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On Halloween of 1991, I was visited by the Holy Spirit who convinced me that Christ had given his life for me and that I could trust him with mine.

I joined a local church that quickly became my new family. At that time, I was on a great quest to belong. I had just left Sherbrooke, where my dreams of one day belonging to the local biker group disappeared with the move.

How am I Going to Take Care of the World?

'We care about the environment because God created it and we are part of this ecosystem' was the overall sentiment at Mennonite Fellowship of Montreal’s (MFM) recent fall retreat on ecotheology. The retreat centre just outside of Montreal provided the perfect setting for Wendy Janzen, MCEC Eco-Minister, to guide the congregation into a deeper conversation in what has been a central theme for them over the past year.

Throughout the weekend, people shared how enlightening it was to think about spiritual duty in creation care. Wendy challenged them to think about what it means to be a good neighbor.

MC Sask Announces Interim Executive Minister

In the midst of the worship, reporting, and discussion at this year’s Annual Delegate Sessions, it was with great joy that outgoing Moderator Terry Stefaniuk officially announced the hiring of MC Sask’s new Interim Executive Minister, Gary Peters, effective March 15, 2023.

MCM Gathering 2023 - Wrap up.

https://mennonitechurch-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/dnbarg_mennochurch_mb_ca/EjUuJMf_6JpJlTOed8SMMfEBzZC67fp2YhoBH5XrAH_h3w?e=IZrj8ZWe gathered! Watch the videos.

MC Sask Camps Review Reports Released

After a thorough, nine-month review process, the Final Report and Executive Summary for the MC Sask Camps Review has been released, and has revealed a deep love for each of MC Sask’s three camps (Camp Elim, Shekinah Retreat Centre, and Youth Farm Bible Camp), and a strong desire and commitment to help them grow.

What if I don't want to follow?

The brothers, Simon and Andrew, were attending to their family business when Jesus, according to the Gospel of Mark, walked up to them and said, “Come follow me.” Countless sermons have been preached and commentaries written on the willingness of these brothers to submit to the invitation of Jesus. They went willingly. They went immediately. From pulpits and Bible studies we have encouraged would be disciples to submit in the same way – if Jesus asks, we go. However, is it possible that within these portrayals of Simon and Andrew, the evangelical church has encouraged passivity among those who follow?