News, Announcements, and the Regional Rambler E-Newsletter
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Living Skies Regional Council news
Executive Letter: Vaccination Program
(Click here for a printable PDF of this letter) February 12, 2021 Dear Ministry Personnel, Pastoral Charge Supervisors, and Lay Leaders, Greetings on this cold, cold day. I pray that this letter...
Your online annual meeting and voting
Voting by ‘ballot’ on Zoom or Email Many people are asking about voting by secret ballot at congregational annual meetings. There’s a very good resource library on this question and others on the...
Executive letter: COVID and the Charter
(Click here for a printable PDF of this letter.) To the clergy, lay leaders and members of Living Skies Region, As we mark the first anniversary of the arrival of COVID-19 on the world stage, I...
Invitation-writing letters to inmates
Writing letters of encouragement to inmates This is an invitation from one of our justice and community partners, Parkland Restorative Justice in Prince Albert. Read more about their excellent work...
ZEEBU 2021: Youth Retreat for gr. 7-12 (hosted by Prairie to Pine Region)
ZEEBU 2021 - hosted by Prairie to Pine Region (aka Manitoba) FREE ONLINE EVENT IN 2 PARTS Friday, February 12th – 7 pm to 9 pm Saturday, February 13th – 9:30 am to 12 noon THEME: ALL OUR RELATIONS...
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling 2021: A Discussion with Marilyn Poitras
The STU Library at St. Andrew's College, in partnership with Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) is hosting an Aboriginal Storytelling event. Thursday, February 11, 2021 1-2...
United-in-Learning: “Faith on the Move” Lenten Webinars
United in Learning is hosting six webinars through the Lenten season, based on our new Lenten devotional, "Faith on the Move." We invite you to explore the book so you can connect with others...
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Stay informed about the latest initiatives from The United Church of Canada. E-newsletters are frequently delivered directly to your inbox, and are designed for viewing on any device....
Youth Employment: Canada Summer Jobs Grants (due Jan. 29, 2021)
Wanna hire a young person for your congregation or ministry? Application Deadline: Jan 29, 2021 Canada Summer Jobs Grants: Program Objectives Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth...
2021 Minutes for Mission: where to find them
The national church is pleased to share with us the 2021 Minutes for Mission in three formats in addition to the basic print booklet, which has already been mailed to all congregations. PDF...
