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MNO Young Adult Prepares for a Year of Service

mnobishop2026-07-31T13:38:40-05:00

Lainie Nichols is a young adult member of Erickson Lutheran Church in Erickson, MB. She will be spending a year in service through the ELCA Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) program. From August 2026 to July 2027, Lainie will be living and serving in London, UK, where she will accompany global companions, build relationships, and gain new perspectives by sharing life with others. Here is how Lainie introduces what this year means for her: Starting in August 2025, I will be serving in the United Kingdom to accompany a local partner, build relationships, and gain new perspectives by sharing life [...]

MNO Young Adult Prepares for a Year of Servicemnobishop2026-07-31T13:38:40-05:00

Images of CLAY 2025

mnobishop2025-09-09T13:18:56-05:00

Youth and leaders from at least 10 MNO Synod congregations and 3 Diocese of Algoma parishes were part of the group that gathered for CLAY 2025 in Saskatoon, SK from Aug. 21-24. Each day began with a Large Group Gathering in St. John's Anglican Cathedral, where the group engaged in learning and worship. The day continued with a variety of experiences, including a day of learning at the Wanuskewin Cultural Heritage Centre and small group workshops. Evenings were filled with fellowship and fun. Thank you for praying for and supporting the youth and leaders of this synod as they experienced a [...]

Images of CLAY 2025mnobishop2025-09-09T13:18:56-05:00

Synod Youth Ministry T-Shirt Design

mnobishop2025-08-12T11:52:54-05:00

The winning design for this year's MNO Synod youth ministry t-shirt was submitted by Jessica Charleson, from St. Mark's, Winnipeg. The final design was designed by Pr. Zsófi Schmiedge. The design incorporates the CLAY theme "Rooted and Rising." The roots of the tree are hands, to remind us that our roots are strengthened when we join hands with others and stay connected in community. The tree reminds us of the biblical themes of abiding in the life-giving branches of God's love (John 15:5) so that we bear fruit in love and service to our neighbour. The water reminds us of the [...]

Synod Youth Ministry T-Shirt Designmnobishop2025-08-12T11:52:54-05:00

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

Youth Fall Retreat Re-Cap

mnobishop2023-12-12T12:38:25-06:00

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-Capmnobishop2023-12-12T12:38:25-06:00

Back to School Prayer

mnobishop2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

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 Prayermnobishop2023-09-01T19:53:16-05:00

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

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

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