Belonging in the Body asks transgender Christians to talk about their faith journey, and they do so with deep insight, grace, and love. This video is an excellent and important resource, and three...
Category: News
June 2020 – Women’s Network Newsletter
The June 2020 issue of the Women's Network Newsletter has been posted to the Women's Network page. See the full newsletter for the latest from Mary. You can find it here .
Regional Council statement: Black Lives Matter. Indigenous Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. Indigenous Lives Matter. Committing to racial justice matters. This statement in PDF format.. Living Skies Regional Council affirms that Black Lives Matter. We condemn the...
Conversation: Breaking the Gender Binary, One Word at a Time
Join us Wednesday June 24, 5:00PM in BC, 6:00PM in AB, NWT, and SK, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON, 8:00PM in ON and QC, 9:00PM in the Maritimes, and 9:30PM in NL (for you night owls). Our formal time will...
Guidelines notice: New worship numbers
There are lots of questions regarding the newest changes to the maximum number of people at a worship service in the Re-Open Saskatchewan Guidelines. The updated guidelines state:
Delivering services virtually or through remote delivery such as drive-in service is recommended.
The total number of people participating in the services cannot exceed 30 per cent of seating capacity or 150 people, whichever is less.
To safely support larger groupings of individuals – and where seating area allows adequate physical distancing of two metres between individuals or family units – multiple groups of 30 are permitted. These groups must be separated by five metres.
Resources for Black and Indigenous Lives Matter
Heather Driedger, Executive Director of Parkland Restorative Justice, a Living Skies partner, writes: "I've spent the last few days going over various anti-racism materials being passed around...
Resources for Virtual VBS
As you’re exploring curriculum options for a virtual VBS, Cokesbury Press has created a helpful “Virtual VBS Guide” with practical teaching tips for online leaders. Complete information about the...
YAYAC Newsletter – June 2020
Physically-distant, but still spiritually rockin! Some great virtual events coming up like Rendez-Vous Re-Imagined and the National Young Adult Discussion Group. Click, download, forward. ...
Duty of Care Considerations for Online Youth & Children’s Ministry Programs
When it comes to ministry with youth & children using online platforms, there are some unique but essential considerations for Duty of Care. This linked article provides some very insightful...
Re-opening buildings discernment and planning resources
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...
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/
