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Announcements – January 16, 2022
Coming Services
January 16 Danna will be leading worship
January 23 Danna will be leading worship
January 30 Danna will be leading worship
St. James Annual General Meeting
The 2021 AGM will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:00PM. The Annual Report will be made available well in advance of that date. Information on how to connect will be made available closer to the date. We hope to see you on February 7th.
Sunday School
As a result of the temporary church closure for in-person worship, Sunday School will be paused until further notice. The Sunday School teacher (Rowan) will email out video activities weekly for the families to do with the children at each families’ leisure. If you are interested in getting on the email list for these activities please contact the church office (stjames.office@sasktel.net). Thank you for your understanding and patience, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the church office.
Sandwiches for Waterston House
We require 20 loaves of sandwiches for Waterston House on February 6, 2022. Any kind of sandwich is appreciated. Please leave the loaves uncut. Please have the sandwiches at the church by 10:00. If you are able to supply sandwiches please contact one of the following:
Barb Bloor at 306-775-1897 or email barb.bloor@sasktel.net;
Heather Bathgate at 306-949-4664 or email rheatherbathgate@gmail.com;
the church office at 306-543-2626 or email stjames.office@sasktel.net
Thank you.
Broadview Renewal/New Subscriptions: Its time to renew your subscription to Broadview (formerly The Observer). For $25 you will receive an annual subscription with eight issues over the year of a magazine that looks at current spiritual matters within the United Church and beyond. New subscribers are welcome. Due to the temporary suspension of in person church services, please, by February 15, 2022, drop off a cheque in the church’s mail box or make an e-transfer to St. James United Church and note it is for a Broadview subscription. If you have any questions contact stjamesoffice@sasktel.net .
Book Group at St James: On Monday January 10 the 1:30-3:00 pm book group will start discussing the book How to Heal our Divides: A Practical Guide edited by Brian Allain and Adam Thomas. (available at Amazon and Kindle). The book outlines why there are divides and gives examples of how to resolve them. There are over 30 contributors to the book. The group meets weekly with the understanding people will not be available every week . A set number of chapters are discussed each week. For January 17, please read chapters 1, 5, 13 and 11 for January 24 please read chapters 2, 10, 17, and 19. Presently we meet on ZOOM at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85755897245?pwd=clBWR1kyVkpkNVdJOXJBRzBBOUFCdz09
Passcode: 775580
Wednesday Morning Coffee
Join us for coffee on Wednesday mornings 10 am on Zoom. Please use the following link and passcode to join the group: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342039674?pwd=bEhVNkhiSmpTclM2WnNqR1pYMWc3dz09
Passcode: 771468
Facebook Live Stream Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for a few volunteers to help us with running the Sunday Service live stream on Facebook. Time spent at the church for the set up and take down of the equipment would be from 9 am to 11 am. Full training and support provided, no previous experience or Facebook account needed. Contact Patty for more details 306.501.8875 or pattybretihumphreys@gmail.com
Need a Call or Visit?
Danna and Diane are available for a chat. Danna can be reached at 306-527-9422 and Diane at 306-737-6328.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry - Request for Donations for New Mom Welcome Packages
Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) invites you to participate in their New Indigenous Moms Welcome Packages initiative!
The goal is to provide a few items to help new Indigenous moms care for their babies and themselves in the early days after the baby is born. RNOM will assemble the packages and Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt (306-519-7840) will deliver them.
To support this project, RNOM is looking for donations of the following items (ideally by February 7, 2022):
NOTE: Please call Margaret (306-543-2626) or send her an email (stjames.office@sasktel.net) to make arrangements for dropping off items at the church.
If you have any questions please contact Barb Bloor @ 306-775-1897 or at her email: barb.bloor@sasktel.net
Facebook Live Stream Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for a few volunteers to help us with running the Sunday Service live stream on Facebook. Time spent at the church for the set up and take down of the equipment would be from 9 am to 11 am. Full training and support provided, no previous experience or Facebook account needed. Contact Patty for more details 306.501.8875 or pattybretihumphreys@gmail.com
Need a Call or Visit?
Danna and Diane are available for a chat. Danna can be reached at 306-527-9422 and Diane at 306-737-6328.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry - Request for Donations for New Mom Welcome Packages
Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) invites you to participate in their New Indigenous Moms Welcome Packages initiative!
The goal is to provide a few items to help new Indigenous moms care for their babies and themselves in the early days after the baby is born. RNOM will assemble the packages and Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt (306-519-7840) will deliver them.
To support this project, RNOM is looking for donations of the following items (ideally by February 7, 2022):
NOTE: Please call Margaret (306-543-2626) or send her an email (stjames.office@sasktel.net) to make arrangements for dropping off items at the church.
If you have any questions please contact Barb Bloor @ 306-775-1897 or at her email: barb.bloor@sasktel.net
Coming Services
January 16 Danna will be leading worship
January 23 Danna will be leading worship
January 30 Danna will be leading worship
St. James Annual General Meeting
The 2021 AGM will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:00PM. The Annual Report will be made available well in advance of that date. Information on how to connect will be made available closer to the date. We hope to see you on February 7th.
Sunday School
As a result of the temporary church closure for in-person worship, Sunday School will be paused until further notice. The Sunday School teacher (Rowan) will email out video activities weekly for the families to do with the children at each families’ leisure. If you are interested in getting on the email list for these activities please contact the church office (stjames.office@sasktel.net). Thank you for your understanding and patience, if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the church office.
Sandwiches for Waterston House
We require 20 loaves of sandwiches for Waterston House on February 6, 2022. Any kind of sandwich is appreciated. Please leave the loaves uncut. Please have the sandwiches at the church by 10:00. If you are able to supply sandwiches please contact one of the following:
Barb Bloor at 306-775-1897 or email barb.bloor@sasktel.net;
Heather Bathgate at 306-949-4664 or email rheatherbathgate@gmail.com;
the church office at 306-543-2626 or email stjames.office@sasktel.net
Thank you.
Broadview Renewal/New Subscriptions: Its time to renew your subscription to Broadview (formerly The Observer). For $25 you will receive an annual subscription with eight issues over the year of a magazine that looks at current spiritual matters within the United Church and beyond. New subscribers are welcome. Due to the temporary suspension of in person church services, please, by February 15, 2022, drop off a cheque in the church’s mail box or make an e-transfer to St. James United Church and note it is for a Broadview subscription. If you have any questions contact stjamesoffice@sasktel.net .
Book Group at St James: On Monday January 10 the 1:30-3:00 pm book group will start discussing the book How to Heal our Divides: A Practical Guide edited by Brian Allain and Adam Thomas. (available at Amazon and Kindle). The book outlines why there are divides and gives examples of how to resolve them. There are over 30 contributors to the book. The group meets weekly with the understanding people will not be available every week . A set number of chapters are discussed each week. For January 17, please read chapters 1, 5, 13 and 11 for January 24 please read chapters 2, 10, 17, and 19. Presently we meet on ZOOM at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85755897245?pwd=clBWR1kyVkpkNVdJOXJBRzBBOUFCdz09
Passcode: 775580
Wednesday Morning Coffee
Join us for coffee on Wednesday mornings 10 am on Zoom. Please use the following link and passcode to join the group: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342039674?pwd=bEhVNkhiSmpTclM2WnNqR1pYMWc3dz09
Passcode: 771468
Facebook Live Stream Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for a few volunteers to help us with running the Sunday Service live stream on Facebook. Time spent at the church for the set up and take down of the equipment would be from 9 am to 11 am. Full training and support provided, no previous experience or Facebook account needed. Contact Patty for more details 306.501.8875 or pattybretihumphreys@gmail.com
Need a Call or Visit?
Danna and Diane are available for a chat. Danna can be reached at 306-527-9422 and Diane at 306-737-6328.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry - Request for Donations for New Mom Welcome Packages
Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) invites you to participate in their New Indigenous Moms Welcome Packages initiative!
The goal is to provide a few items to help new Indigenous moms care for their babies and themselves in the early days after the baby is born. RNOM will assemble the packages and Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt (306-519-7840) will deliver them.
To support this project, RNOM is looking for donations of the following items (ideally by February 7, 2022):
- Reusable cloth bags (for holding the items and for use later)
- Homemade cards that can be used for congratulating the new Mom on the arrival of her new baby
- Knit or crocheted items for baby
- Baby blankets or quilts
- Unisex baby sleepers
- Unisex baby undershirts
- Newborn diapers
- Baby soap
- Baby shampoo
- Baby wipes
- Nursing pads
- Sanitary supplies
- Small gift for Mom such as a candle, hand lotion, lip balm, etc.
NOTE: Please call Margaret (306-543-2626) or send her an email (stjames.office@sasktel.net) to make arrangements for dropping off items at the church.
If you have any questions please contact Barb Bloor @ 306-775-1897 or at her email: barb.bloor@sasktel.net
Facebook Live Stream Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for a few volunteers to help us with running the Sunday Service live stream on Facebook. Time spent at the church for the set up and take down of the equipment would be from 9 am to 11 am. Full training and support provided, no previous experience or Facebook account needed. Contact Patty for more details 306.501.8875 or pattybretihumphreys@gmail.com
Need a Call or Visit?
Danna and Diane are available for a chat. Danna can be reached at 306-527-9422 and Diane at 306-737-6328.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry - Request for Donations for New Mom Welcome Packages
Regina Native Outreach Ministry (RNOM) invites you to participate in their New Indigenous Moms Welcome Packages initiative!
The goal is to provide a few items to help new Indigenous moms care for their babies and themselves in the early days after the baby is born. RNOM will assemble the packages and Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt (306-519-7840) will deliver them.
To support this project, RNOM is looking for donations of the following items (ideally by February 7, 2022):
- Reusable cloth bags (for holding the items and for use later)
- Homemade cards that can be used for congratulating the new Mom on the arrival of her new baby
- Knit or crocheted items for baby
- Baby blankets or quilts
- Unisex baby sleepers
- Unisex baby undershirts
- Newborn diapers
- Baby soap
- Baby shampoo
- Baby wipes
- Nursing pads
- Sanitary supplies
- Small gift for Mom such as a candle, hand lotion, lip balm, etc.
NOTE: Please call Margaret (306-543-2626) or send her an email (stjames.office@sasktel.net) to make arrangements for dropping off items at the church.
If you have any questions please contact Barb Bloor @ 306-775-1897 or at her email: barb.bloor@sasktel.net
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