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Peace Africa network develops to nurture peace between Christians and Muslims in Africa
Apr 16th, 2021

Peace Africa network develops to nurture peace between Christians and Muslims in Africa

Mennonite Church Alberta representatives were early participants in Peace Africa, including Donna Entz, facilitator of MCA’s North Edmonton Ministry, which builds bridges between different faith communities and invites dialogue between Muslims and Christians. 

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Let’s talk about our generosity: an interview with Lori Guenther Reesor
Apr 12th, 2021

Let’s talk about our generosity: an interview with Lori Guenther Reesor

In our latest interview Lori Guenther Reesor introduces her new book, shares about why churches struggle to talk about money and why stewardship is not about a budget.

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Susan Reynar joins Mennonite Church Canada staff
Apr 9th, 2021

Susan Reynar joins Mennonite Church Canada staff

Susan Reynar is the newest addition to the Mennonite Church Canada office. She will serve as executive assistant beginning May 1, 2021.

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Canada-Colombia relations revived
Apr 7th, 2021

Canada-Colombia relations revived

Mennonites in Colombia and Canada are reinvigorating a 76-year-old relationship. It started last fall when Iglesias Cristianas Menonitas de Colombia (IMCOL)—the Colombian conference of 25 congregations—shared a statement about violence, suffering and peacebuilding with Mennonite Church Canada and others.

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Mennonite Church Canada responds to Colombia Mennonite Church’s statement against violence; sends letter to Colombian government
Apr 7th, 2021

Mennonite Church Canada responds to Colombia Mennonite Church’s statement against violence; sends letter to Colombian government

Mennonite Church Canada has issued a statement in response to La Iglesia Menonita de Colombia’s (IMCOL) own statement against ongoing violence in its country, and has written a letter to the Colombian government in support of IMCOL and its non-violent witness.

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Company of 1000 fund seeks to equip pastors through forgivable loans and tuition grants
Mar 31st, 2021

Company of 1000 fund seeks to equip pastors through forgivable loans and tuition grants

Mennonite Church Canada is renewing its call for applicants to the Company of 1000 Study Reserve fund and also for people to become regular donors to the fund.

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April 7th, 2021
Canada-Colombia relations revived

Mennonites in Colombia and Canada are reinvigorating a 76-year-old relationship. It started last fall when Iglesias Cristianas Menonitas de Colombia (IMCOL)—the Colombian conference of 25 congregations—shared a statement about violence, suffering and peacebuilding with Mennonite Church Canada and others.

Read the full story at Canadian Mennonite.

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Incubate 2.0
Apr 28th, 2021

Incubate 2.0

Incubate 2.0 is a time for MCBC ministry leaders to connect and discuss. April 28, 9:15 - 11:30 a.m.

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Denominations -- Who Needs Them?
Apr 23rd, 2021

Denominations -- Who Needs Them?

Join with others from across MCA for a free online Faith Studies event sponsored by the Congregational Leadership Committee.

This study and conversation will examine the role of broader denominations and local congregation in being the church in today’s world. Does the broader church play a critical role, or is it a distraction from the mission of the local congregation?

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Ministry Highlights in MCEC
Apr 14th, 2021

Ministry Highlights in MCEC

Discover more about ministry in MCEC. Hear staff reflections from this past year!

  • A Kingdom Impact - Norm Dyck, Mission Minister
  • A Lifelong Learning Journey - Al Rempel, Regional Minister
  • MCEC@Quebec - Michel Monette, Catalyzer Minister
  • Relationships Across International Borders - Norm Dyck, Mission Minister
  • Support for Youth Ministry in MCEC - Katie Goerzen Sheard, Coordinator of Youth Events
  • The Next Normal of Pastoral Ministry - Al Rempel, Regional Minister
  • We Are Ready! - Fanosie Legesse, Intercultural Mission Minister

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Let's Make Kimchi Together
Apr 14th, 2021

Let's Make Kimchi Together

I want to talk a little bit about the event that we have set for the Saturday morning portion of our Annual Church Gathering. We're making kimchi but more importantly we're having a shared experience together to help us talk about what it means to be a Regional Church body that's made up of many different cultures and yet we are all called together to follow Jesus to put our faith into action in a Mennonite Anabaptist understanding of faith.

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My Story
Apr 14th, 2021

My Story

I thank the people in the church, the Canadian government and its people for allowing us to be in Canada, but my heart is still with my people in South Sudan and I think of them all the time.

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Join NEM and PCCI
Apr 10th, 2021

Join NEM and PCCI

Peacemakers Confessing Christ International (PCCI)is a network of Mennonites who engage Muslims somewhere in the world.  NEM is now networking with PCCI.   

Please join us for a stimulating discussion about engaging Muslims.  We will meet weekly for 8 weeks in April and May on zoom for one hour starting April 10, every Saturday morning at 9:30 am.   Please spread the word.  Check out some sample videos.  

to sign up contact Donna Entz at lorenanddonna@gmail.com 

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Upcoming Events

Advent meet-and-greet with Bethlehem Bible College

Advent meet-and-greet with Bethlehem Bible College

Join a live online gathering to hear from representatives of the West Bank’s Bethlehem Bible College (BBC), the newest international partner of Mennonite Church Canada. Tuesday morning, December 15, 11 a.m. eastern zone (10 Central, 9 Mountain, and 8 Pacific). Registration is free; please write to mcmfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com and the Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event. The one-hour gathering will feature an introductory presentation by BBC president Jack Sara and community outreach director Shireen Awaad Hilal. Q and A and prayer will follow with hosts Jeanette Hanson, International Witness director, and Doug Klassen, executive minister of Mennonite Church Canada.

Registration

  • Free