May 15th Nakba Day Letter Dear congregations of Mennonite Church Manitoba, Today is Nakba Day. It is the day set aside by the Palestinian people each year to mark the Nakba (“Catastrophe”) of 1948, when 750,000 Palestinians were violently dispossessed and displaced to make way for the expanding new nation of Israel. This year’s Nakba...
This gathering is an opportunity to connect, gather in hope, learn, and increase our personal and collective courage for action. Our time together will include workshops focusing on a Just Transition, Living More with Less, Faithful Climate Conversations, and Spiritual Activism. And of course, food. 🙂 The event is planned for October 29 from 1 –...
The Sargent Ave. Mennonite Church Junior Choir (Winnipeg) invites children entering grades 1 through 7 to join the choir. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30. Singers will enjoy leading monthly worship music and a musical in May. For more information, or to confirm your interest please contact the director, Norinne Dueck at 204 801 2399 or...
MCM Staff in the congregations July 10: Michael Pahl at Pinawa Christian FellowshipJuly 10-17: Melanie Neufeld at Living Word (Cross Lake)August 14: Dorothy Fontaine at Morden Mennonite ChurchAugust 21: Melanie Neufeld at Gretna Bergthaler Mennonite ChurchAugust 21: Janet Peters at Pinawa Christian FellowshipAugust 28: Melanie Neufeld at First Mennonite Church Nationwide Worship Service – July...
Pastoral Transitions – Karen Schellenberg completes her ministry as Interim Pastor at Emmanuel Mennonite Church at the end of June. She begins as Co-Director of Leadership Ministries with Mennonite Church Manitoba in mid-August. – Terrell Wiebe begins as Interim Pastor at Whitewater Mennonite Church July 1, covering a sabbatical for Wes Goertzen. Nationwide Worship Service...
Nationwide Worship Services start this Sunday with Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church Canada will once again share worship services from congregations across our nationwide community of faith this summer, beginning with Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church this Sunday, June 26. Pastor Mark Tiessen-Dyck shares a message about how the supremacy of Christ affects the lives of Christians...
Michael Pahl to be ordained this Sunday MCM Executive Minister Michael Pahl will be ordained at Home Street Mennonite Church this Sunday, the 19th. We wish him and his family God’s blessing in his ongoing ministry among us. Jubilee Mennonite partner Community Roots Resource Centre Spring Fair All are welcome at this spring fair. June...
MC Canada congregations invited to watch Gathering 2022 sessions online https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/news/13541-mc-canada-invites-congregations-to-register-for-virtual-we-declare-for-discounted-rateMC Canada is offering congregations discounted group and individual registration rates to attend Gathering 2022 sessions online. Share in live worship and plenary sessions, participate in online workshops and network with other virtual participants from across our nationwide community of faith. Information and to register...
Pastoral Transitions in MCM John Klassen completes his ministry as Interim Pastor at Arnaud Mennonite Church on June 1. Adam Robinson begins as Pastor at Arnaud Mennonite Church on June 1. Ben Pauls completes his ministry as Interim Pastor at Springfield Heights Mennonite Church mid-June. Anna Marie Geddert completes her ministry as Community Minister at...
Bike to church – and everywhere else! The MCM Climate Action Working Group invites you to participate in Commuter Challenge Week, June 5-11. This week-long challenge encourages Canadians to choose active and sustainable modes of transportation. Like last year, they want to recognize ALL trips that are done sustainably (eg. walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, taking the bus, etc). Register as...
