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Ash Wednesday Services and Lent Service Options
Ash Wednesday and Lent Service Opportunities* *as of Feb. 12, based on responses to requests and information available online. Subject to change. Congregations not listed did not provide information. Contact congregations specifically with questions. WINNIPEG Epiphany: joint Ash Wednesday service at Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican (933 Summerside Ave, Winnipeg) at 7:00 pm Faith: Ash Wednesday, 7:00 pm. Wednesday (Feb. 25-March 25) soup & bread supper (5:30), study [...]
Obituary and Funeral Notice–Elisabeth Kunkel
Elisabeth Margaret Kunkel (née Bergbusch) January 19, 1932 – November 4, 2025 Elisabeth Margaret Kunkel was born in New Sarepta, Alberta, the third of ten children of Rev. Dr. Julius and Maria Bergbusch. Raised in a close Lutheran family of first- and second-generation German immigrants to Canada, she learned responsibility early and developed a lifelong love of reading, music, and learning. She educated as a registered nurse at St. Paul’s [...]
Christmas Greeting from Bishop Jason
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks for the light that shines in the darkness and for the hope that renews us each day. This holy season reminds us that God’s love came into the world in the most unexpected way—through a child born in Bethlehem—bringing joy, peace, and salvation to all. We also [...]
Synod Council Goes on Retreat for Planning and Prayer
submitted by Martin Kruse, Synod Council member On September 19 to 21, the MNO Synod Council were at Luther Village for our fall retreat. For the last number of years, almost all of council’s meetings have been online. Given that our two most distant members live almost 1000 kilometres apart, gathering online is a very efficient way to run a business meeting. Unfortunately, online meetings are an inefficient way to [...]
From Bricks to Mission and Ministry: A Blog for Congregations
Katja Brittain has both an MDiv and an MBA, with over ten years of experience helping congregations navigate the often-complex questions around church building management. In her current role, she serves the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC on a half-time basis, while the other half of her work is supported by a generous donation from Charitus. This allows her to offer workshops and a monthly blog across all Synods, sharing insights and practical tools [...]
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