| MNO Synod Says Thanks |
| The Synod Office would like to extend a thank you to all of the congregations who hosted or attended the Synod Conference consultations in September. It was good to hear from people, be engaged in what it means to be Christian in the world, to honour our Lutheran heritage of understanding of scripture and to help each other see what is possible in a changing church context. Thank you for those who sent letters and emails of support to the synod office. |
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| 1000reasons.ca |
This website highlights the reasons why the ELCIC is a great church. Please take some time to view the website and perhaps to add to it or to use it as inspiration for a hope filled future.
http://www.1000reasons.ca/ |
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| Keep Up with Prairie Fire on Facebook |
The MNO Synod youth band Prairie Fire now has a facebook page. Click on the link to be taken to their new page.
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| Yooth Loops |
| MARK your Place in the SCRIPTure was the theme of the Thanksgiving Youth Retreat held at Luther Village this past weekend. Sixty youth and leaders (including 3 Anglicans) certainly enjoyed the weather, but they really came together to work with our presenters, Barret Miller, Martine Teetaert and Caroline Wintoniw, on how to take a Scripture text to the point of writing and presenting a sermon drama.
Six original dramas were written on six texts from the Gospel of Mark. Watch for these to be posted on the Synod website, which you are then invited to adapt for use in your congregation in 2012 during the year of Mark. |
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November Youth and Campus Service, Sunday, November 6, 6:30 pm
Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota St. Winnipeg.
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Hyperlink CLAY 2.012
CLAY 2.012 marks the second time the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) are joining forces to bring the youth of the nation the ultimate worship and learning experience!
Hyperlink will be the theme for the 2012 Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) gathering. At the gathering we will be exploring all of the links in our lives and how God is involved with them. Check out the site to learn more about the theme, what is involved in a gathering, and how you can register with a team to be in Saskatoon.
Be sure to join the CLAY 2.012 Facebook group to share pictures and stories from Hands On and to let everyone know how excited you are about Hyperlink
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Bus Trip to the Saskatoon Youth Gathering, 2012
The MNO Synod is very excited to announce the plans for the Bus Trip to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The trip begins Monday August 13, 2012, with a return home on August 19, 2012. We will begin our journey departing from Winnipeg. After spending the night at a church in Medicine Hat, we will be traveling through to Banff National Park for a day of hiking, swimming, sight-seeing and shopping. After an overnight stay in Calgary, we will get a day at West Edmonton Mall before arriving in Saskatoon the evening before the Gathering begins. We will make our way directly back following the Gathering.
Read entire letter here
Download registration forms here
Download waiver form here
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Show Us Your Art
The MNO Synod is looking for talented people to help us come up with a t-shirt design for the MNO for the 2012 CLAY Gathering in Saskatoon next August.
Our synod has had some fantastic designs in the past. What can you bring to the table?
Please send all submissions to Rick Scherger - rscherger@elcic.ca.
Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012 |
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| The Anglican Diocesan Youth Event Talking to Thin Air for Oct 21-23 was, unfortunately, cancelled due to a lack of registrations. |
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| Stewardship Thots |
It's What I'm Supposed to Do
Josh Nelson
A Christian writer was telling about a new convert to the faith that started attending his church. She was in her early 30s, but already very successful in her career and was well compensated. When she became a Christian, and started attending that church, the offering totals were noticeably increased and it was apparent that this new Christian woman had quickly and remarkably become the church's top giver.
The writer asked this young woman what her motivation was for giving so much to the work of this church—was it gratitude for her own personal financial success? Or was it a feeling of joy that she received in giving so faithfully and generously? Why was she giving, and for goodness sake, why was she giving so much?
She was kind of surprised that her gifts were considered to be so far above the norm. She answered his question though by saying, "Gratitude? Sure I guess I feel gratitude for what I've achieved and what God has given me. But right now, at this brand new stage of discipleship, I'm just giving because it is what I'm supposed to do. It's what Jesus commands me to do. Maybe later, when I'm more adept at this, I'm sure I'll have all sorts of great theological reasons for my giving. But right now, I just give because I'm told to give."
That simple and straight-forward understanding of being a courageous and willing disciple is very helpful for us all, especially those of us who may have been in church a long time. Though we may have many reasons to give, it is very helpful to remember that our first impulse is simply a reaction to Jesus saying to us, "Come and follow me." And we give of ourselves, or of our time, our energy, our passion, our money—all because Christ has asked us to be faithful and to be his church.
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| Lutheran Pastor Appointed Dean of Anglican Cathedral in Canada |
In a historic move, the Anglican diocese of Rupert's Land appointed a Lutheran pastor, the Rev. Paul Johnson, as dean of the diocese and incumbent for St. John's Cathedral in Winnipeg, reports the Anglican Journal. This is the first time a Canadian Lutheran pastor has been appointed dean in an Anglican cathedral in Canada. A dean is the priest in charge of a cathedral ("mother church") and occupies a senior position in a diocese.
View the complete story here.
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| Update from the Urban |
The Lutheran Urban Ministry Corporation AGM on Sunday Oct. 23, 3:00 PM at the Urban,
St. Matthews Anglican Church,
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Hello from the Urban. There are many exciting things happening at the Urban. We are extremely busy in October. We held our Thanksgiving dinner this past Sunday. A huge thank you to Abundant Life for preparing and serving. In order to lessen the work for the meal team, Rhonda Gates, Leslie Poulin and I cooked four turkeys, three hams, Lisa and friends peeled and mashed forty pounds of potatoes, cooked veggies, and made coleslaw. Gloria Dei provided pumpkin and apple pies for dessert. We also had several bags of buns from Epiphany. We fed one hundred and fifty-four people. Clean up of the room began at 3:00 p.m.
Our Urban Worship Community Committee worked very hard at ensuring that everything went smoothly. People often ask what we need, so, here is a list of "hot ticket" items for distribution. We always need socks, especially with cold weather due soon. We offer hygiene kits on a routine basis. Has anyone got any ideas on what we might be able to provide for "Urban Winter Survival Kits"? I was thinking along the lines of those disposable mitt warmers, dry clean woolen socks, a candle in a container for emergency warming, packets of hot chocolate and energy bars, or even chunks of baker's chocolate. Perhaps even those beef jerky packets would be good. I am sure that there are some great ideas out there and we welcome them. Waterproof matches would be a real bonus. We are also in desperate need of razors, feminine hygiene products, and non-perishable food items for distribution.
We also received a donation of three electric space heaters that were put into good working order by an electrician that I know. We offered them as bingo prizes and they went fast.
We have a Square Dance scheduled for Oct. 21 at 6:00 p.m. We also have the Four Directions Walk on October 22/11.
Also please remember that we have our AGM on Oct. 23/11.
Thank you and God Bless all for your generosity, love and support. |
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| From the Lakeside |
Read the latest LV newsletter by clicking on the link above |
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Phoneathon
October 23 (Sun), 24 (Mon), 30 (Sun) are the dates that we require approximately 50 volunteers to assist us in this biggest fund-raiser of the year! We call all our supporters on our data base (1400 +) to give toward our year end goal of $25,000.00! We are gratefully using the office space of On Business to run this event over the three evenings – thanks Ken Day to you and your staff. So when your phone rings on one of those evenings, remember, it is friends calling friends to support Luther Village and reach our year end goal!
There may be a twist to this...we are working on saving some phone calls and doing it online, so if we have your email address, you may receive an email to donate at that time online! If you’d like to donate online instead of over the phone or snail mail, please send us your email address! Thanks so much for your continued support of this wonderful outdoor camping ministry we all own! |
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Dinner & Dance
Friday November 25, 2011 is the date of our Luther Village gourmet Dinner & Dance! Holy Eucharist Hall in Winnipeg, is again the beautiful location where this evening of a delicious gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Raymond Czayka, wine, dancing to the music from Legacy (Bunkowsky Family) and an auction (there’s rumour there may be an auctioneer this year!) will take place! Tickets available October 1, $40 each ($10 tax receipt included) Call to get yours! |
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| Ministry in Context in Peru |
In our neighbourhood at San Juan, many parents who work do so 6 days a week, traveling long distances each day. Sunday is therefore a day to buy groceries, do all the cleaning, laundry (most often by hand!) and prepare the Sunday family meal.
Because of this reality, many, if not all, of the children come to worship without their parents.
This prompted Brigitte to ask me one day, "Pastora Fran, do you think my dad could come with me to church sometime?" To which I responded, "of course!" And she said, "ok, good, I thought God loved him, too!"
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| Alzheimer Coffee Break |
Pinawa Lutheran Church held an Alzheimer Coffee Break on Monday, October 3rd, as a service to our community. We have held the event for several years, now, and the attendance continues to grow.
Coffee Breaks are a good opportunity for people to get together for a little social interaction, which has the added benefits of a protective effect against Alzheimer`s - not only is it good for us, but it`s fun too!
Special thanks goes to those who attended for coffee, those who brought (and bought) items at the Odds and Sods Sale, and brought cookies for the Coffee Break. All proceeds this year went to the Alzheimer's Society. Other years the sale portion was designated to support other local efforts.
In MB almost 19,000 people are diagnosed with some form of dementia each year. Currently 1 in 3 Manitobans have a family member or close friend with dementia. This year the Pinawa Coffee Break raised over $650 for the Society. This will help provide services for those with dementia and their families, as well as funding for research toward a cure. |
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| Gloria Dei Fowl Supper |
Gloria Dei Lutheran, 637 Buckingham Road
Saturday, October 22nd
4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. seatings.
Prepaid Tickets only. Limited Seating - Purchase early!
Lori 204.255.6609, Marlene 204.895.1628, Church 204.832.4564 (M-W-F 9am-1pm)
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| Kids Christmas Programs |
| Helen Kovacs from St. Paul Lutheran in River Hills is wondering if any churches are willing to share material for Christmas musicals. She would like to look at "Go-Fers Christmas" and "Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch" if anyone has it. If you have any programs you'd be willing to lend or give to another church, can you contact Helen at hkovacs@mymts.net and perhaps we can make a list to publish in the Crossword. |
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| An Old Fashioned Winnipeg Christmas |
A Benefit Concert for Trinity Place (Flora and King)
with Owen Clarke
and the Westwood Community Band
This 40 piece concert band will present a wonderful Christmas concert.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
3:00 pm
at Lutheran
Church of the Cross
560 Arlington St.
Tickets are $10.00
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| Fall FUNdraiser |
Church of St. Stephen and St. Bede
99 Turner Ave.
Friday 21 October 7-9pm
There will be a mix of live entertainment and both a live and silent auction.
Tickets are $15 each or $25 for two.
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| The Ministry of Welcoming the Stranger: Refugee Sponsorship for Congregations |
| Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s new brochure “The Ministry of Welcoming the Stranger: Refugee Sponsorship for Congregations” provides an overview of the sponsorship process for those interested in helping an individual or family resettle in Canada. The brochure is available online at http://www.clwr.org/How-You-Can-Help/Ministry-of-Welcoming-the-Stranger.cfm (download the PDF to print in brochure format).
Hard copies are available upon request. Contact Jennifer at jennifer@clwr.mb.ca, 204.694.5602, or 1.800.661.2597. |
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| NEST Support Concert |
Christ Lutheran Church, 815 Inkster Blvd
Friday, October 21, 2011 7 - 10 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of Christian, classical, and secular music featuring the talents of The Living Christ Community Church Worship Team; and also featuring the guitar talent of James Kollar.
The event is in support of refugee sponsorship by the North End Sponsorship Team (in its 25th year in this ministry).
Tickets are $10.00 (12 & under free). Contact Russ Bennett at 299-5521 or rbennet@mts.net
NEST is a charitable organization that helps refugees in relocation and assists to orient them to life in Canada. More info about NEST can be found at: www.nestrefugees.ca
NEST is asking congregations in the area to promote this event to their constituents. Thanks.
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| KAIROS Regional Meeting |
Cambrian-Agassiz
October 21-October 22 at Micah House, 1039 Main St. at Magnus in Winnipeg, MB.
Friday Kick-Off with "Women of Courage" Tour, 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 am - 4 p.m., "Truth Reconciliation and Equity," annual action program with Manitoba Indigenous Panelists and national resources.
$20 registration includes all meals; ask about travel subsidies;
To register online, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CambrianAgassiz2011
For information contact Fletcher Stewart at fletch1@mymts.net
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For further information contact Ted Chell
phone 204.775.3536 or: chell8@mts.net
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KAIROS 2011 Living Courage Tour
“How are we going to feed our children? This is the question of an ordinary mother in the Cordillera region.” So writes Vernie Yocogan-Diano of the Philippines. She is Chair of the Indigenous women’s collective, Innabuyog, the Indigenous word for the practice of helping one another through collective action. She works with women whose daily challenges are not only hunger, but the pervasive violence that occurs in the Philippines when anyone confronts the powers that impose this economic hardship.
For more info, contact Anne Herteis @ aherteis@kairoscanada.org or 1.877.403-8933 ext. 243.
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| Hallowe’en E’en at the Cathedral |
| Royal Canadian College of Organists' Annual Spooky Graveyard Tour, with eerie stories by Cathedral Historian Rene Jamieson.
We'll enjoy a pizza dinner in John West Hall, then gather in the darkened church for a Ghoulish Organ Gala with a bevy of RCCO organists including Lynne Mavins, Erwin Kitsch, Russ Greene and Peter Fyne. Bring your family, bring your friends.
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 5:00 pm
Admission: $15 Adult / $10 Youth at the door
Place: St. John's Anglican Cathedral, 135 Anderson Avenue
Map and Parking Information at www.rcco-winnipegcentre.com
The Royal Canadian College of Organists is a non-profit group, the oldest musical association in Canada. All proceeds from our concerts go towards promoting the organ and organ music, primarily in churches, mainly by providing scholarships to deserving young people. Russ Greene, RCCO - Winnipeg Centre, Program Committee Chair
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| When Cancer Touches the Faith Community |
Evening of Discussion
November 23, 2011 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
CancerCare Manitoba 675 McDermot Ave.
Arnold H. Greenberg Lecture Theater Room 2109
Open to all Religious Leaders, Ministers, Spiritual Care Volunteers,
Chaplains and interested members of faith communities
When cancer affects those in our faith communities we can be left feeling uncertain
about how to respond. Join us for an evening of discussion about supporting
people on ‘the cancer journey’, common issues faced, communication barriers,
spiritual themes, listening to the ‘patient’s perspective’, coping with cancer during
the holidays, and what kind of resources you can make available to your congregation.
Facilitated by Lindsay Drabiuk, M.Div
Spiritual Health Specialist, Patient & Family Support Services
Seating Limited. Please Phone 204.787.2109 to register for this Free Event. |
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| All Saints' Anglican Church, A Traditional Choral Evensong |
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Place: All Saints' Anglican Church, corner of Broadway and Osborne
Music by Henry Purcell. Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G minor
Anthem: O God, Thou Art My God
For more information call 786-4765, or check out allsaints.mb.ca |
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| Translation Encounter 2011 |
| Rev Mike Kuhn will present at Translation Encounter 2011 about his preparation to join Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada as a translator. The event will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 1541 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg MB, November 5.
This weekend too the Board of Directors will hold the LBTC Fall Board meeting at Beautiful Savior. Thank you to the pastor, staff and members at this hosting congregation.
For more information, please contact LBTC. To view or print the poster, click here.
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| LAMPLighter |
An exciting summer!
And the excitement continues...teams of volunteer and staff missionaries made the long trek North to visit 54 First Nations villages in beautiful remote Canada. Teams ranged from 3 to 34 members (with the average being 8); numbers of people involved were in the 500's!
Communities in the North were ready! Arrangements were made, accommodations were prepared, and people were waiting anxiously to meet their friends from the South who traveled miles and miles to share the good news of Jesus with children, youth, and all others they met along the way!
For more news, check out these articles in the Fall 2011 LAMPLighter
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| Restorative Justice Week |
| Restorative Justice Week is scheduled for November 13-20, 2011 with a series of daily events as attached.
The opening event will be a reflection and worship experience on Sunday, November 13, 2:30 p.m. "Celebrating the Sacred Roots of Restorative Justice" to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Cross, 560 Arlington Street, Winnipeg, sponsored by the Manitoba Multifaith Council's Corrections Committee.
Involving participation from Aboriginal, Jewish, Christian and Muslim perspectives, this event is designed to bolster restorative and redemptive approaches to crime to meet the needs of victims, perpetrators and the larger community. Please put this event on your calendars.
For more information please contact Ken Kuhn 204.885.2821; kenkuhn@mts.net
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| Helping with Mental Health Issues |
The Spiritual Health Committee of the Manitoba Multifaith Council will present three evenings on mental health issues: October 19, 7:30 pm Spiritual Perspectives on Depression/Suicide;
October 26, 7:30 pm Spiritual Perspectives on the Complexity of Dipolar Disorder;
November 2, 7:30 pm Spiritual Perspectives on Mental Health Issues in Corrections.
All sessions will be held at St. Peter's Anglican Church on the corner of Grant and Elm St.
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| Lenten Workshop to Focus on Indigenous Issues |
| The Red way has been a difficult path for Indigenous Anglicans and a seek week study in Lent will focus on the Indigenous struggle toward healing, reconciliation and wholeness.
“The Red way is the way of the Indigenous person,” explained the Rev. Canon Dr. Murray Still, leader of the six week series that will be hosted in partnership with Rupert’s Land Wechetowin Inc. and St. James the Assiniboine Anglican Church at 195 Collegiate Street in Winnipeg.
There are four races of humanity known as red, white, yellow and black. The “Red” way of Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Inuit, Métis, non status) in the Anglican Church has been one of a struggle for equality and self-determination within the Anglican Church of Canada.
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| Caring for the Spirit |
| by Larry Hirst, Certified Specialist in Pastoral Care. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Participants will explore the nature of human spirituality and identify some of the common spiritual issues facing the dying. Those who support them will gain insight into how every person caring for the dying can contribute to encouraging and supporting spiritual growth at the end of life.
Monday, October 24th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Life and Learning Centre – 2nd floor, Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Avenue. Public $5. Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba Volunteers Free. Please call to register: 204.889.8525. |
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| A Weekend with Barbara Brown Taylor |
Join the Wisdom Centre and Christ Church, Calgary, AB. as they present a weekend with Barbara Brown Taylor, December 2-4, 2011:
- Friday, December 2, 7:30 pm at Christ Church: "Learning to Walk in the Dark", an extended sermon by Barbara Brown Taylor and a musical exploration of sacred darkness by Brian Pearson and the Soul Food Band.
- Saturday, December 3, 9:00-3:30 at Christ Church: "Writing as a Spiritual Practice". Participants will engage writing for the purpose of deepening the human spirit and noticing how the Holy Spirit works. Please bring your favourite writing implements, a good poem, a set of highlighters in five different colours and a picture of yourself as a child. Please visit www.wisdomcentre.ca for suggested reading before the workshop.
- Sunday, December 4, 10:30 am at Christ Church: Taylor will be preaching at the worship service.
Early bird prices available until November 1, 2011.
Both Friday and Saturday $100 (Closes November 1)
Friday only $20 ($25 after November 1)
Saturday only $90 ($100 after November 1)
Registration is available at www.wisdomcentre.ca.
Space for Saturday is limited so register soon to ensure your spot!
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| Job Opps |
Assistant Professor for Functional Theology and Ministry
The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching, research, supporting the ministry and furthering the mission of Waterloo Lutheran Seminary.
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Editorial Assistant
Christian Week is looking for an editorial assistant to work with our Winnipeg team in an exciting Christian publishing environment. Primary duties include copyediting, proofreading, reporting and routine administration.
Send resume to Doug Koop:
dkoop@christianweek.org
204.982.2062
1.800.263.6695
www.christianweek.org
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