The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public, Intentional, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE […]
Tuesday January 30, 7:30 PM Central, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; Rev Murray Pruden, Saddle Lake Cree Nation […]
MultiFaith Saskatchewan and Eastside United Church host the screening of this important documentary which tells the story of an ill fated experiment in the Peepeekisis Cree Nations over 100 years ago. The then self serving Indian Agent developed a scheme to create the File Hills Farm Colony and recruited young people from other indigenous nations […]
Join us Thursday June 13, 2:00PM! Having finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to our Affirming celebration, online via YouTube, and in person, Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship, Saskatoon Travelodge […]
Upcoming Provincial Election - What Matters Most to Our Province? Tuesday May 28th 2024 (12:00 Noon-1:30 PM)- bring your lunch! Stay as long as your schedule permits. Our new Living Skies Justice Team invites you to come and share your hopes and concerns regarding the upcoming Saskatchewan General Election slated for this fall. All welcome […]
Living Skies Regional Council Affirming celebration Thursday June 13, 2:00PM. Having finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to the Affirming celebration, online via YouTube, and in person, Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting […]
Become an ICM Bridge Builder - Donate today! ICM, a United Church of Canada social justice ministry, operates in the heart of Saskatoon’s west side core. Everyday, ICM offers assistance to vulnerable Saskatoon residents who may need help finding resources or navigating the complexities of accessing social programs, housing supports, mental health and addictions treatment, […]
PIE Day Prep Party! Tuesday 4 February 2025 at 7:00-8:30PM on Zoom. All Affirming, in-process, and exploring ministries welcome, and all individuals too. Hosted by the Living Skies Affirming Committee, we’ll explore our plans for Affirming PIE Day on Friday March 14. This year’s theme is Sing Out Proud, so come with your creative ideas. […]
Our Sacred Responsibilities: learning from the Unmarked Burials report and challenging settler denial. All people of all backgrounds welcome to this day-long learning gathering, open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We will focus somewhat on the United Church’s responsibilities, but all backgrounds are welcome as a full part of the day, and we will not […]
In June 2022, Kimberly Murray was appointed as the Independent Special Interlocutor for a two-year term by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The Independent Special Interlocutor is to function independently and impartially, in a non-partisan and transparent manner, and to take part in conversations with Survivors, Indigenous families, and communities who […]