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Living Skies Regional Council news
Guidelines notice: New worship numbers
There are lots of questions regarding the newest changes to the maximum number of people at a worship service in the Re-Open Saskatchewan Guidelines. The updated guidelines state:
Delivering services virtually or through remote delivery such as drive-in service is recommended.
The total number of people participating in the services cannot exceed 30 per cent of seating capacity or 150 people, whichever is less.
To safely support larger groupings of individuals – and where seating area allows adequate physical distancing of two metres between individuals or family units – multiple groups of 30 are permitted. These groups must be separated by five metres.
Resources for Black and Indigenous Lives Matter
Heather Driedger, Executive Director of Parkland Restorative Justice, a Living Skies partner, writes: "I've spent the last few days going over various anti-racism materials being passed around...
Resources for Virtual VBS
As you’re exploring curriculum options for a virtual VBS, Cokesbury Press has created a helpful “Virtual VBS Guide” with practical teaching tips for online leaders. Complete information about the...
YAYAC Newsletter – June 2020
Physically-distant, but still spiritually rockin! Some great virtual events coming up like Rendez-Vous Re-Imagined and the National Young Adult Discussion Group. Click, download, forward. ...
Duty of Care Considerations for Online Youth & Children’s Ministry Programs
When it comes to ministry with youth & children using online platforms, there are some unique but essential considerations for Duty of Care. This linked article provides some very insightful...
Re-opening buildings discernment and planning resources
As we begin to discuss opening our buildings to various gatherings and needs, we know that complex discernment and planning that will be necessary before any doors can be opened. Lay leadership and...
Media release: SK Faith Leaders on re-opening places of worship
Soon after the release of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, faith leaders from across Saskatchewan gathered online to discuss the re-opening of places of worship. We drafted a letter asking the Saskatchewan government to work together with faith communities to develop responsible guidelines bringing places of worship within the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
Letter on re-opening from the Regional Council leadership
To the members, ministers, and staff of the Communities of Faith within Living Skies Region, Greetings to you during this “unprecedented time.” On almost a daily basis we are reminded that this...
Celebrating our admittands, retirees, and planning committee
(PDF version of this letter.) Greetings friends in Christ, As I watch the days of May pass by and begin to think of summer plans, I am very aware of the Regional Council gatherings that would have...
Groups concerned about low levels of SK funding for emergency housing
In late April 2020 Saskatoon churches, including United congregations and Integrated Community Ministries, stepped up to furnish some desperately needed transitional housing for people who have...
