mnobishop, Author at MNO Synod

Trinity Food Pantry Accepting Donations

mnobishop2023-09-26T11:29:30-05:00

The Trinity Food Pantry (TFP) continues to operate out of Trinity Place at Flora and King. This was the home of the former Trinity Lutheran Church. Ownership of the building passed to Aberdeen Mennonite Church. The Archdiocese of Winnipeg purchased the building. Trinity Place is now the home of Saint Katerie Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church. Aberdeen Mennonite Church continues to worship in the multi-purpose room. During COVID Harvest Manitoba experienced a great increase in demand for food. Hamper distribution was reduced from every two weeks to every four weeks. During COVID TFP also experienced a decline of in-kind donations because congregations [...]

Trinity Food Pantry Accepting Donationsmnobishop2023-09-26T11:29:30-05:00

Church Members Invited to Join Church Leaders at September 5 Brady Landfill Event

mnobishop2023-09-01T19:51:39-05:00

At 4:00 PM on Tuesday September 5, leaders of four major church denominations will be at Camp Morgan just outside the Brady landfill in Winnipeg. They will urge provincial political leaders to give the go-ahead to search the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of two missing Indigenous women, Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran. The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of the United Church, The Rev. Mary Fontaine, Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, The Rev. Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, The Most Rev. Chris Harper, National Indigenous Anglican Bishop, and The Rev. [...]

Church Members Invited to Join Church Leaders at September 5 Brady Landfill Eventmnobishop2023-09-01T19:51:39-05:00

Back to School Prayer

mnobishop2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

As a new school year begins, the MNO Synod Youth Committee composed a prayer to remind students, parents, administrators, support staff, and all involved in education in any way, that we are praying for you! Gracious and loving God, thank you for the gift of education in all of its forms. We pray for all who are returning to school this fall. As they prepare to start a new school year, may confidence be their foundation. May grace and empathy be their guide, and curiosity and hope be their compass. May they have eyes to see the needs of those around [...]

Back to School Prayermnobishop2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

Stories of Discipleship: Head and Heart

mnobishop2023-07-14T17:11:04-05:00

“Stories of Discipleship” is a way to lift up stories of faith and discipleship from members throughout MNO Synod. These stories come out of the synod’s ministry priority of “Empowered Discipleship” and the invitation to discipleship received in and through baptism. We want to share how faith impacts and guides the life of our members, and how we can see God acting through the lives of others. We hope this will inspire us to look for where God is present for us, encourage us to grow in our own discipleship, and reassure us that we are not alone in living out [...]

Stories of Discipleship: Head and Heartmnobishop2023-07-14T17:11:04-05:00

Stories of Discipleship: You Are Not Alone

mnobishop2023-07-14T16:35:08-05:00

"Stories of Discipleship" is a way to lift up stories of faith and discipleship from members throughout MNO Synod. These stories come out of the synod's ministry priority of "Empowered Discipleship" and the invitation to discipleship received in and through baptism. We want to share how faith impacts and guides the life of our members, and how we can see God acting through the lives of others. We hope this will inspire us to look for where God is present for us, encourage us to grow in our own discipleship, and reassure us that we are not alone in living out [...]

Stories of Discipleship: You Are Not Alonemnobishop2023-07-14T16:35:08-05:00

Sudan Mission Centennial–100 years of Relationship-building and Witness

mnobishop2023-07-12T10:19:09-05:00

Synod staff and members of the MNO Synod Global Mission Committee participated in the Sudan Mission Centennial--the celebration of 100 years of Lutheran ministry and presence in what is now Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR)--hosted by ELCA Global Service in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. The event was attended by various groups who have history and connection with Cameroon and CAR. The bishop of the church in Cameroon and the president of the church in CAR were present via technology. Over 125 people came together at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) for a weekend of learning, listening and worship. Centred [...]

Sudan Mission Centennial–100 years of Relationship-building and Witnessmnobishop2023-07-12T10:19:09-05:00

Sudan Mission Centennial Celebration

mnobishop2023-07-06T13:17:43-05:00

As part of our global companion relationship with the EELC (Cameroon), representatives of the Global Mission Committee will be traveling to Minneapolis to participate in the Sudan Mission Centennial Celebration--reflecting on 100 years of ministry in what is now Cameroon and Central African Republic. If you would like to connect to this event, here is the information: On Saturday, July 8th, at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cameroon Time. https://www.luthersem.edu/live/ On Sunday, July 9th, at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, from 10:30 to [...]

Sudan Mission Centennial Celebrationmnobishop2023-07-06T13:17:43-05:00

Job Postings–Diocese of Rupert’s Land

mnobishop2023-06-15T09:15:32-05:00

The Diocese of Rupert's Land is advertising 3 positions. Please see the postings for each position for details and contact the Diocese directly with questions. Parish Incumbent Diocese of Rupert's Land News Editor Diocesan Discipleship Developer

Job Postings–Diocese of Rupert’s Landmnobishop2023-06-15T09:15:32-05:00

Global Mission Appeal (EELC Women in Leadership)

mnobishop2023-06-12T10:52:53-05:00

In our companion synod relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon (EELC), one of the areas of focus has been supporting women in leadership--and particularly women who are called to ordained ministry in the EELC. This has been the focus of several trips to Cameroon, and a number of the ordained women in the MNO Synod have had online conversations with their counterparts in Cameroon. Recently, we have learned that one of the ordained women from Cameroon is pursuing further education in Canada (at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo, ON). To encourage her learning and formation, the Global Mission Committee has [...]

Global Mission Appeal (EELC Women in Leadership)mnobishop2023-06-12T10:52:53-05:00

Trinity Food Pantry Continues to Feed Neighbours and Build Relationships

mnobishop2023-04-19T14:54:14-05:00

The Trinity Food Pantry (TFP) continued to operate during COVID, although some adjustments were necessary in an attempt to protect the safety and health of both recipients and volunteers. Monthly meals were discontinued, and masks were mandated for pickup. In-kind gifts like canned and boxed foods continued to be collected through drop-in donations. Using present funds, the hampers were enhanced to include fresh produce and high protein foods. In a desire to reconnect with clients and renew relationships, in June, clients will be offered refreshments and snacks on hamper day. Listening to them is a step toward reconciliation. TFP thanks [...]

Trinity Food Pantry Continues to Feed Neighbours and Build Relationshipsmnobishop2023-04-19T14:54:14-05:00