November Magazine 2022
The theme for November’s magazine is Saints in Light. The phrase “saints in light,” used in both the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services, can be diversely associated with faith communities, past and present, as well as exemplary individuals commemorated by Christian communities. The phrase is
Stranger in the Community
Community is an essential part of the human experience. Connecting as part of a community is important to our mental wellbeing. Even the most introverted person needs some sort of human contact and support. A community can be gathered in a geographic space where people connect inperson, or a virtual
Power in Fire: A Discussion with Elder Amanda Wallin
It is a sunny day when I meet Elder Amanda Wallin at her home in the country. I intend to speak with her about her experiences with the program Circles for Reconciliation and about Indigenous organizing that has been done around the discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves of children
October Magazine 2022
This October’s issue is centred around the theme of Newcomers. In this month’s issue: Andrew Rampton introduces the magazine’s Community Catechesis column, unpacking what “catechesis” means and the importance for Christian communities of ongoing teaching and learning in our faith. Elder Amanda Wallin speaks about her experiences with the program Circles for
September Magazine 2022
Rupert’s Land News is back from our summer break! This September’s issue is centred around the theme of A New Climate. In this month’s issue, Hannah Foulger offers her final contribution to her remarkable term as RLN Reporter at Large by exploring issues of food security. Hannah looks at food
Ecumenical faith in an artistic community
When I first came to the Manitou area a half-century ago, I was immediately aware that this was an ecumenical community, a community where people of different faith traditions worked together for the betterment of the whole community. There was no specific event that led to this interfaith perspective that
In the fabric of who we are: saint benedict’s table supports their community through the artist-in-residence program
For twelve years, saint benedict’s table, a downtown Winnipeg parish founded in 2004, has supported its community of artists through an artist-in-residence program. st. benedict’s table is a downtown Winnipeg parish, sharing space with All Saints Anglican Church at the corner of Memorial and Broadway. They meet for their regular
Supporting Newcomer Children & Families: Say Yes! to Kids grant expands Emmanuel Mission Youth Learning Program
“As we begin to move into pandemic recovery, learning enrichment programs like ours are more important than ever,” says Khamisa Maciek, Administrator for the Emmanuel Mission Youth Learning Program, Winnipeg, in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. What began as a summer school outreach ten years ago—serving students from kindergarten to
June Magazine 2022
June’s issue covers initiatives in our diocese that support spaces designed to encourage education and artistry. Holy Trinity Anglican Church has a newly renovated basement where the Emmanuel Mission Learning Centre will be run as a year-long education program, serving students who are newcomers to Canada. Hannah Foulger sheds light
Examining White Privilege in the Anglican Church
Within Christianity, Scripture prompts us to respond to oppression and injustice; for example, Isaiah 58:6 asks us to consider “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every
