For many people – believers or not – the Old Testament book of Joshua is a difficult book to read. The lectionary pays scant attention to it, and doesn’t engage any of the difficult passages. I grew up in the church, and well remember the (very old!) flannel-graph portrait of
Nine youth from St. Saviour’s Anglican, in the company of family and friends, are headed to Vicente Guerra, Baja California, Mexico from July 16–25, 2020 to take part in a humanitarian experience. The group will be going to build a home along side a family living in poverty. Many of
Good news! In February, St. Thomas, Morden was faced with having to re-shingle our roof with not a lot of money in our fund. We are grateful for help from the Diocese of Rupert’s Land Mission Fund, the Anglican Foundation, diocesan leaders, and for our church family that worked very
During the Season of Creation, Christians work towards protecting the earth. General Synod 2019 passed Resolution A202 re. Climate Crisis to adopt the Season of Creation as a time of prayer, education, and action and encouraging dioceses and parishes to participate. If your parish is celebrating the “Season of Creation”
Education for Ministry is a four-year program of Theological Education by Extension, provided and administered by the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, for lay people, because all baptized people are called to ministry. You do not have to feel called to be ordained deacon or priest at some
The loss of a child is devastating. It’s as simple as that. I know. I’ve personally had five miscarriages, and three years ago, our son Daniel David was born prematurely, going home to God only a short while after his birth. It’s a loss you don’t know how to navigate
On May 30, 2019, 35 people from across the country descended upon the Diocese of Toronto for what is hoped to be the inaugural Annual Conference for Anglicans in Spiritual care. Six Rupert’s Landers attended, including Bishop Geoff. It was a weekend of learning, covering such topics as self-care and
Theo Robinson was ordained to the Diaconate on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Luke’s Anglican. In September 2018, RLN ran a story about Theo’s journey as a transgender man, training to become a priest: “Honouring Your Authentic Self.” Congratulations, Theo! Photos: Joe Barnes from J. Barnes Photography
The 20th Anniversary Urban Retreats Garden Tour, Tea and Craft Sale will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Organizers are currently looking for volunteers. Available positions are below: Garden Hosts: 4 garden hosts for each of the 14 gardens (28 morning hosts 9:45-1:00 and 28 afternoon hosts 12:45 to 4:00).
Grow Hope Second Annual Project for PWRDF Rupert’s Land and Canadian Foodgrains Bank You can’t miss the excitement in the voices of the Anglican Grow Hope committee for Rupert’s Land Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. “We are planting 15 acres again this year, with canola, and the crop will
The Anglican Communion Environmental Network and Anglican Greens have put out a “Less Plastic for Lent” calendar. Download a pdf copy here.
Snow and wind gusts did not dissuade 30 people from attending a gathering of Rupert’s Land Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund parish representatives this past Saturday, February 23. We met at St. Peter’s Anglican Church hall in Winnipeg, with Bishop Geoff Woodcroft opening the morning with song and prayer.
On Sunday January 27, St. Paul’s Fort Garry held a Time and Talent Fun Fair. The goal was to highlight all the parish groups and outreach ministries at an after-service luncheon that included games, prizes and carnival-style food. Our goal is to find new energy for volunteer opportunities and to
International Development Week celebrates Canadians who care about Canada’s commitment to ending global hunger and poverty February 3–9 is International Development Week, a week set aside to celebrate the important role that Canada plays in making the world a better place for all. “Canadians show they care about international development
On January 20, a city-wide Ecumenical Worship Service was held to mark the 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. You can see a few group photos below, as well as in this YouTube video. All photos taken by Paul Swart. Names of those in the first photo (from left
It’s often called Consecration Sunday. It’s often known as “the day they come after my money.” But it shouldn’t be limited to Sunday, and it doesn’t belong in the accountant’s inbox. Stewardship comes from an old English word that goes back to cattle. A steward was the person who kept
On June 3, 2018, approximately 30 Rupert’s Landers and Lutherans from MNO Synod joined together in the Pride Winnipeg Parade from the Manitoba Legislative Building to The Forks. It was the first time that Rupert’s Landers marched as a group at the parade. “We wanted to support our friends and
On Sunday June 3, almost 200 people gathered at St. Luke’s Pembina Crossing Church for a rogation service celebrating the first ever Rupert’s Land Anglican Grow Hope project. The service was held in a tent outside the church building, with displays from Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Primate’s World Relief
To begin this issue, I got a chance to sit down and chat with our new Bishop-Elect, Rev. Naboth Manzongo. In this interview, he shares his interests and hobbies, information about his prayer life and ministry, and some of the lessons he has learned throughout his life.
Then, on behalf of Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF), Kaitlyn Duthie-Kannikkatt writes on the Grow Hope campaign. She tells us about what it is, how it works, how Manitobans are helping those all the way in Marsabit County, Kenya, and what each of us can do to support the project.
Following this, Rev. Theo Robinson says goodbye to the Diocese of Rupert’s Land as he moves to B.C. at the end of the summer. Looking back, he reflects on his faith journey and offers some advice for those who may be wondering what the point of going to church is.
Lastly, Rev. Andrew Rampton looks at how the patterns of daily prayer reflect the rhythms of our entire lives, not just our individual days. He does this by looking at how morning prayer reflects new life, midday prayer reflects the energy of midlife, evening prayer reflects the wisdom of age, and night prayer reflects the preparations for our death.
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you” (2 Corinthians 13:13).
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