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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).

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

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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Regional meeting online, Nov 4 and 6, 2025

We will gather  on Zoom in worship and community as delegates and visitors to continue the work of the Regional Council. The two evening sessions will be two hours each maximum. Please look under Governance and Admin and select Regional Meeting for details as we post them. https://livingskiesrc.ca/governance-admin/regional-meeting/

 

United Church News

The United Church of Canada joins Latin American, ecumenical, and full communion partners in condemning the American administration’s illegal actions in Venezuela on January 3. Join partners in… continue reading Read More

The General Council Office wishes you peace and joy this Christmas season. We are now closed for the holidays and will be back at work on Friday, January 2, 2026. Read More

In her annual Christmas message, Moderator Kimberly Heath reflects on the surprising origin of the word "Bedlam" and how its meaning connects the original Nativity scene to the confusion of our… continue reading Read More

The United Church of Canada denounces the horrific shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia and lifts prayers for Jewish communities Read More

“Though the word of God may be unchanging, our understanding of it is constantly changing,” said Rev. Smith as he guided The United Church of Canada through fundamental changes, including dialogue… continue reading Read More