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Book Challenge

Brent Neumann is happy to announce that the initial goal of collecting 1000 books has been met! He is continuing to collect donations for the Correctional Centre library over the next couple of months. If you or your parish are interested, please be in touch with him.

The Order of Rupert’s Land

Congratulations to Donna Cawker and Cathy Mondor, who were awarded the Order of Rupert’s Land at Synod this year. The Order of Rupert’s Land was established in 1984 by the Bishop of Rupert’s Land.  It is given in recognition of outstanding support and leadership in the Church. The Order of

Looking at Discipleship

Synod has come and gone for another two years! Some of the highlights: a special musical feature by the Ontario parishes, a motion for parish mental health training and awareness, a guest visit by a bishop from the past, and a beautiful photo display of pictures from the north. See

Growing into Jesus in Portage la Prairie

A few weeks ago, our weekly email announced that there was an EFM graduation at St. Mary’s, la Prairie. Here’s a little more of their story: There was a very happy occasion earlier this spring at St. Mary’s la Prairie Church, Portage la Prairie, when six members of our congregation

St. Paul’s Baie St. Paul Anniversary

St. Paul’s, Baie St. Paul, (near Poplar Point, Manitoba) had an anniversary service Sept 21. The church has finished rennovations and was ready to share in celebration.  They had 72 people and the parking lot overflowed. Rev. Webster led the service. The weather cleared into the most beautiful sunny day,

Here Endeth the Lessons

It is hard to believe that it has been four years since the St. Matthew’s Education for Ministry (EFM) group shyly and anxiously walked into the upper room for our first EFM class. But regardless of our trepidation, we quickly began to feel that this group had come together at

Transitions at St. Michael’s

On September 8, Father Will moved back to his home in Edmonton. He insists that he intends to take at least a month or two off to relax, but considering he retired in 2010 and has had a number of interim roles since, it seems unlikely he will remain idle

Empty Food Cupboard

The food cupboard at St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry is running very low! Below is a list of their most pressing needs, for the people who need them most.

Diane Panting joins the servant team!

Diane Panting was ordained to the diaconate at St. John’s Cathedral on Sunday with a large crowd cheering her on. Scroll through the pictures below and continue to hold Di in prayer as she begins this new kind of ministry at St. Peter’s in Winnipeg.

St. Matthew’s Consecration & Ordination

After many months of dreaming, praying, and waiting amidst drywall dust, St. Matthew’s has a new worship space! Gwen McAllister was ordained to the transitional diaconate on Monday in a ceremony which consecrated the new worship space and confirmed young Natasha Bighetty in the Church. The Primate, Fred Hiltz, was

The Family Expands

  It’s official! Rupert’s Land welcomed 12 new parishes located east of Winnipeg on August 1. The largest of these is St. Alban’s Cathedral in Kenora, Ontario, the centre of the former Diocese of Keewatin. The northern part of Keewatin was named “Mishamikoweesh,” the first indigenous diocese in the country,

Renos finished

At long last! St. Matthews is looking forward to the consecration of their new worship space. The service will be in conjunction with Gwen McAllister’s ordination to the transitional diaconate on Monday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome at 641 St. Matthew’s Avenue.

New Priest at St. Michael’s

The new incumbent at St. Michael & All Angels’, Father Kevin Frankland, will begin his new post on September 1st. His celebration of new ministry will be September 28th at 3:30, 300 Hugo St. He is joined in Rupert’s Land from Nova Scotia by his wife, Mother Melissa Frankland.

St Francis’ changes

St. Francis’ is the amalgamation of three communities in north central  Winnipeg: St. Anne’s, St. Barnabas’ and St. Martin in the Fields’. Together with priests Michael Bruce and Liz Richens, and deacon Val Christopherson, they begin their first year together as a new community. Parishoners gathered for final services of

The Great Priesting

You may be forgiven for asking what God was up to this year in Winnipeg. We had the harshest winter since 1898, and at one point, our city was colder than     the surface of Mars. There were even rumours that the colloquial phrase, “when Hell freezes over” should be replaced

CURRENT ISSUE

The Way of the Magi

To begin this issue, two more people share their Bethlehem Moments, and one person shares a poetic reflection on what Bethlehem Moments mean for us going forward out of Christmastide.

Then, The Reverend James Gomez provides a brief history of St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) in honour of their 200th anniversary.

Following this, The Right Reverend Donald Phillips challenges us all to think about how we talk about Jesus. Would each of us feel confident in our ability to describe Him and the meaning of His life and ministry?

Karen Bender then shares a bit about Downtown Neighbourhood Lunch, Inc., a wonderful ministry operating out of Holy Trinity which gives food and essential items to those in need.

Next, Diane Guilford writes on the rejuvenation of the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer (AFP) — what it is, how it has been rejuvenated, and how you can become involved.

Then, Obren Amiesimaka writes on ringing in the new year, tackling hopes and fears, and what Christmastide can teach us about the meaning of trusting in the Lord.

Lastly, Durell Desmond shares his poem titled “The Plan” to send us forth into 2025.

Peace be with you; I hope you enjoy.

 

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