St Bartholomew
881 Autumnwood Dr. R2J 1C2 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Thank you Niakwa Park for your generous donations to the Food Bank!

Pastoral Letter to the Parish of St Bartholomew, Winnipeg, re: COVID-19 Virus Dear friends in Christ, It is no secret that there is global concern over the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and its spread across our planet. We have received a directive from our bishop, the Right Reverend Geoffrey Woodcroft, that as of Monday, 16 March, all gatherings, including worship, of Ruperts Land Anglicans are to be suspended until further notice. This is a precautionary measure, not intended... to frighten or alarm, but to preserve the health of all members of the Body of Christ as best as we are able. You are encouraged to pray at home for the health and wellness of all people in our cities, towns, and provinces as we all adjust and work together to adapt the rapidly-changing circumstances of this pandemic. In particular, please pray for those who are sick; those who are vulnerable to illness; those who give their own skill and energy for healing; those everywhere whose lives have been disrupted by this virus. Please check the diocesan website (http://www.rupertsland.ca/category/diocesan-calendar/) regularly for updates on the situation within Ruperts Land. The messages and email at St Bartholomew Anglican Church will be checked by clergy and staff regularly, so please continue to communicate concerns and needs that you may have. We will address them as best we are able. Please also check the Province of Manitoba website (http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/) regularly for updates on the situation within our province and directives on how best to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy. I wish to reiterate and emphasize that there is no cause for panic at this point. These measures are precautionary and proactive, meant to preserve the health and wellness of all members of the Body of Christ as best we are able. Yours in Christ, The Revd Andrew Rampton Incumbent, St Bartholomew Anglican Church