Arctic Discipleship Programs Making a Global Impact

The Rev. Ann Martha Keenainak, who serves as an ATTS Instructor and a member of the ministry team in Iqaluit, recently returned from an international conference on catechism (teaching the faith) held in Cairo, Egypt. Travel was generously funded by the Diocese of Dallas (USA). The invitation came when members of the committee learned about the unique and creative “outcome-based” teaching resources that have been … Continue reading Arctic Discipleship Programs Making a Global Impact

Working Together: Team Ministry approach on Baffin Island

Arctic ministry is a challenging task at the best of times. The long distances, the limited resources, the lack of other community organizations or professionals to serve the community, and the many differences in culture and traditions from community to community (even in the same region!) are just a few of the challenges that clergy in the North must face. When the original Arthur Turner … Continue reading Working Together: Team Ministry approach on Baffin Island

On the Radio in God’s Hands

Innovation in ministry has been necessary from very early on in the Diocese of the Arctic. From travelling in remote Arctic areas to translation work, there has been creativity and collaboration all along the way. When the COVID19 pandemic struck it provided an opportunity for a new generation of priests, deacons, and lay leaders to engage in ministry in new ways. Continue reading On the Radio in God’s Hands