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Living Skies Regional Council news

Opinion Piece: Generative AI

Opinion Piece: Generative AI

Opinion piece by Ben Woods Something sinister is seeping into our lives. According to its creators and investors, it will soon be inescapable, and all of the harm it causes is a necessary evil. I’m...

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Curriculum Resources 2026

Curriculum Resources 2026

Are you looking for curriculum and resource ideas for your children's ministry? Click here to check out our list of favourites and check in with Lindsay at livingskiesyaya@united-church.ca for...

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Youth Trek Junior Youth Retreat 2026

Youth Trek Junior Youth Retreat 2026

  Calling Jr. Youth (ages 13-15) from across Living Skies Region!  Join us in for a weekend of church sleepovers, faith conversations and fun in Camrose Alberta on October 23-25 2026. Our...

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Sunday School Roundtable

Sunday School Roundtable

September feels like it's ages away, but soon we will be thinking about plans for fall! Join us Tuesday August 18 at 1 pm to chat about Sunday School: we'll discuss curriculum options, share our...

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Welcome to our Summer Staff!

Welcome to our Summer Staff!

We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Meghan, Ben and Izzy this summer thanks to a successful Canada Summer Jobs grant application! These creative individuals have already been showing up in...

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100 Tables returns with regional support

100 Tables returns with regional support

The national church is excited to once again invite all United Church communities of faith to take part in 100 Tables! New ideas for projects and favourites from last year are welcome, and we highly...

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Good News

Good News

In 2019, at Grosvenor Park United Church, Geraldine the Donkey came out to the congregation. With a letter, Geraldine told the congregation that they did not fit into the male/female binary. While...

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Pride 2026 Resources

Pride 2026 Resources

It's never too late to celebrate inclusivity and God's love for all! Check out our newly updated resource list for ministry with children, youth, and families during the season of Pride and all year...

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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/A double rainbow over a still lake.

United Church News

On Saturday, August 15, join us for a meaningful day of reflection, community, and renewal to honor this milestone and look toward the future. Read More

On September 23, United Church communities of faith are invited to raise their voices in solidarity with Grassy Narrows First Nation, who have been devastated by mercury poisoning for six decades Read More

On this Emancipation Day, may we recommit ourselves to confronting anti-Black racism, addressing historic injustices, and building a church where all people experience belonging, dignity, and hope. Read More

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering 2026 concluded with the affirmation of the National Indigenous Council, the ordination of Rev. Brian George, and renewed hope for the future of the… continue reading Read More

A sacred fire opened the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering, bringing together the Indigenous Church for ceremony, learning, and community-building until July 19. Read More