As we begin to discuss opening our buildings to various gatherings and needs, we know that complex discernment and planning that will be necessary before any doors can be opened. Lay leadership and...
Category: COVID-19
Media release: SK Faith Leaders on re-opening places of worship
Soon after the release of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, faith leaders from across Saskatchewan gathered online to discuss the re-opening of places of worship. We drafted a letter asking the Saskatchewan government to work together with faith communities to develop responsible guidelines bringing places of worship within the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
Letter on re-opening from the Regional Council leadership
To the members, ministers, and staff of the Communities of Faith within Living Skies Region, Greetings to you during this “unprecedented time.” On almost a daily basis we are reminded that this...
Groups concerned about low levels of SK funding for emergency housing
In late April 2020 Saskatoon churches, including United congregations and Integrated Community Ministries, stepped up to furnish some desperately needed transitional housing for people who have...
Invitation: Letters of encouragement to inmates
Parkland Restorative Justice is a funded partner of Living Skies Regional Council and works with federal inmates. They write, "Prison is a lonely place at the best of times. The volunteers in our...
Re-opening resource from the national church
From the national church: An important three-part resource on "re-opening" considerations and practices. Thank you to the many people involved in thinking carefully about the many practical,...
Re-opening guidance-Executive Minister
PDF version of this letter Warm greetings to you all, As I write this letter I am enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather on my balcony, one of the privileges of working from home. Yet, I am very...
Updated emergency financial information
The national church has updated key information on emergency finances. Your homepage for all COVID related finances is here. Updated information includes a new summary of United Church-related...
News from the South Saskatchewan Hospital Chaplaincy
Our world has changed so drastically in recent weeks with the changes we have had to make to protect ourselves and each other, to save our communities and our world from being engulfed by the...
COVID Call to Action from the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry
A Call to Action from the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry During this Time of Pandemic Summary: This pandemic has shut down many of the supports for the most vulnerable. Please: contact the provincial...
Regional Council Meeting 2024
The 2024 Living Skies Regional Gathering was held 13-15 June 2024 at the Saskatoon Travelodge hotel and conference centre, and the Celebration of Ministries was held to a full house and much joy at Knox United Church June 16. See all details under Governance/ Regional Gathering.
