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A young boy’s enthusiasm helps the local pastor rethink Christmas ....
November 2012

Egg Money
Pioneer women laid solid foundations for small communities …
November 2012

The Right Atmosphere
Advice from the chicken coop …
November 2012

Living the Welcome
The United Church at Fort Macleod, AB has this invitation on the front of its Sunday bulletin …
November 2012

Prairie Christmas
Christmas in Rural Saskatchewan 2010
November 2012

Churches Facing Demise
Aging congregations challenged to form fresh vision for their future...
September 2012

Armena's Community Market
An event that became a tribute to everyone in the community ...
September 2012

Local Boy"
The dilemma and opportunity for ministering in one's home community ...
September 2012

Aprons - A Reading
Fondly remembering a by-gone era ...
May 2012

Naming the Crisis in a Saskatchewan Rural Community
Church activities during a time of trauma...
May 2012

Understanding and Appreciation
Our community passes on support such as they once received...
March 2012

From Those Who Remember
Community members who faced a raging prairie fire in 1997 reach out to people in the rural area of Slave Lake...
January 202

Feeling a Sense of Ownership in the Community
Local minister seeks to engage young adults in community-building...
January 2012

The Memory Box
Children and grief.
January 2012

The Beef Ring
Around the end of the 19th century... rural people developed creative solutions for providing fresh food.
September 2011

When in Rome, Wear Overalls
An adventure in rural life...
September 2011

Good Medicine for Depressed People
Connie Kaldor was invited to help lift the spirits of a hurting community
July 2011

A Watery Crisis in a Dry Land
Maple Creek hit by heavy rains...
Go to http://www.circle-m.ca/rural-ministry-stories/stories_web/maple_creek.html for story with pictures.
May 2011

Getting to Drive a Zamboni
Moving from Toronto to Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan...
March 2011

Update from Korea
Sharing at a rural ministry course at Hanshin seminary
January 2011

When Disaster Strikes
Wherever rural Communities exist neighbours reach out to neighbours in incredible ways when disaster threatens...
January 2011

A Night in Bethlehem
A wonderful way to experience the spiritual values of Christmas…
Go to http://www.circle-m.ca/rural-ministry-stories/stories_web/bethlehem.html for full story with pictures.
November 2010

Sugar-Bowl Economies
Where would our small church budgets be without the work of the women?
Sept 2010

Community Conference in the Middle of Nowhere
Field of dreams becomes a reality. (For full story on Middle of Nowhere Conference, click here).
June 2010

House Churches Show New Style Ministry
Rev. David Webber tell his story of what can be done by people from isolated and remote areas who wish to have the church in their midst. For full story on the Cariboo Presbyterian

House Church Ministry (with pictures), click here.
April 2010

Eco-Village Growing Pains
Craik, Saskatchewan leaders were enthusiastic when an advisor suggested they could go green, but...
April 2010

Small Rural Church Thrives During Vacancy
When you don’t have a resident clergy ...
March 2010

Lenten Luncheons
Lenten luncheons are sponsored by the local Ministerial Association.
March 2010

Small Community Faces Doctor Shortage
Solutions are sought when the community loses the services of both doctors.
January 2010

Validation of Calling by Faith Community
Minister not able to perform duties due to cancer, but the community is validating his calling.
November 2009

Feelings of Vulnerability
When my chemo ended, my lessons for living had just begun. Mostly I remember that lengthy period of weakness, wondering if I was ever going to again find zest for living...
August 2009