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SUMMARY:Rekindling Hope: Reimagining Being and Doing Church in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Living Skies Regional Council invites you to a meaningful weekend\, designed to refresh your spirit and be reminded that you do not do this work alone!   Beginning at 10am on Saturday\, May 23\, connect with others\, worship together\, and take part in engaging workshops that equip and encourage.   Grounded in the theme Toward 2035\, we will dream and discern together for the church we are being called to become in the years ahead.   Whether you’re seeking inspiration\, practical tools\, or new resources for church leadership\, this weekend offers space to grow\, listen\, and be renewed together. Bring a group from your congregation or come and make some new friends! \nParticipation in Saturday’s event is free\, although there will be a free-will offering for lunch.  Here is a poster to help with publicity.  Mileage reimbursement is available for travel.   The draft agenda for the day is also available. \nBanquet: Saturday evening\, beginning at 6:00pm\, will be our Celebration of Ministry banquet.  Banquet tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance. \nRegistration for this event is now closed.   \nWorship Service: The weekend will close with the Celebration of Ministry worship service at 10:30am on Sunday\, May 24\, again at Grace United Church (210 Third St. NE.) in Weyburn.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/rekindling-hope-reimagining-being-and-doing-church-in-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Weyburn: Grace United Church\, 210 Third St. NE\, Weyburn\, Saskatchewan\, S4H 0W6
CATEGORIES:Clusters and Networks,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
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SUMMARY:Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through
DESCRIPTION:Choking Gaza: why aid isn’t getting through\, and what we can do. Thursday June 19\, 7:00PM CST (SK).\nGaza’s people are dying of imposed hunger and thirst. Its medical system is targeted for destruction\, and people of all ages suffer continuous bombing. We’ll learn about why aid isn’t getting through\, the terrible impact\, and what Canadians can do through our donations and advocacy- because we can do something. \nResource people from aid groups will guide us through the conversation and respond to questions. Sponsored by Living Skies Regional Council and Mennonite Central Committee SK. Here is the PDF poster. Here is a PowerPoint slide for use in your announcements. \nZoom link: Do not share this link on any public social media groups. Use email and bulletin boards only.  \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/88958792399?pwd=V46I0vsfe3OOrutWBCtOQwal6o05Fo.1 \nMeeting ID: 889 5879 2399        Password: 600297         1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \nResource people\nDr Deirdre Nunan is a Saskatchewan-trained orthopaedic surgeon who primarily works in the international medical humanitarian field providing care to people who are affected by violence\, natural disasters\, and exclusion from health care. She has worked in Africa\, the Caribbean\, Central Asia\, and the Middle East\, but has spent the longest period of time in Palestine\, where she has worked for a total of nearly 2 years on 5 occasions between 2019-2025. She most recently left Gaza on April 17\, 2025. \n  \n  \nMiriam Harder is a Senior Program Officer at Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, with a focus on supporting members and partners programming in the Middle East and Asia. She has Bachelor’s degrees in International Development Studies and Land Use and Environmental Studies\, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Geography. Prior to joining Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, she worked for Mennonite Central Committee\, coordinating a regional conservation agriculture pilot project in Mexico\, Honduras\, and Nicaragua. A social scientist at heart\, Miriam loves to connect with and learn from people through preparing and eating food together\, whether it is tortillas in southern Mexico\, muhammara in Beirut\, seal in the Canadian Arctic or crab cakes in Maryland. \nVictoria Hamlett Alexander is the Advocacy Coordinator at the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations office in New York City. Victoria’s portfolio includes Israel and Palestine\, Korean Peninsula\, Haiti\, Syria\, Lebanon\, DRC\, Myanmar\, Colombia\, climate\, peace\, and security\, mining and corporate responsibility\, and peacebuilding.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/choking-gaza-why-aid-isnt-getting-through/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20250411T203027Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Ministries and 100th Anniversary service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Living Skies’ celebration of ministries service\, which will include the recognition of a designated lay minister\, and the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church. After church there will be cake! We look forward to the Recognition of Dale Worrall as a Designated Lay Minister; and to honouring Living Skies retirees: \nHeather Dootoff \nGary Johnson \nDeborah Springer \nAnnette Taylor \nBrad Wudrich \nThe service will also be livestreamed on the Grace-Westminster United YouTube channel. \nPlease plan to join us!
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/celebration-of-ministries-and-100th-anniversary-service/
LOCATION:Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon\, 505 10th Street East\, Saskatoon\, S7N 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:100th Anniversary of the UCC,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
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SUMMARY:From Fear to Hope: Who is the United Church called to be?
DESCRIPTION:A gathering for all in Living Skies to celebrate our 100th birthday into the future. Speaker: Diane Strickland. Worship\, workshops\, a trivia contest and memory wall\, lunch\, many spaces for great conversation\, and more. \nGrace-Westminster is fully accessible\, and parking is nearby. Registration is required\, and you can access that here.  \n9:30\, worship.\n10:00 Presentation and conversations with Rev Diane Strickland\, who has accompanied many United Church communities through loss and trauma into hope. 12:00: Lunch. 1:30- 3:00: workshops. 3:00-3:30 Closing \nBuilding a memory wall together: bring a copy of your favourite church-related photo and/ or a brief church memory to post. Please invite others! Save and use the poster below freely.  \nMore details to come\, including online streaming links.  \nSaturday evening is the retirees banquet\, and all are welcome; the banquet is a separate event. 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/from-fear-to-hope-who-is-the-united-church-called-to-be/
LOCATION:Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon\, 505 10th Street East\, Saskatoon\, S7N 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:100th Anniversary of the UCC,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250301T160000
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SUMMARY:Learning gathering on unmarked burials
DESCRIPTION:Our Sacred Responsibilities: learning from the Unmarked Burials report and challenging settler denial. \nAll people of all backgrounds welcome to this day-long learning gathering\, open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We will focus somewhat on the United Church’s responsibilities\, but all backgrounds are welcome as a full part of the day\, and we will not focus only on the United Church. \nTogether we will learn about the recent report on unmarked burials; explore what reparations means; learn about the problem of settler denialism; and practice together how to challenge it. Speakers and knowledge keepers will help us\, and all who come are full participants in helping each other and our communities create a good path forward. \nCommunity\, prayer\, ceremony\, and cultural supports will be part of our day. A separate support space is also available to First Nations\, Métis and Inuit\, respecting that this is a hard topic. \nPractical details\nPlease click here to register. Registration is free but required\, so we can plan for meals.  \nThe full reports from the Office of the Special Interlocutor on Unmarked Burials are available here. (They’re long\, which is one of the reasons we’re offering this learning space.) \n Click here for a poster to share with your community . You can also use the image at the top of this page. \nResource people: Dr Raven Sinclair;  Sara Stratton\, Reconciliation and Justice Animator at the General Council of the United Church; elders TBC. \nPlan for our day: 9:30 gathering and coffee; program begins at 10:00AM; we will finish no later than 4:00PM. Our day will include (among other things): prayer and ceremony; an overview of key parts of the report on unmarked burials; reflection from a survivor; what do we and the report mean by “reparations”; what is settler denial\, and how can we challenge it? \nOur space: The building is fully accessible\, and we will be using mics to assist those with hearing needs. Smudging and medicines will be part of our day. There is some parking on site\, and transit a block away. Lunch and snacks included. \nTravel costs for First Nations\, Métis\, and Inuk participants will be covered. \nOrganized by Indigenous Ministries and Justice of the United Church of Canada\, and by Living Skies Regional Council\, UCC. Thank you to Station 20 West for hosting.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/learning-gathering-on-unmarked-burials/
LOCATION:Station 20 West\, 1120 20th St W\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7M 0Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Justice,Regional Events,Right Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
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SUMMARY:The Stones Cry Out film discussion online
DESCRIPTION:This 30 minute documentary from 2013 lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority\, Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and\, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity\, this community has a global significance for Christians. \nThe film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era\, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem. \nYou can view online for free here. \nTo have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film\, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion. You can also join us for a Region-wide conversation Wednesday November 6. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89100161083 \nOrganized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies\, and Mennonite Church SK.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/the-stones-cry-out-film-discussion-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
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SUMMARY:The Stones Cry Out film viewing and discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Stones Cry Out (2013) film viewing\, Tuesday\, October 29TH at 7:00 pm CST\, in person at Grace-Westminster United Church\, Saskatoon\, with in person discussion after. This documentary lifts up the voices of Palestinian Christians who are often left out of coverage of the military occupation of Palestine. Although they are a small minority\, Palestinian Christians have played a critical role in the territory’s history and\, as Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity\, this community has a global significance for Christians. \nThe film covers Palestinian Christians’ experiences from 1948 to the modern era\, including the effects of the Israeli military occupation on Bethlehem. **For those who cannot attend in person and want to view this film you can view online for free here. \nTo have your own discussion group on this timely topic and as follow-up to the film\, see the document Stones Cry Out Discussion . \nOrganized by the Just Peace Palestine Israel working group of Living Skies\, and Mennonite Church SK.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/stones-cry-out-film/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20241003T004031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T005342Z
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SUMMARY:World Food Day: Prophetic voice and the peoples of the land
DESCRIPTION:Listening for God’s prophetic voice amongst the people of the land\nJoin us for World Food Day\, a more important focus than ever as armed conflict causes great hunger around the world. As our local harvests from land and water are gathered in\, come out and learn what we can do for neighbours in need. \nRick Block and Miriam Harder\, colleagues at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, will share historical and current contexts from Canada and the Palestinian Territories exploring how land\, identity\, and conflict can create tragic circumstances- but also springs of hope\, resilience\, and unity. \nThis will be a participatory event and will include table group discussions for in-person and online participants\, as well as various calls to action and prayer. Join us in person or online! Hosted by Mennonite Church Canada SK\, and Living Skies Regional Council. Canadian Foodgrains Bank unites Mennonite and United traditions and many others in its work across the Prairies and around the world. \nThe presentation will be broadcast on Grosvenor Park UC’s YouTube channel: click here for the link. A Zoom link for the discussion will be shared at the start of the event. Help invite others! https://tinyurl.com/yxspxf4n \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/world-food-day-prophetic-voice-and-the-peoples-of-the-land/
LOCATION:Grosvenor Park United Church\, Saskatoon SK\, 407 Cumberland Ave South\, Saskatoon\, S7h 2L3
CATEGORIES:Justice,Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20241006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20241006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240910T204300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T204300Z
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SUMMARY:Biblical history and promised land
DESCRIPTION:The Ethics of Reading Biblical History: Cover Stories on Stolen Land\, Sunday October 6\, 7:00PM CST\, in person in Saskatoon and on YouTube. \nJoin us for a presentation by Biblical scholar and Professor Rev. Bill Richards looking at the context of the Prophets of the Jewish Bible\, and the ethics behind the concept of “Promised Land” and chosen people. We’ll look at history from the arrival of enslaved Hebrews in Palestine to the collapse of their various states at the hands of imperial powers.  Over time other imperial interests have read themselves into this “conquest narrative”\, as a cover story for their own colonizing projects here in the Americas\, and in Australia\, Africa\, and Palestine. These interpretations ignore significant voices within the Jewish Bible that challenge us to look at how “chosen people” should live with their neighbours. In person at Grace-Westminster United Church\, or on their YouTube channel. Hybrid conversation after. \nThis event is part of a focus on the Palestinian olive harvest and the current situation in the land. Please click here for more details and resources.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/biblical-history-and-promised-land/
LOCATION:Grace Westminster United Church – Saskatoon\, 505 10th Street East\, Saskatoon\, S7N 0E3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Palestine and Israel,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240327T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T150930Z
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SUMMARY:LSRC Service of Praise and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Living Skies Regional Council Meeting Planning Committee is pleased to invite everyone to this service of praise and celebration. \nJoin us here on the livestream or at Knox United Church\, 838 Spadina Cres. E.\, Saskatoon\, Sunday June 16 beginning at 10:00AM sharp. The reflection will be offered by our Moderator\, Rt Rev Dr Carmen Lansdowne. Our service also includes admitting\, commissioning\, and ordaining new ministers; honouring retirees; recognizing licensed lay worship leaders; sharing in communion; singing and prayer. An in-person reception will be held after. \nIf you are joining us online\, please bring your communion elements (traditionally bread and grape juice or wine) if you wish. In the United Church\, we hold an open communion table: people of all traditions and backgrounds are invited into this ritual that is so important to the church. All are welcome to Jesus’ table. \nPlease join us in this joyful celebration of many ministries!
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/lsrc-service-of-praise-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Knox United Church (Saskatoon)\, 838 Spadina Cres. E.\, Saskatoon\, S7K 3H4
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240327T171642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T220701Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Meeting 2024: Moderator's public Flourishing workshop
DESCRIPTION:Moderator’s Flourishing workshop\, open to all\, Saturday June 15\, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre\, 106 Circle Dr W\, Saskatoon\, 10:00AM-4:00PM\nJoin our Moderator\, the Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne in this public all-day workshop! United Church folks from across the Region are invited to attend and participate. The space has free parking and is accessible. Please share this invitation with your community of faith! \nRegistration\nYou don’t need to be a delegate to the full meeting to attend- all are welcome\, especially as a team from your community of faith or ministry.  If you’re already registered as a delegate\, visitor\, or guest\, you don’t need to register again. Here’s the registration form.  Deadline: May 29\, because of catering deadlines. \nCost? Free.\nYou will need to pay for lunch if you wish to have it at the hotel\, but the day is free\, thanks to the assessments your community of faith contributes to the wider church \nWhat’s this about?\nIt’s a space to collectively engage questions about how our communities and churches can thrive\, instead of just survive. Flourishing means living a good\, fulfilling life\, a life with a sense of purpose. What does it mean to flourish in a post-Covid world? \nTo flourish\, we need to dream in ways that inspire tangible actions so individuals and communities across the nation and the world can flourish. We need solutions to particular challenges\, and also invitations to collaborate so we can address them. Read more here.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-regional-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon\, 106 Circle Drive West\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7L 4L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240613T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240421T190242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T221343Z
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SUMMARY:Living Skies Affirming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Living Skies Regional Council Affirming celebration Thursday June 13\, 2:00PM.  \nHaving finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process\, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to the Affirming celebration\, online via YouTube\, and in person\, Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM\, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship\, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon. Absolutely everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a meeting delegate to attend\, and the space is accessible. Free parking is available. \nIf you would like to send a note of congratulations and support\, please email livingskies@united-church.ca\, or  send a card to 60A Athabasca St. E.\, Moose Jaw\, SK\, S6H 0L2.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-affirming-celebration/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Travel Lodge\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7L 4L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240424T171809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T002257Z
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SUMMARY:The United Church at 100: Centennial planning workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 29 May 2024\, 6:30 MDT/ CST\, 7:30PM CDT\nThe United Church turns 100 in June 2025! Join our Regional archivists\, Leanne Templeton and Erin Acland\, and other resource people\, and we’ll look at resources for creatively commemorating this anniversary in your context. We’ll talk about local\, Regional\, and national ideas together- both the celebrations\, and the anniversary opportunity to look at where we’ve been as a church\, and where the future might take us. Come with your ideas and questions\, and be ready to bring some ideas back to your community and ministry! Have a look at the new Centennial website\, too. Zoom info: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/86218269850?pwd=lCZejc0bMvaHbGpPNjVK6zabthRDaw.1 \nMeeting ID: 862 1826 9850         Password: 507752          1 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/the-united-church-at-100-centennial-planning-workshop-for-the-three-region/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240528T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240501T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T163925Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Open House: What matters most to our province?
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Provincial Election – What Matters Most to Our Province?\nTuesday May 28th 2024 (12:00 Noon-1:30 PM)- bring your lunch! Stay as long as your schedule permits.\nOur new Living Skies Justice Team invites you to come and share your hopes and concerns regarding the upcoming Saskatchewan General Election slated for this fall.  All welcome to this open house gathering to come together\, listen\, and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues that deeply affect the lives of people in our province and the Treaty lands we share. Some invited resource people will be asked to share\, and we’re all invited into the conversation about concerns and strategy. We as the United Church of Canada are non-partisan. Our concerns are for the Earth and all God’s creatures\, and as such are directed to all political parties. \nPeople sharing their ideas with us (so far!) are: Peter Gilmer (anti-poverty); Margaret McKechney (environmental concerns); Adriana Appleton (restorative justice); Chantalle-Morrow-Fesciuc (anti-poverty and Indigenous justice) \nConnect here: \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83025362494?pwd=rK9yR7mAc7aUCrir5jzTKlfLPrmYE4.1 \nMeeting ID: 830 2536 2494         Password: 241119         855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/justice-open-house-what-matters-most-to-our-province/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Refugees,Regional Events,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240419T222400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T223407Z
UID:10000912-1713513600-1713546000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies Regional Council Affirming Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday June 13\, 2:00PM! \nHaving finished the formal requirements of the Affirming process\, Living Skies now moves into new commitments to living into being Affirming. All are welcome to our Affirming celebration\, online via YouTube\, and in person\,  Thursday June 13 at 2:00PM\, at the Living Skies Regional Council meeting opening worship\, Saskatoon Travelodge and conference centre\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon. The space is accessible\, and has free parking. \nIf you would like to send a note of congratulations\, please email livingskies@united-church.ca\, or  send a card to 60A Athabasca St. E.\, Moose Jaw\, SK\, S6H 0L2. More details to come! Absolutely everyone welcome.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-regional-council-affirming-celebration/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Travel Lodge\, 106 Circle Dr\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7L 4L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events,Regional Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240313T184008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T213250Z
UID:10000782-1711288800-1711301400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage- Saskatoon
DESCRIPTION:Join in a global movement of prayerful pilgrimage in solidarity with the people of Gaza and all those caught in violence since October 7. During the Christian season of Lent\, people of peace are mapping the 42 km length of Gaza in their own cities\, towns\, and rural places as part of the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. \nMarch 23-24 we will walk or roll in prayer for peace\, specifically calling for: \n\nan enduring ceasefire\,\nimmediate humanitarian aid\,\nthe release of all Israeli and Palestinian captives\,\nand an end to the occupation.\n\nThis is not a rally\, but a spiritual walk of contemplation and prayer. At the beginning\, mid-point\, and end of each day\, we will pause for guided prayer\, reflection\, and lament. While this pilgrimage is led and shaped by members of the Christian tradition\, we gladly welcome people of peace from other faith traditions or no faith tradition to join us in this walk for peace. \nRoute\nOn Saturday\, March 23 we will walk 29 km from First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon through the Northeast Swale and back (map). On Sunday afternoon\, March 24\, we will walk 13 km from First Mennonite Church to Diefenbaker Park and back (map). (See timetable below.) \nShort Options for Those with Mobility or Time Constraints \nTo join the main pilgrimage for the last 2½ km and closing prayer:\nFirst Mennonite Church to Rotary Park & back (approx 5 km)\, Sun 3:45 – 5:30 pm\nOR\, Rotary Park to First Mennonite (approx 2½ km)\, Sun 4:30 – 5:30 pm\nContact: Ursula Wiig 306-371-9135 (call/txt) \nYou are welcome to join for any distance along the planned route\, or to simply gather with us in our closing time of prayer in the parking lot of First Mennonite Church on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. \nMaps:\nSaturday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHFNG6PAR8hSgpzV7\nSunday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XLzmnk1jR7qjdrhq7 \n Timetable\nSaturday\, March 23 \n8:00 a.m. Gather\, pray\, and depart from First Mennonite Church \n12:00 p.m. BYO Lunch and rest at the Northeast Swale \n1:00 p.m. Pray and begin walking back to First MC \n5:00 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold brief closing prayer \nSunday\, March 24 (Palm Sunday) \n2:00 p.m. Gather\, pray\, and depart from First MC \n3:30 p.m. Pray and rest at Diefenbaker Park \n5:30 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold closing prayer \nWould you or some folks from your community like to join in? For more information\, contact Josh Wallace at churchengagement@mcsask.ca.\nThis pilgrimage is organized by Mennonite Church SK\, Mennonite Central Committee SK\, United Church members in Saskatoon\, and Living Skies Regional Council of the United Church\, in conversation with people of diverse traditions\, including Muslim\, Roman Catholic\, and Unitarian.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/gaza-ceasefire-pilgrimage-saskatoon/2024-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240313T184008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T213250Z
UID:10000781-1711180800-1711213200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage- Saskatoon
DESCRIPTION:Join in a global movement of prayerful pilgrimage in solidarity with the people of Gaza and all those caught in violence since October 7. During the Christian season of Lent\, people of peace are mapping the 42 km length of Gaza in their own cities\, towns\, and rural places as part of the Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage. \nMarch 23-24 we will walk or roll in prayer for peace\, specifically calling for: \n\nan enduring ceasefire\,\nimmediate humanitarian aid\,\nthe release of all Israeli and Palestinian captives\,\nand an end to the occupation.\n\nThis is not a rally\, but a spiritual walk of contemplation and prayer. At the beginning\, mid-point\, and end of each day\, we will pause for guided prayer\, reflection\, and lament. While this pilgrimage is led and shaped by members of the Christian tradition\, we gladly welcome people of peace from other faith traditions or no faith tradition to join us in this walk for peace. \nRoute\nOn Saturday\, March 23 we will walk 29 km from First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon through the Northeast Swale and back (map). On Sunday afternoon\, March 24\, we will walk 13 km from First Mennonite Church to Diefenbaker Park and back (map). (See timetable below.) \nShort Options for Those with Mobility or Time Constraints \nTo join the main pilgrimage for the last 2½ km and closing prayer:\nFirst Mennonite Church to Rotary Park & back (approx 5 km)\, Sun 3:45 – 5:30 pm\nOR\, Rotary Park to First Mennonite (approx 2½ km)\, Sun 4:30 – 5:30 pm\nContact: Ursula Wiig 306-371-9135 (call/txt) \nYou are welcome to join for any distance along the planned route\, or to simply gather with us in our closing time of prayer in the parking lot of First Mennonite Church on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. \nMaps:\nSaturday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHFNG6PAR8hSgpzV7\nSunday walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XLzmnk1jR7qjdrhq7 \n Timetable\nSaturday\, March 23 \n8:00 a.m. Gather\, pray\, and depart from First Mennonite Church \n12:00 p.m. BYO Lunch and rest at the Northeast Swale \n1:00 p.m. Pray and begin walking back to First MC \n5:00 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold brief closing prayer \nSunday\, March 24 (Palm Sunday) \n2:00 p.m. Gather\, pray\, and depart from First MC \n3:30 p.m. Pray and rest at Diefenbaker Park \n5:30 p.m. Arrival at First MC and hold closing prayer \nWould you or some folks from your community like to join in? For more information\, contact Josh Wallace at churchengagement@mcsask.ca.\nThis pilgrimage is organized by Mennonite Church SK\, Mennonite Central Committee SK\, United Church members in Saskatoon\, and Living Skies Regional Council of the United Church\, in conversation with people of diverse traditions\, including Muslim\, Roman Catholic\, and Unitarian.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/gaza-ceasefire-pilgrimage-saskatoon/2024-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Community of Faith Events,Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240112T230100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T230100Z
UID:10000746-1706643000-1706648400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Church Remit: open learning time part 2
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday January 30\, 7:30 PM Central\, we will again have an open learning conversation on the remit on creating an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. This time we are honoured to work with Gloria Cook\, Fisher River Cree Nation and member of the National Indigenous Council; Rev Murray Pruden\, Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Executive Minister\, Indigenous Ministries and Justice; Rev. Shannon McCarthy\, Regional Council Executive Minister. Please click here to register. Be sure to check your email spam folder if you do not get the automated reply from Zoom in your inbox. \nAll welcome\, from any Regional Council you live in\, whether your pastoral charge has voted or not! If you’d like to share this invitation please do so. We strongly encourage everyone to read the latest letter from the General Secretary and to watch two short videos first: Perspectives on the Remit from the National Indigenous Gathering\, and a new video on questions addressed by members of the non-Indigenous church.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/indigenous-church-remit-open-learning-time-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Intercultural,Regional Events,Right Relations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20240103T234534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T234534Z
UID:10000743-1704826800-1704832200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day
DESCRIPTION:Time for dessert! Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day\, Jan 9\, 2024\, 7:00 PM Central\, 6:00 PM Mountain. \nAll Affirming\, curious\, and supportive ministries and people are invited to join Living Skies and Northern Spirit Regional Councils in the first of a series of get togethers to check in for the new year\, and to plan for March 14\, Affirming PIE Day. \nCome with your questions\, ideas\, and recipes. Come with the good work you’ve been doing\, and your hopes and concerns for for 2024. \nMeeting info (share by email but do not post on social media\, please):\nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/85941945044?pwd=IbiH51UCow4g6HHJfOInM26NEDsLaK.1 \nMeeting ID: 859 4194 5044 Password: 761747\nPhone: 855 703 8985 Canada toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/regional-prep-for-affirming-pie-day/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+ Affirming,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20231123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20231123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20231103T223949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223949Z
UID:10000725-1700767800-1700773200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Regional Council learning time on the Remit
DESCRIPTION:Regional Council learning time on the Remit\, November 23 at 7:30 Central\, on Zoom. \nPlease join Northern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils online for a learning time on the Remit on an autonomous Indigenous organization within the United Church. We are grateful that elders and knowledge keepers Charlene and Russel Burns will be joining Executive Minister Shannon McCarthy for the conversation.  All welcome; content will be designed for pastoral charge council or board members\, pastoral charge supervisors\, and ministry personnel. \nPlease register here; this will send you the link automatically.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/regional-council-learning-time-on-the-remit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20230520T022603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T022603Z
UID:10000651-1685268000-1685278800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies Regional Service of Praise Sunday May 28
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person or via livestream! \nAll welcome as Calvary United Church in Prince Albert SK\, Treaty Six and Métis homeland\, hosts a Regional service of worship to bring us together in community from all across Saskatchewan and beyond. \nJoin us at 10:00AM SK time on Sunday May 28 for music\, and at 10:30AM for the service\, which will last between an hour and 90 minutes. Click here for the livestream link.\nChurch address: 114 25 St E\, Prince Albert\, SK. \nAbout the service\nWe will participate together in the ordination of Sarah Giles and Minyuk Hwang into ministry in the United Church; we will honour Licensed Lay Worship Leaders and those retiring from ministry. Rev Michele Rowe will offer the message\, and we’ll share in communion\, singing\, and community together.  If you’re joining the livestream\, bring communion elements. We look forward to joining with you in this service of praise and celebration. \n\n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-regional-service-of-praise-sunday-may-28/
LOCATION:Prince Albert: Calvary United Church\, 114 25 St. E.\, Prince Albert\, Saskatchewan\, S6V 1S5
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20230528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220623T223935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T223935Z
UID:10000545-1685019600-1685282400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies Regional annual meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:We have high hopes for an in-person meeting\, the first since 2019! Calvary United Church in Prince Albert has generously offered to host. Please watch this space for many more details on agenda\, registration\, and preparation. \nVisitors are welcome. Generally\, we begin Thursday afternoon\, meet all day Friday and evening Friday\, and Saturday through the day\, ending with a celebration over dinner. On Sunday we hold an open worship service.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-regional-annual-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Prince Albert: Calvary United Church\, 114 25 St. E.\, Prince Albert\, Saskatchewan\, S6V 1S5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20221207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20221207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20221129T210738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T210738Z
UID:10000576-1670436000-1670441400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:An intro to Rural Connect for your community of faith
DESCRIPTION:Join us December 7th at 6:00 pm for an opportunity to learn more about Rural Connect and how it uses cellular or Ethernet connection to allow shared\, interactive worship between congregations that can be hundreds of kilometers from each other. (Have a look at this video as well as the website to learn more.) \nCome out and learn what’s involved\, the options\, and the cost. Learn more and hear firsthand from people in small\, rural congregations without ministers about how Rural Connect is an important part of their Sunday worship life and ministry as a congregation. \nIn addition to leaders from the “hub” churches in Saskatoon (McClure and St Martin’s) and Regina (Broadway)\, there will be people present who have been part of rural partner churches with McClure for the last 8 months\, so they can share what they’ve learned and what they appreciate about this. All welcome! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83682997447?pwd=aE1meGtSaG5YemVESGpoRU1ZazJadz09 \nMeeting ID: 836 8299 7447\nPasscode: 513834\nOne tap mobile\n+12042727920\,\,83682997447# Canada\n+14388097799\,\,83682997447# Canada \nDial by your location\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 613 209 3054 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\nMeeting ID: 836 8299 7447 \n 
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/an-intro-to-rural-connect-for-your-community-of-faith/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clusters and Networks,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220925T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220623T213309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T170715Z
UID:10000544-1664116200-1664125200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Celebration of Ministry Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join folks from Living Skies Regional Council to another Celebration of Ministry and covenanting service on September 25 at 2:30pm at St. Andrew’s United Church in Outlook.  We will celebrate the Recognition of Jim Wolff as a Designated Lay Minister and the Ordination of Kent Mohn  and Aurora Espenant\, as well as the covenant between Aurora\, Outlook: St. Andrew’s United Church and Living Skies Regional Council.   This service will be livestreamed\, although all are welcome to attend in person.  The Livestream will be available through St. Andrew’s United Church FaceBook page\nhttps://www.facebook.com/St-Andrews-United-Church-237706840502097.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/celebration-of-ministry-service-2/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s United Church\, Outlook\, 211 Thomson St\, Outlook\, SK\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220909T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T200358Z
UID:10000566-1663266600-1663272000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Living Skies sharing and support circle re Sept 4 tragedy
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a circle of support\, grief\, and sharing on Thursday September 15 from 6:30PM to approximately 8:00PM. The link information is below. Please share this invitation with your community of faith and with all who need it; people do not need to be United Church to attend. We only ask that you not post the Zoom information to social media or other public places; please share it by email only. \nThe extreme violence of Sunday September 4 in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon communities will be with us always. It rests with the memories of those lost\, those injured\, the trauma in the affected communities\, and so many questions about causes\, prevention\, and different paths into a future with less violence. \nWhile these questions don’t have answers or solutions\, we know that sitting with trauma and distress\, and supporting one another for the long term\, are key to healing. Our faith also calls us into relationships of love and support\, and living as though all are our family throughout the world. We have the promise that where we gather\, Jesus the Healer is with us. \nAt this circle\, we will share silence\, prayer\, and words with each other. No one will be obliged to speak- simply listening is welcome. And you will have space to speak if you wish. \nThank you in advance the people who will help us hold the space: Darrell Reine\, Regional Council chair will host the circle; Rev Michele Rowe (trauma informed ministry); chaplain Rev Emily Carr; other chaplains and support people to be confirmed. \nTime: Sep 15\, 2022 06:30 PM Saskatchewan \nhttps://united-church.zoom.us/j/83854932861?pwd=eUNMbUNqTkpnUnphb3Z5b3hMYVlBZz09 \nMeeting ID: 838 5493 2861 \nPassword: 819114 \n+1 778 907 2071 Canada \n+1 438 809 7799 Canada \n+1 587 328 1099 Canada \n+1 647 374 4685 Canada \n+1 647 558 0588 Canada \n855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/living-skies-sharing-and-support-circle-re-sept-4-tragedy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220518T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T220558Z
UID:10000537-1656527400-1656532800@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith/2022-06-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220518T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T220558Z
UID:10000536-1655922600-1655928000@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220518T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T220558Z
UID:10000535-1655317800-1655323200@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
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UID:10000534-1654713000-1654718400@livingskiesrc.ca
SUMMARY:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith
DESCRIPTION:Anti-racism action planning for communities of faith weekly in June: register now!\nNorthern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils invite at least one lay member and one ministry personnel from up to 24 communities of faith within our bounds to this series. In four weekly sessions June 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29\, 6:30-8:00 PM Mountain Daylight\, we’ll focus on the new book Wait- is this racist? We’ll also bring this work into the Canadian and United Church context with resource people and a focus on the United Church’s Anti Racism Action Plan. \nFacilitation team: Russel Burns (National Indigenous Council)\, Jordan Cantwell (Living Skies)\, and Paul Douglas Walfall (Northern Spirit)\, with possibly more TBA. Thanks to Paul for the spark! \nPlease see the registration form for more details. You can order the book from United Church Resource Distribution; the Region will pay for it. As shipping can be expensive\, consider doing a larger single order with others where possible. \nQuestions\, including setting up your mini team? Please contact staff support Julie Graham and she can contact the facilitation team: jgraham@united-church.ca\nClick here for the Facebook event. Please share all promotion freely.
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/anti-racism-action-planning-for-communities-of-faith/2022-06-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20220317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T031147
CREATED:20220311T190613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T190613Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee support and sponsorship meeting
DESCRIPTION:17 March 2022\, 6:30 PM Mountain Daylight/ Central Standard (SK) \nThis has been a strange and difficult two years for refugee support and advocacy. Come out for support\, conversation\, and updates.  We will be joined by Khwaka Kukubo\, General Council Refugee Program Advisor\, so bring your questions! Whether you’re new to this or have been involved for years please join us. Sponsored by the Living Skies Refugee Task Group. Invited: Northern Spirit\, Living Skies\, and Prairie to Pine Regional Councils\, and further afield if you wish. All welcome.  Register here (this gives you the link and reminders automatically).
URL:https://livingskiesrc.ca/event/refugee-support-and-sponsorship-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Living Skies Regional Council":MAILTO:livingskies@united-church.ca
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