The Diocesan Clergy Educational Bursary Program launches in Spring 2026, aiming to support Indigenous and Northern clergy in pursuing advanced degrees. With approximately $30,000 available annually, the program prioritizes applicants based on Indigenous status, teaching roles, and academic progress, fostering lifelong learning and future leadership in Arctic ministry. Continue reading Diocesan Clergy Bursary Program Launching in 2026
As the Diocese puts renewed emphasis on discipling the next generation of Christians, the Education Committee has set to work writing a new Confirmation Training Program that meets the needs of Arctic churches and their communities. Continue reading Education Committee gathers for new Confirmation Program
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
