Mennonite Church Canada Update

Future Directions Update: Working Group Reports on various proposed re-organized ministries of MC Canada and Area Churches are now available at http://futuredirectionsmc.ca/documents/

2017 Special Assembly on October 13-15 in Winnipeg: If you are interested in attending this Assembly as a delegate for Seeds Church please contact Joan Funk by email [email protected] For more info visit http://home.mennonitechurch.ca/winnipeg2017

Volunteers needed! Mennonite Church Canada is seeking volunteers for the 2017 Special Delegate Gathering held in Winnipeg from October 13-15. Interested potential volunteers please email [email protected]. For more info on this gathering, visit http://home.mennonitechurch.ca/winnipeg2017.

New from CMU Press– Approaching the Divine:  Signs and Symbols of the Christian Faith by Margaret Loewen Reimer.  The meaning behind church liturgical practices and art forms, written from a Mennonite perspective.  Borrow or purchase – www.commonword.ca/go/1282.

Ride for Refuge – There are at least 10 great reasons to become a Ride for Refuge Team Captain on Saturday, Sept. 30. “Like” the Mennonite Church Canada Facebook page to find out why this family-friendly cycling/walking fundraiser is a fun way to do good in support of displaced, vulnerable and exploited people served by MC Canada Witness. Register at https://rideforrefuge.org/charity/mennonitechurchca or contact Jason Martin at [email protected] or (226) 747-1833.