Portage & Area Refugee Coalition

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On December 8, 2021, a family of five Syrian refugees landed at Richardson International Airport in a pandemic: Manar, Khodor, and sons Mohammad (16), Yousef (15), and Abed Al Raouf (9). Waiting for them in Portage la Prairie was Khodor’s sister, Iftikar and her family along with members of the

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Connection

In this issue, Bishop Naboth Manzongo begins with a reflection on the theme for this Synod, emphasizing that we are one team, Team Rupert’s Land, together. Then, Anil Pinto-Gfroerer explains how the term “coinherence” not only applies to the church but is something to continuously strive for. After this, Obren Amiesimaka reminds us that through Christ, the True Vine, we flourish when we work as individuals, together. Lastly, Donna Royer shares some of her difficulties with and hopes for remaining connected with one another.