Epiphany of Our Lord January 4, 2026

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 4th.

Thank you to our lector: Larry Trenouth; communion assistant: Wayne Carlson; ushers: Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician: Mik Bickis; and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Altar Guild for communion prep for Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/btGd81HIpAQ

TO NOTE:

  • The January newsletter is also attached.  It is a slimmer version as there just announcements and the calendar.

  • There are a number of cards delivered over Christmas so please check your church mailboxes in case you received any.

  •  Pastor Kirk & Lorene are out of the office from Dec. 31 pm to Jan. 3rd.

 Happy New Year!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and 1st Sunday After Christmas December 24, 25 and 26, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins and the Children’s Activity Sheets for December 24th (6PM and 8PM),  December 25th and December 28th..

December 24th Christmas Eve 6PM Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/PZ4kXdIn-Ag

Thank you to the 6PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors: Paul Weatherington, Wayne Carlson, & Jonah Lindenbach; ushers: the Lindenbach family; musician Mik Bickis; choir director: Deb Buck; and technical support Karen Wallace. Also thanks to our acolyte, the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir and Bryan Tastad on clarinet for their musical talents. 

December 24th Christmas Eve 8PM: This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you the 8PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors: Pat Blakely, Carolyn Jarock, & Gabi Lundgren; communion assistant Pat Blakley & anyone else who can help out; ushers: the Lundgren family; choir director: Deborah Buck; and musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud. Thank you also to our acolyte and the altar guild for the communion preparations. And special thanks to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir and Bryan Tastad on clarinet for their musical talents. 

December 25th at 10:30AM : This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you to our lectors: Chris Martin and Margareth Peterson; communion assistant: Margareth Peterson; ushers: Marlene & Larry Trenouth; and the altar guild for communion preparations. Thanks also to musician & choir director Deborah Buck, and the choir for their musical talents. Special Thanks to Pastor Michael Diegel for leading the service.

Have a blessed Christmas all.

December 28th at 10:30AM Lessons and Carols.

Please find attached the Bulletin and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday December 28, the 1st Sunday of Christmas, our Lessons & Carol Service.

Thank you to our lectors: Mik Bickis, Pat Blakley, & Wayne Carlson; ushers: Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician: Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/UC9PyFDtUCE

 TO NOTE:

  • Please find a Christmas message from national Bishop Larry Kochendorfer https://youtu.be/egED9zPe0nw

  •  Pastor Kirk will be out of the office from December 25th to January 2nd.

  • Lorene will be out of the office Dec. 24 pm to 26, Dec. 31 pm to Jan. 2nd

All the best for Christmas and the New Year!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

4th Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin with Announcements and the Children’s Activity Sheets for the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 21st.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including Rev. Deacon Alexa Wallace; lectors Angie Johnson, Chris Martin & Sarha Carlson; acolyte Declan Carlson; communion assistant: Heather Ward; ushers Betty & Ted Warren; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Special thanks to the Choir for the Advent music.

Worship Link: : https://youtube.com/live/VuHwpqipHBg

To Note:

  • Blue envelopes at the back of the church are for the “Pastor’s Gift” if you wish to contribute a gift of cash or a cheque payable to “Kirk Tastad”. Place your offering in the plate when passed around.

  • Forever in Motion classes are done for 2025 and will start up again on January 6th at Augustana.

  • Singing in the Lutheran Tradition (Winter 2026)
    How do Lutherans sing their theology? This Zoom-based course from Lutheran Theological Seminary explores hymnody as a doxological, formational, and instructional practice—shaping faith in worship and daily devotion. Taught by The Rev. Kristian C. Kohler, the course examines hymns as theological texts and equips participants to engage congregational song thoughtfully and faithfully.

Mondays, 5:00–8:00 pm | Jan 5–Feb 13 & Mar 9–Apr 20
To register or to learn more, contact Colleen Walker, Registrar: colleen.walker@saskatoontheologicalunion.ca

  • In relation to charitable donations, the final deposit of cash and cheque offerings contributed to Augustana in 2025 will be December 30th. E-Transfers will still be accepted on Dec. 31st. We kindly ask that you send in any Year End contributions before 12pm on December 30th so as to be counted correctly on your tax receipt statements for 2025. This would be greatly appreciated.

  •  And just a reminder that your 2025 tax statements will be from March to December 2025 as January to February were sent out in March in relation to the federal government permitting the use of donations made during the period January 1 – February 28, 2025 when filing your 2024 taxes.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

3rd Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin with Announcements and the Children’s Activity Sheets for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, December 14th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including Rev. Deacon Alexa Wallace; lectors Linda Jarock, Ruth Zuk, Ezekiel Blazer; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Deborah Buck; and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Rene & Leverne for serving as coffee hosts. Special thanks to the Choir for the Advent music and to Cherie Jarock & Echo Fettes for the Prelude Duet.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/g0fQE9YOfu4

To Note:

  • USHERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE.

  • The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk.If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a blue envelope (found in the offering plate at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to KIRK TASTAD. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 28th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts.

  •  In relation to charitable donations, the final deposit of cash and cheque offerings contributed to Augustana in 2025 will be December 30th. E-Transfers will still be accepted on Dec. 31st. We kindly ask that you send in any Year End contributions before 12pm on December 30th so as to be counted correctly on your tax receipt statements for 2025.

    This would be greatly appreciated.

  •  And just a reminder that your 2025 tax statements will be from March to December 2025 as January to February were sent out in March in relation to the federal government permitting the use of donations made during the period January 1 – February 28, 2025 when filing your 2024 taxes.

  •  If there are any questions on anything, please do not hesitate to contact the church office. Thanks so much for your gifts and Season’s Blessings!  

 Church Council

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

2nd Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 7th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lectors Noreen Donald, Katie Ottley, and Gabi Lindenbach; communion assistant Katie Ottley; ushers Jeff Lundgren & Danielle Brûlé-Lundgren; musician Cherie Jaock; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Special thanks to the choir for the musical numbers and to the altar guild of Linda Stauffer & Sharon Morley for Communion Preparation.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/g0fQE9YOfu4

To Note:

  • The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a blue envelope (found in the offering plate at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to KIRK TASTAD. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 28th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts.

  • In relation to charitable donations, the final deposit of cash and cheque offerings contributed to Augustana in 2025 will be December 30th. E-Transfers will still be accepted on Dec. 31st. We kindly ask that you send in any Year End contributions before 12pm on December 30th so as to be counted correctly on your tax receipt statements for 2025. This would be greatly appreciated.

  •  And just a reminder that your 2025 tax statements will be from March to December 2025 as January to February were sent out in March in relation to the federal government permitting the use of donations made during the period January 1 – February 28, 2025 when filing your 2024 taxes. If there are any questions on anything, please do not hesitate to contact the church office. Thanks so much for your gifts and Season’s Blessings!  

 - Church Council

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

1st Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the first Sunday of Advent, November 30th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lectors Paul Weatherington or Angie Johnson, Chris Martin, and James Lindenbach; ushers Lorne Carlson & Merv Johnson; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Special thanks to the choir for the musical number.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/s_WHdSGkbkI

To Note:

  • When the clipboard is passed around on Sunday please consider signing up for Worship roles in the month of December. Thank you!

  • CONVERSATIONS ACROSS THE CHURCH, Nov 30, 5-6PM

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gn6uWp-STo2sHXmKjmbBww#/registration

As we enter the season of Advent, you are invited to join ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer for an hour of devotion, reflection and conversation.

We encourage you to have a candle ready to light before the start of the event.

*This event will be recorded.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Christ the King Sunday, November 23rd.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector & communion assistant: Ruth Zuk; ushers Betty & Ted Warren; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; technical support Karen Wallace; and altar guild Noreen Donald. Special thanks to the choir for the musical number and to soloists Paul Weatherington & Anna- Marie.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/lS4Vo_A0N4A

To Note:

  • When the clipboard is passed around on Sunday please consider signing up for Worship roles in the month of December. Thank you!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

23rd Sunday After Pentecost November 16, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday November 16th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Betty Warren; communion assistant: Margareth Peterson; ushers Larry Trenouth & Wayne Carlson; musician Cherie Jarock; technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld; and altar guild Noreen Donald. Special thanks to the choir for the musical number and to Cherie on viola.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/VvDj56iaWXw

To Note:

  • SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION OF THE JAZZ SERVICE

All are invited to a special 40th anniversary celebration of Hosanna: a Jazz Setting for Holy Communion. This unique worship setting was cowritten by Dennis Hendricksen and David Hunter when they were students at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon. For the past 4 decades this jazz service has been used in numerous places around North America. This special anniversary presentation of the jazz service will include a brief introduction giving the history of this setting. The band will feature some of Regina’s top jazz musicians. There is no cost to attend, instead there will be a free-will offering. The service will take place November 23, 7:00 PM – Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

22nd Sunday After Pentecost November 9, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday November 9.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Greg Fowlie-Neufeld; ushers Kathryn Cameron & Jess Kelly; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Katie Ottley. Special thanks to Rev. Deacon Alexa Wallace who will be leading the service.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/RhTzNTCbIbU

To Note:

  • SPECIAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION OF THE JAZZ SERVICE

All are invited to a special 40th anniversary celebration of Hosanna: a Jazz Setting for Holy Communion. This unique worship setting was cowritten by Dennis Hendricksen and David Hunter when they were students at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon. For the past 4 decades this jazz service has been used in numerous places around North America. This special anniversary presentation of the jazz service will include a brief introduction giving the history of this setting. The band will feature some of Regina’s top jazz musicians. There is no cost to attend, instead there will be a free-will offering. The service will take place November 23, 7:00 PM – Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

All Saints' Sunday November 2, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday November 2.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Paul Weatherington; communion assistant Angie Johnson; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Cherie Jarock; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Noreen Donald of the Altar Guild for communion preparations and to the Choir for the special music on Sunday.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/2Uc7ROyxbp8

To NOTE:

  • This Sunday is All Saints’ Sunday and all those who attend the service in person are invited to come to the front and light a candle prior to the start of the service or during Holy Communion. 

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Reformation Sunday October 26, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 26.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld; communion assistant Ruth Zuk; ushers Jessica Kelly & Marie Lovrod; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Karen Wallace. Thanks also to Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld of the Altar Guild for communion preparations and to Jane Bickis for serving as coffee host.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/-5B_ImrjIas

Blessings on Reformation Sunday!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost October 19, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 19.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Larry Trenouth; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Cherie Jarock; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/dyXARBuxqWs

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost October 12, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 12.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Chris Martin; communion assistant Ruth Zuk; ushers Kathryn Cameron & Bonnie Moser; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld of the Altar Guild for communion preparations.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/6AMxEO9pzGY

TO NOTE:

  • Augustana will have a Thanksgiving display and would appreciate if you could bring whatever garden produce and Flowers you can contribute to the church by 10 Saturday morning. Every fruit and vegetable and pot of Flowers provided will help with this display. Thank you.

  • QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL NEEDS

Items needed and requested: dry erase markers (for the kids to use with individual white boards), sturdy plastic water bottles, pencils, and rulers. As always, cash donations will be accepted. Please mark your offering envelope with “Queen Elizabeth School”. Money received will go towards student snacks, and other breakfasts. Collection box is by the wall near the ramp door.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost October 5, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 5.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Wayne Carlson; ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Heather Ward & Linda Catton for coffee hosts.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/yRLGqxKma18

TO NOTE:

  • Celebration of Life for Don Gwozdz. Saturday, October 4, 3-5 PM. Cosmo Seniors Centre, 614 11th Street East

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 28, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 28th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Ruth Zuk; ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Katie Ottley.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/xWdFoGkudCs

TO NOTE:

  • SERVICE OF INSTALLATION FOR BISHOP-ELECT LARRY KOCHENDORFER Saturday, September 27 at 3 PM. This celebration will be available via livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@ELCIC1/streams Written greetings to our national bishop are welcome and may be sent directly to Bishop-elect Larry at lkochendorfer@elcic.ca. We hope you will be able to join in online for this important moment in the life of our church.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 21, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 21st.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the CLAY Sunday service including lector Katie Ottley; communion assistant Pat Blakley; ushers Josh & Gabriela Lindenbach & family; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld, and Alexa & Karen Wallace. Thanks also to Dawn & Rose Ingram of the altar guild for communion prep as well as those assisting with set-up and clean-up for the BBQ.  Special Thanks to the youth: Ezekiel Blaser, Mason Lindenbach, Anna Smith & Tollef Tastad for their participation in the service.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/DLJyDHyparc

TO NOTE:

  • Just a reminder of the BBQ which will include Youth from other Lutheran congregations after Worship on Sunday. If you are able to bring a dessert or salad for the BBQ and help with set-up or clean-up that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for volunteering if you are able.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 14, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 14th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Margareth Peterson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson,  musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Cherie, and Tollef and Ruari Tastad for assisting with coffee after the service.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/syOLfG_dX90

TO NOTE:

Looking for coffee host for September 28th, and a second usher for Sept. 21 and 28th.  Thanks so much for volunteering if you are able.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 7, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 7, along with the latest LTS Newsletter.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Katie Ottley, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth, and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Rose & Dawn Ingram of the altar guild for communion preparations.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/_o7_NObxLFU

TO NOTE:

  • In the attached LTS newsletter, you will find:

    • President Bill Harrison’s Convocation address, specially edited for the magazine

    • Stories celebrating our graduates and this year’s Honorary Degrees

    • An update from Professor Kayko Driedger Hesslein, who is on sabbatical

    • A look ahead to President Harrison’s upcoming book tour

  •  And don’t forget to check out the Broadway Street Fair on Saturday from 10 Am to 5 PM. Augustana will once again have a booth for selling crafts and other items.

    WHAT'S NEW:

    • Two Car Shows - the British Car Club is back on 11th Street (east side) and a new Community Car Show on 9th Street (west side). 

    • Two Broadway BID Info. Tents - one at 8th Street and one at the Little Stone Stage.

    • Pony Rides and a Petting Zoo - 9th Street (east side).

    • Ninja Obstacle Course - in front of Oskayak High School.

    • Mini Golf - in front of Ace Burger.

    • Free Bike Valet - corner of 8th and Broadway (not new but noteworthy).

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 31, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 31st, along with the September Newsletter.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley (also Pat Blakley), musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Betty & Ted Warren, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Thanks also to Linda Stauffer of the altar guild for communion preparations. Special Thanks to Pastor Rik Cherland for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is away.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/gf8kg-B3ZE0

 Have a wonderful long weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 24, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 24th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Wayne Carlson, musician Deb Buck, ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron, and technical support Karen Wallace. Special Thanks to Katie Ottley for leading the service while Pastor Kirk and Rev. Alexa are involved with the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering in Saskatoon.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/07pM0UqL6Fw

TO NOTE:

  • It was brought to our attention that sometime this past Sunday afternoon or evening the church space was used but no one locked up afterwards. Just a reminder to everyone, please make sure that the 7th street door is locked before leaving the building after any activities.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin