mnobishop, Author at MNO Synod

Job Postings from MNO Congregations

mnobishop2023-04-12T09:35:56-05:00

Gloria Dei, Winnipeg, is looking to hire two part time staff: a Music Director and a Youth Leader. More information is on the Gloria Dei web site. Faith, Winnipeg is looking for a Music & Worship Program Coordinator: If you have a passion for leading, motivating and inspiring musicians and worship leaders, you may be a great fit for the part-time Worship and Music Program Coordinator position at Faith Lutheran Church in south St. Vital. Opportunities are also available for organists, accompanists, worship leaders and choir directors. We strive to reflect God’s grace and to reach out and serve our community. The [...]

Job Postings from MNO Congregationsmnobishop2023-04-12T09:35:56-05:00

The Urban on the Radio

mnobishop2023-04-12T09:34:13-05:00

Rhonda Gorham was interviewed, along with the conductor Andrea Bell, on CBC Radio weekend morning show at 7:30 a.m. on March 19. The Urban had been chosen to be the Goodwill Partner of the Mennonite Community Orchestra (MCO) for their concert at Church of the Cross this past Sunday afternoon. The title of the concert was "The Power of Conversation". The Urban was given a number of complimentary tickets for our Urban community to attend the concert. Rhonda was also interviewed, along with Bob Wiebe, chair of the MCO, on Golden West 1250 AM on March 14 . It was a [...]

The Urban on the Radiomnobishop2023-04-12T09:34:13-05:00

Stories of Discipleship: Finding Purpose and Hope

mnobishop2023-04-13T17:12:56-05:00

"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: Finding Purpose and Hopemnobishop2023-04-13T17:12:56-05:00

Ecumenical Service for WPCU

mnobishop2023-01-24T11:00:51-06:00

MNO Synod leaders participated and attended the city-wide ecumenical service observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) on Sunday, Jan. 22. The service was organized and hosted by Father Robert Palz (Ecumenical Liaison, RC Archdiocese of Winnipeg) and St. John XXIII Catholic Parish. Using the materials created for the WPCU by the Minnesota Council of Churches, the service focused on the theme of "do good. Seek justice (Isaiah 1:17)." Ritual actions invited participants to remember the significance of the waters of baptism, as well as listen to the stories of those who have suffered from the lack of justice. [...]

Ecumenical Service for WPCUmnobishop2023-01-24T11:00:51-06:00

UM Wellness Group

mnobishop2023-01-18T15:35:27-06:00

This wellness group is for students at the University of Manitoba to gather for a brief time of conversation, connection and support. It is co-led by Anglican campus chaplain, Rev. Helen Holbrook, and Lutheran campus chaplain, Deacon Michelle Collins. Winter Wellness groups dates: January 25, Feb. 8, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 19

UM Wellness Groupmnobishop2023-01-18T15:35:27-06:00

ELCIC Bishops’ Pilgrimage to Israel

mnobishop2023-01-12T14:00:01-06:00

Beginning Jan 14, Bishop Jason, along with all of the ELCIC bishops, will be embarking on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This pilgrimage is a time for prayer, reflection, learning, and worship. It is an opportunity for Bishop Jason to connect on a deeper level with the life and ministry of Jesus, and the story of God in lives, by walking where Jesus walked. During this time the bishops will visit some of the work of the Lutheran World Federation in the region and visit some ministries of our partners, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land [...]

ELCIC Bishops’ Pilgrimage to Israelmnobishop2023-01-12T14:00:01-06:00

Small Group Leaders Complete Training and Prepare to Lead

mnobishop2022-12-06T09:40:42-06:00

A group of 8 leaders representing 3 congregations recently completed the 7-week Small Group Ministry Leader Training led by Bishop Jason and Deacon Michelle. This training equips participants to lead small groups with attention to discipleship, group dynamics, and leadership development. Small groups have proven to deepen faith, strengthen relationships, and broaden congregational engagement. Small group leaders will be leading groups throughout the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Leaders will stay connected with one another for encouragement and support, and will debrief and evaluate learnings together in February. Since the MNO Synod Small Group Leaders Training pilot project began in [...]

Small Group Leaders Complete Training and Prepare to Leadmnobishop2022-12-06T09:40:42-06:00

Pr. Jeanne Fomgbami Visits Winnipeg from Cameroon

mnobishop2022-11-16T14:10:59-06:00

Submitted by Pr. Katharine Bergbusch for the Global Mission Committee Pastor Jeanne Fomgbami of our companion Lutheran church in Cameroon (EELC) was in Winnipeg this fall to visit family. Since living in Winnipeg for three years with her husband Etienne and family in the early 2000's, Pr. Fomgbami has studied theology in Nigeria and was ordained by the EELC. While here, she was invited to preach and lead worship at Messiah Lutheran Church. The scripture reading for the sermon was about the cost of discipleship. Her message was clear, biblical and straightforward. While members of the synod's Global Mission Committee met with her over [...]

Pr. Jeanne Fomgbami Visits Winnipeg from Cameroonmnobishop2022-11-16T14:10:59-06:00

Synod Youth Create Worship Banner

mnobishop2022-10-12T12:25:25-05:00

As part of the Thanksgiving Retreat, youth learn and explore different aspects of worship as part of planning and preparing for Sunday morning worship. This year, that included reflecting on and adding to a worship banner that expresses the upcoming theme for CLAY: “Ashes & Embers”. This banner will be part of upcoming synod youth worship services in this year leading up to CLAY. Whether a congregation has youth attending CLAY or not, this banner can serve as an invitation to congregations to pray for youth and young adults in our church and the world–that they, like Moses, would have experiences [...]

Synod Youth Create Worship Bannermnobishop2022-10-12T12:25:25-05:00

Lutherans & Anglicans Together in the Pride Parade

mnobishop2022-06-24T10:55:03-05:00

Lutherans and Anglicans joined together in Winnipeg on Sunday, June 5 to walk together in the Winnipeg Pride Parade. The group emphasized the love that God has for all people, and walked together as a sign and celebration of the diversity and unity we have in the body of Christ. Participating in the Pride Parade is one way the MNO Synod lives into the commitment to work for reconciliation and social justice. To learn more about how you or your congregation can increase welcome to the 2SLGBTQIA++ community, contact the synod office.

Lutherans & Anglicans Together in the Pride Parademnobishop2022-06-24T10:55:03-05:00