by donation.

Regional Council Annual Meeting
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom, Canada
The 2024 Northern Spirit Regional Council Meeting will be held on the evenings of May 9 and October 24, online, via Zoom, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Some details, in addition to the information that will be posted on the main meeting page:
We invite you to join us on Thursday May 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom. We will be focusing on connection, growth, and health in our Regional Council, along with possible follow up on the recent Remit. Registration and full agenda will be available soon.
We will reconvene on Thursday October 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom. At this time we will elect 11 General Council 45 Commissioners, and focus on other business such as proposals. Please click here for the Proposals PDF overview (best for sharing and reviewing) and click here for the Word version (best for copying and pasting into a new document so you can build your proposal with the correct information and format.)
Information on nominating Commissioners will be provided at the May 9 meeting, through the newsletter and website, and sent out again throughout the fall as a reminder. The deadline for GC45 Commissioner nominations is October 11, 2024.

Beef on a Bun supper and Silent Auction
2024-10-26 16:30 - 20:30 | St. Andrew’s United Church, Spruce Grove, 1A Fieldstone Drive,, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
We will be hosting a Beef on a Bun supper and Silent Auction. Come and join us for some fun and fellowship and meet our minister, Reverend Shane Goldie.
October 26, 2024
4:30 p.m. gathering
5:00 p.m. supper
Live Auction throughout the evening
Tickets are $20.00 per person/ $5.00 for 6-12 years old/ $50.00 for a family
For tickets contact the church office at 780-962-0488

Kirk Centre's Free Community Dinner
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7, Canada
Kirk Centre Free Community Dinner
🌟 **Join Us in a Heartwarming Fall Feast!** 🍽️
**Date:** November 7 2024
**Time:** 5:30 PM
**Venue:** Kirk Centre 13535 122 Ave NW Edmonton AB T5L 2V7 Canada Edmonton
🎉 *Join us for an Evening of Community!* 🎉
Immerse yourself in the spirit of community and generosity at Kirk Centre for a Free Community Dinner! Hosted by **Kirk Centre** this community minded event is designed to bring people together over a shared meal and create lasting connections within the local community.
Admission is Free – Register online call 780-438-6619 or email kirkuccentre@gmail.com
https://www.kirkcentre.ca/upcoming-events
👉 Indulge in a delectable feast prepared with love and care.
👉 Connect with fellow community members in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you are a long-time resident, a newcomer or simply looking to share a meal with friendly faces, Kirk Centre’s Free Community Dinner promises an evening of joy, connection and delicious food. Join us at Kirk Centre on November 7th at 5:30 PM to experience the power of community firsthand.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to forge new friendships and create memories. Come hungry, leave happy! Mark your calendars and register your spot today!
Let’s dine together and create unforgettable moments. See you there! 🌟🍴

Ardrossan United Church Turkey Supper
2024-11-09 16:45 - 21:00 | Ardrossan United Church, 22 Main Street, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Turkey Supper
Two Sittings
4:45pm and 6:45pm
Call: 780-464-7235
Christmas Takeaways will be available by donations

Western Intercultural Ministries Network AGM and workshop
2024-11-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Western Intercultural Ministries Network AGM and workshop, October 21, 12:30 MST, 1:30PM Central Standard. Your presence and ideas make this Western Canada network work! Please come for a short AGM, followed by discussion and an intercultural workshop. WIMN’s Executive represents the five Western Regions, and meets monthly. This supportive and fun space welcomes additional Regional representatives. Learn more about our work here.
Click here for the agenda.
Click here for the 2023 minutes we will approve.
Connection details:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/85015609401?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 850 1560 9401 Password: [REDACTED] 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free

Christmas Bazaar
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Get your New and “New to You” gifts, Crafts, Christmas items, baking and preserves!
Lunch is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12
Santa Claus will arrive at 11 am

Youth Social Justice Day
2024-11-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Alberta
An interdenominational day of learning about social justice for youth ages 13-30! Come to hear from a variety of social justice champions and learn how to take action yourself. Pizza included!

UNRAVELLING RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
November 16, 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary. We can all agree that having a religious tradition has many upsides: being a part of a community, having a belief in something bigger than yourself, participating in meaningful traditions, and having a set of values all serve to give life meaning. But when a person, a community, or a set of doctrine associated with that religion causes harm, the harm cuts deeply into our sense of ourselves, our sense of belonging in the world, and even our place in eternity. This is a topic that every person of faith should be informed about. Come join Psychologist Amy Nydam and Provisional Psychologist Paige Cahill for a workshop that will cover the basics of what Religious Trauma is and how it shows up individually, interpersonally, communally, and existentially. Whether you have experiences of Religious Trauma personally, know someone who has, or just want to learn more so that you can support those around you, you are welcome. If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Rev. Karen Bridges at karen.bridges@rwuc.org

Eric Kane in Concert
2024-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Eric Kane in Concert at Spirit of Hope United! Join us on Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM for a night of amazing music and storytelling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see Eric Kane perform live and experience his incredible talent firsthand. Grab your friends and family and come enjoy a night you won’t forget!
After the loss of his brother in 2015, Eric Kane turned to music & formed Kane Incognito. Years of success included national radio play & placement, multiple nominations, and opening for a string of international talent. Early in 2022, Eric Kane started his own solo journey, returning to his roots of vulnerable storytelling that spreads a message of self-love and growth. His ability to connect with his audience through storytelling and shear emotion, will surface goosebumps, and truly make you feel again.
Tickets available at this link.

Wild Church YEG
2024-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Fire Pit at Emily Murphy Park, 11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The next Wild Church YEG service is on November 17 at 1PM at Emily Murphy Park (Picnic Site 3, near at the east end of the parking lot). Our theme is “Offering Lament, Taking Responsibility”; together we will acknowledge our culpability in the destruction of the natural world and shoulder our God-given responsibility to care for Creation. This will be a time to engage with our grief for ecological loss and to recommit to fostering a loving relationship with Earth. Dress for the weather; cancelled below -15C with windchill. Pets welcome! Contact us at wildchurchyeg.org for questions/transportation needs. Follow us on Instagram @wildchurchyeg

Messy Church- Cheering For Children!
2024-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Enjoy crafts, celebration, laughter and food during this multigenerational and creative event celebrating International Children’s Day! Cost: free. Freewill donations are not required, although will be gratefully accepted and used for future Messy Church events. Please email Grace.United@Shaw.ca to attend or if you forgot to sign up, come anyway 🙂

Christmas Tea & Market
2024-11-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Strathearn United Church, 8510 95 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 1Y7
Strathearn United: 8510-95 Ave NW, (elevator access at back door)
Featuring: Christmas Tea $5 (beverage & 2 treats – also gluten free); Bake Sale; Craft & Hobby Vendors (including wood carving, tatting, jewelry, honey, botanicals, Epicure, assorted sewn items, and more); Next-to-New Shop, Christmas items, Books & Puzzles.

Christmas Craft Market- Mill Woods United Church
2024-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
The Christmas Market has been happening for over two decades. We have a variety of vendors selling items from handmade products to commercial vendors on both floors of our church. There is usually a hot lunch for purchase at the downstairs concession on the date of the sale. Entry to our sale is by donation. This fundraiser supports the life and work of our church in the community of Mill Woods.

Christmas Sale and Santa's Gift Shop
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Get ready for Christmas. Come for a yummy lunch of beef on a bun and pie- or just to shop or browse. Check out the local vendors and a great selection of baking, crafts, gently used gifts and books. Santa will drop by for a visit at 1 pm, and there will be shopping assistants available to help your kids to choose and wrap secret gifts for family members and friends. Free admission and gift wrapping.

Christmas Tea, Bake Sale & Silent Auction
2024-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 5W6, Canada
Enjoy an afternoon out at Trinity United Church. You can buy delicious baking and other sweet and savoury treats, and bid on many beautiful gift baskets. We will be serving tea and refreshments. We hope to see you here.

Craft & Bake Sale - Spirit West United Church
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Spirit West United Church, 7003 199 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 3A8, Canada
The Ladies Group at Spirit West are holding a Craft and Bake Sale on Sunday, December 1 from 1-3pm. Lots of baking and crafts so come do some of your Christmas shopping! We will have a craft table where, for $1.00, kids can make their own craft! Hot chocolate is provided! Bring your friends and spread the word! Cash only!

Songs for the Season
2024-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Camrose United Church, 4829-50 Street, Camrose, AB, T4V 1P6, Canada
A Christmas music concert featuring the Handbell Choir of Camrose United Church with a Community Adult choir “Camrose Camerata”, and Camrose and Area Children’s Choirs.
A magical moment to begin the Christmas Season.

Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
2024-12-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest & Corner of 99 Street &, 102 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4X8, Canada
Join in this festive tradition heralding Advent and Christmas through readings and song. Thrill to the music of the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus and Handbell Ringers. Sing carols along with the mighty Davis Concert Organ!
U of A Mixed Chorus, Adam Robertson, Dir.; Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, Jackie Malcolm, Dir.
Organists: Marnie Giesbrecht & Joachim Segger

Winter Community Fun Fest and Potluck Supper
2024-12-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
People of all ages and abilities are invited to celebrate winter, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day and Christmas at this fun afternoon event. Drop by anytime in the afternoon for snacks and entertainment, including active games in the gym, board/ card games, music, seasonal craft activities, and cookie decorating.
The potluck supper will begin at 5.
This event is partially funded by a City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Micro Grant

Morning Star - Spirit West United Church Choir Christmas Concert
2024-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Spirit West United Church, 7003 199 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 3A8, Canada
The Spirit West Choir is excited to announce the annual Christmas concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6:30. Voice, piano, flute and harp will be featured in Lloyd Larson’s cantata entitled MORNING STAR, which celebrates the everlasting light of Christmas. Donations received will be directed to the sound system fund.

Christmas Carol Sing-Along
2024-12-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Join us at Grace United for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along, hosted by the Church School. A free-will offering for donation to the Bissell Centre will be collected.

Riverbend United Church - Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-long
2024-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Riverbend United Church, 14907 45 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5V6, Canada
Do you and your family enjoy singing Christmas carols? Then make sure you mark your calendar for our annual Community Christmas Carol Sing on Sunday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. which is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Our music groups come together for this joyous event, leading us in a selection of Christmas carols and popular secular music. Under the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree, our amazing RUC musicians will also perform some beautiful anthems for our enjoyment. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the singing, so why not invite your friends and family to share in this special time. Come for the wonderful music and stay for the fellowship. Coordinated by Paula Roberts.

Stony Plain United Church Advent Dinner and Cantata
2024-12-15 16:30 - 21:00 | Alberta
ADVENT DINNER AND CHOIR CANTATA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024.
Tickets are now available at the Church Office for this year’s Christmas Cantata and Advent Supper. General admission: $25.00; Children 6 to 12 $10.00 and Children 5 & under Free. Dinner starts at 5:00 pm (doors open at 4:30) and will include Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and all the trimmings.
The musical portion of the evening starts with Carol Singing and Special Music at 6:30 followed by the Cantata, “This is Christmas” by Mary McDonald at 7:00 pm. Plan to stay afterward for fellowship, coffee and dessert.

An Evening of Caroling and Treats
2024-12-16 08:00 - 19:00 | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season by singing your favourite Christmas carols, visiting, and enjoying holiday treats with your friends and neighbours.

Wild Church YEG: Honouring the Sun, Welcoming the Dark
2024-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Fire Pit at Emily Murphy Park, 11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Join Robertson-Wesley’s Wild Church on December 21 at 4pm (Emily Murphy Park Picnic Site 3 – near the east end of the parking lot) for an unstructured winter solstice worship. You are invited (if you wish) to bring a snack or a solstice-related poem, reading, prayer or song to share. Bring an empty mug for a fireside drink! All are welcome, including pets. Cancelled below —15*C.

Deep Winter Song 2024 ~ Featuring Martin Kerr ~ In Person and Live Stream!
2024-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Centre for Spiritual Living, 7621 101 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6A 0J6, Canada
Featuring:
~ Martin Kerr ~
~ Gord Oaks ~
~ and special guests ~
Deep Winter Song is an “acoustic” musical presentation exploring and celebrating the Mystery of the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and this wondrous dark season of winter. The night will include traditional and modern songs of winter, inspiring stories & poetry, angelic voices, inspiring words, compelling movement performances, delightful and mystical moods, laser starlight, beautiful winter projections, a time of Sacred Sound Journey, and a Solstice Fire Ritual.
