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The following list includes current COVID-19 activities and resources, compiled from both inside and outside of the diocese. It is a complementary list to the one that was created back in March 2020, which is available here on the Diocese of Rupert’s Land website. COVID-19 Resources All Saints Every Sunday

St John’s College, a founding and member College of the University of Manitoba, invites applications for the position of Warden & Vice-Chancellor. Along with the University of Manitoba and the Anglican Church, St John’s College is committed to working towards reconciliation and Indigenization. The Warden & Vice-Chancellor will: Provide dynamic

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is pleased to announce its inclusion as a Top 10 Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada for 2020. The annual list by Charity Intelligence examines return on investment for each dollar donated “This repeated public affirmation of our work, and the work of our members and partners,

November 11, 2020 To All Disciples of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. Dear friends in Christ, Greetings in Jesus Christ, the One who leads us in extraordinary and liminal time. In keeping with the directives set forth by the Province of Manitoba, as of November 12, 2020 all in-person worship

“For much of this year, we have been unable to meet together [except virtually]. And yet in spite of our physical separation, we have been successful! With all our individual efforts and prayer, together, we have raised: $12,430!” Read the rest of the update and Note of Gratitude from the

In February, three members from the Diocese traveled to Uganda to visit our Companion Diocese. Together they have written a report compiling and sharing about their experiences, alongside some suggestions they have for our partnership moving forward. The report is especially important because it speaks to our partnership in the midst of

St. Matthews Maryland is looking for a volunteer from outside the parish to represent St. Matthews on the Board of WestEnd Commons. The ideal volunteer will be someone with building maintenance knowledge or experience. Contact Len Terlinski for more information: [email protected] WestEnd Commons is the social enterprise and housing project

October 14, 2020 Dear Disciples of Rupert’s Land, May Christ be with you. On March 12, 2020, I wrote to you asking that corporate (in person) worship by suspended for an undetermined amount of time. Slowly, we established good practices and behaviors that allowed for us to once again meet

October 5, 2020 A Message from the Bishop and the Companion Diocese Committee Dear Disciples of Rupert’s Land, Our Companion Diocese Committee has received an urgent request from Bishop Michael Lubowa of the Diocese of Central Buganda. The government in Uganda has allowed the churches to reopen in October but

For those Anglican Communities outside of the code Orange restricted area in Manitoba, please accept this communique for your interest, and ongoing discernment of God’s call to the Body of Christ in your locality.  Dear Disciple Leaders affected by code Orange,  Through these extraordinary days you have answered the call

We ask that you pray for the 117th Session of Synod of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. Please pray for all those involved, the selected delegates and our Bishop Geoffrey Woodcroft, and for their work and discernment leading up to the virtual meeting on October 17. The in-person meeting of Synod 2020 is being

St. John’s College is looking for a Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator works closely with the Development Officer, College Administration, Alumni, Fellows and the larger St John’s College community to provide administrative assistance to the Development Officer in support of strategic fundraising and communications initiatives for the College as well

St. John’s College invites dynamic, self-motivated, and creative individuals to apply for the position of Ecumenical Chaplain / Spiritual Advisor. The ecumenical chaplain is supported by the Anglican and Lutheran traditions, but serves as a mentor and support person for all students of all faiths. Faith-based initiatives with students will

Bishop Geoff Woodcroft and members of St Aidan’s Anglican Church were seen (and heard) cheering on David Pollendine of International Justice Mission as he rode his bike past 274 Campbell Street on July 8. Part of the Just Move campaign to raise awareness for those #unsafeinlockdown, David aims to visit

The Rev. Deacon Ed Maddock has served God as a deacon for 45 years as of April 21, 2020. I am honoured to serve alongside such a faithful servant and perhaps our oldest serving Deacon in this diocese, and possibly in Canada. Ed is 94 years old and faithfully reads