As faith communities, and registered charities, we don’t promote or critique only one party. We address all of them, we focus on how their policies affect people and planet, and we expect...
Author: Julie Graham
Gratitude for our unmarked burials learning day
March 1 gathering on unmarked burials: gratitude for all who participated Many thanks to the 30 plus people from across SK and beyond who attended Our Sacred Obligations gathering on March 1, online...
Camping update and upcoming Camping Sunday
As our camping ministries move into intense preparation for another summer of camping community, here are some updates and a reminder. Living Skies closes partnership with Camp Christopher Living...
New music for our 100th anniversary
Rev Richard Hall of Wingham ON has written to the Regional Councils with a very generous gift: four original songs to be used freely across the church, including scores and sound files. Thank you...
Regional learning day, Unmarked Burials report
Our Sacred Responsibilities: learning from the Unmarked Burials report and challenging settler denial. All welcome to this day-long learning gathering, open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people....
Here from the beginning: the story of Black people in the United Church
You’re invited to support a Centennial story-telling project focused on the lives and contributions of Black people in the United Church of Canada. This exhibition celebrating Black individuals’...
Restorative justice highlights from 2024
Through your assessments to the national church, Living Skies Region supports Micah Mission through its mission support grants- along with your own generous donations. Micah is "tough on crime- one...
Reflection: Hunger on the Hill advocacy day 2024
By Wilson Nabiimpa, November 2024. Introduction Wilson lives in Saskatoon and represented the United Church at the annual advocacy and awareness day, Hunger on the Hill, held with Members of...
Clarity on 100th anniversary package sent to communities of faith
In October, many communities of faith or pastoral charges received communication from Brian Arthur Brown, chair of Friends of the United Church Foundation and author of two recent books that were...
A little history- Saskatoon and area youth ministry
SAYM staff Kyle Feader offered this short history as part of Rev Debz Ferber’s covenanting service with Mount Royal Emmanuel United Church and Living Skies Regional Council, 29 September 2024. More...
Getting ready for Pride!
June and summer are Pride festival months, and your community of faith’s support makes a positive difference. Have a look at these new resources, created with the help of people in our Regional Council.
https://livingskiesrc.ca/affirming-pride-resources/
