PARISH NOTES
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Bible-Based Church: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. An inclusive, gender-sensitive, compassionate and non-judgmental church. A potluck follows the service. For directions email marion.duncan@gmail.com or call 306-979-5256. Fundraiser for Syrian Refugee Project: Saturday, 7 p.m., at Station 20 West, 1120 20th St. West. Hosted by Congregation Agudas Israel and the Islamic Association of Saskatoon. Syrian refugees relate their experiences and a brief historical video addresses the current situation in Syria. A light snack of Middle Eastern food will be offered after the program. Everyone is welcome.
Sharing Sacred Space: Sunday, 2 p.m., at Rusty Macdonald Branch Library. Sponsored by the Saskatoon Baha’i Community. A World Religion Day event open to all faiths. Music, videos, children’s presentations and an opportunity to share inspirational writings or prayers. Refreshments are offered after the presentation. Information at secretariat@ saskatoonbahai.org. Movie, Popcorn and Discussion: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at St. Thomas Wesley United Church. Showing Alanis Obomsawin’s Trick or Treaty. The film profiles indigenous leaders as they seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian government regarding their treaty rights. Hot buttered popcorn is included. Admission is free. Nutana Community Ecumenical Bible Study: They meet Mondays, 2 p.m., at Nutana Park Mennonite Church, 1701 Ruth St. East. Everyone is welcome. Free coffee is available. From Mourning to Dawn Fall
Session: Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at Cathedral of the Holy Family, 123 Nelson Rd. The diocesan grief support group for widows and widowers is open to participants who have been widowed between two months and two years. Facilitators, who have experienced the loss of their marriage partner, engage with participants on an eight-week journey of transformation and healing, offering support and encouragement for bereaved spouses. The cost is $25. For information or to register, call 306-679-7717 or email cic. elan@saskatoonrcdiocese.com.
Bargain Basement Store: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing, jewelry, purses, belts. Prices range from 25 cents to $5. With a free soup lunch Wednesdays at noon. Donations of gently used winter jackets, clothing and accessories are welcome. Call 306-955-3766, visit spuconline.com or email rachsam1@ymail.com.
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.
Healing Prayer Clinic: Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at Faith Alive Family Church, 637 University Dr. For information call 306652-2230 or visit fafc.ca. What can Catholics Learn from Evangelicals?: Feb. 4, 7 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 812 Preston Ave. Presented by the Evangelical-Roman Catholic Dialogue in Saskatoon. A public lecture with Dr. Robert Stackpole. Information at 306-659-5814, 306-933-2266, jesson@ecumenism.net, harry@forestgrovecc.com.