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Jesus ascends to heaven
“He said to them, 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.' Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his
name ... .' When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God" (Luke 24: 44-53). Ascension Day is May 29. Photo courtesy Pixabay
SASKATOON — Online community? Church hybridity? The digital Body of Christ? If these are realities that continue to excite, disturb, or otherwise engage you, then mark your calendars for the inaugural summer learning event co-sponsored by the three schools of the Saskatoon Theological Union (STU) in partnership with St. Thomas More College (STM), to be held from June 13 to 16. The theme for this event is “Religious Community in a Digital World.” Apropos of the topic, this conference will be held entirely online. It will include keynote talks, worship, workshops, social time, networking opportunities, and digital spaces for deep and rich ecumenical encounter. Our keynote speakers are: Dr. Deanna Thompson (author of “The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World”) and Dr. Jeffrey Mahan (author Continued on page 4
New ministry licentiate program launches in Rupert's Land By the Rev. Dr. Trish McCarthy College of Emmanuel & St. Chad licentiate co-ordinator SASKATOON — Last spring, the senate of Emmanuel and St. Chad College in Saskatoon approved a new Licentiate in Theology, designed in
partnership between the Saskatoon-based college and the august ministry developer conglomerate called Western Education Collaborative Anglican Network, affectionately known as WECAN. Each diocese within the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land has the
opportunity to connect with Emmanuel and St. Chad College for this great opportunity. Various paradigms for learning This is a pivotal time in the history of the Anglican Church of Canada. The Holy Spirit has been moving in
special ways! Over the last 10 to 20 years, in the western and northern parts of this great land, there has been a group of ministry developers in organized diocesan ministry schools who have been working tirelessly and quietly within their own dioceses, empowering and
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educating people for lay and ordained ministry within their own contexts. Emmanuel and St. Chad’s Principal, the Rev. Dr. Iain Luke says, “We have noticed the Holy Spirit’s activity most clearly in the way the project has brought people together who felt Continued on page 12