Grants Stories
Renewal Conference: Moving Forward
Three pastors in Winnipeg joined together to envision a learning and renewal event for congregational leaders in MNO. The purpose of this event is to provide a space for participants to reflect together on the ways the church is changing, and imagine how God might be...
ACTS of MNO Story–The Millenial Pastors Podcast
Pastors Erik and Courtenay Reedman Parker received an ACTS of MNO Grant to launch The Millenial Pastors Podcast. This video shares the vision, process and impact of that grant: https://youtu.be/FExs-e18vOE Find The Millenial Pastors Podcast here:...
Grant Recipient Story: Faith Formation Resources
Candace Kostna received an ACTS of MNO Grant in 2020 to increase her learning about faith formation and to create resources and learning opportunities for faith formation leaders in the synod. This video shares the vision, process and impact of this grant:...
Grant Recipient Story: Abundant Life Memorial Garden
Abundant Life Lutheran Church received a grant to build a memorial garden. This video shares the vision, process and impact of that grant. https://youtu.be/qKMG-i7ag1U Learn more about the ACTS of the MNO Grant: http://mnosynod.org/grants/acts-of-the-mno-synod/
Grant Recipient Update: Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church received an ACTS of MNO Grant in 2020 to support faith formation resources for families and community members. This video shares the vision, execution and impact of that grant: https://youtu.be/EOmqjxyCW5w More information about the ACTS of...
Grant Recipient Update: Southquill Community Garden
Southquill Community Garden received an ACTS of MNO Grant in 2020. This video shares a report on the impact of that grant: https://youtu.be/D1PSHKUPM3M More information about the ACTS of MNO Grant is available here: http://mnosynod.org/grants/acts-of-the-mno-synod/
Faith Formation Seminars for Congregational Leaders
Last fall, Candace Kostna (Abundant Life, Winnipeg) received an ACTS of the MNO grant to take some courses through Vibrant Faith ministries addressing the impact of the pandemic on faith formation (Christian Education, Children/Youth ministry, Adult Education, etc)....
Hilldale Lutheran Develops Relationship with Symphony Orchestra
Hilldale Lutheran Church, Thunder Bay, received an ACTS of MNO grant to strengthen and increase a partnership with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra (TBSO). The vision for this partnership included offering space and technology at Hilldale for the TBSO to practice...
An ACTS of the MNO Dream at Gloria Dei, Winnipeg
submitted by Jett Isleifson and Rev. Tyler Gingrich “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” (Acts 2:2, NRSV) Well, the effect at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church was not...
Messiah Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, Provides Worship Resources for Home
Leaders from Messiah Lutheran Church, Winnipeg received an ACTS of MNO grant to strengthen connection and communication in new ways with their community through a set of resources for faith formation during the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Originally...