What's Happening at Living Spirit
Ongoing Small Group Activities
- Java Talk is a weekly time-out for nannies and children or parents and children to grab a cup of coffee and gather for adult conversation and play time with your children
- Journey to Inner Space - a weekly review of the sermon text
- Basics of Faith and Beyond A 7 week class discussing theological topics and questions such as God, Jesus, Scripture, Prayer and Spirituality, Suffering, Church and Personal Faith. At the end of the 7 weeks there will be an opportunity for individuals to decide whether or not you would like to become members of Living Spirit United Church and, if so, reaffirm your faith in a morning worship service on Palm Sunday at 9:50 a.m. (Wed. Feb. 1-Wed.Mar 28 from 7-9:30 pm )
- Progressive Christianity A study group that discusses contemporary theologians and thinkers through a video series (Alternating Mondays at 7 pm)
- ESL - a weekly opportunity to meet with other folks who are learning English and practise your English conversational skills with an experienced ESL educator
- Contemplative Worship Worship is every Thursday morning at 9:30a.m. We alternate between Living Spirit on 2nd and 4th Thursdays and St Laurence Anglican in Lakeview on 1st and 3rd.
- Children and Youth Drop-in Fun is a weekly opportunity for children grades 4-6 and youth grades 7-12 to drop-in to the church after school for friendship, play, homework help, ESL and pastoral support
- Salsa Time An open mic time for folks to bring their songs, skits, comic routines, instruments, poetry etc. A fun alternative to the bar scene! (3rd Friday of the Month) 8:30-10:00 pm
- Kaleidoscope A safe and relaxed gathering time for folks from the LGBTQ community and their friends and families. A fun alternative to the bar scene! Choose to stay on for Salsa Time (Third Friday of the Month) 7:00-8:30 pm
- Women's Home Bible Study Group meets twice a month
- Bridge Group meets monthly
- Quilter's Group meets monthly to make quilts that are donated to various charities
- Seniors Time-Out meets twice a month on the first and third Thursday from 1 - 3 pm
- Women's Brunch Club meets monthly
Compassionate Care
At Christmas, the
No Grinch Christmas Bake-Off, an intergenerational family baking event on a Saturday in Advent hosted by our Children's Ministry,
raised $700 for a family of six from Uganda. The single mother who had no food in her cupboard expressed her appreciation and thanks for our gift and you can read her letter of appreciation on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall and lower down on this page. She is a mature student in Leslie Stoddart's English Class at Bow Valley College and lived in a refugee camp for many years before finding a home in Canada for she and her six children after her husband and sister were murdered.
CHILDREN'S RETREAT
Jan. 28. Co-ed Slumber Party at the Church for grades 4-6. Invite a friend and come join us on Saturday evening at 7pm through Sunday 11am for a night of Rockband, Wii, Pingpong, Play Station 3 and a conversation on "How God Acts In Our Lives". Permission slips and details on website soon!
PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY
A study group that discusses contemporary theologians and thinkers through a video series (Alternating Mondays starting Jan. 16 at 7 pm)
KALEIDOSCOPE
A safe and relaxed gathering time for folks from the LGBTQ community and their friends and families. A fun alternative to the bar scene! Choose to stay on for Salsa Time (Third Friday of the Month) 7:00-8:30 pm
SALSA TIME
An open mic time for folks to bring their songs, skits, comic routines, instruments, poetry etc. A fun alternative to the bar scene! (3rd Friday of the Month) 8:30-10:00 pm
BASICS OF FAITH AND BEYOND
A 7 week class discussing theological topics and questions such as God, Jesus, Scripture, Prayer and Spirituality, Suffering, Church and Personal Faith. At the end of the 7 weeks there will be an opportunity for individuals to decide whether or not you would like to become members of Living Spirit United Church and, if so, reaffirm your faith in a morning worship service on Palm Sunday at 9:50 a.m. (Wed. Feb. 1-Wed.Mar 28 from 7-9:30 pm )
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Join us as we explore the Spirituality of the Enneagram with our guest facilitator Debbie Jegen. The Enneagram is an ancient tool that enables you to grow in spiritual self-understanding and in the spiritual understanding of others. April 20 & 21st at the FCJ Centre, downtown Calgary; cost $110
CONTEMPLATIVE WORSHIP
Jan. 19 at St. Laurence Anglican
Join us as we sit as companions and join our hearts with our Source. Worship is every Thursday morning at 9:30a.m. We alternate between Living Spirit on 2nd and 4th Thursdays and St Laurence Anglican in Lakeview on 1st and 3rd. For more info call Jan Bacon 403-242-2115 or email baconj@telus.net.
JUSTICE CIRCLE CONGREGATION EVENT
January 29th 11:30 - 1pm. Plan to stay following fellowship time, the newly formed Living Spirit Justice Circle invites you to come and learn, discuss and share your thoughts and opinions about the Occupy Movement. We will be ordering subs for lunch and ask a $5 donation to cover the costs.
SENIORS' TIME-OUT
Kicking off on Thurs. Feb. 2nd from 1-3pm, with a presentation by Hans den Boer on Thailand. Will meet first and third Thursday of the month.