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ELCIC Day of Action Grants

mnobishop2026-05-15T13:36:10-05:00

May 10, 2026 Dear congregations and rostered ministers of the MNO Synod, Grace and peace to you in the name of Christ our Saviour. 2026 is an important year for the ELCIC. This year marks the 40th anniversary of our common life, ministry, and witness. We have an exciting opportunity for your congregation to be part of this year’s observation of this anniversary. Our National Office is asking us to participate in the ELCIC Day of Action, to be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026. On this day, congregations across the church are invited to step beyond their church walls and [...]

ELCIC Day of Action Grantsmnobishop2026-05-15T13:36:10-05:00

Abundance Leads to Generosity

mnobishop2024-06-05T09:45:35-05:00

The food at the Convention was catered by The Feast Cafe Bistro in Winnipeg and was amazing, but there were still lots of leftovers at the end of the weekend. Voting delegate Karen Colquhoun from Grace stepped up and volunteered to deliver the leftovers to some agencies in Winnipeg. She shared about the impact of those gifts: To let you know about leftovers: At least 80 pieces of bannock went to The Urban to enjoy with their taco soup on Sunday. All the breaky wraps and the muffins( 4 large bags) went to North Point Douglas Womens Centre on the Monday following [...]

Abundance Leads to Generositymnobishop2024-06-05T09:45:35-05:00

Lutheran/Anglican Bishops Invite Participation in Pride

mnobishop2024-05-29T13:59:34-05:00

Greetings fellow disciples in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land and the MNO Synod: In Canada, Pride Season refers to a series of events that take place from June-September when community members and allies gather together to spotlight the resilience, talents, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. As your bishops we are inviting you to support and take part in this year’s Pride Season. In particular, we are inviting you to join with your fellow Lutherans and Anglicans who will be participating in the parade on June 2nd. We have a float that you can sit on or you can walk behind it [...]

Lutheran/Anglican Bishops Invite Participation in Pridemnobishop2024-05-29T13:59:34-05:00

Trinity Food Pantry Continues to Serve Community

mnobishop2024-04-26T15:26:14-05:00

The board of the Trinity Food Pantry thanks all the generous supporters who again sent donations during the Christmas Season. The proceeds enabled the purchase of Christmas gifts for all children under thirteen as well the monthly enhancement of the food hampers. Fresh produce, milk and high protein foods are purchased to add to the supplies that Harvest provides. When possible, feminine hygiene products are added. Hamper distribution days are every four weeks. That is down from every two weeks before COVID. And the hampers are not much larger to compensate for the change. TFP distributes about twenty hampers to about [...]

Trinity Food Pantry Continues to Serve Communitymnobishop2024-04-26T15:26:14-05:00

Question Privilege: Devotional/Study Resource from the MNO Synod Community Ministry Committee

mnobishop2024-02-13T11:38:29-06:00

The Community Ministry Committee is providing a study/devotional resource to guide reflection and conversation on privilege and anti-racism. The reflections in this study are intended to generate reflection and discussion around the topic of privilege as it relates to different facets of identity. Grounded in the scripture readings assigned in the RCL for the season of Lent 2024, this study invites the participants into a journey of reflection, lament, confession, and action as we continue to pray for and work towards a day without Racism. The study is designed to be a 5-session study, that can be covered in the five weeks [...]

Question Privilege: Devotional/Study Resource from the MNO Synod Community Ministry Committeemnobishop2024-02-13T11:38:29-06:00

Christmas at Trinity Food Pantry

mnobishop2023-11-20T15:35:17-06:00

The Trinity Food Pantry (TFP) continues to operate out of Saint Katerie Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church. It is still known as Trinity Place to remember the history of Trinity Lutheran Church at Flora and King. Katerie was a Mohawk woman who survived a small pox epidemic. She is the first indigenous saint in North America. During COVID Harvest Manitoba experienced a great increase in demand for food. Hamper distribution was reduced from every two weeks to every four weeks. However, the hampers did not double in size. So families have to make do with less food even as prices have risen. [...]

Christmas at Trinity Food Pantrymnobishop2023-11-20T15:35:17-06:00

Bishops’ Letter: Ceasefire Request

mnobishop2023-11-02T15:16:52-05:00

Bishop Jason Zinko (MNO Synod) and Bishop Geoff Woodcroft (Diocese of Rupert's Land) co-signed a letter to members of the synod and diocese encouraging people to write a letter to their local MP and Prime Minister Justin Trudaeu supporting the call for a ceasefire in the Land of the Holy One. The letter can be found here: DRL MNO Ceasefire.

Bishops’ Letter: Ceasefire Requestmnobishop2023-11-02T15:16:52-05:00

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

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

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