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SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil for the People of Gaza
DESCRIPTION: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 at Grosvenor Park United Church 407 Cumberland Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, Canada\, Treaty 6 Territory. This will follow the Prayer Vigil service format last held at Wildwood Mennonite Church on September 7\, 2025.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/prayer-vigil-for-the-people-of-gaza/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Justice,Palestine and Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grosvenor Park United Church%2C Saskatoon SK":MAILTO:gpuc@sasktel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251105T203000
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SUMMARY:How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?\, with Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen
DESCRIPTION:The last night of this popular three-part webinar series returns on Zoom\, free of charge.  Nov. 5: How Christian Zionist readings of the Bible have enabled the genocide in Gaza.  Register here.   \nThe Zoom links will be sent to registrants closer to the dates. 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/how-did-we-get-from-the-bible-to-a-genocide-in-gaza-with-dr-dan-epp-tiessen-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124642
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SUMMARY:How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?\, with Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen
DESCRIPTION: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 here.   \nThe Zoom links will be sent to registrants closer to the dates. 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/how-did-we-get-from-the-bible-to-a-genocide-in-gaza-with-dr-dan-epp-tiessen-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124642
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SUMMARY:How did we get from the Bible to a genocide in Gaza?\, with Dr. Dan Epp-Tiessen
DESCRIPTION: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 of the Bible have enabled the genocide in Gaza.  Register here.   \nThe Zoom links will be sent to registrants closer to the dates. 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/how-did-we-get-from-the-bible-to-a-genocide-in-gaza-with-dr-dan-epp-tiessen/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124642
CREATED:20250925T150029Z
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SUMMARY:PALESTINE LAND EXERCISE
DESCRIPTION:The Palestine Land Exercise is a experiential learning tool that simulates the experience of late 19th century Palestinians to the present.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/palestine-land-exercise/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Palestine and Israel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Just Peace Palestine/Israel Network":MAILTO:ursula.wiig@sasktel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124642
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SUMMARY:Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through
DESCRIPTION:Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through\, and what we can do. Thursday June 19\, 7:00PM CST (SK).\nGaza’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 Canadians can do through our donations and advocacy- because we can do something. \nResource people from aid groups will guide us through the conversation and respond to questions. Sponsored by Living Skies Regional Council and Mennonite Central Committee SK. Here is the PDF poster. Here is a PowerPoint slide for use in your announcements. \nZoom link: Do not share this link on any public social media groups. Use email and bulletin boards only.  \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/88958792399?pwd=V46I0vsfe3OOrutWBCtOQwal6o05Fo.1 \nMeeting ID: 889 5879 2399        Password: 600297         1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \nResource people\nDr Deirdre Nunan is a Saskatchewan-trained orthopaedic surgeon who primarily works in the international medical humanitarian field providing care to people who are affected by violence\, natural disasters\, and exclusion from health care. She has worked in Africa\, the Caribbean\, Central Asia\, and the Middle East\, but has spent the longest period of time in Palestine\, where she has worked for a total of nearly 2 years on 5 occasions between 2019-2025. She most recently left Gaza on April 17\, 2025. \n  \n  \nMiriam Harder is a Senior Program Officer at Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, with a focus on supporting members and partners programming in the Middle East and Asia. She has Bachelor’s degrees in International Development Studies and Land Use and Environmental Studies\, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Geography. Prior to joining Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, she worked for Mennonite Central Committee\, coordinating a regional conservation agriculture pilot project in Mexico\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. A social scientist at heart\, Miriam loves to connect with and learn from people through preparing and eating food together\, whether it is tortillas in southern Mexico\, muhammara in Beirut\, seal in the Canadian Arctic or crab cakes in Maryland. \nVictoria Hamlett Alexander is the Advocacy Coordinator at the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations office in New York City. Victoria’s portfolio includes Israel and Palestine\, Korean Peninsula\, Haiti\, Syria\, Lebanon\, DRC\, Myanmar\, Colombia\, climate\, peace\, and security\, mining and corporate responsibility\, and peacebuilding.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/choking-gaza-why-aid-isnt-getting-through/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T133000
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SUMMARY:The Stones Cry Out film discussion online
DESCRIPTION: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 global significance for Christians. \nThe film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era\, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem. \nYou can view online for free here. \nTo have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film\, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion. You can also join us for a Region-wide conversation Wednesday November 6. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89100161083 \nOrganized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies\, and Mennonite Church SK.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/the-stones-cry-out-film-discussion-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T124642
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SUMMARY:The Stones Cry Out film viewing and discussion
DESCRIPTION: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 Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and\, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity\, this community has a global significance for Christians. \nThe film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era\, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem. **For those who cannot attend in person and want to view this film you can view online for free here. \nTo have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film\, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion . \nOrganized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies\, and Mennonite Church SK.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/stones-cry-out-film/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241015T203000
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SUMMARY:World Food Day: Prophetic voice and the peoples of the land
DESCRIPTION:Listening for God’s prophetic voice amongst the people of the land\nJoin 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. \nRick Block and Miriam Harder\, colleagues at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, will share historical and current contexts from Canada and the Palestinian Territories exploring how land\, identity\, and conflict can create tragic circumstances- but also springs of hope\, resilience\, and unity. \nThis will be a participatory event and will include table group discussions for in-person and online participants\, as well as various calls to action and prayer. Join us in person or online! Hosted by Mennonite Church Canada SK\, and Living Skies Regional Council. Canadian Foodgrains Bank unites Mennonite and United traditions and many others in its work across the Prairies and around the world. \nThe presentation will be broadcast on Grosvenor Park UC’s YouTube channel: click here for the link. A Zoom link for the discussion will be shared at the start of the event. Help invite others! https://tinyurl.com/yxspxf4n \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/world-food-day-prophetic-voice-and-the-peoples-of-the-land/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241006T203000
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SUMMARY:Biblical history and promised land
DESCRIPTION:The Ethics of Reading Biblical History: Cover Stories on Stolen Land\, Sunday October 6\, 7:00PM CST\, in person in Saskatoon and on YouTube. \nJoin 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 Land” and chosen people. We’ll look at history from the arrival of enslaved Hebrews in Palestine to the collapse of their various states at the hands of imperial powers.  Over time other imperial interests have read themselves into this “conquest narrative”\, as a cover story for their own colonizing projects here in the Americas\, and in Australia\, Africa\, and Palestine. These interpretations ignore significant voices within the Jewish Bible that challenge us to look at how “chosen people” should live with their neighbours. In person at Grace-Westminster United Church\, or on their YouTube channel. Hybrid conversation after. \nThis event is part of a focus on the Palestinian olive harvest and the current situation in the land. Please click here for more details and resources.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/biblical-history-and-promised-land/
LOCATION:Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon\, 505 10th Street East\, Saskatoon\, S7N 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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