February 25th, 2025Pre-Gathering 2025 Events
Two Pre-Gathering 2025 Events, Wednesday, July 2 starting at 9:00 am.
These events are available to choose as part of the Gathering 2025 or U30 Gathering registration. Those not attending Gathering 2025 can register for ONLY a Pre-Gathering event.
You can choose one of two options (both include lunch):
OPTION ONE: Leadership Day: “Transformational Leadership – Leading in a time before…”
As part of this enriching Leadership Day, you will be able to connect with other leaders across the nationwide church, share in the connection you have as those “called” and “gifted” by God, and build your knowledge and capacity to serve.
Date/time: July 2, 2025 from 9am - 3:30pm.
Description:
We are excited to invite you to a special event featuring David Boshart, (President, AMBS) and Shana Peachy Boshart, (Shine Everywhere Project Facilitator, Shine Curriculum). Together, we will explore how to navigate the evolving landscape of congregational ministry, especially when the destination is unclear. Our key question for the day is: “How can we lead effectively in these fluid and chaotic times?” We aim to understand and value a clear sense of calling, which will ground us during the anxious times ahead.
Presentors:
David Boshart (President, AMBS) and Shana Peachey Boshart (Shine Everywhere Project Facilitator, Shine Curriculum). Carol Penner, (Director of Theological Studies, CGUC) will lead us in worship.
What to Expect:
- Worship and Connection: We will have dedicated times of worship – connecting to God and one another, acknowledging who we are and whose we are as we face the challenges of this season.
- Transformational Leadership: Embrace uncertainty and chaos with compassion, hope, expectation, and a spirit of experimentation. Together we will learn how to be effective leaders for this season.
- Shared Learning: Engage in the practice of ministry by sharing your experience, challenges, opportunities and where you find light for the journey.
Fee: $30 (We thank Ardent Financial and Industrial Alliance iA who are sponsoring this event)
$25 for U30 Young Adult participants
Location: TBD
Bonus: Members of the Mennonite Church Canada Pension Plan are invited to stay for an additional 45 minute presentation from Ardent Financial and iA the institutions that manage our pension plan.
Come and meet – Christine Sass RPA, EPC, CEA a representative from Ardent Financial Services. Christine will give you an opportunity to see the plan, walk through some of the tools on the website, and address some questions you might have. Take this opportunity to meet someone who is dedicated to help you navigate this part of your life’s journey.
OPTION TWO: “What does the Lord require of us?"
This resource day is hosted by Climate Action (Sandy Plett) and Indigenous Relations (Jonathan Neufeld).
Description:
How might we link arms as an intercultural church in our shared ministries of restoration? This day will bring together diverse voices within MC Canada to explore the biblical and spiritual call to collectively “love mercy, do justice and walk humbly with our God.”
Date/time: July 2, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fee: $50 ($25 for U30 Gathering and student participants)
Location: Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Ave N, Kitchener, ON