June 2018 Transforming News from St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry For over 45 years, St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry (StMMCM) been serving the people of West End Winnipeg as a joint ministry of the Anglican and United Churches. Programs have varied over the years, but there has always been a
AFC awards $337,000 in April 2018 grant cycle May 24, 2018, Quebec City, QC.—The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) has announced $337,000 in grants in support of new projects across Canada in its April cycle of awards. AFC’s board of directors met in Quebec City on May 23 & 24,
News Release Anglican bishop cycling across Canada for unity, healing, and reconciliation Anglican Bishop Robert Hardwick is cycling across Canada on a pilgrimage to foster unity, healing, and reconciliation within the Anglican Church of Canada, with Aboriginal Peoples, and with those who are hurting. Hardwick will meet and pray with
Anglican Grow Hope is a Diocesan initiative to support PWRDF’s work through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. It has three purposes: To grow a crop in Canada to create revenue for the alleviation of hunger around the world through Canadian Foodgrains Bank and its member, PWRDF. To engage urban non-farming individuals,
St. Aidan’s Anglican Church is seeking a Choir Director and Organist. This is a contract position for 10 hours per week. This position will be responsible to direct the choir at the principal service, lead the choir in singing choral anthems and special music selections, and play the organ or
Wanted: Church Office Administrator St. Aidan’s Anglican Church is seeking an Office Administrator to cover an extended maternity/parental leave (76 weeks). Position is 35 hours per week. Part time paid training hours in March 2018, full time hours begin April 9, 2018. Responsibilities include serving in the Church Office as
The Diocesan Search Committee has the task of putting together a Diocesan Profile to help them with the election of the Bishop Coadjutor, who will become bishop after the Rt Rev Don Phillips retires. To help them create a clear profile of our Diocese and its needs moving forward with
January 22, 2018 The Search Committee for the election of a Bishop Coadjutor held its first meeting on Friday January 19. The members of the committee are: James Dugan, Chair, Heather Birtles, Rob Hardwick, Ted Henderson, Helen Kennedy, Karen Larsen, Gary Russell, Scott Sharman, and David Widdicombe. Bishop Don Phillips,
At a diocesan Synod meeting on October 21, 2017, the Diocese of Rupert’s Land decided to elect a coadjutor bishop prior to the retirement of the current diocesan bishop, Donald Phillips. A coadjutor bishop, once elected and ordained, serves in episcopal ministry, subordinate to and alongside the current diocesan bishop.
The Companion Diocese partnership between Rupert’s Land and Central Buganda Diocese in southern Uganda is entering its third decade of shared ministry. This valued partnership rooted in the great commission of the Gospel is a constant reminder of the good work to which we, on two separate continents, are called.
St. Aidan’s Christian School is looking for a a new principal. St. Aidan’s Christian School, Winnipeg, is a small Christian school in Winnipeg comprised of two campuses, one in the North End, working mainly with Indigenous students, the other downtown, working mainly with an immigrant and refugee student population. View
Brad Elliott, February 2, 1963 ‒ January 26, 2017 Remembered by Lisa Wojna A witch’s hat. A pair of Spock ears. A headband with Valentine hearts bobbing atop a springy antenna. A shamrock tie. If there was a special occasion in the near future, chances were you might find Rev.
The Anglican Foundation of Canada supports parishes across the country. Membership to the Anglican Foundation enables each Diocese to apply for a total of three grants per year for: ministry initiatives; construction and renovation; church music in Canada; education and programs in Canada’s North; and worship initiatives, liturgical arts, outreach
MNO Synod Administrative Assistant Areas of Responsability: – Administrative support to synod staff, council and committees – Maintenance of synod website and ELCIC database – Maintain office in regards to communications, supplies, technology and equipment – Work with Synod Archivist in regards to historical documentation – Assist with planning, organizing,
Are you going to miss the festival of lessons and carols at your church? Or perhaps your community doesn’t have one? Join one of these other congregations for their annual celebration: November 27, 3:00 p.m.: St. John’s College December 2, 7:30 p.m.: St. Peter’s, Dynevor, with the Selkirk Community Choir December 3,
On September 18, 2016 Bishop Donald Phillips presided at the dedication of the new cross in the church yard at St. George’s, Wakefield. After the service the parishioners celebrated in the parish hall with a potluck lunch. Submitted by Sally Bullivant/Bob Davis
The Order of Rupert’s Land was established in 1984 by the Bishop of the Diocese. It is given during the opening service of diocesan Synod in recognition of outstanding support and leadership in the Church. This year, the Order will be conferred upon Cathy Campbell, Peter Flynn, and Gail Schnabl. The
Missional theologian and leadership writer Alan Roxburgh was in Rupert’s Land this September, leading Anglicans and Lutherans in planning a lay-led, neighbourhood-based discernment project. “Anglicans and Lutherans in God’s Neighbourhoods” is a new initiative to explore the ways God is at work in our neighbourhoods and join in what God
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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