PARISH NOTES
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Exploring the Soul Energies of the Enneagram Centres: Today, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. This workshop will explore the Feeling Centre of the enneagram — an ancient symbol for spiritual transformation. With Rick McCorrister. Cost is $95 and includes lunch. Register at 306-242-1916. Information at queenshouse.org. Year-End Hymn Sing: Sunday,
7 p.m., at Elim Church, 419 Slimmon Rd. The Senior Tones Choir performs. LTS Spring Conference: Tuesday to Thursday at Lutheran Theological Seminary on the future of Lutheran theology in Canada and the U.S.
The Book of Exodus: The first Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Queen’s House Retreat and renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. Explore this ancient text with scripture scholar Father Paul Fachet. Cost is $15 per session. Next session is Wednesday. Information at 306242-1916, queenshouse.org.
10x10 Art Celebration: Runs until Thursday at Amigos Cantina. Presented by the Riverbend Integrated Community Ministry. Works by local artists up for silent auction. Information at icmsaskatoon@gmail.com, icmsaskatoon.wixsite.com/ 10x10. Joint Saskatoon Theological Union Convocation: Friday, 7 p.m., at Knox United Church. Approximately 20 students will graduate from the joint colleges. Honorary degrees will also be given out.
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. 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 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Guided meditation taught by monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre of Saskatoon. Everyone is welcome. Class is free. Information at meditationsaskatoon.org, 306-374-2840. Nutana Park Area Ecumenical Bible Study: Mondays, 2 p.m., at Nutana Park Mennonite Church, 1701 Ruth St. East. Information at 306-373-8314. 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 and more. With a free soup lunch Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Donations of gently used clothing and accessories are welcome. Call 306-955-3766, email rachsam1@gmail.com, visit spuconline.com or visit them on Facebook.
L’Arche Prayer Nights: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Prayer and fellowship with L’Arche Saskatoon, an ecumenical Christian community. Everyone welcome. For information email wthiessen@larchesaskatoon.org. Healing Prayer Clinic: Thursday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Faith Alive Family Church, 637 University Dr. More at 306-652-2230, fafc.ca. And So We Wait: Our Spiritual Journey of Transformation: A spiritual retreat for women. Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, May 7 at 1 p.m., Queen’s House Retreat and Renewal Centre, 601 Taylor St. West. Registration and information, 306-242-1916. Country Gospel Breakfast Buffet and Concert: May 6, 9 a.m., at Smiley’s Buffet, 702 Circle Dr. East. Presented by Country Gospel Music Association. Featuring The Penners and Jo Fox. Adults cost $15 and children under 12 cost $6. Admission at the door. Information at 306-2427431, 306-229-8600.
The Big Shred: May 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the parking lot of McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor St. East. Shred documents securely. Service is by donation — suggestion is $10 per paper box and $5 per shopping bag. Funds raised go toward costs for Amy McClure House.
Drumming Circle: First Sunday of the month, 1 p.m., Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. East. Beginners welcome; no charge. Bring a drum if you have one. Next circle is May 7. Indo-Canadian Evening Worship: The first Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. at Westgate Alliance Church, 3315 Centennial Dr. Next service is May 7. Service in English with songs in Indian languages with translations. Followed by a toonie supper. For information visit indocanadianchristianworship.ca.