mnobishop, Author at MNO Synod

Opportunities for Learning and Reflection

mnobishop2022-06-21T10:22:22-05:00

June is Indigenous History Month. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, all people in the MNO Synod are encouraged to seek out opportunities for learning and reflection this month. Article on Celebrating Indigenous History: https://www.thestar.com/local-burlington/opinion/2022/06/01/celebrating-our-indigenous-history.html?mc_cid=7d04d61b95&mc_eid=a6b9742212 Below are some events and opportunities brought to our attention that you might consider. Indigenous Day Live June 18, 10 PM - 12 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/1339431769884646/?ref=newsfeed Come together as we welcome the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day with APTN Indigenous Day Live. Let's "Celebrate Our Lands" through musical performances and delicious food as we return to an in-person event at The Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on [...]

Opportunities for Learning and Reflectionmnobishop2022-06-21T10:22:22-05:00

Global Companion Shares Thanks and Prayers

mnobishop2022-06-21T10:14:29-05:00

The MNO Synod commemorates the Day of the African Child on June 16, 2022 to accompany our Lutheran partners in Cameroon, especially with KIC--Kids in Cameroon. This year's theme is "Right to participate:let children be seen and heard." Good nutrition and education enable children to participate and contribute to community life. Funding from MNO Synod provides food products and school supplies for the orphans of KIC, who are guided by social worker, Madame Fanta Gaknone.

Global Companion Shares Thanks and Prayersmnobishop2022-06-21T10:14:29-05:00

Easter Vigil Service

mnobishop2022-06-21T10:23:01-05:00

A pre-recorded Easter Vigil service will be premiered on the MNO Synod YouTube channel on Saturday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m. This service is a collaboration of more than 15 congregations throughout the synod and includes contributions from more than 50 people. Plan on setting aside some time on Saturday to join with others and hear the stories and songs of our faith as a way of ushering in the Light of the Resurrection. The Easter Vigil is a service that uses readings, songs, and prayers to tell the broad story of God and God’s people that culminates in the proclamation [...]

Easter Vigil Servicemnobishop2022-06-21T10:23:01-05:00

Small Group Ministry

mnobishop2022-06-06T16:18:47-05:00

The next session of Small Group Leader Training begins in March. Training includes 6 sessions (1.5 hrs each) between March 8 and April 19, via Zoom. Sessions will be either Tuesday or Thursday evening, from 7:00-8:30 (determined by group preference during registration). Participants will be invited to host a small group between April-June 2022. Develop skills in leadership, group facilitation, faith formation and community building in conversation and collaboration with others. More information: 2021 09 SG Training Handout (this handout will be updated for the spring 2022, but most of the information is still accurate) Register: not yet available RSVP for information [...]

Small Group Ministrymnobishop2022-06-06T16:18:47-05:00

Service of Lessons & Carols

mnobishop2022-06-06T16:19:48-05:00

The MNO Synod has put together a brief service of lessons and carols for the season of Christmas. Music is provided by the Synod Youth Ministry band, Prairie Fire, and readings and prayers are led by various pastors throughout the synod. The bulletin for this service is available here: 2021 12 26 Christmas 1 lessons carols FOR PRINT. This can also be used by those who do not choose to use the recording, or by individuals for personal or small group/family devotions. The recording of the service is available here: https://youtu.be/plezJFWmlGo. May the Light of the Christ-child fill your life with [...]

Service of Lessons & Carolsmnobishop2022-06-06T16:19:48-05:00