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Living Skies Regional Council news
April 2020 – Women’s Network Newsletter
The April 2020 issue of the Women's Network Newsletter has been posted. See the full newsletter for the latest from Mary. You can find it here.
News from the South Saskatchewan Hospital Chaplaincy
Our world has changed so drastically in recent weeks with the changes we have had to make to protect ourselves and each other, to save our communities and our world from being engulfed by the...
COVID Call to Action from the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry
A Call to Action from the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry During this Time of Pandemic Summary: This pandemic has shut down many of the supports for the most vulnerable. Please: contact the provincial...
Cancellation of Living Skies regional gathering 2020
PDF version of this announcement Dear Friends, It is with profound regret that we write you to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Regional Gathering of Living Skies Regional Council, scheduled...
COVID update- Integrated Community Ministries, Saskatoon
Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) serves Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods, many of which are economically poor and rich in diversity, stories and strength. It works out of KAP House, sharing...
Congregational finances during the pandemic
On March 25 and 26 the national church offered several webinars on the many financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank Erik Mathiesen, David Armour, and David Jagger for also joining a...
Calling a congregational meeting during COVID-19
Calling a Congregational Meeting/Annual Meeting in special circumstances (COVID 19) The United Church of Canada PDF version of this letter 24 March 2020 When notice cannot be given in regular Sunday...
Regional Council COVID-19 check in and info gatherings, April and May
We’re settling in for a (virtual) community marathon. Fortunately, Hebrews 12:1-2 gives us a model to follow. Living Skies, Prairie to Pine, and Northern Spirit Regional Councils will hold ministry...
Coronavirus scams and gathering congregants’ contact info safely
Many communities of faith are gathering data from members and adherents to facilitate connections for worship, pastoral care, stewardship requests or governance matters. Please think through your...
Prayer for a time of pandemic
A prayer of gratitude and intercession in a time of pandemic (Credit: many writers and inspirations. Shared by Earl Reaburn, Northern Spirit pastoral relations minister, during our regional checks...
