Regional News

News, Announcements, and the Regional Rambler E-Newsletter

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

Click here to see both the current and past editions/ archives of our three newsletters (The Rambler, Pastoral Relations Ponderings, and E-Shares: important occasional announcements).  And keep scrolling  down for the newsfeed of our latest stories. And subscribe to the newsletter right here. You can unsubscribe at any time. 

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Living Skies Regional Council news

Current Opportunities to Serve LSRC

Current Opportunities to Serve LSRC

Put your passion into action!!!  Where is God calling you to share your gifts with the wider church for the sake of Christ’s ministry in Saskatchewan?? We are currently looking for people to serve...

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Remit 1 has passed

Remit 1 has passed

Remit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization has passed. All 16 Regional Councils, the National Indigenous Council, and just over 80% of pastoral charges in The United Church...

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Living Skies Affirming vision statement

Living Skies Affirming vision statement

Approved May 2023  Living Skies Regional Council recognizes the diversity of God’s creation and encourages the full participation of all people in our ministries. The complete spectrum of human...

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New video on the wonders of Nominations

New video on the wonders of Nominations

Your fabulous, sparkly Nominations Committee introduces itself! If you have long wondered who the Nominations Committee is, and what on earth they do, and why: wonder no more! (Hint: all the many...

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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