“The whole purpose of this book is to show that [Jesus] can take you or me, however an unlikely candidate we may seem […] He can come and live in us and start a relationship that will last for eternity.” In recent years, it has become common in certain church circles to speak of ‘incarnational ministry’. This view encourages ministers to be ‘with’ those they … Continue reading Book Review: Called to the Arctic by Mike Gardener
Sunday School is the farthest-reaching ministry your church can do. Reach a child with the Gospel when they’re 5, and they might go on to impact hundreds more over their lifetime! To ease the burden on teachers, the Diocese has purchased a group subscription to two different programs from Disciplr. Teachers can access the materials electronically, or for communities without internet, we can print and … Continue reading New Sunday School Resources!
Amos Shelley came slow to stories. He doesn’t consider himself a natural storyteller, nor does he remember always having a love or passion for telling stories. It was through working with children and children’s stories that brought him to where he is now. It was when he began working with children who came from different backgrounds and social or economic situations that he began to … Continue reading The Power of Storytelling
By the Very Rev. Chris Dow The Common Prayer Canada daily prayer mobile app was released on Advent Sunday 2020 by the Prayer Book Society of Canada (PBSC). It has been very well received throughout the Canadian church. Many users have commented that the app makes it so much easier to get into a rhythm of daily prayer and Bible reading. The app allows you … Continue reading Morning and Evening Prayer – English & Inuktitut – Now on your phone!
Everyone needs support at one time or another. Fallen human nature and life in a sinful world means that we all struggle with something that keeps us from knowing the wholeness, healing, and peace that God wants us to know as His children by grace. Sometimes it’s an addiction, but anger, gluttony, unhealthy relationships, or pain from a difficult past are all struggles that God can free us from. Continue reading Resources for Ministry: Celebrate Recovery
The Education Committee is pleased to announce that we have adopted a fabulous, easy-to-use book as the standard for Diocesan Lay Leader training. The book – Christian Foundations, by Judy and Patrick Paulsen & Susan Bell from Wycliffe College – covers all the essential topics of scripture, theology, and church history in a way that is interesting and fun to read. Any minister could lead … Continue reading New Resource for Lay Leader Training
As they say, “honesty is the best policy”. Churches everywhere are coming to terms with the reality that we haven’t done well with baptism preparation. Baptism is the entry into the fellowship of the Church, yet many parents, godparents, and sponsors aren’t given the opportunity to really understand the significance of the promises they’ll make, nor to figure out how a public declaration of faith … Continue reading New Baptism Preparation Course Launches across the North
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