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  • Biblical history and promised land

    Grace Westminster United Church - Saskatoon 505 10th Street East, Saskatoon, Canada

    The Ethics of Reading Biblical History: Cover Stories on Stolen Land, Sunday October 6, 7:00PM CST, in person in Saskatoon and on YouTube. Join us for a presentation by Biblical scholar and Professor Rev. Bill Richards looking at the context of the Prophets of the Jewish Bible, and the ethics behind the concept of “Promised […]

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  • World Food Day: Prophetic voice and the peoples of the land

    Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon

    Listening for God’s prophetic voice amongst the people of the land Join us for World Food Day, a more important focus than ever as armed conflict causes great hunger around the world. As our local harvests from land and water are gathered in, come out and learn what we can do for neighbours in need. […]

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  • The Stones Cry Out film viewing and discussion

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    The Stones Cry Out (2013) film viewing, Tuesday, October 29TH at 7:00 pm CST, in person at Grace-Westminster United Church, Saskatoon, with in person discussion after. This documentary lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority, Palestinian […]

  • The Stones Cry Out film discussion online

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    This 30 minute documentary from 2013 lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority, Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity, this community has a […]

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  • Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through

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    Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through, and what we can do. Thursday June 19, 7:00PM CST (SK). Gaza’s people are dying of imposed hunger and thirst. Its medical system is targeted for destruction, and people of all ages suffer continuous bombing. We’ll learn about why aid isn’t getting through, the terrible impact, and what […]

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  • PALESTINE LAND EXERCISE

    Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon

    The Palestine Land Exercise is a experiential learning tool that simulates the experience of late 19th century Palestinians to the present.

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  • How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?, with Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen

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    This popular three-part webinar series returns on Zoom, free of charge. Oct. 22: How the Bible helped generate Israel’s settler-colonialism and the dispossession of Palestinians. Oct. 29: How Christian antisemitism, inspired by the New Testament, led to the creation of the state of Israel and the oppression of Palestinians. Nov. 5: How Christian Zionist readings […]

  • How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?, with Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen

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    The second night of this popular three-part webinar series returns on Zoom, free of charge.  Oct. 29: How Christian antisemitism, inspired by the New Testament, led to the creation of the state of Israel and the oppression of Palestinians. Nov. 5: How Christian Zionist readings of the Bible have enabled the genocide in Gaza.  Register […]

  • Prayer Vigil for the People of Gaza

    Grosvenor Park United Church, Saskatoon SK 407 Cumberland Ave South, Saskatoon

    Join us on December 7 (Peace Sunday) at 7:00 pm for a Prayer Vigil for the People of Gaza. Amid the on-going tragedy, we gather together and offer our prayers and our commitment to remember the people of Gaza. This service of prayer, reading, reflection, and song is open to all and will take place […]