Christ as an infant was presented in the Temple and received by the very old Simeon and Anna as the revelation of God, as both “light to the Gentiles” and “glory to His people Israel.” The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple illuminates a fundamental principle of
Questions about who does what – and why – in Christian worship can, and have, filled books. Generally, the role of an order (baptized, deacons, priests, and bishops) in worship reflects the role of those people in the life of the Body of Christ outside of worship. Every community has
As global, national, local atrocities are seemingly on the rise, humanitarian efforts abound. God’s work is flourishing as countless spokespersons and activists respond to the needs that exist throughout the world, inspiring others to do the same. For example, David Letterman’s recent Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction,
St. Aidan’s Anglican Church is seeking a Choir Director and Organist. This is a contract position for 10 hours per week. This position will be responsible to direct the choir at the principal service, lead the choir in singing choral anthems and special music selections, and play the organ or
March’s issue of Rupert’s Land News is all about Worship and how it relates to mission, liturgy, and theology. Also, in our Fifth Mark of Mission pages are some handy tips on proper produce storage and how to build your own root cellar. With articles from Donna Joy, Ruth Widdicombe,
In the Gospel of Mark the disciples are often depicted as perplexed by the meaning of Jesus’ parables and deeds. There are several miracles of transformation – represented by deafness to hearing or from blindness to sight. And there are two miracles of abundance – feeding 5,000 and then 4,000
Wanted: Church Office Administrator St. Aidan’s Anglican Church is seeking an Office Administrator to cover an extended maternity/parental leave (76 weeks). Position is 35 hours per week. Part time paid training hours in March 2018, full time hours begin April 9, 2018. Responsibilities include serving in the Church Office as
Pinawa Christian Fellowship In 1963, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited established a National Research Laboratory and the brand new town of Pinawa in the woods of Eastern Manitoba. A group of future residents met early that year in Deep River Ontario to make arrangements to hold worship as soon as
Epiphany Indigenous Anglican Church “All the nations that you have established will come and worship you, my Lord. They will honour your name.” ‒ Psalm 89:6 Many different peoples demonstrate praise in celebrations of worship that come from within their cultures. This unique cultural richness, which God has placed in
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for 40 days and 40 nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves
The Diocesan Search Committee has the task of putting together a Diocesan Profile to help them with the election of the Bishop Coadjutor, who will become bishop after the Rt Rev Don Phillips retires. To help them create a clear profile of our Diocese and its needs moving forward with
St. Michael & All Angels St. Michael & All Angels Church, or SMAA, is the only Anglo-Catholic church in Winnipeg. I came to be a parishioner by marriage, and have spent more than a decade being actively involved in this church. So what makes SMAA different from other Anglican churches?
I venture to say that the question put to me by the Rupert’s Land News editor – what unites us as Anglicans, even if our worship styles differ? – would have been an easy one to answer 60 years ago. To walk into any parish in the diocese on a
February’s issue of Rupert’s Land News is on “Expressions of Anglicanism.” Rupert’s Land is uniquely situated with a diverse number of parishes; this issue will explore what unites us as Anglicans, but also celebrates our differences. Also included is a short reflection for Lent and a via media piece on
After the season of the Incarnation, the Church calendar turns to Epiphany, heralded on January 6 by the story of the Magi, wise ones from the East. It is a story of how Jesus comes to be perceived as One in whom the very nature of God is uniquely revealed,
I’m a digital painter. For this piece, I used Manga Studio 5 and a Wacom Cintiq. Most of my art is done digitally. This painting of a deer was a quick sketch I made to challenge myself; I don’t often draw animals. The mythical, dreamy sort of landscape surrounding is
January 22, 2018 The Search Committee for the election of a Bishop Coadjutor held its first meeting on Friday January 19. The members of the committee are: James Dugan, Chair, Heather Birtles, Rob Hardwick, Ted Henderson, Helen Kennedy, Karen Larsen, Gary Russell, Scott Sharman, and David Widdicombe. Bishop Don Phillips,
At a diocesan Synod meeting on October 21, 2017, the Diocese of Rupert’s Land decided to elect a coadjutor bishop prior to the retirement of the current diocesan bishop, Donald Phillips. A coadjutor bishop, once elected and ordained, serves in episcopal ministry, subordinate to and alongside the current diocesan bishop.
We start this month’s issue off with an article from the Rev. Theo Robinson on the resolution at General Synod on Pastoral Liturgies for Journeys for Gender Transition and Affirmation. This article explores the context leading up to the resolution and the good news of the Anglican Church of Canada becoming the first in the worldwide communion of Anglican Churches to have a pastoral liturgy for gender transition.
Next, the Rev. Dixie Bird describes the experiences and teachings shared at Sacred Beginnings. Sacred Beginnings is an embryo of Sacred Circle for youth to learn traditional teachings and get involved in the work being done by Indigenous Anglicans and just had its second gathering in May this year.
The Rev. Alan Hayes reflects on the 1963 Anglican Congress in Toronto which was a turning point in Anglican history and began significant conversations about decolonization and the Anglican Church’s relationship with the British empire. A recent conference marking 60 years since this congress has brought forward reflections on what has changed in the Anglican church in the intervening years.
A note from Refugee Coordinator Marlene Smith invites you to the diocese’s marking of World Refugee Day on June 23rd at Epiphany Indigenous Church. This day is meant as an invitation to “welcome the stranger” and calls us to explore the relationship between moving towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and supporting those displaced by war abroad.
Robyn Sulkko of the PWRDF youth council announces their 12 month Youth to Youth program which provides opportunities for people ages 12-16 to learn about each other’s cultures and build right relationships with each other.
Finally, a parish profile on St. Michael and All Angels’ explores how that community’s unique Anglo-Catholic worship connects with both retired clergy and congregants in their 20s all looking to worship with all the senses in a context outside of the business of daily life.
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