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Welcome to the Living Skies Newsfeed and home of the Regional Rambler, the biweekly newsletter for Living Skies Regional Council (Saskatchewan).

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Living Skies Regional Council news

Growing justice: Palestinian olive harvest

Growing justice: Palestinian olive harvest

  Growing justice for Palestinian farmers this harvest season Autumn: the time of harvest and food-gathering, especially in Saskatchewan. Autumn reminds us of abundance and the sacredness of...

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United Church centenary resources

United Church centenary resources

United Church Centennial resources Lots of preparations for the June 2025 Centennial of the United Church are underway, and all communities of faith and ministries in our Regional Council are...

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Centennial photographs request!

Centennial photographs request!

Living Skies Regional Council Archives: Centennial Photograph Request Do you hold a favourite photograph of your Community of Faith? Tucked in boxes, albums, or on your phone, is there a picture of...

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YAYAC Fall Retreat (gr 7-12)

YAYAC Fall Retreat (gr 7-12)

Fall Youth Retreat September 27-29, 2024 Lumsden Beach Camp, Lumsden Beach SK Cost $60 (sponsorships available) We're excited for a great weekend for youth aged 12-18ish.  Come and spend time with...

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Climate justice in the upcoming SK election

Climate justice in the upcoming SK election

In May 28 2024, the Justice Team for Living Skies Regional Council of the United Church held its first online open house focused on what is anticipated to be a Fall 2024 general provincial election....

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Living Skies Nominations videos 2024!

Your Living Skies Nominations Committee is the group responsible for matching your gifts, skills, and sense of call to governance and task-specific bodies in the Regional Council you need those...

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Regional Council Meeting 2024

The 2024 Living Skies Regional Gathering was held 13-15 June 2024 at the Saskatoon Travelodge hotel and conference centre, and the Celebration of Ministries was held to a full house and much joy at Knox United Church June 16.  See all details under Governance/ Regional Gathering.

United Church News

La rencontre nationale des jeunes francophones du Canada (Ré-unis) brought together young francophones from across Canada for the first time. The event was in Sherbrooke, QC, November 29‒December 1,… continue reading Read More

World Council of Churches’ General Secretary hosted by the Canadian Council of Churches on visit to Canada, including a stop at the national office of The United Church of Canada Read More

The birth of the Christ Child among us changed our world forever. So, this Christmas, the Moderator invites us to look around at the signs of change and new life. Read More

The National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering met in Winnipeg from November 29 through December 2 for a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer. Read More

A candlelight vigil on December 1 responded to vandalism of the rainbow steps at an Affirming church in Brighton, Ontario, shortly after the regional council held an inclusive hymn sing on those same… continue reading Read More