PARISH NOTES
Please send items for Parish Notes to weekend@thestarphoenix.com with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast: Today, 8 to 11 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. East. In conjunction with the Broadway Street Fair. Admission is by donation.
Country Gospel Breakfast Buffet and Concert: Today, 9 a.m., at Smiley’s Buffet, 702 Circle Dr. East. Presented by Country Gospel Music Association. Featuring Neil & Nancy Stubbs and Stan Windels. Adults cost $15 and children under 12 cost $6. Information at 306-242-7431, 306-229-8600.
Welcome Back Sunday: Sunday, 10:30 a.m., at St. John’s Cathedral, 816 Spadina Cres. East. Worshippers are invited to bring backpacks, briefcases, or other such bags to the service where they will receive a special blessing as we begin the “new year.” A barbecue will follow at 12 p.m.
Community Seniors Games Group: The second Tuesday of the month, September to May, 1:30 p.m., at St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence Ave. Information at 306-3730087 or 306-374-3269.
All Things New: Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church, 130 Kingsmere Pl. An eightweek study on 2 Corinthians. Workbooks cost $23. Register at 306-374-1707, therock@ sasktel.net by Wednesday.
Together in Christ: Reformation 500: First session Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 323 Fourth Ave. South. Sessions 2-5: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. $25 each or $100 for series. Register at 306-242-1916.
GriefShare Recovery Group: Thursdays through Dec. 7, 7 p.m., at Louise Avenue Congregational Church, 1602 Louise Ave. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome to attend. Information at 306262-4119, 306-931-1297.
Bible-Based Church: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. An inclusive, gender-sensitive, compassionate and non-judgmental church. For directions email marion.duncan@gmail.com or call 306-979-5256.
Sunday Meditation: Sundays, 10 a.m., at Windsor Chapel, 704 Windsor St. Presented by the Centre for Spiritual Living Saskatoon. Sunday celebration follows at 10:30 a.m. Information at 306-975-2022, cslsaskatoon.com.
Buddhist Meditation: Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Guided meditation taught by the monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre of Saskatoon. Class is free. Information at meditationsaskatoon.org, 306-374-2840.
L’Arche Prayer Nights: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Prayer and fellowship with L’Arche Saskatoon, an ecumenical Christian community. For information email wthiessen@larchesaskatoon.org.
Gongbath Immersion Meditation: Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. Drop-in fee $10. Information at lynneharley.com, 306-270-3800.
ALPHA: Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Neighbourhood Church, 233 Pinehouse Dr. Supper and an introduction to the Christian faith and the claims of Jesus. Information and registration at 306-9347100, murdoch.macfarlane@theneighbourhoodchurch.org.
Fall Tea and Bake Sale: Sept. 23, 2 to 4 p.m., in the Bethel United Lounge at Oliver Lodge, 1405 Faulkner Cres. Proceeds support Oliver Lodge residents.