“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing,” quipped George Bernard Shaw. Well, few of us set out to make mistakes intentionally, and they may not feel quite as useful while we’re making them as they do in hindsight, but they are inescapable. If … Continue reading Mistake I Wish I’d Made
On the west side of the Manitoba Legislative Building, there stands a monument to the “Famous Five” – five Alberta women, including former Manitoban Nellie McClung, who petitioned the courts to recognize women as “persons” – something that seems obvious to us, but which was not recognized in Canadian law until 95 years ago – … Continue reading Decreed on Paper, Cast in Bronze
When the people who attend a church have conflicting fundamental beliefs, what is church for? How does belonging to a community of diversity shape us, and how do we shape the community with our presence? Can we give thanks for feeling weird and uncomfortable? Can that feeling encourage both agency and acceptance? The Choir will sing. … Continue reading Thankful for Complex, Compassionate Communities
Stories and knowledge of generations of Dakota women combine in this beautiful service. Join knowledge keeper Geraldine Yvonne McManus as she shares stories exploring her faith and spirituality as a Dakota woman. Service Leader: Geraldine Yvonne McManus Service Coordinator: Octavia MacIsaac A quilt by Darlene Payne, titled 215 – My mother’s hands, is on display … Continue reading Stories of a Dakota Knowledge Keeper
At Winnipeg’s Evolution Martial Arts, Sifu Joel Ledlow teaches both Duo Ji Kung Fu and Jeet Kune Do (JKD). Duo Ji means Many Ways, and Duo Ji Kung Fu fosters personal growth and an active understanding of many ways of self-defense. Developed by Bruce Lee, the dynamic martial art of Jeet Kune Do emphasizes adaptability, … Continue reading Martial Arts as Life Practice
What happens when a child of atheists, grown into an agnostic adult who loves ritual and communal exploration of meaning and mystery, begins to feel a call to ministry? Christina will share her ongoing exploration of this question, which led to applying to the Vancouver School of Theology’s Master of Divinity program. Service Leader & … Continue reading Sensing Life’s Mystery
“It has been borne upon me again and again that, to many, the chance of a vacation does not even come,” lamented Horace Westwood one summer while he was serving All Souls Church, when he would spend his summers at Winnipeg Beach. He believed it was essential for everyone to enjoy an opportunity to detach … Continue reading Margins of Leisure
Mike Tutthill defines community development as “two or more people achieving something together,” and notes that in fancy terms we might call this capacity building. Some of his earliest and favourite family memories are of community work in rural Manitoba. This, and his later experience of working in AIDS Service and 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations shape … Continue reading Pathways to Community Development: An All Ages Service
During this time of turmoil and uncertainty in the world, we sometimes wonder how should we respond, how should we think, and how should we be as caring people? What is real, and what is manufactured malaise? And what really is ‘the real world’? Join Steve as he wades into this worldwide weep. Service Leader: … Continue reading Rediscovering Our Place in the Real World
A story of self-empowerment and finding self-worth. Join Octavia as she explores the profound effect ableism has had on her life and self-value. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Cate Ziegler Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! Connect to the service with Zoom. Learn more about Zoom connections here. If you’re visiting … Continue reading Pennies on the Dollar
