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Indigenous Anglicans in Canada: A New Agape and the Path to Self-Determination

Deacon Tanis Kolisnyk has recently completed her Master’s thesis, which looks at self-determination among Indigenous Anglicans in Canada. Indigenous Anglicans in Canada: A New Agape and the Path to Self-Determination. The encounter between Indigenous peoples and settlers in North America is rife with challenges, missed opportunities, and marred by colonial

The Last Keewatin Baptism

I am a retired priest at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Fort Frances, Ontario. I would like to share with you a story about the last baptism in Keewatin Diocese. In the summer of 2014, our grandson, Daniel, his wife, Krystal, and their three little boys, who

Blessing of the Oils

On Sunday, March 15, folks gathered from across the Diocese to renew their vows and observe Mothering Sunday. At the same time, little oil bottles were brought from far and wide to be refilled and consecrated for use in healing and blessing throughout the year. Our new steward of the

The Sledding Priest

Priest and archdeacon Godfrey Mawejje was spotted this week at a sledding party with the children of his parish. The people of St. Clement’s, Mapleton, were thrilled to see that Mawejje, who arrived in the area from Uganda two decades ago,  has become a true Rupert’s Lander! What about you

Prayer for South Sudan

The following letter is from Reuben Garang, the priest at Emmanuel Sudanese Mission in Winnipeg. He requests our prayers for his home country and our brothers and sisters there. March 5 was the deadline set by the East Africa regional body, IGAD,  for South Sudan’s warring parties to end the

St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry Wish List

The drop-in at St. Matthew’s is currently in need of the following emergency food supplies: Soup Kraft Dinner Baked beans Large Pasta Sauce Large bags of pasta Rice Cereal (cheerios, corn flakes, rice krispies) Chili or stews Canned vegetables & fruit Single serving size items Snacks for kids lunches: snack

Mary’s Well

In 1995 Mary and Alan Judd (from St. George’s Anglican Church, Crescentwood) returned from an extended visit to Ndoddo in Uganda.  They were in the company of Bishop Lee and his wife Mary.  Mary Judd in particular was concerned by the community’s need for a reliable, year round water supply.

Australian Bishop Visits Pembina Hills Parishes

Submitted by Joanne Harris The Right Rev. Dr. Peter Stuart, from the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, recently spent a weekend in the Pembina Hills Parishes. He is visiting North America to learn how Anglicans here are carrying out Local Collaborative Ministry (LCM). LCM involves members of

Bill C-641 Call to Action

Our national Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, calls you to action with Bill C-641, a private bill to ensure that Canadian laws are consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The bill was drafted by MP Romeo Saganash, who was part of the negotiations with the UN

Looking for Emerging Artists

Are you a new or emerging artist? We are inviting you to participate in the annual spring Emerging Artists Exhibition and Sale at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 755 Elm St at Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB. St. Peter’s is pleased to host another public showcase of emerging artists’ work, Friday April 24, through Sunday

Walking through Lent with Mark

Looking for a short devotional to take you through Lent on the days between Sundays? The Diocese of Niagara has put together a series of short reflections on the Gospel of Mark, intended for daily reflection, beginning with Ash Wednesday. You can download the full set of reflections here.

Week of Christian Unity

A good turn out for the Week of Christian Unity opening service at St. John’s Cathedral on Sunday, with a cross section of leaders from a variety of traditions. Where you there? Share your thoughts below.  

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Each winter, the congregation of St. John’s Cathedral decorates our Charlie Brown tree with a variety of donated winter apparel (hats, mittens, scarves and socks) for children who don’t have them. All of the clothing collected is then donated to a neighbourhood school. This special project is a tangible way

Christmas Gift to the Diocese

The Christmas gift to the Diocese is a way for individuals to make contributions directly to the ministry and mission of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. This year, consider giving a gift to the diocese, perhaps on behalf of a friend or family member. Gifts can be directed to one of

CURRENT ISSUE

Length of Days

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).