On April 24, Friends of Station 20 West convened a public meeting to bring people together to talk and work toward ways that people in the community in Saskatoon could work to support Station 20 West. Over 180 people showed up to that meeting in a heartening act of community solidarity.

At that meeting Paul Wilkinson, project manager of Station 20 West, presented information on the state of the project which has been scaled back but not given up on. As some of the previous partners such as the Saskatoon Community Clinic have pulled out because they have seen the $8 Million cut by the provincial government as too great a challenge to fundraise, the people behind the Station 20 are shifting gears and will now make their central focus on bringing the most needed element of the project into being – the community food store. With a significantly reduced building cost ($2.3 million vs. the previous $11.5 million), fundraising with the help of many community members can still make this project a reality.

Saskatoon City Council has approved an extension of the building permit for Station 20 for 1 year with the option of extending longer if necessary. This gives the organizers of Station 20 some breathing room and a chance to get the fundraising machine rolling. There have also been positive overtures made by the Saskatoon Cooperative Association whose membership voted overwhelmingly to explore means of collaboration with the Good Food Junction Coop Grocery Store – the heart of the Station 20 project.

Several working groups have been formed with responsibilities for fundraising, media communications, logistics, and more. If you would like to get regular updates of Station 20 West or learn how to get involved, go to https://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/friendsofstation20west and subscribe to the list serve.

The Christian Education Committee is hosting another Movie and Discussion evening.

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. to watch and discuss the movie JUNO.

It stars Ellen Page as a whip-smart high-school student named Juno MacGuff who discovers that she is in the family way after a single sexual experience with her best friend and bandmate, a semi-dorky track star named Paulie Bleeker. JUNO is a funny and meaningful film that some have called a “pro-life" movie as it explores a teenager coping with an unplanned pregnancy and choosing not to abort the child. It is rated PG13 – best suited for those in high school and up.

Come and join us. Movie snacks will be provided.

The Women's League of St. Andrew's are happy to invite everyone to come out to their Spring Tea, Plant & Bake Sale on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Coffee, Tea, and dessert cost only $3.00, and it is always a wonderful time of fellowship and welcome for St. Andrew's members and the wider community.

The Bake Table is always loaded with wonderful cakes, muffins, cookies, and other specialty items. Come early to make sure that you are able to purchase your favourite shortbread, loaf, or pie.

There will also be a plant sale featuring many beautiful flowers for your garden, and the youth will have a table set up with other miscellaneous treasures for sale.

We do hope that you will join us on Saturday, April 26th between 2 - 4 p.m.

You are invited to attend a "Sing for Your Supper" Pot Luck, hosted by St. Andrew's Christian Education Committee.

Join us for some singing at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th.

There will be favourite songs, camp songs, old songs, new songs, and maybe even some crazy songs.

Bring some food to share: salad, casserole, appetizer, veggies, fruit, buns, dessert, or whatever you like to make or pick up at the grocery store. Also bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery, and any musical instruments you may have. And feel free to bring a friend!

Come celebrate the end of winter and the coming of spring with a friendly congregation of Presbyterians!

Sunday, April 6, after the worship service, we will be holding a simple meal of sandwiches, tea and coffee, with ice cream sundaes for dessert. Build your own sundae! Everyone is welcome to attend.

If you have been thinking about bringing someone to church, this would be a great Sunday to do so. Extend an invitation and bring someone to the service and then stay for ice cream and conversation. Consider inviting a friend, neighbour, co-worker, or family member. Even if you don’t bring someone along, please stay and enjoy some Presbyterian hospitality. As always, worship begins at 11:00.