Twinning

The Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry was established by The Presbyterian Church in Canada to serve in an urban environment of poverty, broken families and lost connections to native traditions. In 2001, The Church of St. Andrew & St. Paul joined the Saskatoon Ministry in a twinning relationship, a formal partnership between two congregations or groups, working together mutually and equally as members of the Body of Christ. The goal is a relationship in which each learns and enriches the other as we witness the gospel and work together on a specific project or exchanges of information or skills.

What is the Native Circle Ministry?

The Native Circle Minister, the Reverend Stewart Folster, a graduate of the Vancouver School of Theology, is the one of three active ordained Native Presbyterian in Canada. His store-front ministry, in addition to the Bible study, visitation, funerals and weddings of any congregation, includes youth and addiction counselling for those who, like Rev. Folster himself, knew childhoods marred by violence, alcoholism and extreme poverty.

Neechewagon (Nee-chay-wa-gun)

This Cree word means "brothers and sisters," and "friends" in the Native language. A&P Neechewagon are members of our church who meet regularly to learn more about Native culture, history and spirituality and to nourish our twinning with the Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry. Through the generosity of many in our congregation and the East Toronto Presbytery we were blessed to buy a van for the Ministry.

Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry, 450-20th Street West, Saskatoon , SK S7M 0X4

306-221-5655 or 306-244-5231

To e-mail The Rev. Folster, please click here.