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Kathy continues her summer strolls in the Sunset neighbourhood of Friday mornings in August.
Come and stroll with Kathy Platt starting at 10 a.m. for about 30-45 minutes and then enjoy a cup of coffee at the church.
At Sunset, Wesley and Whitmore Park United Churches
Sunset United Church: 306-586-3613
Wesley United Church: 306-586-5220
Whitmore Park United Church: 306-586-3977
For the Month of June:
Sunday Worship Services:
-June 1st and 8th: in our own churches at 10:00 a.m.
-June 15th, 22nd & 29th: at Whitmore Park United Church at 10:00 a.m.
Office Hours:
-Sunset: Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Available for pastoral care:
-Kathy Platt: 306-536-3613 (work); 306-529-4009 (cell)
For the Month of July
Sunday Worship Services:
-July 6th: at Whitmore Park United Church at 10:00 a.m.
-July 13th, 20th, 27th: at Wesley United Church at 10:00 a.m.
Office Hours:
-Sunset Office closed for month of July
Available for pastoral care:
-Kathy will be away on holidays from July 2 to July 29.
For pastoral care during this time, contact:
July 2 – 14: Tricia Gerhard at 306-533-6698 (cell)
July 14 – 28: Cindy Bourgeois at 306-501-9432 (cell)
For the Month of August:
Sunday Worship Services:
-August 3rd: at Wesley United Church at 10:00 a.m.
-August 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st: at Sunset United Church at 10:00 a.m.
Office Hours:
-Sunset: Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Available for Pastoral Care:
-Kathy Platt: 306-586-3613 (work); 306-529-4009 (cell)
(All congregations will be back to regular schedule and location for services on Sunday, September 7, 2014)
-Saturday, April 26th, will be our next "K-cups and Kids" evening - 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This is a casual evening where adults can chat, kids can play, and community is built! Please drop in and spend awhile getting to know each other and our vibrant and spirit-filled pre-schoolers! Bring along a snack to share if you so desire.
Check out the following map on the website listed below and see where we are at on our walk to Jerusalem! The link is http://bit.1y/1it6QqD.
Sunset United Church Children's Clothing and Toy Consignment Sale
Polly Williams-OlesenThe Spring Clothing Sale is tomorrow!! – Saturday, March 29 (1:00 to 3:00 p.m.)! Come and find all the bargains on new and gently used clothing and toys!!
Just a quick reminder, our Special Appeals campaign continues until April 13th. Please consider making a donation to one of our three worthwhile organizations. Special Appeals forms and envelopes were sent out with the latest Script. If you did not receive the Special Appeals information, please contact the office at 306-586-3613 or feel free to pick up a copy at the office during regular office hours or before or after church.
Palm Sunday – April 13, 2014
Our hope is that we will have walked enough steps as a congregation that we will actually have arrived in Jerusalem by this Sunday! Michelle and Kathy, with the involvement of the youth and Sunday School, will both show (with props and video clips) & tell the whole of the Easter Story. Even though this is a story that is very familiar to most of us, our hope is to bring it to life in a new way using some video clips to connect it ever more closely with our reality here in the City of Regina.
Maundy Thursday – April 17, 2014: 6 – 8 p.m.
The scripture tells us that on the night before he was crucified, Jesus gathered with his friends and disciples in the Upper Room for the Last Supper. We are truly hoping that this is not our Last Supper together! However, I believe that the Last Supper was very much about gaining strength from the gathered community by sharing in a meal that nourished both body and soul. We invite you to join us for a pot-luck supper (organized by Wendy Wushke and Peg Atymichuk) at 6:00. As we share in a meal together, our expectation is that we will get to know the others at our table a little better because there will be more time for conversation than we normally have on a Sunday morning. Following the meal, we will have communion as a way to close off our evening.
Good Friday Service – 10:30 a.m.
A service including music with our choir and readings for reflection, followed by Hot Cross Buns and coffee.
Sunday, April 20th: Easter Morning Sunrise service: 5:30 AM!
Michelle McConkey is very excited that we do a Sunrise Service here at Sunset United! She is going to join the team of Vikki May and Lana Orban (which likely means the Orban family!). We will meet here at the church around a fire bowl, we will sing, and we will discover ways to greet the new day in style! And then we will come into the church for breakfast together. I have heard a rumor of cinnamon buns appearing…if you have something that you would like to bring for this potluck breakfast, that would be great!
Sunday, April 20th: Easter Morning Service – 10:30 a.m.
Come and celebrate with us – we made it through the deep freeze of January through March and the sun is getting stronger every day. Out of death, God brings new life! We are a people where Hope springs eternal – so come - let’s let the Hallelujah’s ring out!! Michelle will have a creative activity for any children who are here for this service.
-Kathy will be away from March 24 until April 10 (returning on April 11) for continuing education. If you require pastoral care during this time, contact Tricia Gerhard (Whitmore Park United Church) at 306-533-6698 (from March 24-April 1) and Cindy Bourgeois (Wesley United Church) at 306-586-5220 (from April 2-April 10).
Volunteering for the Regina Food Bank
On Saturday, April 12th the Youth Group will be volunteering at the Regina Food Bank. In preparation, Sunset is having a food drive at our church up until that day. There is a container at the back of the church each Sunday for donations. During the week when the church is open, you can drop of your donations at Michelle's office (Love) during the week or the back corner of the church on Sundays.
The Food Bank accepts all donations, but here is a list of their top 10 most wanted items:
- canned stews
- one litre juices
- powdered milk
- pork and beans
- peanut butter
- canned meat and fish
- pasta products
- soup
- baby food
- Enfalac & Similac
If you want more information, contact Michelle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling the church office.
Now that the snow is starting to melt and the warmer weather is upon us, our thoughts turn to time outdoors!! What better way to start out your summertime enjoyment but to join a group from Sunset for a camping weekend.
We are planning a weekend getaway to Rowan’s Ravine (about 1 hour from Regina) this year! We have booked group campsites for Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. So dust off your camper or tent, freshen up that sleeping bag and start to plan for an exciting, relaxing weekend away with Sunset families!
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The 2014 Spring Children's Clothing and Toy Consignment Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2014.
There are several ways for you to get involved:
1. Volunteer
Shifts are about 2 hours long and are on Friday night and throughout the day on Saturday. There are jobs for all abilities. If you volunteer for two shifts, then you can participate in the volunteer pre-buy sale. To become a volunteer, e-mail Michelle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Consigning items
If you or someone you know is interested in consigning, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
3. Donate milk cartons
We need about 20 milk cartons to make new containers for sorting tags. You can drop off your milk cartons by placing them in the box in the office closet when the office is open.
-Kathy Platt will be away from January 13 to 27 for continuing education and a holiday. If you require pastoral care during this time, contact Carolyn McBean at 306-586-3565. Please join Bonnie Morton who will lead worship on January 19 and Marina Jeffery who will lead worship on January 26.
Due to some upgrades and changes that are happening with our website, we have been unable to upload any podcasts for the last three weeks. Once the upgrades are complete, the previous podcasts will be available. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
Church Office Closed Between Christmas and New Years
Polly Williams-OlesenKathy, Michelle and Jayne are not going to be in the office between Christmas and New Year's. Kathy will still be available by cell phone for emergencies (306-529-4009). Brenda MacLauchlan will lead in worship on Dec. 29th - her gift to our community after a very busy Christmas season! Many thanks to Brenda.