The Anglican Fellowship of Prayer Rejuvenated

On December 19, 2023, Heather Birtles lived out an adventure she always knew would happen, and she faced it with courage — perhaps even some excitement. Heather had been preparing for her death for a very long time — doing so was part of living out her faith. I have

The Challenge: Effectively Describing Jesus Today

Most of us who participate regularly in worship are fairly good at conversing about Jesus Christ. We paraphrase pieces of a Creed, a Catechism, or share a meaningful prayer from one of our prayer books. However, increasingly, the people we rub shoulders with in contemporary living – at work, school,

Neighbours Helping Neighbours

Holy Trinity Church in Winnipeg has had a long tradition of serving the community outside the church. Downtown Winnipeg is a place where people work during the day and entertain themselves at night. But it is also a place where people experience poverty and the issues linked to it: homelessness,

Trust and Believe: Emmanuel

The turn of the year, which generally overlaps with Christmastide (lasting from the dusk of Christmas Eve until the day before Epiphany), is a time of many festivities, activities, and emotions. During this festive season, it is the norm for people to travel and gather with family and friends, exchange

St. Paul’s (Middlechurch): Celebrating 200 Years

The parish of St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) will inaugurate the celebration of 200 years of its presence and witness on January 26th, 2025. Situated in the municipality of West St. Paul, this is a historic landmark for the church in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. It holds the distinction of being

January 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

December Issue: Bethlehem Moments

This is a special edition of Rupert’s Land News. In this issue, people from across the Diocese have submitted their Bethlehem Moments. As we enter the seasons of Advent and await the coming of Christ, we once again listen to and learn from the story of the Nativity — the

On Family and Identity: The Passion of Perpetua

In the first few centuries of the Common Era, Christians were the targets of sporadic persecutions by the Roman authorities. The imperial persecutions of Decius, Valerian, and Diocletian were interspersed with more localized outbreaks of violence, as Christians’ refusal to pay homage to the traditional Roman gods made them convenient

2024 Christmas Services

St. Aidan’s (274 Campbell St.) Christmas Eve Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm An all-ages service with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8:00 pm A traditional service with Holy Communion. Christmas Day Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 am A service of Holy Communion with Christmas carols.   St. George’s

Exploring Seeds of Wisdom: Perspectives from a Rich African Christian Tapestry

In the heart of Africa, vibrant cultures intertwine with deep spiritual traditions. From the oral traditions that echo through generations to the innovative educational initiatives that empower the youth, the African perspective on “Seeds of Wisdom” within the Anglican Church reveals a dynamic interplay between heritage and modernity. As we

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Rise Up, My Love

To begin this issue, the Right Reverend Rachael Parker, Bishop of Brandon, writes on her experience stepping into the role of bishop. With just over one year of experience under her belt, she shares what she has learned about her ministry and how her experience and knowledge can help us prepare for our future with a new bishop.

The Bible has a vast number of instances where God shows His love for His people. In the next article, Dr. Obren Amiesimaka tells us about many of these examples, especially in the story of Jonah. The message is clear: where there is love, God is there.

Following this, Dr. Ryan Turnbull introduces the Anglican Poetics Project. He provides insights as to how poetry can help our individual faith and the life of this Diocese. This project gives us an amazing opportunity to explore poetry with workshops, lectures, and retreats in this upcoming year.

Lastly, Ben Girgis shares how food is a way that we can imitate God’s love. He tells us how he learned from his mother and the Bible that God feeds His people, and therefore, we should feed one another. As many share Easter meals with family and friends, may we remember that God is the spiritual food that nourishes our souls.

Peace be with you, for truly, He is risen!

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