Lutheran/Anglican Bishops Invite Participation in Pride

2024-05-29T13:59:34-05:00

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 Pride2024-05-29T13:59:34-05:00

Youth Fall Retreat Re-Cap

2023-12-12T12:38:25-06:00

The 2023 MNO Synod Youth Fall Retreat was a success this year, with youth and leaders from seven different congregations gathering at Luther Village for a weekend of fellowship, fun, friends and food.  Thanks to grants received from the Margie Kvern Scholarship Fund (MNO synod) and from the Luther League Legacy Fund (ELCIC), this year's retreat featured the dynamic and engaging presence and leadership of Rachel Kurtz, a professional singer/songwriter from Minneapolis.  Rachel shared her music and stories with energy and enthusiasm, helping each person explore and claim their identity as beloved, while also providing some music and worship training to the band. [...]

Youth Fall Retreat Re-Cap2023-12-12T12:38:25-06:00

Back to School Prayer

2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

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 Prayer2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

UM Wellness Group

2023-01-18T15:35:27-06:00

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 Group2023-01-18T15:35:27-06:00

Synod Youth Create Worship Banner

2022-10-12T12:25:25-05:00

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 Banner2022-10-12T12:25:25-05:00
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