Northern Spirit Regional Council

The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie presented by The 9th Street Players
2024-05-31 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spirit of Hope United Church, 7909 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Three opportunities to have a thrilling time at Spirit of Hope United as the 9th Street Players bring Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, The Mousetrap, to life on stage. Get ready to be on the edge of your seat as the plot twists and turns, keeping you guessing until the very end. Don’t miss out on this exciting in-person event with light refreshments served during the intermission.
“The Mousetrap” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Cost for all performances is $20 adult; $15 student and senior; $5 child.

The United Church at 100: Centennial planning workshop
2024-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Wednesday 29 May 2024, 6:30PM MDT
The United Church turns 100 in June 2025! Join our Regional archivists, Leanne Templeton and Erin Acland, and other resource people, and we’ll look at resources for creatively commemorating this anniversary in your context. We’ll talk about local, Regional, and national ideas together- both the celebrations, and the anniversary opportunity to look at where we’ve been as a church, and where the future might take us. Come with your ideas and questions, and be ready to bring some ideas back to your community and ministry! Have a look at the new Centennial website, too, and sign up for the newsletter.
Zoom info:
https://united-church.zoom.us/j/86218269850?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 862 1826 9850 Password: [REDACTED] 1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free

Seniors Coffee Break
2024-05-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7, Canada
Join us for a Coffee Break! Everyone 50+ is welcome. Come socialize with other from the surrounding neighborhoods, check out Kirk Centre and what we are all about and have some coffee and snacks.
Kirk Centre is hosting these events in partnership with Sage Seniors Association, Dovercourt Community League and Woodcroft Public Library. Location vary between 3 locations.
April 23rd – Kirk Centre
April 30 – Woodcroft Library
May 7 – Dovercourt Community League
May 14th – Kirk Centre
May 21 – Dovercourt Community League
May 28 – Woodcroft Library
June 4 – Kirk Centre
June 11 – Dovercourt Community League
June 18 – Kirk centre
June 25 – Woodcroft Library

Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage Edmonton
2024-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Alberta Legislature, Edmonton, 10800 97 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5K 2B6, Canada
The Gaza ceasefire pilgrimage, has been initiated by Christian communities globally as a prayerful act of solidarity amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This symbolic gesture aims to promote peace and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the people of Gaza during these challenging times. As described on the official website, the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage is a meditative immersion into the suffering experienced by the people of Palestine. Each step taken is a prayer for every life lost since the occupation re-entered the news cycle following the tragedy of October 7th, 2023.
We’ve chosen to organize a 4 km walk here in Edmonton to represent the 41 km length of Gaza. It’s a gesture of solidarity with those who’ve been displaced from their homes, compelled to traverse long distances in search of safety and refuge, and have tragically lost loved ones along the way. Please consider joining us. We will commence our journey from the Alberta Legislature Building at 4pm on Saturday, May 25th.We will meet up at this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/diRJAKJvimTwRfJm8?g_st=iwb . (on the Alberta Legislature grounds) Please wear white as a sign of peace.
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN UNRELATED EVENT HAPPENING ON THE NORTHERN END OF THE LEGISLATURE GROUNDS THAT BEGINS AT 2 PM. THE LEGISLATURE WILL ONLY BE OUR STARTING POINT AND SHOULD NOT PRESENT A CONFLICT, HOWEVER ANTICIPATE THAT PARKING IN THE AREA MIGHT BE DIFFICULT. LOOK FOR THE D&P BANNER
If you’re unable to join us but wish to participate, you can take a walk alone or organize one with your friends, keeping the people of Gaza in your thoughts. We also encourage you to visit the official website to learn more about the intentions behind this walk. For alternative ways to participate, you can check out the Kairos website linked below, should you choose to do any event please let us know, so that we can share the event with others and include it in our database.
Official site: https://www.gazaceasefirepilgrimage.com/

Worship Planning Together Retreats
2024-05-16 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 – $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 will open soon!

Worship Planning Together Retreats
2024-05-16 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 weather makes road travel scary we will move into “zoom land”.

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.
***
Registration for the January event will open soon!

High Tea at Pilgrim United Church
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Pilgrim United Church, 9008-135 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 1N4, Canada
Don’t be late – Save the Date! Join us on Saturday for an early Mother’s Day celebration at Pilgrim United Church. Enjoy a variety of teas, sandwiches, and sweets while spending a lovely afternoon together with your mother, grandmother, aunt, or that someone else who is special in your life. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance through the church office or at the door.

Spring Craft Market
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
Our vendors primarily produce handmade, artisan products such as decorative and silver jewelry, bath and body products, jams and salsas, wood and metal products, sewists, stitchery items, home decor and craft items. A local greenhouse will supply us with beautiful patio pots or plants in hanging baskets ready for your garden.
Bring friends and family and stay to have a snack and a beverage at our cafe. Gluten free/dairy free snacks will be available as well.
Children will be kept busy planting their own seeds in their own activity area!

Meditation in Motion
2024-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Alberta
Invitation to Walk the Labyrinth at St. Paul’s United Church Every Second Friday of the Month 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Lower Hall
Fee: $ 15 per person
A labyrinth is an ancient contemplative tool. Walking the labyrinth is as simple as taking time to follow the path to the centre, to pause there and to walk back out. You are also free to walk out of the labyrinth any time you wish.
Ideas for Your Walk
There is no “right” way to walk the labyrinth. An open mind and open heart is enough. You might choose to walk the labyrinth while focusing on a particular word, phrase or emotion, spend time thinking on a particular person, or just bring a question to ponder.
You are also free to just walk and allow your mind and body to relax after a busy day.
The St. Paul’s United Church Labyrinth is based on the labyrinth laid in the floor of the Chartres Cathedral in France from around 1220. It takes 30-40 min to walk it.
Following the walk there will be three stations offering an invitation for a deeper engagement with the possible emotions or insights gained during the walk:
1. Grounding the experience by spending some time journaling the experience.
2. Grounding the experience with an art activity.
3. Sharing in a circle led by Karin Stewart.
Karin Stewart has walked many labyrinths at many places over the years and is passionate about it as a tool of meditation and spiritual growth.
For more questions please contact the office at 780-436-1555 or at office@stpaulsunited.org

Regional Council Annual Meeting
2024-05-09 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.

R-W MEN'S GROUP SPEAKER: DOUGLAS ROCHE
2024-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
May 9 at 10:30 am in Memorial Hall
We have invited Douglas Roche, a retired Canadian Parliamentarian and Diplomat, who was involved with the United Nations Association in Canada, founding president of Parliamentarians for Global Action, chairman of the Canadian Pugwash Group which is dedicated to peace and security issues, as well as nuclear disarmament.
Douglas Roche will be speaking on his new book Keep Hope Alive: Essays for a War Free World.
“The Ukraine war is a scarring tragedy, with hundreds of thousands killed and wounded, famines worsened, nuclear warfare threatened, and diplomacy unraveled. How do we get to a place of hope from here? This collection of essays shines a light on the reasons for my hope that humanity can achieve a peaceful and just coexistence through the U.N.’s New Agenda for Peace and its blueprint for sustainable development.”
Douglas Roche
Former Senator and Ambassador for Disarmament
Everyone is welcome.

WUC Conference & Annual Meeting 2024
2024-05-09 - 2024-05-11 | Alberta
2024 CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL MEETING:
WOMEN OF THE UNITED CHURCH: CHINOOK WINDS AND NORTHERN SPIRIT
“FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH: CARING FOR CREATION”
May 9-11, 2024

♦ For more information about the 2024 UCW Conference, including speakers and programming, click here (doc).
♦ To download the registration form, click here (doc).

Grace United Church Garage Sale
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Grace United Church, 6215 104 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Grace United Church Garage Sale
6215 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Friday, May 3, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Antiques and collectibles, household items, clothing, jewellery, toys, books, sporting goods and more!
(Proceeds to the church)

Garage Sale - Riverbend United Church
2024-05-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Riverbend United Church, 14907 45 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5V6, Canada
Huge garage sale at Riverbend United Church (14907 – 45 Avenue NW, Edmonton) from May 2nd to 4th. Drop off donations beginning April 29th
Sale hours:
Thursday, May 2nd 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3rd 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more details contact Riverbend United at 780.430.7275 or check out details on our website at https://riverbendunited.org/2024-garage-sale/

Seniors Coffee Break
2024-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-23 10:30 - 11:30 | 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
2024-04-29 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-04-22 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.

Mill Woods United Spring Soirée and Variety Show
2024-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Mill Woods United Church, 15 Grand Meadow Cres, Edmonton, AB, T6L 1A1, Canada
Mill Woods United Church is hosting a Spring Soirée and Variety Show fundraiser on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of music, entertainment, appetizers, desserts, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea. We’ll also be holding a silent auction of beautifully themed baskets during the evening. Get together with a group of friends and join us in community and friendship!
We are located at 15 Grand Meadow Crescent in Millwoods, halfway between 50th and 66th Streets, south of the Whitemud.
We ask that if you plan to attend, please contact our church office to confirm (mwuc1@telus.net or 780-463-2202) to help us plan accordingly. See you in April!!

Kirk Centre's Free Chili Dinner
2024-04-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2V7, Canada
Join us on April 25th at Kirk Centre for a free chili dinner . Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available. Take this opportunity to check out Kirk Centre and what we have to offer! Please register for the 5:30pm or 6:30 pm seating time.

Dare to Share: Ecumenical Shared Ministries Workshop
2024-04-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Glory Lutheran Church, 22577 AB-16, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4T7, Canada
Dare to Share: Ecumenical Shared Ministry & the Future of Church
A workshop for leaders within the Anglican, Lutheran, Moravian, and United Churches,
April 25, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
at Glory Lutheran Church, Sherwood Park, AB
For full details and registration, visit: https://form.jotform.com/230435874518259
Registration for this event is free. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 17, 2024.

Wild Church YEG
2024-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Emily Murphy Park, Picnic Site #3
Robertson-Wesley’s Wild Church will congregate next on April 21 at 1pm; in acknowledgment of Earth Day, our theme will be ‘Earth and Our “Geobiographies.” ‘ Join us at Emily Murphy Park (Fire Circle #3, at the east end of the park – look for the Wild Church sign), bring your furry friends, and pack a mug for a provided warm drink! Cancelled below -15C with windchill.
Wild Church is a monthly all-age worship that follows Jesus’ example of going into the wilderness to connect with the sacred; it involves solo reflection time as well as deep interpersonal dialogue.
Follow us online – Instagram @wildchurchyeg, website: wildchurchyeg.org
