Congratulations! Now that you have Linux Mint, or perhaps another Linux distributionrunning on your computer, you still have a few more things to do to make it better and more functional for your personal use. Linux is very easily customized. Firstly, I need you to become familiar with the “software manager” that you will findContinue reading “Preparing for the Future (Part 3): Linux Mint Installed. What’s Next”
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Preparing for the Future (Part 2)
In the last UCRMN newsletter, I addressed the issue of the coming “end of life” for Windows 10 computers that are deemed incompatible with the newer Windows 11 operating system. It is estimated that about 240 million or so computers will then be considered obsolete, and the landfill is probably their eventual new home, asContinue reading “Preparing for the Future (Part 2)”
Preparing for the Future
Well there is less than a year left before Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system becomes obsolete. Yes, on October 14, 2025 support for this system will no longer be safe to use for the general public. As you are aware by now, I am not an admirer of the whole Windows approach to computing, andContinue reading “Preparing for the Future”
Becoming an Analogue Monk
Last month’s article in UCRMN’s newsletter addressed the topic of the transmission of the Bible throughout the centuries before the invention of the printing press. Now, perhaps you find this old analogue technology merely quaint; however, I certainly hold a different opinion. There are many benefits to a person, who sits down and with penContinue reading “Becoming an Analogue Monk”
The Age of Analogue
Yes, I realize that modern readers expect an article on modern technology in our digital world; however, in last month’s article, I strongly hinted that lately I have been delving into the technology of the age before computers. Now, I hope that you are not thinking that I am talking about eight track and cassetteContinue reading “The Age of Analogue”
Report on IRCA Quadrennial, April 13 – 19, 2023
IRCA 23 was hosted by Wartburg Seminary and held in a Best Western hotel in Dubuque. Rev. Dr. Mark Yackel-Juleen, Wartburg Director of the Centre forTheology and Land and professor of Small Town and Rural Ministries, was thechair of IRCA this quadrennial. There were 20 IRCA registrants, 3 from Canada (Catherine and Eric with hisContinue reading “Report on IRCA Quadrennial, April 13 – 19, 2023”
Book Review: It’s Real Ministry
A Review of It’s Real Ministry: How Part-Time and Bi-Vocational Clergy are Challenging and Empowering the Church, by I. Ross Bartlett (Friesen Press, Altona MB, 2022). You might remember seeing an email about a survey of ministers who work in more than one job. That’s how I became involved in this study initiated by Rev.Continue reading “Book Review: It’s Real Ministry”
The Star City Community Pantry
No one came for food on the last Thursday of February 2021, the first time the Star City Community Pantry opened for the designated one hour per week. The two volunteers did not consider feeling discouraged, they knew there were people in this small town of 460 people who would benefit. The table in theContinue reading “The Star City Community Pantry”
Checking in with the Rural Church
Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Peter Bartlett, Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council, Regional Minister Supporting Visioning with Communities of Faith, Clusters, and Social Justice and Outreach Networks. January 19, 2023 A very balanced group of 34 participants from east to west attended this workshop. Thank you for attending and sharing your thoughts and feelings. Peter introducedContinue reading “Checking in with the Rural Church”
Trauma, Grief and Recovery
Report on Trauma WorkshopOctober 13, 2022UCRMN offered a fall workshop on Trauma, Grief and Recovery, called Ministry in the Midst, and offered by Rev. Michele Rowe of Maple Creek, Sask. Michele is Certified as a Community and Workplace Traumatologist and happens to hold a Social Work degree as well as being a minister to aContinue reading “Trauma, Grief and Recovery”