Koinonia update 1 (not the camp)
Our Gathering 2022 theme, “Shared Life: Together with God,” reflects the word koinonia found in 1 John 1:3. “We declare to you what we have seen and heard so that you also may have fellowship (koinonia) with us; and truly our fellowship (koinonia) is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” What is this “fellowship,” this koinonia? Over the next few weekly updates EM Michael Pahl will share some thoughts about koinonia with us.
Executive ministers issue statement on recent Freedom Rallies
As leaders within Mennonite Church Canada, we unequivocally denounce the symbols, words and actions of white nationalism being expressed in Ottawa and across the country at “Freedom Rallies.” While we support the right of people to gather peacefully in protest of government laws perceived to be unjust, we cannot support any action that promotes anti-Semitism, Islamophobia or racism. Jesus calls us to love our neighbours as ourselves as an expression of our love for God (Mark 12:29-31), across categories of race, ethnicity, religion and gender (Luke 10:25-37; Gal 3:28). We call on all Christians to walk in Jesus’ way of love. See the full statement and accompanying prayer:https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/news/12830-statement-on-freedom-rallies-by-mennonite-church-canada-executive-ministers
Congregational Care: possibilities and pragmatics – An Afternoon of Equipping
Congregational Care Teams, Ministerials, Deacons, Pastors and Congregational Leaders are invited to participate in this online learning event “to renew our ways of caring and equipping ourselves for the days ahead”. This interactive online event will take place after the Annual Gathering on March 5. Visit the webpage to learn more and to register.
Welcome to Kennedy Froese
MCM welcomes Kennedy Froese who began a part time position as Associate Pastor at Sterling Mennonite Fellowship on January 1. Kennedy is also a student at CMU doing her undergrad degree. Her responsibilities include Youth and Young adult ministries. We pray God’s blessings for Kennedy and the congregation in this new relationship.
Mennonite Church Manitoba invites applications for the position of “Director of Leadership Ministries”. Visit the MCM website for job description. www.mennochurch.mb.ca/get-involved
MCM Annual Gathering 2022 – March 5. Delegates register through your church office. If you’re not a delegate, you’re still a welcome guest. Guests register on the webpage. www.mennochurch.mb.ca/events