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Living Spirit United Church

Street:: 629 49th Avenue SW
City:: Calgary
Province:: Ontario
Postal Code:: T2S 1G6
Country:: Canada

tel: 403-243-3180

office@livingspirit.ca

http://www.livingspirit.ca

We are an inclusive and welcoming family trying to live our mission...

"Lives and communities transformed by the love of Christ working among us!"

About the Service

Sunday mornings we have a blended service beginning at 10:30 am. Youngsters spend time with the Oldsters and also in their own Kids Zone all working together on the same theme each week.

5 Alive is a joyful family time that happens at 5 pm on the last Sunday of each month.

We also offer a Contemplative worship gathering from September thru May on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 9:30 am.

The Korean United Church meets in our building and at least once a month joins in our worship and fellowship time.

About the Neighbourhood

We are situated in SW Calgary in the community of Elboya!

Find us just 1 block East of Elbow Drive and Brittania Plaza and very close to Chinook Centre. Park in the rear or on the street and our entrance is on 49th Avenue facing Elboya School playgrounds. We are wheelchair accessible and have an elevator to the lower floor.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Talk to anyone if you stop by - our office is open Monday to Friday featuring Suzanne - the all-knowing hub whereby we all connect... or check our website at www.livingspirit.ca or email us at office@livingspirit.ca, or call 403-243-3180

What's heavenly about your church?

music, stained glass, a place find your spiritual center - and there is always room for one, two, three or more more! We offer a variety of worships styles blended to (not quite) perfection. You must come listen to our Spirit Chorus and Spirit Sound!

How do people dress for service?

People wear what they are comfortable in. For some, its jeans and for others a suit. Children have arrived in comfy pyjamas. Not so many adults. We're a come as you are kind of place.

What happens after the service?

coffee, juice, water, tea, conversations, kids run around, people meet, sometimes there is food!

Are there any groups I can join to connect with others?

We have many groups including Bridge, Crafts, Quilters, Book and Life Studies, as well as our lunches and potlucks, committees, and outreach groups. Just send us a message with what you need and we will have someone find a way to serve you.

Church Minister

Rev. Jennifer Ferguson and her spouse Traci Hubbard

Jennifer Ferguson, an ordained minister, was called to Living Spirit to team up with Traci Hubbard, our Children, Youth, Young Adult and Family Minister.

Jennifer and Traci are a same gender couple and by calling them as spiritual leaders of our community, we are stating our belief in Christ’s message that all people and all family constellations are welcome and everyone belongs to the family of God.

Traci and Jennifer have been married for 3 years; have 5 children spanning 13 -26 years, in-laws in Calgary, Texas and Ontario and they welcomed a first grandchild into the adventure of being a blended family.

Jennifer and Traci each bring 20 years of diverse ministry experience with a range of theological perspectives and backgrounds from conservative to progressive Christianity; to contemporary spirituality to an enthusiasm for interfaith dialogue.

Together with the people of Living Spirit, their passion is to create an open, intergenerational, faith-filled, fun community that welcomes and accepts all people regardless of their faith background, provides many opportunities for questions, doubts and spiritual learning, and discovers ways to contribute and make a relevant difference in our wider community.

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LivingSpirit

Get Ready For Charlie Brown

Posted on: 08/05/2011 09:51

Gen Hope Players will be mounting a production of “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on September 23 and 24. The production will be directed by Jody Low, with musical direction by Nancy Jackson. We are very excited to have a cast consisting of some of our local talent; Heather Low as Lucy and Gillian Davies as Snoopy; as well as many talented individuals from the greater community.

We've attracted youth who have worked with Front Row Centre and Alberta Theatre Projects as well as a Stampede Youth Talent Show finalist. We're also thrilled to welcome Heather Smuda to the creative team as Assistant Director.

At this writing, we're still rounding up department heads. If you're interested in volunteering in any capacity, please let Jody or Nancy know and we will point you in the right direction. The show starts at 7 pm and tickets sell for 20$ apiece. There are only 100 tickets for each performance! Watch for announcements about ticket availability.

LivingSpirit

Connecting with Creation

Posted on: 08/05/2011 09:39

Connecting with Creation is an intergenerational hike suited for all ages and abilities.

Plan to join us for our next hike to Grotto Canyon on August 28. Bring a bag lunch and we will car-pool from the church after the service. Remember to dress in layers. Please see Shannon Morey or call 403-256-8281 to register. Also plan to join us for the next hike on September 18 to Brown-Lowery.

LivingSpirit

Glenway Gate

Posted on: 07/13/2011 23:03

Glenway Gate will soon have show-suites available for viewing. This 42-unit seniors’ apartment building at 4211Richmond Road SW will have 25 affordable and 17 market one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent, including 12 units that are wheelchair accessible. Occupancy begins in September 2011. For more information, visit the website at www.glenwaygate.ca or contact Iris Derksen, Glenway Gate Building Manager at Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta, Tel: (403) 215-6652 or Email: carterplace@tpfa.ca.

mammas

Vacations...

Posted on: 07/13/2011 22:50

Vacations

The Ministers will be away for the month of July.

Worship Services for July

July 3 Richard Clarke

July 10 Stampede Breakfast (no worship service)

July 17 Old Fashioned Hymn Service led by Nancy Jackson

July 24 Richard Clarke

July 31 Sharing Our Faith led by Carrie Reid and Jack Pentland

LivingSpirit

Celebrate "Summertime' Concert with Nancy Jackson...

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:52

      The Date is June 5th.
      Time is 2:30 pm
       Place is Living Spirit United Church.

Cody Obst, one of the top pianists in the city) will be accompanying Nancy.
There is no set charge, just a free-will offering (proceeds to Nancy's Music Symposium in August in Argentina). Some of you have already donated through the church; if so, please feel free to come and enjoy the concert, as a huge Thank-You.
Please call 403-249-4691 to reserve your place.

LivingSpirit

June 1 - Prayer Dance

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:50

June 1 Prayer Dance with Wendy Johansson. Time: 7-9 p.m. at LSUC.

The cost is $10 (if you haven’t signed up for the series). Please register with Shannon Morey at 403-256-8281.

LivingSpirit

Collection of Clothing for Slave Lake

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:49

Collection of Clothing for Slave Lake

We have been advised that the clothing collected needs to go to a storage facility at Sentinel Storage in Calgary. People in Slave Lake have already received some clothing, but due to not being able to store much in shelters and such, deliveries of clothing will be temporarily stored until they have room to bring in some more. We will still be accepting clothing donations in the office until tomorrow (May 30). Thank you all for your kindness.

mammas

Calgary Multicultural Choir Concert

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:47

Sunday, May 29th at 7:00 PM
Knox United Church, Calgary
Tickets $10, available from choir members or call (403) 265-6433
Silent auction begins at 6:30 PM and closes at a free reception after the concert

mammas

June 2011 Events

Posted on: 05/27/2011 16:27

June 2011 Events Calendar

Posted on: 05/27/2011 14:19

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Wed. June 1
ESL 4 pm
Spiritual: Prayer Dance 7-9 pm

Thurs. June 2
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 4
Women’s Breakfast 10 am

Sun. June 5
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope with the Korean Church 9:50 am
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Mon. June 6
Kitchen Cleanup morning

Wed. June 8
ESL 4 pm

Thurs. June 9
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 11
Choir Practice 2 pm

Sun. June 12
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
THE OSCARS After Church
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Tues. June 14
Seniors Time Out 1 pm
Church Council 7:30 pm

Wed. June 15
Chinook Centre Worship Svc. 11 am
Quilter’s Group 11 am

Thurs. June 16
Donna’s vacation begins
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 18
Recital – Carol 2 pm

Sun. June 19
FATHER’S DAY
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Mon. June 20
OFFICE CLOSED

Tues. June 21
OFFICE CLOSED

Thurs. June 23
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sun. June 26
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
Hiking at Grassi Lakes After Service
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Potluck After Service

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LivingSpirit

Get Ready For Charlie Brown

Posted on: 08/05/2011 09:51

LivingSpirit

Connecting with Creation

Posted on: 08/05/2011 09:39

Connecting with Creation is an intergenerational hike suited for all ages and abilities.

LivingSpirit

Glenway Gate

Posted on: 07/13/2011 23:03

mammas

Vacations...

Posted on: 07/13/2011 22:50

Vacations

The Ministers will be away for the month of July.

Worship Services for July

July 3 Richard Clarke

July 10 Stampede Breakfast (no worship service)

July 17 Old Fashioned Hymn Service led by Nancy Jackson

July 24 Richard Clarke

July 31 Sharing Our Faith led by Carrie Reid and Jack Pentland

LivingSpirit

Celebrate "Summertime' Concert with Nancy Jackson...

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:52

      The Date is June 5th.
      Time is 2:30 pm
       Place is Living Spirit United Church.

LivingSpirit

June 1 - Prayer Dance

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:50

June 1 Prayer Dance with Wendy Johansson. Time: 7-9 p.m. at LSUC.

The cost is $10 (if you haven’t signed up for the series). Please register with Shannon Morey at 403-256-8281.

LivingSpirit

Collection of Clothing for Slave Lake

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:49

Collection of Clothing for Slave Lake

mammas

Calgary Multicultural Choir Concert

Posted on: 05/27/2011 17:47

mammas

June 2011 Events

Posted on: 05/27/2011 16:27

June 2011 Events Calendar

Posted on: 05/27/2011 14:19

new

Wed. June 1
ESL 4 pm
Spiritual: Prayer Dance 7-9 pm

Thurs. June 2
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 4
Women’s Breakfast 10 am

Sun. June 5
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope with the Korean Church 9:50 am
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Mon. June 6
Kitchen Cleanup morning

Wed. June 8
ESL 4 pm

Thurs. June 9
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 11
Choir Practice 2 pm

Sun. June 12
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
THE OSCARS After Church
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Tues. June 14
Seniors Time Out 1 pm
Church Council 7:30 pm

Wed. June 15
Chinook Centre Worship Svc. 11 am
Quilter’s Group 11 am

Thurs. June 16
Donna’s vacation begins
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sat. June 18
Recital – Carol 2 pm

Sun. June 19
FATHER’S DAY
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Bible Study (tentative) 2 pm

Mon. June 20
OFFICE CLOSED

Tues. June 21
OFFICE CLOSED

Thurs. June 23
Spirit Chorus 7:30 pm

Sun. June 26
Service / Kids Zone / GenHope 9:50 am
Hiking at Grassi Lakes After Service
Musical Time with Children 10:50 am
Korean Worship Service 1 pm
Korean Potluck After Service

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Busy Times at Living Spirit

Spirit Chorus production of The Messiah December 16th to 18th. Call 403-243-3180 for tickets, or email office@livingspirit.ca.
Blue Christmas - We are providing a Blue Christmas service for all those who are seeking a contemplative candlelight service that offers hope and comfort during this time. DECEMBER 11^TH AT 7:00 P.M.
NO GRINCHES BAKE OFF - Sat. Dec. 3rd 10am to 3pm. Join us for an inter-generational day of baking Christmas goodies. Contact Traci at 403-243-3180 to sign up.
Java Talk - an informal gathering of moms/cargivers who visit over coffee while their children play together. Tuesdays 11am to 1pm. contact Traci or Jennifer for more info.
ESL Classes
Classes for adults are held every Thursday from 4:00-5:30 in the Garden Room. If you would like to participate please speak with the facilitator Leslie Stoddart (403) 271-0765.

Children and Family Events

Children and Family Events …

Fall, Winter & Spring

Twosense - Youth and Young Adult Event

Every 3rd Sunday –

Starting Sept 18^th - This is an opportunity for the youth and young adults to dialogue about their experiences in our fast changing and high tech culture. We will enjoy lunch as we dialogue and then dive into some WII and PS3, Star Wars Monopoly, Ping Pong, a movie or a planned opportunity to volunteer somewhere in the city.

"Bang On" Meets Once a Month Friday 6 - 9

Starting Oct 1^st - the youth will have an opportunity engage in a planned event that will ALWAYS involve food, fun and 20 minutes of faith...that's not so bad!

"Whine It Down" Every 2nd Thursday Evening 8 PM

Beginning Sept 8^th Young Adults are invited to meet at a location that will be determined (I am sure just hours before we meet...thanks to texting), to enjoy a glass of wine and engage in whining over whatever is going on in their lives. This is a fun opportunity to invite a friend who might not come to church into a conversation that just happens to be facilitated by a funky minister. There are ideas under way for a Comedy Club - Open Mic Night to spin off of this event if the groove is right.