There is No Riot Here: On Campus Protests and Radical Hope

Today, I helped pack my daughter’s bags for camping. Like countless times before, there was a long list of needed items—both for her and to share with fellow campers: sunscreen, rain gear, water bottles, flashlights, craft supplies, paints, paintbrushes, Bristol board, etc. Together, we dusted off her childhood craft supplies

A Time to Come Together, A Time to Build

 The Anti-Racism Black Anglican Network hosted its first conference at St. John’s College from August 14 to 17.  The conference was a success and had presentations that were both informative and challenging. All the presenters were well prepared, and I was privileged to speak alongside them. There were experts in

Introducing the St John’s Theology Hub

You may have noticed over the past year that there has been a resurgence in activity around theological education in the diocese and particularly at St John’s College. Back in 2016, the Synod accepted a report on the future of theological education in Rupert’s Land that made a number of

September Issue: For Every Season

Welcome to a new season of Rupert’s Land News. We begin this issue with Iain Luke, Prolocutor of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Northern Lights, explaining what an ecclesiastical province is, and how changing the name better represents the land and the people which it contains. Next, Jane Barter examines

June Issue: Generations

We start this month’s issue off with an article from the Rev. Theo Robinson on the resolution at General Synod on Pastoral Liturgies for Journeys for Gender Transition and Affirmation. This article explores the context leading up to the resolution and the good news of the Anglican Church of Canada

From Rupert’s Land to Northern Lights: A New Name for Canadian Anglicans

By Iain Luke – Prolocutor of The Ecclesiastical Province of the Northern Lights Originally Published by the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton   What is an ecclesiastical province? In the Anglican Church worldwide, local church communities (parishes) are clustered together in a grouping called a diocese, under the oversight of a

Why Refugee Sunday?

Photo: Annie Spratt   By: Marlene Smith Earlier this year the Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, issued an invitation to dioceses and parishes across the country to mark a Refugee Sunday at some point in the lead up to World Refugee Day (June 20) or at some other time in the

Celebrating the Voices of Black Anglicans

  Image by: KaLisa Veer   By: Dr. Ebele Felix When we consider the broader framework of worship, there are many diverse and interconnected components that come together to create a meaningful and holistic expression of faith. In this tapestry, there exists a melody that transcends time and space—a song

Synod Delegates Speak

Image by: Jennifer R.   Susan Roe-Finlay RLN: How did you first become a Synod Delegate? SRF: At first [St. Luke’s] just needed someone to be a delegate and I thought I could do that. I’d been in my parish long enough I thought I knew enough. That was in

Sing a New Song unto the Lord: The Relationship of Music and Liturgy

Image by: Austin Pacheco   By: Edmund Laldin One of the definitions of liturgy is the ‘work of the people.’ It simply means that the liturgy is composed for and by the worshipping community to be relevant and representative of their needs, concerns, thanksgivings, and inspiration for the kingdom of

May Issue: Songs of Praise

In this issue, Edmund Laldin’s article “Sing a New Song unto the Lord: The Relationship of Music and Liturgy” explores the implications of understanding liturgy as the “work of the people.” He asks important questions about how Anglicans must reflect the full diversity of their congregations through liturgical practice. Next,

Parish Profile: Stonewall Church of the Ascension

Interview with Walter, Jean, Joyce, and The Rev. James Gomez   RLN: Could you tell me about the name of your parish? Jean: We used to have an Ascension Day service. Walter: The Bishop would come out and we’d have confirmation that day. Jean: The church was founded in 1884.

Joint Committee Struck Between Anglicans and Lutherans

Image by Clark Van Der Beken   By: Theo Robinson Over the last few years, there has been an increase in attacks on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Certain persons in positions of power have done and said things that encourage homophobic, transphobic, and biphobic actions and attitudes. Quite often, the arguments

Change Journeys at Holy Trinity

  While working in healthcare, I attended at one-day workshop on change for chaplains. During the workshop, we discussed the book Guiding Change Journeys by Rebba Chan Allen and incorporated spirituality into its teachings. The memory of this workshop inspired me and led me to creating a workshop at Holy

Preparing Disciples for the Inevitable Unknown

Photo by Mona Eendra   By: Janet Ross How do we prepare for what we don’t know? We live in an environment of expected and unexpected change in our churches and in our lives. How do we become grounded disciples who can embrace the unknown? How do we let go

April Issue: Transitions

  In this month’s issue, an article by Janet Ross from the Centre for Christian Studies shares experiences of transformation from those who’ve participated in leadership and discipleship training at CCS. April is National Poetry Month, and we have included a poem titled “Spring Delight in Praise of God (IV)”

“Disrupt, Heal, and Lead”: An Interview with The Rev. Wilson Akinwale

I sat down to interview The Rev. Wilson Akinwale about his new position as national board chair of the Black Anglicans of Canada. The day before our interview, he also received news of his appointment as the Anglican representative of the board  of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada on

CURRENT ISSUE

For Every Season

Welcome to a new season of Rupert’s Land News. We begin this issue with Iain Luke, Prolocutor of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Northern Lights, explaining what an ecclesiastical province is, and how changing the name better represents the land and the people which it contains.

Next, Jane Barter examines the effects of radical hope as they took shape in the form of campus protests. Ecclesiastes 3:8 says, “there is a time of war, and a time of peace.” Barter reminds us that war and peace, like many other things, are features of the human experience. She notes that wars such as the one ongoing in the Holy Land are a reality of life, but that does not mean they are divinely sanctioned. Those who are less directly affected by war, such as those participating in campus protests, use their freedom to stand in solidarity with those who have no alternative.

Durell Desmond then invites us to pause and reflect on the four seasons and what they can tell us about our lives. By taking the time to think about the seasons, we are reminded that we, too, are God’s creation.

Following this, Edmund Laldin tells us how there is “a time to break down, and a time to build up” (Ecclesiastes 3:3). By exploring the roots of Christian Nationalism, he encourages us to remember that the roots of our faith — and the actions which come from them — lie in the Gospel.

For many, September signifies a time to learn as there is a mass return to school. Ryan Turnbull writes about what is going on at St John’s College, and he explains how engaging with theology is much more accessible than we are often led to believe.

Lastly, Misha gives her final contribution to Rupert’s Land News with a parish profile on St. Paul’s Middlechurch.

Peace be with you; I hope you enjoy.

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