PARISH NOTES
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Free Noon Hour Concerts: Thursday, noon, at Third Avenue United Church. Tea and coffee are provided. Please bring a lunch. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Information at 306-652-6812.
Nativity Open House: Thursday, 7:30 to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Dec. 23, 1 to 3 p.m., at Grosvenor Park United Church. A variety of nativity/ manger scenes in a family-friendly atmosphere, including a life-size display for taking photos. Admission is by donation.
Bible-Based Church: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. An inclusive, gendersensitive, compassionate and nonjudgmental church. A potluck follows the service. 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. Learn how to create the life you long for. 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. Everyone is welcome. Class is free. Information at meditationsaskatoon.org, 306374-2840.
L’Arche Prayer Nights: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Prayer and fellowship with L’Arche Saskatoon, an ecumenical Christian community. Everyone is welcome from all faiths. For information email wthiessen@larchesaskatoon.org.
Bargain Store: Thursdays only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing, jewelry, purses and more. Donations of gently used clothing are welcome. For more information, call 306 9553766, email rachsaml@ymail.com, visit spuconline.com. Healing Prayer Clinic: Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at Faith Alive Family Church, 637 University Dr. For information call 306-652-2230 or visit fafc.ca.
Gongbath Immersion Meditation: Thursday evenings, 7:30 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. Experience the healing harmonics of the gong. Drop-in fee is $10. Information at lynneharley.com, 306-270-3800. Lessons and Carols for Christmas: Dec. 24, 10:30 a.m., at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1201 Broadway Ave. South. Featuring the Lutheran/Anglican choir of Augustana and musical guests. A coffee reception will follow. Admission is free and a freewill offering
will be collected. Christmas Eve Service: Dec. 24, 5 p.m., at St Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave.
Drumming Circle: First Sunday of the month, 1 p.m., at the Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. East. Beginners are welcome and there is no charge. Bring a drum if you have one. Next circle is Jan. 7. Indo-Canadian Evening Worship: The first Sunday evening of each month at 5 p.m. at Westgate Alliance Church, 3315 Centennial Dr. Next service is Jan. 7. Service in English with songs in Indian languages with translations. Followed by a toonie supper. For information visit indocanadianchristianworship.ca.