REGINA — In the Christian tradition, hospitality is not simply a gesture — it is a calling. A doorway is a symbol of welcome, relationship and hope. We open our doors so others may find rest.
In Advent, the Diocese of Qu’Appelle invited parishes to open the door to others by helping furnish the new diocesan retreat centre in our companion Diocese of Muyinga in Burundi, Africa. Qu’Appelle and Muyinga have been companion dioceses since 2009.
This centre will serve as a welcoming place for diocesan meetings, training workshops and community gatherings in Muyinga. It will reduce accommodation costs for parish delegates and allow important ministry to happen year-round in one space. Just as our parish churches welcome the faithful, the new retreat centre will welcome clergy, lay leaders and community members seeking space for learning, prayer, training and fellowship.
The Diocese of Muyinga is raising money for mattresses, bedding, towels and furniture for bedrooms, the meeting room and the dining hall. We are very blessed to have collected $2,150 from our diocesan family, with an additional $500 to be added from the Diocesan office.
