Congregational E-mails
Congregational Email Nov. 19, 2020
Congregational Email Nov. 19, 2020 Dear Congregants, These are difficult times as we move into yet further restrictions. I must admit some relief, as this is what the doctors have been asking for some time. There is now more clarity as well as compassionate exceptions for essential support. I also recognize that it is easier …Read more
Congregational Email Nov. 5, 2020
Congregational Email Nov. 5, 2020 Dear Congregants, These are heavy days filled with fear and anxiety that is spilling over into social divides. We are seeing this within our province as COVID numbers rise amidst strong disagreements over restrictions and health care funding for PPE and medical staff. We are seeing this in the U.S. …Read more
Congregational Email Nov. 12, 2020
Congregational Email Nov. 12, 2020 Dear Congregants, I keep wondering how we will make it through the weariness of it all and then something more happens! At first my adrenalin rises to the challenge and then I find myself even more weary from adrenalin hangover. I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone. This past week’s …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 29, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 29, 2020 Dear Congregants, Our Interfaith Anti-Racism sessions continue to attract just under 100 participants from different denominations, faiths and cultural backgrounds. We are learning a lot! You will note below that the Affirming Committee is inviting as many congregants as possible to join one Zoom meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 15, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 15, 2020 Dear Congregants, Our cooling weather reminds us that we are digging in for the long haul. I take hope in the fact that we are Winnipeggers. We know how to do winter well. And COVID restrictions shouldn’t stop us gathering with friends and family to walk, ski, skate, make snow …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 8, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 8, 2020 Dear Congregants, This will be a strange Thanksgiving weekend, when family gatherings have been limited and our increasing fear matches the rise in COVID-19 numbers. This week, I have been in touch with friends and congregants who are going through additional physical challenges—a persistent infection that has required numerous hospital …Read more
Congregational Email Sept. 24, 2020
Congregational Email Sept. 24, 2020 Dear Congregants, Welcome back! In-person worship for the congregation began Sunday, September 20. As people arrived, they were serenaded outside the building (and at a safe distance!) with song and trumpet, and greeted at the doors with balloons, people in costumes and friendly ushers and greeters. The worship service included …Read more
Congregational Email Oct. 1, 2020
Congregational Email Oct. 1, 2020 Dear Congregants, What a difference a week makes! Because of COVID-19 numbers that continue to rise and the Orange Alert for Winnipeg, Council and the Safe Reopening Committee decided to take the utmost precaution, move back to online worship services and begin online Sunday School for this coming Sunday. We …Read more
Congregational Email Sept. 17, 2020
Congregational Email Sept. 17, 2020 Dear Congregants, It’s great to be able to reconnect with many of you at worship or meetings. I’m also aware that some of you do not yet feel able to come and I look forward to continued connections through email, phone or Zoom. As we begin to resume some of …Read more
Congregational Email Sept. 9, 2020
Congregational Email Sept. 9, 2020 Dear Congregants, September has arrived and we are still trying to negotiate ways of working, studying and socializing with the changing situation and regulations. I am particularly mindful of parents and children as they are discerning their needs, in addition to teachers who are trying to prepare in the midst …Read more
