 Prayer
Use this call to worship as a way to begin council/committee meetings, or as a prayer for yourself and/or your family. (source: Thom Shuman on Lectionary Liturgies
Where shattered hearts are made whole,
where wounded souls are healed,
where life is stronger than death:
there, the stone has been rolled away.
Where the lonely become our friends,
where a stranger is welcomed home,
where hope is stronger than despair,
there, we find Jesus walking.
Where closed wallets are opened,
where the anxious find serenity,
where love is stronger than hate:
there, Jesus is opening our eyes.
The stone has been rolled away!
Jesus is our companion on the journey!
Our eyes are opened to the needs of others!
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Alleluia! Christ is with us!
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Together We Pray...
Guided by the Anglican-Lutheran Prayer Cycle, we particularly lift up the following in our prayers for May 1 & 8, 2022:
ACC: The Most Rev. Anne Germond, Bishop and the Most Rev. Fred Hiltz, Assisting Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Missionary Area of Moosonee; The Rt Rev. Susan Bell, Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Niagara
ELCIC: Bishop Sid Haugen, the people and the rostered ministers of the Saskatchewan Synod
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 Easter Vigil Service
Thank you to all who participated in the Easter Vigil Service. As a service of readings, music and prayer, it can continue to be a source for devotion and reflection throughout the year. The service is available on YOUTUBE, and a bulletin is available HERE.
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 Faith in Context--Care for Creation Recording Available
If you were not able to attend the Faith in Context workshop on Caring for Creation held on Saturday, April 23, but are interested in the recording, contact the synod office to receive a link.
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For Congregational Leaders
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 2022 Summer Sermon Series
For the third summer in the row, ELCIC Bishops and Assistants to the Bishops are coming together to provide a series of sermons available for congregational use from June to September, 2022.
These resources will include text (Word and PDF versions) and video (High and Low resolution) files of the sermons for each week. These are downloadable files that may be used as part of your congregation's worship in whatever way works best for your context.
Sign up for these resources today! Not only are they great to use if you need to cover vacation leave over the summer but they are a wonderful way to introduce members of your congregation to our Bishops and Assistants to the Bishops from across the ELCIC! We also know of many congregations that are making these resources available even on the weeks when they are doing their own preaching.
To access these resources, please click here to complete the form.
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 Luther Village Bike-a-thon
Join us for this fundraiser and bring the whole family to enjoy Luther Village. It's a great way to combine being active, fellowship and raising money for LV. Cost includes all meals, accommodations and use of the camp facility. More information: https://www.luthervillage.ca/bikeathon
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 Lutheran World Federation Launches Bible Year to Mark 500th Anniversary
To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's German translation of the New Testament, the Lutheran World Federation will be sharing biblical resources throughout the year, including publications, recorded and live-streamed Bible studies, social media campaigns and interviews exploring the ways in which Lutherans read and engage with the scriptures in countries around the globe today.
>>>Read the full press release for more information<<<
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All-Committee Meeting
An opportunity for anyone serving on a synod committee to gather for discussion and reflection as we continue to strengthen our shared work. The meeting will include important updates from synod leaders as well as time for committee members to share about the work they are doing. May 26, 7:00 pm. Zoom link will be sent to committee members in May.
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 Religious Community in a Digital World
Monday, June 13-Thursday, June 16
An inaugural learning event that explores the digital church landscape through historical, theological and pastoral lenses. Organized by Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon and others.
Free and online. Open to all.
>>>REGISTER HERE<<<
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COVID-19 Updates
With covid regulations changing rapidly, we encourage congregations to stay up date with public health orders and other regulations in your province, region, and health district. You can find the most current information in Manitoba here and in Ontario here.
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Please share this and encourage all members to sign up for the MNO Synod Newsletter.
We will be using the newsletter as our primary way of communicating with members and want everyone to be informed in a timely manner.
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