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For all national United Church of Canada updates, keep visiting here. See also:
Health Canada Government of Saskatchewan
For resources on discerning and planning re-opening of your building, please click here. (January 2023)
Resources for Re-opening summer 2021: COVID considerations – Sept 2021 Step 3 Re-opening Plan Template (download)
For Vaccine Mandate – November 29, 2021 – Downloadable Sample Tenant Waiver
The newsfeed below includes Regional Council news about the COVID-19 pandemic, and some national updates.
Cancellation of Living Skies regional gathering 2020
PDF version of this announcement Dear Friends, It is with profound regret that we write you to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Regional Gathering of Living Skies Regional Council, scheduled...
COVID update- Integrated Community Ministries, Saskatoon
Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) serves Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods, many of which are economically poor and rich in diversity, stories and strength. It works out of KAP House, sharing...
Congregational finances during the pandemic
On March 25 and 26 the national church offered several webinars on the many financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank Erik Mathiesen, David Armour, and David Jagger for also joining a...
Calling a congregational meeting during COVID-19
Calling a Congregational Meeting/Annual Meeting in special circumstances (COVID 19) The United Church of Canada PDF version of this letter 24 March 2020 When notice cannot be given in regular Sunday...
Regional Council COVID-19 check in and info gatherings, April and May
We’re settling in for a (virtual) community marathon. Fortunately, Hebrews 12:1-2 gives us a model to follow. Living Skies, Prairie to Pine, and Northern Spirit Regional Councils will hold ministry...
Coronavirus scams and gathering congregants’ contact info safely
Many communities of faith are gathering data from members and adherents to facilitate connections for worship, pastoral care, stewardship requests or governance matters. Please think through your...
Prayer for a time of pandemic
A prayer of gratitude and intercession in a time of pandemic (Credit: many writers and inspirations. Shared by Earl Reaburn, Northern Spirit pastoral relations minister, during our regional checks...
Regional Council COVID-19 check in and info gatherings, March 24 and 25 2020 We’re settling in for a (virtual) community marathon. Fortunately, Hebrews 12:1-2 gives us a model to follow. Prairie to...
Pastoral letter on COVID-19
PDF version of this letter Greetings to Communities of Faith and Ministry Personnel in Living Skies, Northern Spirit, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils, We are writing at this time to say thank...
SK hospital chaplaincies during COVID-19: update
Deep thanks to chaplains Lorna King (Regina- South Chaplaincy) and Cathy Coates (Saskatoon- North Chaplaincy) for their vital ministry, not only to the United Church and its members, but to the...
