February 2021 Magazine
February’s issue of RLN is a love letter to learning. We’ve gathered perspectives on Wisdom & Youth, and what it means to be a “life-long learner.” Jane Barter, in her tribute to the rector at St. Peter’s, reflects on the wisdom and life of the Reverend Canon Donna Joy; Susie McPherson Derendy offers a
All Saints’ Hiring Church Administrator
The parish of All Saints’, Winnipeg, is hiring a full-time Church Administrator. Position Description Reporting directly to the Rector, the Church Administrator provides supports to Honorary Assistants, our four Wardens (lay leaders), the Music Minister, the Treasurer, the Property Committee Chair and other committee chairs and ministry coordinators. Responsibilities: Handles
Dr. June James announced one of Manitoba’s Women Trailblazers
WINNIPEG – January 28, 2021 – The Nellie McClung Foundation, in partnership with the Winnipeg Free Press announced on the 105th anniversary of most Manitoba women being the first in Canada to receive the right to vote, the recipients of the 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer awards. Dr. June M. James,
The Radical Church
I am wondering these days about what a radical Anglican Church looks like. The 21st century has had many hard lessons for us about the meaning of being a Christian, and the nature of truly unconditional love. In every change movement, there has to be a moment when critical mass
Anglican Foundation of Canada Receives Overwhelming Donor Response to 2020 Appeal
The spirit of generosity remains high among Canadian Anglicans as the Anglican Foundation of Canada thanks donors from coast to coast to coast for an overwhelming response to its annual fundraising effort, expected to total more than $165,000, representing a 9% increase over last year. “From the beginning of the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is Hiring
Canadian Foodgrains Bank is recruiting for a Digital Media/Communications Officer to join our communications team. Under the direction of the communications manager, the digital media/communications officer will generate content for the Foodgrains Bank, implement and administer digital and social media communications plans to promote a positive external image and solicit support for
Together at a Distance
St. Matthew’s Maryland Community Ministry, a part of 1JustCity, builds community in partnership with individuals and families in the West End of Winnipeg. Every day we welcome people who are hurting and who are often hurting alone. We serve people experiencing homelessness or unsuitable housing, people with mental health issues
Guidelines for Parish AGM’s
Attention Parish Corporations The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has forced parishes to consider alternatives to in-person meetings when holding their Annual General Meetings as outlined in Canon 20. Whether holding an in-person meeting or an electronic meeting, there are a number of guidelines and things to consider while planning for those
From The Narthex: A Podcast from St. Thomas Weston
Have you ever questioned your faith or had pressing questions about the church? Well, this might be the podcast for you! “From The Narthex” offers a space to think through your faith, your forgotten faith, or faith you’d like to try out again. And learn a few things you might
A Message to Annual General Meeting Delegations from the Bishop
Greetings in the Name of the One who loves and calls us. For all who embark upon the journey and work of an Annual General Meeting this year, you have done so with generosity, adaptability, and resilience. On behalf of your neighbouring parishes and deaneries, and national Church, I pour
