PARISH NOTES
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One Light Chant and Dance: Second Saturday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at Stensrud Lodge, 2202 Mceown Ave. A Dances of Universal Peace event combining singing of sacred phrases from all the world’s spiritual traditions with simple circle dances and live music. No experience necessary. Admission is free. Information at chantndance@sasktel.net.
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 306975-2022 or cslsaskatoon.com.
Buddhist Meditation: Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Guided meditation taught by the monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre of Saskatoon on Township Road 354 in Corman Park. Everyone is welcome. Class is free. Information at meditationsaskatoon.org or 306-374-2840.
Centring Prayer: Mondays,
7 to 8:30 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. W. Everyone is welcome. Information at 306-242-1916 or receptionist@ queenshouse.org.
Celtic Evening Service: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at St. George’s Anglican Church, 624 Avenue I South. Celtic music, tea and coffee. Each mid-month service will begin with a potluck at 6 p.m.
Ladies’ Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Louise Avenue Congregational Church, 1602 Louise Ave. Study will be “The Holy Spirit.” With coffee and fellowship. Information at sbwest@sasktel.net.
Free Community Soup Lunch: Wednesdays, noon, at St.
Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Everyone is welcome.
L’arche Prayer Nights: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Prayer and fellowship with L’arche Saskatoon, an ecumenical Christian community, 3035 Preston Ave. S. Everyone is welcome from all faiths. Information at wthiessen@larchesaskatoon.org.
Taizé Prayer Service: Second Wednesday of each month,
7 to 8 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. W. A time of music, prayer, silence and contemplation. Everyone is welcome. Information at 306-242-1916 or receptionist@ queenshouse.org.
Women in Ministry Friday Luncheon: First Friday of the month, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor
St. W. For women employed in ecclesial ministry; retired from a ministry position; or studying for ecclesial ministry. Cost is $13. Register at 306-242-1916 or receptionist@queenshouse.org.
Country Gospel Breakfast Buffet and Concert: Feb. 8, 9 a.m., at Smiley’s Buffet, 702 Circle Drive East. Presented by Country Gospel Music Association. Featuring Neil & Nancy Stubbs, Stan Windels, and Harvey Cymbalisty. Adults cost $18 and children under 12 cost $7 at the door. Information at 306-242-7431 or 306229-8600.
Relationships Matter: Bringing Mindfulness, Wisdom and Compassion to All Our Interconnections: May 22 to 25 at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. W. Presented by the Saskatoon Community of Mindful Living. A mindfulness meditation retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Cost is $180, or $390 live-in. Registration and information at info@mindfulsaskatoon.ca, 306-222-9347 or mindfulsaskatoon.ca.