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Leaders Gather at Government House for Conversation and Learning

mnobishop2024-09-18T10:36:32-05:00

Pr. Ken Kuhn, Pr. Zsófi Schmiedge, Pr. Paul Gehrs, Pr. Tyler Gingrich and Pr. Ron Long were among those gathered contributed by Pr. Zsófi Schmiedge MNO was well represented among those who were invited to the Government House for a roundtable conversation with other religious and secular thought leaders and teachers to discuss the opening prayer read at each Legislative Assembly. The group from MNO included Pr. Ken Kuhn, Pr. Tyler Gingrich, Pr. Paul Gehrs, and Pr. Ron Long. The group was invited to talk with each other about whether to change it or get rid of it, whether [...]

Leaders Gather at Government House for Conversation and Learningmnobishop2024-09-18T10:36:32-05:00

New Synod Council Member: Pr. Debra Johnston

mnobishop2024-08-08T11:27:02-05:00

Meet Pr. Debra Johnston, appointed as a Clergy at-large member of the Synod Council: My name is Debra Johnston and I am currently the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Starbuck. I came to Starbuck in 2018 from Ontario. Most of my ministry experience prior to coming to the MNO Synod was in the Eastern Synod. I began full time parish ministry as a member of the ELCA Deaconess community. I was invested as a sister of that community in 1987. I served as a Parish Deaconess from that time until I was ordained to the Office of Word and Sacrament [...]

New Synod Council Member: Pr. Debra Johnstonmnobishop2024-08-08T11:27:02-05:00

New Synod Council Member: Chairperson Gabriella Balog

mnobishop2024-08-08T11:24:30-05:00

Meet Gabriella Balog, who has been appointed as the Synod Council Chairperson: Hello! I’m Gabriella. I am very excited to be joining the MNO Synod’s leadership team. I’ve spent the last 10 years working in the public sector, and am passionate about continuous improvement, communication, and process documentation. Outside of my professional life, I love to bake and play golf. I am a member at Grace Lutheran, where I actively participate in special music during services and am a member of the Worship Planning Committee. I also recently joined the Board of Directors at Luther Home. I became interested in serving on Synod [...]

New Synod Council Member: Chairperson Gabriella Balogmnobishop2024-08-08T11:24:30-05:00

Statement on Violence in Israel and Palestine

mnobishop2023-10-13T17:06:41-05:00

In response to the ongoing violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip, Bishop Jason Zinko (MNO Synod) and Bishop Geoff Woodcroft (Diocese of Rupert's Land) issued a joint letter calling for an end to hostilities. The full letter can be read here: Joint Letter re: Israel-Palestine

Statement on Violence in Israel and Palestinemnobishop2023-10-13T17:06:41-05:00

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

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

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