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Faithful Leadership in the Climate Crisis: Responding in Hope

Jan 20th, 2025

Faithful Leadership in the Climate Crisis: Responding in Hope

Deadline is Jan. 20! Mennonite Church Canada and Anabaptist Climate Collaborative present this 6-month cohort for pastors and church leaders.

Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back to Look Forward

Jan 16th, 2025

Anabaptism at 500: Looking Back to Look Forward

A joint message from members of the Anglican-Mennonite Dialogue in Canada in recognition of the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism.

2024 Emissions Reduction Grants

Jan 15th, 2025

2024 Emissions Reduction Grants

By MC Canada release

MC Canada is pleased to announce Emissions Reduction Grants (ERG) totaling $18,000 to help two rural and four urban congregations reduce their carbon footprint.

Land, Identity, and Faith webinars

Jan 11th, 2025

Land, Identity, and Faith webinars

You're invited to join the continuing online conversation (Jan. 11&25) about decolonization from South Africa, Philippines, Israel/Palestine, and North America.

Climate Action and Indigenous Relations working groups gather

Dec 5th, 2024

Climate Action and Indigenous Relations working groups gather

By MC Canada release

Members from MC Canada’s regional climate action and Indigenous relations working groups gathered in picturesque Pinawa for several days of conversation they hope will inspire and ultimately lead to broader awareness and hyper-local uptake of earth-care and Indigenous reconciliation among congregations.

Fresh eyes on Palestine

Dec 5th, 2024

Fresh eyes on Palestine

By PIN release

Five participants from the MC Canada PIN reflect on their “solidarity pilgrimage” led by the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in occupied East Jerusalem in November.

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MCBC LEAD Conference 2025: One New Humanity: Becoming the Church of All People

Feb 21st, 2025

MCBC LEAD Conference 2025: One New Humanity: Becoming the Church of All People

MCBC LEAD Conference 2025: One New Humanity: Becoming the Church of All People

MCEC Year in Review 2024

Jan 14th, 2025

MCEC Year in Review 2024

By Lisa Williams

For inclusion in your congregational reports and newsletters! Help to tell the MCEC and MC Canada story. Read about some of the exciting things that are happening throughout MCEC and MC Canada.

InCERT Jan 8

Jan 8th, 2025

InCERT Jan 8

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Watchword? Touchstone? Focus?

Jan 8th, 2025

Watchword? Touchstone? Focus?

By Tim Wiebe-Neufeld

What word would you choose as a focus for your life in the coming year?

MCEC Staff Say Goodbye to Colleagues

Jan 6th, 2025

MCEC Staff Say Goodbye to Colleagues

By Lisa Williams

As the MCEC staff came together for their Christmas celebrations, the atmosphere was one of joy, gratitude, and a touch of bittersweet emotion. This special occasion was not only a time to celebrate the season but also an opportunity to honor and say farewell to four colleagues. Wendy Janzen (eco-minister), Stephen Reist (regional ministry associate), Charles Tabena (mission associate) and Ronald Alexandre (mission associate) were celebrated for their contributions and dedicated service. Their ministry roles concluded on December 31, 2024, their presence will be deeply missed.

InCERT January 1

Dec 31st, 2024

InCERT January 1

Beginning a new year is an apt time to renew our resolve to address Climate Change, from the space where we currently find ourselves.