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MNO Synod Youth Service

The next MNO Synod Youth Event will be on Nov. 6, from 4:00-6:00 at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church in Winnipeg.  The event will begin with worship at 4:00, followed by pizza and fellowship.  Please bring $5/person for pizza.  For planning purposes, RSVP to Deacon Michelle by Oct. 31 (mcollins@elcic.ca).

Synod Youth Event–Fort Whyte Alive

The next youth event is on Dec. 4, from 4:00-6:00 at Fort Whyte Alive.  Youth in grades 7-12 are invited for a time of fun, fellowship and learning. Group leaders should RSVP to Deacon Michelle Collins by Dec. 1.

Campus Advent Service–UofM

Join students and others from the UofM community in a brief service of Advent/Christmas carols and readings, co-ordinated by UofM Spiritual Care chaplains and hosted at St. John's College. Open to University of Manitoba students, staff and faculty. Refreshments provided.

Youth Leader Gathering

St. Mark's Lutheran Church 600 Cambridge St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

An event to get together and provide some training for our congregational youth leaders. 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UM Wellness Group

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

MNO Synod Youth Winter Retreat

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Steinbach 465 Henry St, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada

A Winter Retreat will be held at St. Paul's, Steinbach from Feb. 3-5, 2023.  All MNO Synod Youth in grades 7-12 are invited.  Youth who are planning to participate in the 2023 MNO Synod Bus Trip are particularly encouraged to attend. See the attached flyer for information. 2023 Winter Retreat flyer Registration forms and payment due to Deacon Michelle by Jan. 25, 2023.

$65.00

UM Wellness Group

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