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This article represents an edited version of chapter four in Donald Stoesz’, Magic of Fiction in Illuminating Transformation (Victoria: Friesen’s Press, 2019), pp. 63-77. Saint Francis’ life, imprisonment, conversion, and discipleship have something to teach us about ministry. After becoming a knight in battle, Francis ended up in prison, came

What do prison writers have to teach us about the intimate love of God? Maybe, everything. March’s issue on Prison Writers features theological musings on a few notable individuals whose experiences in prison have profoundly shaped their understanding of the Christian faith. In his opening meditation, Lutheran chaplain Donald Stoesz

Like most churches, most post-secondary institutions (like the university I teach at) suddenly shifted to online formats when we entered the pandemic. Nearly a year later, it seems that online teaching and preaching will not be changing soon. We are all coming to grips with the real possibility that the

It is timely that I am writing about children and knowing, while also finishing up the final preparations for the upcoming Children’s Programming Learning Circle at the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre. Lately, I’ve been thinking about Indigenous children and young people. My life and work are invested in my own healing,

Long-time member of St. Peter’s, Betty Currie, remembers the first time she met Donna Joy. It was in the fall of 1988 when she was first introduced as the student minister at her parish. Young and energetic, full of new ideas, she was, in Currie’s words, “a breath of fresh air.”  The Reverend Canon Donna Joy will be

February’s issue of RLN is a love letter to learning. We’ve gathered perspectives on Wisdom & Youth, and what it means to be a “life-long learner.” Jane Barter, in her tribute to the rector at St. Peter’s, reflects on the wisdom and life of the Reverend Canon Donna Joy; Susie McPherson Derendy offers a

I am wondering these days about what a radical Anglican Church looks like. The 21st century has had many hard lessons for us about the meaning of being a Christian, and the nature of truly unconditional love. In every change movement, there has to be a moment when critical mass

St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry, a part of 1JustCity, builds community in partnership with individuals and families in the West End of Winnipeg. Every day we welcome people who are hurting and who are often hurting alone. We serve people experiencing homelessness or unsuitable housing, people with mental health issues

Deb Buxton is the Peoples’ Warden at St. George’s Anglican Church, Transcona, where she has served as a volunteer for many years. With a career background in change management, Deb has recently been appointed as one of five transition coaches in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. This Transition Team is

It is no secret that the global pandemic has transformed the Church in a myriad of ways. Pastoral care is now offered by phone call or Facetime, worship by podcast or Zoom, and after decades or more of saying that the church is not the building, we are now really

2020 has seen the Church through a year of pain, growth, and transformation. As the Anglican Communion enters a new calendar year, we’re reflecting on transitions—those behind us and those yet to come. Heather McCance, our own Diocesan Ministry Developer, shares insight from her work with parishes in Rupert’s Land;

This December, as we celebrate a more solitary season of Advent, we’re making a case for rest. Rachel Twigg Boyce kicks off the issue with an expression of her love for Advent, in all its countercultural splendor, and ultimately makes a plea for peace and compassion over obsessive productivity. Mary