Music Revives My Soul
It can be difficult to find peace amidst the busy-ness of life. For me, one of the guaranteed times that have I found peace is in Sunday worship. The joining of souls in common worship, the saying in unison of prayers and creeds, the singing of thought-provoking hymns, and the communion around the table have been a weekly resetting of my life for over a
Ministry Opportunity: St Andrew, Woodhaven, Winnipeg – Full-time Incumbent
St. Andrew, Woodhaven, Winnipeg – Full-Time Incumbent Executive Summary – St. Andrew, Woodhaven, Winnipeg The parishioners of St. Andrew’s Woodhaven Anglican Church in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, are a committed, enthusiastic group of worshippers. We love our church family! We care about each other and are active in each other’s lives.
Feature Poetry
The following poems are written by members of a Lenten Poetry Group from the Parish of St. Margaret. Photography: Nikaela Peters Oneing (a brief encounter with union) I am pregnant with pause my hands, palms up, palms down I wane and unfurl and wait for the in pour Or for
AFC Calls For “Courageous, Creative, Response” For Children & Youth
TORONTO, ON, Tuesday, April 6, 2021—The Anglican Foundation of Canada (AFC) is using the 10th anniversary of the Kids Helping Kids Fund (KHK) to launch Say Yes! to Kids—a campaign to raise $100,000 to fund post-pandemic programs for children, youth, and young adults in Canada. Scheduled to run from April
“For God alone my soul in silence waits” (Psalm 62: 1-9)
We all have periods in our lives when we feel trapped and powerless—certain that anything we might try to say or do to redeem ourselves, or to correct a misunderstanding, will only worsen the situation. This could be a strained relationship with a friend or family member. It could be a serious misunderstanding
April 2021 Magazine
For April’s issue we’re meditating on Bread in the Wilderness or less formal litanies of praise as we encounter them in our everyday. In our first feature, Donald Phillips speaks through the voice of Psalm 62, as he invites reflection on the solitary nature of suffering. Then, we are treated to the
COVID 19 Changes in Ontario
Attention Colleagues in North-Western Ontario, As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, an Ontario province-wide emergency brake is in effect as of Saturday, April 3, at 12:01 a.m. Starting April 3, the COVID-19 Response Framework (colour-coded zones) is paused. The impacts of these measures will be evaluated
The Apostle Paul: Prisoner for Christ
Of the one hundred or so references to prisons, imprisonment, or prisoners in the New Testament, nowhere is the prisoner denigrated and the imprisonment or the prison system positively affirmed. This is astonishing and already tells us very much: the New Testament comes from the underside of structures of power and control. Indeed, in repeated instances, the reader is advised to take special
Holy Week in Rupert’s Land
Holy Week at 935 Nesbitt Bay (Diocesan Office) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week: Pre-recorded services. Click here to view. We are also broadcasting services Live @ 935 through Triduum: click Here to join via Twitch TV. Maundy Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Good Friday: 10:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: 8:00
March Pastoral Note from the Bishop
March 19, 2021 A message for the Diocese of Rupert’s Land I write today to express genuine and profound thanks to you. As Christ’s disciples, we have learned to answer new calls to serve and be the Body. You and I have endeavored to reduce the risk of spreading COVID
