| MNO Synod Council Launches 2011 Mission as Hope Appeal |
| Each congregation is receiving a packet of materials in the mail for the 2011 Mission as Hope Appeal. Congregational Councils are being asked to make some decisions about when the 2011 Mission as Hope appeal will be launched in their congregation.
In the packet, Bishop Elaine also thanks the congregations for the support that the Mission as Hope appeal has received in the past two years, $49,000 in 2009 and $45,000 in 2010. While this funds some ongoing ministry, it is also responsible for a number of new initiatives that would not have been possible without this second mile giving.
Click here to read Thanks to MNO Synod Congregations |
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| May 1 Full-Communion Celebration |
To the Faithful of the
Anglican Church of Canada and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Grace and peace to you.
On July 6, 2001, in the Waterloo Declaration, we Canadian Lutherans and Anglicans proclaimed our full communion
relationship. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this historic and holy moment. 2011 also
marks the 10th anniversary of Called to Common Mission which gives expression to the full-communion
relationship between The Episcopal Church, USA, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
On the Second Sunday of Easter, May 1, 2011, our four churches will join in celebrations which will
transpire on the border between the United States and Canada. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Fort Erie,
Ontario, at 3 pm, and at a similar hour across the Peace Bridge at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in
Buffalo, New York, Anglicans and Lutherans will come together to mark our respective 10th anniversaries
and to honour the possibilities of future collaboration.
At Holy Trinity, Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will
preside while Archbishop Fred Hiltz will preach. At St. Paul's, National Bishop Susan Johnson will
preside while Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, Primate of The Episcopal Church, will preach. The
Eucharists will include the exchange of bread and wine from country to country, a rite of Thanksgiving for
Baptism, a specially-prepared litany, the reading of a pastoral letter from the four church leaders, joint
choirs and wonderful hospitality.
We invite the people of the Anglican Church of Canada and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada to
pray for each other and for this holy endeavour. At the same time, communities are encouraged to host
their own celebrations, on the Second Sunday of Easter or sometime thereafter, in their own churches,
using the rite and litany prepared for our 10th anniversary celebrations.
May God who is bountiful, merciful and gracious empower us, encourage us and lead us into the next
decade of our faithful journey together.
With all good wishes for a holy and blessed Lent.
Fred Hiltz,
Primate,
Anglican Church of Canada
primate@national.anglican.ca
Susan C. Johnson
National Bishop,
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
sjohnson@elcic.ca
Read more here |
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| 2011 Confirmation Camp |
August 28-31, 2011
Luther Village, ON
This is an invitation to consider joining several Metro Conference congregations at this year’s Confirmation Camp. The theme is on baptism and the program is built around the promises parents/sponsors are asked to make on behalf of their children:
- Intro to baptism and promises
- Scripture
- Prayer
- Worship/Holy Communion
- Justice & Peace
- Peace vigil
- Earthkeeping (care of creation)
- Affirmation of Baptism
Participating pastors/leaders share responsibility for theme sessions, evening campfire devotions and the peace vigil, as well as general supervision.
Camp staff feed us, does morning jam and evening campfire, and plans and leads recreational activities.
Camp begins with supper on Sunday and ends with lunch on Wednesday.
Last year’s cost per person (youth and adults) was $157. It could be a bit higher this year.
If you are interested in participating with your confirmation class(es), please be in touch with Annemarie MacIntosh, 204.255.5433 (o) or at allifepastor@mts.net
More detailed guidelines, schedule, registration forms, etc. will be forwarded at a later date. |
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Youth Leader's Appreciation Supper
Come for supper. Meet some other youth leaders from other denominations. Hear Rev. Robert Polz talk about what it means to work ecumenically. But most importantly, come to be appreciated for the work you do with the youth of your congregation.
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 (7:00 - 9:00 pm)
Where: St. Peter's Lutheran, 65 Walnut Street, Winnipeg
RSVP to lulrich@elcic.ca by March 31, 2011, to reserve your place.
The EYML (Ecumenical Youth Ministry Leaders) which plans training events 4 times a year, is the sponsor of this event.
At this time, you will also get the dates and the schedule for next year's training events. |
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April MNO Youth and Campus Service, April 3, 6:30 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 815 Inkster Blvd., Winnipeg
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Call for Auditions - Prairie Fire, our Synod Youth Worship Band, will have two openings (keyboard player and bass player) for the fall of 2011. Youth and young adults who desire more information or may be interested in applying are asked to be in contact with Pastor Larry (lulrich@elcic.ca). Deadline for applications has been set at March 15, 2011.
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Exceptional Leader Training Opportunity
Common Ground 2011, London, Ontario is an exciting opportunity for anyone whose work and ministry connects with youth – Youth leaders (paid and volunteer), chaplains, clergy, camp staff, Gathering leaders or Home Team Leaders, confirmation leaders, parents and more.
Anyone 18 or over who is involved in ministry with youth in any kind of leadership role is encouraged to consider attending. (Church councils were asked to consider putting this into the 2011 budget, but the MNO Synod Youth Committee is also making some "grants" available to five people to pay the cost of registration, with the congregation asked to pay for the travel (between $400-500). Two of these grants have already been committed, so now there are three left. To apply, contact Larry before March 25, 2011 at lulrich@elcic.ca
Dates for Common Ground are May 31 – June 5, 2011 (Tuesday evening through Sunday noon). Weekend option available.
Visit http://www.commonground2011.ca for details and registration. |
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| 16 Ways to Increase Giving in Your Church |
Pastors, Council Members, Treasurers, Stewardship Committee Members
- Is your congregation often struggling to meet budget?
- Are you deferring needed maintenance?
- Are you putting off adding programs or staff, fearful that you can’t raise the revenue?
- Are you having discussions about needing to cut program or staff?
If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Seminar “16 Ways to Increase Giving in Your Church” may be useful for you. In our increasingly secular and materialistic society, Christians do not automatically understand or know what it means to be faithful stewards of all of life, which includes our money. This workshop is designed to assist congregational leadership to teach and model faithful and effective stewardship principals in your congregational setting.
SEMINAR DETAILS
Date/Time: Saturday, March 26, 2011 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Location: Gimli Lutheran Church, 50 Third Ave., Gimli. MB
Cost: $25.00 (inc lunch) Four or more from a single congregation - $100 maximum
To register: See attached form or download from www.mnosynod.org (by March 15)
Sponsored by: MNO Synod “Mission as Hope” and Manitoba Inter-Church Stewardship Link
For more info click here |
Dr. Ben Harder, President of Harder & Associates, has been involved in Christian ministry for over forty-five years. He began his ministry career as a pastor in the Winnipeg area, and then became involved in development work in the church. For the past 21 years, he has worked as a consultant with churches of all denominations in the design of both budget and capital campaigns. In addition, he has developed practical stewardship seminars that have both rural and urban applications, which have been conducted across Canada and the USA. |
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| Worship and the Arts Gallery |
Festival of Homiletics
Minneapolis MN May 16 -20, 2011
The Festival of Homiletics 2011 takes place in Minneapolis MN from May 16 - 20, 2011. A conference for transformational preaching, this conference promises to be both challenging and re-energizing. This years festival features speakers such as, Barbara Brown Taylor, Walter Brueggemann, Tom Long, Diana Butler Bass and more, as well as music of Mark Sedio, Cantus, Grace Kelly, and others. Be sure to check out details and register at the link below.
http://www.goodpreacher.com/festival/
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Wishlist Highlights for Luther Village:
Safety Boat – 17-18' aluminum; at least 75 HP motor; in excellent condition
10-12 Computers for our Digital Photography portion of LV's Got Talent Camp – have you just replaced your home, church or work computer that is only a couple years old? If so, we'd love to have your computer donated to LV! We need them to be capable of operating Photoshop or Light Room and have:
o Minimum of 2 gigs of ram per computer
o Minimum of Pentium 3 Processor on each computer
o Windows XP (or Vista or Windows 7) installed |
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Time to plan for the best Family Experience Ever!!! Come to one of our five weeks of Family Camp! Some weeks filling, so call/email to book a cabin or campground site
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Special Upcoming Events
o Bud Spud & Steak, Thursday April 14, 2011 at Tijuana Yacht Club, CanadInns, Polo Park; 6-9 PM. Tickets $20. More info on our website.
o 25th Anniversary Bikeathon: Tour de Ville! Join us for this amazing adventure in cycling fundraising! Details on our website. |
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| Celebrate with
Sherwood Park Lutheran Church |
50th Anniversary
1961 - 2011
May 7 and 8, 2011
May 7 – Banquet and Entertainment
May 8 – Special Anniversary Service
For more information contact:
Sherwood Park Lutheran Church
7 Tudor Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, R2K 2A5
661- 3947 or sherpark@mts.net |
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| Celebrating 10 Years of Being in Full Communion |
| Grace-St. John’s Anglican/Lutheran Church in Carman, MB will be celebrating 10 years of being in full communion as one congregation on Sunday, March 20th. Worship service will be at 10:30am followed by a catered lunch (tickets $15) and a program in the afternoon. For more information please contact the church office 204.745.3584 or email twthor@mts.net |
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Hi Everyone.
On March 20th, the united congregation of Grace St John's will be celebrating their 10th anniversary as one congregation - a wonderful amalgum of Lutheran and Anglican that is blessed and a blessing.
We will be putting out a special newsletter for the Anniversary event and would welcome input from everyone, including greetings, memories, photos and thoughts.
Please send them to elvene@gmail.com (handles larger files better) or return to this email address. If you wish, you can send it by mail to
Elvene Hamilton
103-723 Stephen St
Morden Mb R6M 1G1
Please get it to me before March 18. Your participation would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Lutherans Worldwide Encouraged to Pray for People in North Africa and Middle East |
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge is calling Lutherans worldwide to prayer, support and advocacy concerning the humanitarian crisis developing from the swift political changes in North Africa.
In a March 3, 2011 letter to LWF member churches, Junge urges the churches’ prayers for people in North Africa and the Middle East so “that violence and repression will stop,” that people would “be treated with dignity and respect” and that leaders “will be chosen who are honest and accountable.”
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan C. Johnson added her voice to General Secretary Junge's call for prayers. "We pray for peace that is so desperately needed in North Africa. We deplore the choice to use violence, and pray for people of courage and good will to emerge as leaders, so that people's core human need for dignity, rights, safety and self-determination will be respected."
In December a popular uprising began in Tunisia, forcing the Tunisian president to flee the country in January. Similar protests in Egypt in January forced the country’s president to step aside in February. Protests that began peacefully in Libya in February are resulting in a huge humanitarian crisis as the country’s leader fights to keep his hold on power.
Read more
(Files from Lutheran World Information.)
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| Sisters of the Holy Rock are the Answer to Your Fundraising Prayers |
If your church is looking for a sure-fire way to raise money and have some fun, contact Sisters of the Holy Rock. The Sisters are Winnipeg's number one novelty choir who have been rocking rural and urban audiences for almost 20 years - and we're still going strong.
We have helped schools, charities and community organizations across Manitoba and northern Ontario raise $3 million. The sisters have a hilarious line up of fresh new material, mixed with old favourites and we can promise your audience an evening (or afternoon) of exceptional music, comedy and just plain wholesome fun.
Our 50-member volunteer choir appeals to all ages. Dressed in traditional nuns habits, we sing a wide variety of comic and serious songs, interspersed with lots of choreography and plenty of jokes. Let us help you make your next fundraiser a financial success. All you have to do is pick a date and sell tickets - we'll do the rest.
For information and bookings:
Call Carole Stone at 204.669.6770 (bookings@sistersoftheholyrock.org)
or check out our website at www.sistersoftheholyrock.org |
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| Job Opps |
Ministry Opportunity in the Diocese of Rupert's Land
The Parish of All Saints, Winnipeg
Full Time Parish Priest
The Anglican Parish of All Saints' Winnipeg has rich and deep historical roots. In the late 1880's a group
of devout Anglican, desirous of a "high" Anglican service, developed plans for an English Gothic building
to be located in the heart of the City. This building served the parish until 1926, when a new (and
current) church building was erected at a different location -- the corner of Broadway and Osborne -- a
major intersection in downtown Winnipeg. With a large collection of stained glass windows, a
magnificent pipe organ and ornate fretwork, this building is outstanding in its beauty and rich heritage.
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Executive Director
Due to retirement of the incumbent, Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc. is seeking an executive director for June 1, 2011. We are a comprehensive refugee serving agency acknowledged as a national leader in the field, with a history of excellence of more than 65 years.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with:
- Sound knowledge of Canadian immigrant and refugee policy and practice.
- Extensive senior management experience, especially in the non-profit sector.
- Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated capacity for collaborative action with public and non-profit sector community organizations
If you would like more information about this position, contact Reverend Dr. Peter Flynn, Search Committee Chairperson at (204)-475-2941 or visit www.miic.ca.
If you believe you can make a strong contribution to this organization, please submit your resume to selection@miic.ca
Closing date for submissions is March 18, 2011 |
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Youth Leader wanted at Messiah Lutheran to lead established youth group.
Please contact Wes at 471-5601 or lonewolf67@live.ca for information. |
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Fund Developer
St. Matthew's Non Profit Housing is about to begin construction on The WestEnd Commons. The project is converting St. Matthew's Anglican Church into a 25 affordable residential units, creating a diverse and safe community for the well-being of all the residents and the healthy development of children.
We need an experienced, gifted and passionate Fund Developer to provide key leadership to enable the dedicated volunteers to bring this exciting dream to fullness. Details are attached or visit www.st-matthews.ca.
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| Book of Faith Jubilee! |
Inspiring Everyday People to Engage the Bible
April 29-May 1, 2011 at Luther Seminary
"It was very evident that the Spirit was at work at this event, and I came away blessed and excited to go back to our congregation and get them excited." -2009 Participant
Do you read the Bible? Do you support others in reading the Bible? Do you want to learn how to engage others in your congregation in Bible conversations?
The Jubilee is for you! You’ll be inspired through renewing ideas processes, strategies and relationships. Get equipped, inspired and prepared to read the Bible in new ways—and lead your congregation to do the same.
Whether you’re a lay person, teacher, pastor or church staff member, the Jubilee will inspire and excite you as a leader. Ecumenical plenary speakers and a breadth of workshop topics will provide practical takeaways for your ministry.
Plenary Speakers
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Nadia Bolz-Weber
Pastor, House for All Sinners and Saints, Denver, Colo. |
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Jessicah Duckworth
Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Teaching, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. |
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Craig Koester
Professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary |
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John Roberto
President and Founder, Lifelong Faith Associates |
Worship Leader
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Kelly Chatman
Senior Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis |
Special Music by Dakota Road
Back by popular demand!
Register now!
Register today! Questions? Call 651-641-3416 or e-mail kairos@luthersem.edu.
For speaker bios and workshop descriptions, visit www.luthersem.edu/jubilee. |
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| Course Offerings |
Starting Well:
First Years in Ministry
An ecumenical program
to support and encourage professionals
in their first years of ministry.
Choose your location -
Toronto School of Theology, University of Toronto
OR
Vancouver School of Theology, Vancouver
June 20th – 23rd, 2011
View brochure here |
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Making the Most of Retirement
For clergy and other ministry professionals
who are approaching retirement
(in 10 years or less) or recently retired
(within 5 years) and their spouses/partners.
Facilitated by
Mary Helen Garvin and Rev. Peter Scott |
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| Looking for Story Ideas for Canada Lutheran's 25th Anniversary Edition |
| In June, Canada Lutheran will be producing the 25th Anniversary issue of the magazine. There will be a cover story recounting the top pivotal moments in the short history of the ELCIC.
If there is someone in our synod family that would like to put together a piece for the issue that takes a look at the MNO road through the years, please contact Rick Scherger rscherger@elcic.ca
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| The Trouble with Peacemakers |
The Lives of People in Difficult Times
Evening Prayers 7:00 p.m. followed by illustrated talk and discussion
Mondays, April 4 to April 18, 2011
The Church of St. Stephen and St. Bede
99 Turner Ave., Winnipeg
Phone: 204.837.9892
email: stbede@mts.net
Benedict of Nursia in the Social Crisis
Monday, April 4, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Hilda Frost
Order of St Benedict’s Monastery, West St. Paul
Johann Sebastian Bach – The Gift of Music
Monday, April 11, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Dr. Dietrich Bartel
Dean, The School of Music
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg
Dietrich Bonhoffer and the Crisis of the Soul
Monday, April 18, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Mr. Dave Chell
Teacher, Comparative Religion
St. Mary’s Academy, Winnipeg |
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| Lenten Reflection |
Take a 'day away' for Lenten Reflection
Saturday, April 2, 2011
9am - 4:00pm
St. Mary Magdalene Church
3 St. Vital Rd. Winnipeg
Leader: The Rev. Aubrey Hemminger
Music: Ms Nancy Aasland
Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch and snacks)
Registration: 204.253.0555 (before Friday March 25)
Hosted by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer |
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