We wish to recognize and offer our sincere blessings to the following pastors who are retiring this summer: Kathy Koop, First Mennonite, and Harold Peters-Fransen, Elim Mennonite Church.
Pastoral ministry is relational work that is rooted in Christ’s love for the world and MCM is deeply appreciative for all its Pastors that serve in Christ’s name. We express gratitude to the Pastors and congregations for the ways that God’s love is being lived out both locally and beyond.
MCM would also like to express thanks to those who are transitioning from full time pastoral work to a new stage of life. We thank you for your ministry and for your continued commitment to the church.
Summer Reflection
Michael Pahl, Executive Minister
We’re in the dog days of summer, a second COVID summer marked by heat waves and wildfires. How is your spirit? The Psalmist says to his own downcast soul, “Put your hope in God” (42:11). As Christians we are called to inhabit hope, to practice a resurrection hope in the God who “brings life from the dead and calls into being that which does not yet exist” (Rom 4:17). Spend some time this summer reflecting on the ways in which God has done these things in your life, and let’s encourage one another in hope.
Springfield Heights Mennonite Church is looking for a Director of Children and Youth Ministries. This position is 0.5 FTE (20 hours a week) student position for a 1-year term starting at the beginning of September 2021. We are looking for a passionate, outgoing, creative, and fast learner person to serve our Children and Junior and Senior High Youth. If you are interested about this position, please send your Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]. For more information, please visit our website https://springfieldheights.ca/jobs. The application deadline is August 13, 2021 but the position will remain open until a candidate is found.
INDIGENOUS-SETTLER RELATIONS
WEBINAR – On the Frontline with Indigenous Water Protectors: Stories of Accompaniment from Line 3 and Unist’ot’en
August 19, 6 p.m. CT
As creation groans from global heating, Indigenous peoples around the world are defending waters and lands from fossil fuel expansion projects. Mennonite Church Canada and Christian Peacemaker Teams were recently on the frontlines in Minnesota and Wet’suwet’en territory. Join us for a webinar to hear stories from team members’ experiences and to discuss what it means for settlers to support Indigenous-led action. Free registration here.