Announcements & Calendar
Announcements – August 1, 2021
Coming Services
August 1: Danna Wiebe leading the service
August 8: Laura leading the service
Church Services on YouTube
St. James has a YouTube channel. All services can be found by entering stjamesunitedregina in the YouTube search area. They are uploaded after the 10 am service. They also can be accessed through the church web page.
In-Person Sunday Services Update
At the recent Council meeting it was decided to wait until early August to make plans for resuming in-person services in the sanctuary. We are waiting for recommendations around singing, masks, maintaining contact lists, physical distancing in seating arrangements etc.
We plan to continue live-streaming services once we return to in-person services.
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
Coming Services
August 1: Danna Wiebe leading the service
August 8: Laura leading the service
Church Services on YouTube
St. James has a YouTube channel. All services can be found by entering stjamesunitedregina in the YouTube search area. They are uploaded after the 10 am service. They also can be accessed through the church web page.
In-Person Sunday Services Update
At the recent Council meeting it was decided to wait until early August to make plans for resuming in-person services in the sanctuary. We are waiting for recommendations around singing, masks, maintaining contact lists, physical distancing in seating arrangements etc.
We plan to continue live-streaming services once we return to in-person services.
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
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Deadline to sign up to volunteer: August 8
Deadline of submission of Videos: August 16 |
Residential Schools
Interest has been expressed in a deeper exploration of the history and context of residential schools in Canada and the legacy we are struggling with today. We are contemplating the offering of a discussion group in August, after Laura’s return from vacation. Should you wish to participate if this is offered, please advise the church office. Expressions of interest will help to decide how we might proceed.
#94in94
This is a social media project that seeks to centre the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in conversations about the recent discoveries of the remains of Indigenous children. It offers answers to questions such as:
• “What can I do?”; and
• “How should I respond?”.
The link below will take you to a website that fully expresses resources available and profiles the work of the TRC and its 94 recommendations for action published in 2015.
https://reconciliationthunder.org/
Interest has been expressed in a deeper exploration of the history and context of residential schools in Canada and the legacy we are struggling with today. We are contemplating the offering of a discussion group in August, after Laura’s return from vacation. Should you wish to participate if this is offered, please advise the church office. Expressions of interest will help to decide how we might proceed.
#94in94
This is a social media project that seeks to centre the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in conversations about the recent discoveries of the remains of Indigenous children. It offers answers to questions such as:
• “What can I do?”; and
• “How should I respond?”.
The link below will take you to a website that fully expresses resources available and profiles the work of the TRC and its 94 recommendations for action published in 2015.
https://reconciliationthunder.org/
Craft and Bake Sale
We are planning a live craft and bake sale this November 26th and 27th if all goes well. It will most likely look very different with less tables and spacing requirements being taken into consideration. We are working on a virtual backup through Facebook if it is decided that it is not safe to proceed live. In the meantime, we have created a Facebook page specifically for the craft sale which is intended to highlight our crafters, bakers and tradespeople in the weeks leading up to the sale and generate as much interest in our sale as possible.
We need everyone's help to "like" and follow the page as well as share it with all your friends to create interest in our sale. The page can be found by searching in Facebook under St. James United Church Craft and Bake Sale.
Need a Call or Visit?
Diane is available for a chat and can be reached at 306-737-6328. Due to current pandemic restrictions she is also available for hospital visiting for end-of-life care only. Prayer shawls are available for anyone who would like one.
Laura will be on holidays starting June 28 and returning August 4th.
Sunset United Church – Office Coordinator Position Available
Sunset United Church is seeking an office coordinator to start on September 1, 2021. The position is part time, 20 hours per week, and requires a person with strong administrative, interpersonal and computer skills, including some bookkeeping. Interested people are encouraged to contact Bryan Tudor (he/him), chair of Sunset M&P committee at bryantudor89@gmail.com.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry is looking for experienced new board members who could serve as mentors to the current board members. Regina Native Outreach Ministry is working on acquiring their charitable organization status and they are in the process of finding a new location from which to operate. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer your services, please contact Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt at (306) 519-7840 or glammergirl@live.com
Deepen Your Church’s Culture of Generosity & Gratitude
Starting Wednesday, August 4th, Called to be the Church: The Journey is being offered in your Region. This is an online course that will help your community of faith learn stewardship best practices and help you develop a stewardship plan. Interested congregations can form a Learning Team, and participate in four 2-hour sessions to learn best practices in stewardship, plus receive ongoing coaching and support. Spaces are limited, so reach out to Vicki Nelson (VNelson@united-church.ca) right now for more details or to express interest.
During this course, I really changed my thinking about Stewardship - and can see how stewardship is discipleship and talking about generosity and gratitude is crucial for our communities of faith! – Carol, recent participant
Invitation from Heritage
Hello Everyone!
I hope you're having a great summer!
I just wanted to let you know that Heritage United Church is going to be holding an outdoor
worship service at Lumsden Beach Camp on Sunday August 15th @ 10 AM.
We are inviting all of your congregations to join us, if you like. If you do choose to share this
event with your congregation, please remind them to RSVP to me so that I know how many
people to expect. A freewill offering will be collected for LBC.
If the fire ban is removed, we will have a campfire and I'll be inviting my people to bring their
bathing suits at go swimming at Lumsden Beach after the service.
Vicki Nelson has even offered to give people tours of the campground after the service, if
desired.
LBC honey will be available for purchase at $5 per jar.
I hope this will be a fun and soul-reviving service and I'd be delighted if you wanted to attend!
I hope you have a great summer and take care!
Blessings,
Rev. Joy Cowan
Heritage United Church, Regina, SK
Working from Treaty 4 Territory on the lands of the nêhiyawak (Cree), Anishināpēk,
(Anishinaabe), Dakota, Lakota and Nakoda and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation.
We are planning a live craft and bake sale this November 26th and 27th if all goes well. It will most likely look very different with less tables and spacing requirements being taken into consideration. We are working on a virtual backup through Facebook if it is decided that it is not safe to proceed live. In the meantime, we have created a Facebook page specifically for the craft sale which is intended to highlight our crafters, bakers and tradespeople in the weeks leading up to the sale and generate as much interest in our sale as possible.
We need everyone's help to "like" and follow the page as well as share it with all your friends to create interest in our sale. The page can be found by searching in Facebook under St. James United Church Craft and Bake Sale.
Need a Call or Visit?
Diane is available for a chat and can be reached at 306-737-6328. Due to current pandemic restrictions she is also available for hospital visiting for end-of-life care only. Prayer shawls are available for anyone who would like one.
Laura will be on holidays starting June 28 and returning August 4th.
Sunset United Church – Office Coordinator Position Available
Sunset United Church is seeking an office coordinator to start on September 1, 2021. The position is part time, 20 hours per week, and requires a person with strong administrative, interpersonal and computer skills, including some bookkeeping. Interested people are encouraged to contact Bryan Tudor (he/him), chair of Sunset M&P committee at bryantudor89@gmail.com.
Regina Native Outreach Ministry is looking for experienced new board members who could serve as mentors to the current board members. Regina Native Outreach Ministry is working on acquiring their charitable organization status and they are in the process of finding a new location from which to operate. If you would like more information or would like to volunteer your services, please contact Rev. Deb Anderson-Pratt at (306) 519-7840 or glammergirl@live.com
Deepen Your Church’s Culture of Generosity & Gratitude
Starting Wednesday, August 4th, Called to be the Church: The Journey is being offered in your Region. This is an online course that will help your community of faith learn stewardship best practices and help you develop a stewardship plan. Interested congregations can form a Learning Team, and participate in four 2-hour sessions to learn best practices in stewardship, plus receive ongoing coaching and support. Spaces are limited, so reach out to Vicki Nelson (VNelson@united-church.ca) right now for more details or to express interest.
During this course, I really changed my thinking about Stewardship - and can see how stewardship is discipleship and talking about generosity and gratitude is crucial for our communities of faith! – Carol, recent participant
Invitation from Heritage
Hello Everyone!
I hope you're having a great summer!
I just wanted to let you know that Heritage United Church is going to be holding an outdoor
worship service at Lumsden Beach Camp on Sunday August 15th @ 10 AM.
We are inviting all of your congregations to join us, if you like. If you do choose to share this
event with your congregation, please remind them to RSVP to me so that I know how many
people to expect. A freewill offering will be collected for LBC.
If the fire ban is removed, we will have a campfire and I'll be inviting my people to bring their
bathing suits at go swimming at Lumsden Beach after the service.
Vicki Nelson has even offered to give people tours of the campground after the service, if
desired.
LBC honey will be available for purchase at $5 per jar.
I hope this will be a fun and soul-reviving service and I'd be delighted if you wanted to attend!
I hope you have a great summer and take care!
Blessings,
Rev. Joy Cowan
Heritage United Church, Regina, SK
Working from Treaty 4 Territory on the lands of the nêhiyawak (Cree), Anishināpēk,
(Anishinaabe), Dakota, Lakota and Nakoda and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation.
