The Trump administration’s policy direction since taking office earlier this year has been concerning for many reasons. Among the most concerning and immediately impactful have been their sweeping cuts to foreign aid, which have left international development organizations and the partners they support suddenly without sufficient funding to meet their basic needs. At a time […]| Rupert's Land News
RUPERT’S LAND NEWS: What do you like to do in your free time? REV. NABOTH MANZONGO: I spend time with my wife, Thelma, and my three children, Emily (11), Ngoni (7), and Amy (9 months). I love gardening. I enjoy working in the soil, growing my own food, because that’s how I was raised. I […]| Rupert's Land News
To begin this issue, I got a chance to sit down and chat with our new Bishop-Elect, Rev. Naboth Manzongo. In this interview, he shares his interests and hobbies, information about his prayer life and ministry, and some of the lessons he has learned throughout his life. Then, on behalf of Alongside Hope (formerly PWRDF), […] The post June Issue: Length of Days appeared first on Rupert's Land News.| Rupert's Land News
There have been times in my life when I was faced with situations that called into question who I was. These periods of confusion, suffering and difficulty prompted me to look for answers. I was asking myself a lot of questions and reproaching myself for not having done my best, for having been weak and […] The post The Burning Ember appeared first on Rupert's Land News.| Rupert's Land News
In the final section of the New Testament Letter to the Ephesians, the author begins with this statement: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”1 Even Christian toy […] The post Armour of God? Isn’t Jesus Supposed to be the Prince of Peace? appeared first on Rupert's Land News.| Rupert's Land News
Later this month, we will gather to choose your next Bishop of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. (I say “we” because I will be joining you as a prayer partner and observer for the Synod.) At that time, we will be recognizing and acknowledging the priest whom God has known would be a bishop from […]| Rupert's Land News
Dear Disciples, Friends, Everyday I pray with thanksgiving for the episcopal ministry we have shared. Filled with the capacity and yearning to offer and share thanksgiving as a way of life, we have journeyed in a joyous and meaningful relationship in God, and in communion with one another and the world. Everyday I am overwhelmed […] The post Thank You and Thank God — A Farewell Letter appeared first on Rupert's Land News.| Rupert's Land News
This issue begins with a farewell from Bishop Geoff. He reflects on the journey that he has shared with all of us during his time as Bishop in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, and how we can look to the future of the Church with hope. Before we welcome our new bishop, I invite you […]| Rupert's Land News
Hello Rupert’s Land Anglicans! Allow me to introduce myself. I am The Right Reverend Rachael Parker (aka “just call me Bishop Rachael”) and I am the 8th Bishop of Brandon. As I write this article, I am 3 days away from the first anniversary of my consecration as bishop, so I truly am a “newbie” […] The post A Bishop’s Point of View appeared first on Rupert's Land News.| Rupert's Land News
The celebrated American poet Christian Wiman recently published a collection of poetry, memoir, and literary criticism entitled Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair. I started reading it on New Year’s Day this year, hoping against hope that something in there would keep the despair at bay, at least for a little while. On […]| Rupert's Land News
Easter is the fulcrum of the Christian calendar. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to suffer and die for our sins. He defeated death and was resurrected on the third day that we, unworthy as we are, might have abundant life and be reconciled to the Father through Him. This is what we commemorate at […]| Rupert's Land News
To begin this issue, the Right Reverend Rachael Parker, Bishop of Brandon, writes on her experience stepping into the role of bishop. With just over one year of experience under her belt, she shares what she has learned about her ministry and how her experience and knowledge can help us prepare for our future […]| Rupert's Land News
On the whole, we can spend a lot of time pondering the divinity of Christ. Our weekly lectionary is full of scriptures that display the miracles which Jesus performs as a way to reveal to everyone who He is. In Bible studies, there is plenty of discussion about the Trinity and how Jesus is the […]| Rupert's Land News
In October 2019, just before Thanksgiving, the city of Winnipeg had a freak snowstorm with freezing rain, gusts of wind up to 80km/hr, and up to 35 cm of snowfall. It was one of those disasters that felt both unusual and ominous — a sign of the times. The storm damaged houses, downed powerlines, and […]| Rupert's Land News
The title of this article is Nehemiah’s job description. Nehemiah was a prisoner of war who lived in Susa. Susa was an ancient city in the lower Zagros Mountains about 250 km (160 mi) east of the Tigris, between the Karkheh and Dez Rivers in Iran. One of the most important cities of the Ancient […]| Rupert's Land News
Most of us who participate regularly in worship are fairly good at conversing about Jesus Christ. We paraphrase pieces of a Creed, a Catechism, or share a meaningful prayer from one of our prayer books. However, increasingly, the people we rub shoulders with in contemporary living – at work, school, the supermarket, or our next […]| Rupert's Land News
The parish of St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) will inaugurate the celebration of 200 years of its presence and witness on January 26th, 2025. Situated in the municipality of West St. Paul, this is a historic landmark for the church in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land. It holds the distinction of being the second-oldest parish in this […]| Rupert's Land News
While working in healthcare, I attended at one-day workshop on change for chaplains. During the workshop, we discussed the book Guiding Change Journeys by Rebba Chan Allen and incorporated spirituality into its teachings. The memory of this workshop inspired me and led me to creating a workshop at Holy Trinity. On Sunday March 17th, […]| Rupert's Land News
By Iain Luke – Prolocutor of The Ecclesiastical Province of the Northern Lights Originally Published by the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton What is an ecclesiastical province? In the Anglican Church worldwide, local church communities (parishes) are clustered together in a grouping called a diocese, under the oversight of a bishop. A cluster of dioceses […]| Rupert's Land News
Photo: Annie Spratt By: Marlene Smith Earlier this year the Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, issued an invitation to dioceses and parishes across the country to mark a Refugee Sunday at some point in the lead up to World Refugee Day (June 20) or at some other time in the year. In 2016, the Canadian […]| Rupert's Land News
Image by: KaLisa Veer By: Dr. Ebele Felix When we consider the broader framework of worship, there are many diverse and interconnected components that come together to create a meaningful and holistic expression of faith. In this tapestry, there exists a melody that transcends time and space—a song of praise that echoes the […]| Rupert's Land News
Image by: Jennifer R. Susan Roe-Finlay RLN: How did you first become a Synod Delegate? SRF: At first [St. Luke’s] just needed someone to be a delegate and I thought I could do that. I’d been in my parish long enough I thought I knew enough. That was in the late 80s. RLN: Did […]| Rupert's Land News
Image by: Austin Pacheco By: Edmund Laldin One of the definitions of liturgy is the ‘work of the people.’ It simply means that the liturgy is composed for and by the worshipping community to be relevant and representative of their needs, concerns, thanksgivings, and inspiration for the kingdom of God. All of the above […]| Rupert's Land News
