The Anglican Church of CanadaL'Eglise Anglicane du Canada • Diocese of Saskatoon

As a diocese of Anglican Christian disciples, we seek to be lively and welcoming communities of faith who serve God and serve others. Our parishioners will be prayerful, grounded in Scripture, welcoming and attentive to the needs and aspirations of our neighbours. Christ calls us to be a vigourous, faith-filled diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada, where parishes, parishioners, and leaders are empowered together to share the Gospel message with enthusiasm and hope and live the Gospel message in its fullness.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in CanadaL'Eglise Evangelique Lutherienne au Canada • Saskatchewan Synod

The mission of this church, as an expression of the universal Church and as an instrument of the Holy Spirit, is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with people in Canada and around the world through proclamation of the Word and the celebration of the Sacraments and through service in Christ's name. As the regional expression of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, in faithfulness to the Lord of the Church, this synod shall facilitate and advance the mission of this church within its territory and in cooperation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, it shall carry out this mission by shepherding its congregations and ordained ministers, and by engaging in other forms of ministry which proclaim God's Word and serve to bring reconciliation to the world.

Mennonite Church Saskatchewan

Mennonites are part of a global Christian faith group that began in the 16th century Reformation. Initially called "Anabaptists" (or "Re-baptizers"), we were nicknamed "Mennonites" after one of our early leaders, Menno Simons. This movement now numbers over a million worldwide, more from the southern hemisphere's Latin, African and Asian peoples than from its original Northern European base. Originally the radicals of the reformation, contemporary main stream and more conservative Anabaptists choose very different routes in seeking to remain faithful to those original insights. Though Mennonite beliefs and practices vary widely, we share with our Anabaptist forebears the practice of believers' baptism, a strong emphasis on community and peacemaking, and a continuing emphasis on following Jesus in daily life. Practical hands on Christianity includes responding to global disasters and to local needs. Peacemaking involves both opposing war and pioneering more redemptive work with convicted offenders. With an early Anabaptist leader, we believe that "No one can know Christ except he(she) follow him."

Conference congregations in Saskatchewan trace their beginnings to immigrants from Prussia and the Ukraine, arriving in various waves since the 1890s. Their German language has given way to English and the languages of more recent immigrants. Our congregations now welcome people from many backgrounds who share our common faith. By the 1930s more formal organisations and institutions began to emerge to link these congregations in shared mission. The first provincial conference convened in 1959. In 2001, the Conference of Mennonites in Saskatchewan changed its name to Mennonite Church Saskatchewan. Mennonite Church Saskatchewan partners with other area conferences to form Mennonite Church Canada, and with other national churches to form the Mennonite World Conference.

The Presbyterian Church in CanadaL'Eglise Presbyterienne au Canada • Presbytery of Northern Saskatchewan

Relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the love and good news of Jesus Christ through our words and actions. As a reformed church, we rely on the truth and inspiration of Scriptures for God's guidance into the future-a future that we approach with wonder and anticipation, knowing God is with us. As worshiping communities joyfully celebrating the sacraments, we are supported, strengthened and equipped to share the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. The Presbyterian Church in Canada is comprised of four levels, or courts: Session (at the congregational level), Presbytery, Synod, and, since 1875, the General Assembly.

Roman Catholic ChurchL'Église Catholique Romaine • Diocese of Saskatoon

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon is a dynamic and vibrant diocese located in Saskatchewan, the heartland of Canada's prairie provinces. The newly amalgamated Diocese of Saskatoon came into existence on Sept. 14, 1998 as the result of a papal order that re-defined the territories for Saskatchewan's dioceses. The order came on the recommendation of Saskatchewan's bishops and was then approved by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. The last time Saskatchewan dioceses were redefined prior to this order was in 1933 when Saskatoon was created and prior to that, Gravelbourg in 1930. The papal order reduced the number of dioceses in Saskatchewan from five to three: Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina. The former diocese of Gravelbourg was largely included in the Diocese of Regina. The Diocese of Saskatoon inherited the west part of Gravelbourg, the area formerly covered by the territorial Abbacy of Muenster, as well as part of the former Diocese of Regina. In essence, that means the Saskatoon diocese has a western border south of the river to Fox Valley and Prelate, SK and stretch east as far as Foam Lake and Lintlaw. The addition of the new areas has added some 20,000 people to the Diocese which now includes some 112 parishes and a Catholic population of 93,859. To handle communication with people from such a vast area, seven regional deaneries have been developed within the diocese. These are designed to keep parishes in touch with one another, foster collaboration, resource sharing and problem solving among parishes in a region, and provide a forum to address regional concerns. Representatives from each of the deaneries also serve on the Diocesan Pastoral Council, which is set up as an advisory body which can help facilitate a two-way communication between the parishes and the bishop. The Diocese of Saskatoon includes approximately 87 rural municipalities as well as the city of Saskatoon. In total, this includes some 44,800 square kilometres with a total population of approximately 318,000. The Catholic population of this area was 93,859 as of Dec. 31, 1998.

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church • Eparchy of Saskatoon

Our ancestors immigrated to this new and unknown land in order to seek a better future for themselves and for their children. As a people of deep faith, they rejoiced in the arrival of dedicated clergy and religious brothers and sisters. Numerous vocations were fostered by their Christian example and prayer. When we recall their enormous efforts, we bow our heads in reverence before the hundreds of men and women who gave their life in service to God,preserving their ancestral faith and prudently guiding the flock, teaching their children and us to love and to treasure all that the Lord has commanded. Eventually, bishops were appointed in Winnipeg, Edmonton, Toronto, and Saskatoon, and later in New Westminster, British Columbia. By 1956, our Church had matured and was ready for the establishment of its own Metropolia. This was an event of historical significance because it was the first Metropolia established outside Ukraine.

Over the years, our Metropolia has served the needs of the Church around the world, in providing missionaries, religious, pastors and bishops for the Ukrainian Catholic Church. We continue to take an active part in the life of the Church worldwide especially through the work of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. We must always search out new ways to realize our pastoral mission of evangelization, deepening our faith through the celebration of the liturgy, spirituality and traditions of our Church.

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The United Church of CanadaL'Eglise Unie du Canada • Riverbend Presbytery (formerly Saskatoon Presbytery)