Michael Pahl Encourages Churches During Lockdown

This past week Executive Minister Michael Pahl was interviewed by various media outlets related to the court challenge being brought by seven Manitoba churches against the government of Manitoba, arguing that the pandemic restrictions are an infringement of Charter freedoms. These interviews gave Michael the opportunity to encourage Manitoba Christians to continue following the public health orders as an expression of love for our neighbours.

As Michael told the Winnipeg Free Press’s John Longhurst, “Our highest act of worship, greater even than gathering together in worship, is to love God by loving our neighbours. Following mask mandates, adhering to gathering restrictions, and getting vaccinated are all part of our Christian call to love our neighbours, especially those who are most vulnerable among us and around us.”

Below are the links to three of the media pieces produced from Michael’s interviews.

Winnipeg Free Press (May 6, 2021): https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/churches-in-court-challenge-not-being-persecuted-mennonite-executive-574360852.html

CBC News Manitoba (May 7, 2021): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/religious-leaders-rights-pandemic-restrictions-1.6016886

Global News Winnipeg (May 7, 2021): https://globalnews.ca/video/7842788/manitoba-minister-on-worship-during-a-pandemic