
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Holy Trinity Church in Winnipeg has had a long tradition of serving the community outside the church. Downtown Winnipeg is a place where people work during the day and entertain themselves at night. But it is also a place where people experience poverty and the issues linked to it: homelessness,

Trust and Believe: Emmanuel
The turn of the year, which generally overlaps with Christmastide (lasting from the dusk of Christmas Eve until the day before Epiphany), is a time of many festivities, activities, and emotions. During this festive season, it is the norm for people to travel and gather with family and friends, exchange

St. Paul’s (Middlechurch): Celebrating 200 Years
The parish of St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) will inaugurate the celebration of 200 years of its presence and witness on January 26th, 2025. Situated in the municipality of West St. Paul, this is a historic landmark for the church in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. It holds the distinction of being

January Issue: The Way of the Magi
To begin this issue, two more people share their Bethlehem Moments, and one person shares a poetic reflection on what Bethlehem Moments mean for us going forward out of Christmastide. Then, The Reverend James Gomez provides a brief history of St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) in honour of their 200th anniversary. Following

December Issue: Bethlehem Moments
This is a special edition of Rupert’s Land News. In this issue, people from across the Diocese have submitted their Bethlehem Moments. As we enter the seasons of Advent and await the coming of Christ, we once again listen to and learn from the story of the Nativity — the

On Family and Identity: The Passion of Perpetua
In the first few centuries of the Common Era, Christians were the targets of sporadic persecutions by the Roman authorities. The imperial persecutions of Decius, Valerian, and Diocletian were interspersed with more localized outbreaks of violence, as Christians’ refusal to pay homage to the traditional Roman gods made them convenient

2024 Christmas Services
St. Aidan’s (274 Campbell St.) Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm An all-ages service with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8:00 pm A traditional service with Holy Communion. Christmas Day Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 am A service of Holy Communion with Christmas carols. St. George’s

Exploring Seeds of Wisdom: Perspectives from a Rich African Christian Tapestry
In the heart of Africa, vibrant cultures intertwine with deep spiritual traditions. From the oral traditions that echo through generations to the innovative educational initiatives that empower the youth, the African perspective on “Seeds of Wisdom” within the Anglican Church reveals a dynamic interplay between heritage and modernity. As we

The Communion of Saints: The Chosen Family of God
Christians are the family of God. We are described as being adopted through Christ in scripture (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5) and we often refer to one another as siblings in Christ. Jesus, in his last hours on the cross, demonstrates the depth of this familial connection when he

Parish Profile: St. Paul’s (Middlechurch)
Note: This Parish Profile has been edited to correct inaccuracies in the previous version. Interview with Lynda Wilkie from St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) RLN: Can you tell me about the name of your parish? Lynda: St. Paul’s is between The Cathedral and St. Andrews, so it was always called the “middle