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We are happy to list any regular or upcoming church events and activities in the section of the paper and to post notices for these as well in the paper when space allows.
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FLAG 2026: FLAG stands for Fall Lutheran Anglican Gathering, hosted by the ELCIC Sask Synod and the Diocese of Qu’Appelle. The gathering will take place Oct. 13 to 15 at Temple Gardens Spa in Moose Jaw. To register online: pci.jotform.com/form/262046065542251; registration closes Sept. 28.
LAW Retreat: The Lutheran Anglican Women’s Retreat for 2026 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 812 Preston Ave. S., Saskatoon. Registration Fee: $30.00 (please bring a bag lunch). For more information or to register please contact Bev Otsuka at: 306 227-9102 or [email protected].
Preaching From the Margins: A conference for Canadian deacons sponsored by Anglican Deacons Canada in partnership with The Episcopal Preaching Foundation. A weekend of inspiration, community and practice for deacons. Oct. 23 to 25, online via Zoom. To register, visit https://hov.to/9373e813.
Please note that the $50 registration fee is in US dollars. Questions or concerns? Please contact Archdeacon Kyn Barker, co-ordinator of Deacons – Anglican Diocese of Toronto at [email protected].
Cathedral Restoration Project: – With the scaffolding now down, you can see the brick repointing and terracotta restoration that has be completed on the south and west faces of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Saskatoon. “Buy a Brick … or a Bundle” continues as they raise the funds to complete this stage of the Cathedral Restoration Project. Donations of any amount are gratefully received with tax receipts issued at year-end. Thank you for your continued support.
Christ Church Anglican, Saskatoon: – Celtic Eucharist, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.; Mid Week Mid-Day Prayer, Wednesdays at 12:15 in the Chapel; Bible Study, Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.; Community Free Supper, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., (once per month, usually third Tuesday of the month, check church Facebook page or web page for dates and times); Community Coffee House, every Friday, 10:00 a.m. to noon; Nutflakes Videos (video lending library), Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Free Bread Program, Friday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon; Men’s Shed meetings, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.( now at the new Men’s Shed location…check parish Facebook page or call for location).
St. Stephen’s, Saskatoon: – Book of Common Prayer Eucharist Services are offered at St. Stephen’s, Saskatoon, 10 Grovenor Cres., the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from noon to 1 p.m.
St. Benedict’s Chapter Meetings at All Saints’, Saskatoon: – The Canon Communities of St. Benedict (OSBCn) provide a contemporary Anglican framework for the living out of Benedictine Christianity. The Brothers and Sisters interested in forming a community in Saskatoon hold a monthly study of the Rule of St. Benedict and a Service of Compline; they meet in chapter with Bishop Chad, the third Tuesday of each month, from September through May, at All Saint’s Anglican Centre in Saskatoon.
They also worship together and come together spiritually several times a day in prayer by praying the Daily Office. All are most welcome to attend. For more information, contact Bishop Chad: [email protected] www.benedictinecanons.org
Hospital Chaplaincy: – A friendly reminder to all Anglicans who find themselves being admitted to any hospital in Saskatchewan. Upon being admitted you are supposed to be asked if you wish to be identified according to your denominational affiliation. Unless this information is registered every time you are admitted, the local hospital chaplaincy may not know that you are in hospital.
Of course, you can ask your nurse or family to contact your local chaplain at any time; that is the surest way to get a visit during your stay in hospital. A team of rotating clergy and lay-pastoral visitors are currently carrying out the duties of Hospital Chaplain; To reach the Anglican Hospital Chaplain call or text (1) 639-470-7732.
Diocesan Synod: The 77th regular Synod of the Diocese of Saskatoon will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon on Saturday, Oct. 24. Registered delegates to Synod should have received their packages of information for this upcoming synod either by mail or e-mail by now. If you are a registered delegate and have not received your information package, please contact the synod office.
Nominations to serve on Diocesan Council, on the Canons and Constitutions Committee or be a delegate to either the 2027 Provincial Synod or the 2028 General Synod are now being received for elections to be held at the upcoming synod; if you are a delegate to synod and wish to be nominated for any of these positions, please contact the synod office or the chair of the Nominations Committee, Archdeacon Amy Bunce.
Appointments, Retirements and Jobs:
Posting for Position, Diocesan Executive Assistant to the Bishop: With the approaching retirement of the current Executive Assistant, Canon Lorea Euphemia, the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon is seeking a new executive assistant to the Anglican Bishop of Saskatoon. For a list of requirements, duties, compensation and benefits and application information for this part-time position, please view the job description posted on the website of the Anglican Church of Canada at jobs.anglican.ca.
The Right Rev. Chad McCharles, XIV Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Saskatoon, has made the following announcements and appointments:
He has appointed the Rev. Elliot Lau as the next incumbent of St. John’s Minster, Lloydminster, effective Sept. 1. The Service of Induction for Elliot will take place at St. John’s Minster on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:00 p.m.
He has announced that the Rev. Sheldon Carr has made the decision to resign as priest-in-charge of St. John’s, Borden.
He has announced that the Rev. Victoria Luke, an honorary assistant at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Saskatoon, has been appointed by the Right Rev. Naboth Manzongo, Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, to serve as rector of St. Peter’s, Winnipeg, effective Oct. 15.
He has announced the appointment of the Rev. Judith Herbert as Secretary of Synod.