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...
Category: Intercultural
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’...
Advent Gifts for Community Ministries
At this time of the year as we begin to prepare for the birth of the lowly Christ Child, we remember others who might be living in difficult or stressful situations and our Living Skies ministries...
September 20 transphobic marches and our responses
The “hands off our kids” transphobic and homophobic marches marches we dealt with last September are making a comeback Friday September 20, 2024. Their locations can be viewed here, and if anyone in...
Pride event and resources
June is a busy month for Pride events of all kinds! June is also Indigenous History Month, so whenever you have the chance, make sure you learn from and about Two Spirit and Indigiqueer people, and...
Hate mail being sent to Affirming ministries
Transphobic and homophobic hate mail from the US is again being sent to United Church Affirming ministries. The package contains messages and a USB key, and often has a Customs declaration that it...
More information, Remit on autonomous Indigenous organization
Our church is in the midst of an important journey that requires a vote from your pastoral charge governing body between now and early 2024. Remit 1 asks the church to give pre-emptive approval for...
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
Honouring Orange Shirt Day/ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Saturday September 30, 2023 “When you wear an orange shirt it’s like a little bit of justice for us Survivors in our lifetime,...
Canada Day 2023: 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
This reflection is written by Chris Mah Poy, First-Third Ministry Coordinator and Networks and Justice Support at Chinook Winds Regional Council and a successful mixed-race Canadian. Here his story...
Three 100th anniversary and celebrations, May 24-25
May 24-25 join Living Skies in Saskatoon and online for three celebrations: May 24, From Fear to Hope daylong anniversary celebration; evening banquet for those retiring; May 25 Celebration of Ministries and 100th Anniversary service. All welcome!
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