 New Website Opportunity for MCA Churches
Approval has been given to move forward on a new nationwide website, which provides space for churches, regions, and camps. The integrated website will allow easy sharing of information without having to repeat ourselves. Churches will even have the option to pull info directly from the website to their bulletins. See brochure for more details.
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"Together Tomorrow Again": Saying goodbye to the Klassens
On Sunday May 12, Foothills Mennonite Church said "good-bye" to Doug and Rose Klassen. After 20 years of ministry in Calgary, Doug and Rose are headed to Winnipeg where Doug will begin his new role as Executive Minister for Mennonite Church Canada on June 1. It was a special day of worship and celebration.
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Together Tomorrow
Vocals: Kim Thiessen
Guitar: Chad Miller
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North / South Korea Human Peace Chain
 On April 27, Bock Ki Kim and Sook Kyoung Park, along with members of Mennonite Church South Korea, other denominations, and non-faith people participated in a nationwide peace event. Kim and Park joined others to form a human peace chain near the de-militarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. The event was held on the first anniversary of the peace summit between Kim Jung Un, the Supreme Leader of North Korea, and Moon Jae In, the president of South Korea. 
Kim estimated that there were 200,000 participants. The April 27 peace event is seen as a grassroots movement among all people seeking peace on the Korean peninsula. Bock Ki said, “It became the event that all people could join. There was no difference between men and women, old and young, ethnicity, religions etc. Many people have hope for the peace movement here in the future.”
Top Right: Participants formed a peace chain near the de-militarized zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea on April 27. Bottom Left: These banners were put together, forming a three-kilometre banner.
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Prayers for courageous hearts: learning about land
 “The issue has always been land,” says Thomas King in The Inconvenient Indian. How then might the Church relate to land in ways that nurture genuine reconciliation and faith? Indigenous-Settler Relations is helping send 14 members of our Mennonite Church Canada community to NAIITS (formerly North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies) from June 6-8 at Tyndale Seminary (Toronto). The theme of this years’ symposium is “Land and Place: Indigenous Perspectives in an Era of Displacement.” Please pray for our sisters and brothers—that their hearts may be encouraged and their minds inspired to pursue healing and justice “here on earth, as it is in heaven.”
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Call for Walkers
Want to walk the talk of reconciliation? Between May 30 and June 14, The Walk for Common Ground is journeying through Treaty 6 (Edmonton) and Treaty 7 (Calgary), bringing Indigenous, unionist, and church friends together to nurture Treaty understanding and relationship. We have a few more spaces for "core walkers"-those who are able to walk at least 7 days-and we warmly welcome you to apply! Email Steve Heinrichs at sheinrichs@mennonitechurch.ca.
Current MCAers walking: Jacob Froese (Trinity); Caleb Kowalko (First Calgary); Cassidy Brown (Bergthal); and Jim Shantz (First Edmonton)
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Attending CMU, CBC, Conrad Grabel, AMBS, etc ...?
 Tuition Assistance for Post-Secondary Students
MCA offers tuition assistance for any MCA students attending a post-secondary Mennonite / Anabaptist affiliated institution or program. Please visit www.mennonitechurch.ab.ca for more information. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2019.
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Heritage Retreat - June 12 - Camp Valaqua
“The Age-old Ways of Local Aboriginal Culture – Songs & Stories: Rituals & Reasons”.
This is your annual 1-day Heritage Retreat @ Camp Valaqua. Featuring elder Alvin Manitopyes on Wednesday, June 12. You may have just immersed yourself in the Mennonite culture at the MMC Sale or ladies’ weekend retreat. Delve now into the culture of our longest-time neighbor, the aboriginal community. ‘Reconciliation is the center of our work.’ $30/person. Registration 9-10am, incl. Lunch & Snacks, ends at 4 pm. A fundraising event for Camp Valaqua. EVERYONE WELCOME!
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 The Faces of Mary: companion on the journey
with Irma Fast Dueck
June 7, 8, 9 - Sylvan Lake
Register at mcawomen.ca
Can't come? Sponsor a woman!
Donate by e-transfer: treasurer@mennonitechurch.ab.ca
Once complete, please email treasurer with password
Pay by cheques: Mennonite Church Alberta
Box 1839; Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0
Include a note with your donation "Women's Retreat sponsorship."
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 June 28 - July 1
Abbortsford, BC
Main Session
2p Jun 29 - 12p Jul 1
Leaders, Jun 28
Delegates, Jun 29, am
Women's Lunch, Jun 30
Early Bird Deadline May 20
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Dr. Elaine Heath, says the greatest challenge for the western church today is to “regain a gospel-centric imagination.”
At Gathering 2019, Heath will consider how the emergence of new expressions of church “can open our collective imagination.”
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 Walk for Common Ground
May 31 to June 14, 2019
from Edmonton (Treaty 6) to Calgary (Treaty 7)
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S H A K E:
Rattled by the Radical
Attention grades 6-12
Join other youth from across Canada.
July 28-Aug1, 2019
Shekinah Summer Camp, SK
Published Cost: $375/person. Final registration deadline: May 31, 2019.
Visit www.prairieyouth.ca for full details and registration.
Download poster here.
Download information sheet here.
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Calgary First to host final Vision20/20 phase
Phase IV - Incarnating God's Call
November 1-2 Calgary First Mennonite
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2019 Calendar
May 31 - Jun 1 MCC Relief Sale - Coaldale
May 31-Jun14 Common Ground Treaty Walk
Jun 7-9 MCA Women's Retreat @ Sylvan Lake
Jun 12 Annual Heritage Retreat @ Valaqua
Jun 15 Valaqua Hike-a-thon
Jun 16 Valaqua Garden Party
Jun 29 - Jul 1 MC Canada Gathering 2019, Abbotsford BC
"Igniting the Imagination of the Church"
Jul 28-Aug1 Shake: Rattled by the Radical @ Shekinah Camp SK
Nov 1-2 Vision 20/20: Phase IV - Incarnating God's Call
Mar 20-21, 2020 Annual Delegate Sessions
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Pray for peace on the Korean penisula. We give thanks to God along with Bock Ki and Sook Kyoung for the peace event in the de-militarized zone (DMZ) on April 27 and pray for continued grassroots peace movements to flourish.
Pray for the Chinese Church. Young Christian leaders in China are spending time exploring the meaning of Anabaptist faith and practice. Pray that this new and exciting approach to discipleship will impact their congregations and strengthen their faith. Pray also for Chinese church leaders as they face growing political pressure and increasing restrictions. Pray that they will continue to be salt and light in their communities.
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www.commonword.ca
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Worship Calendar:
 The celebration of the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry will soon be upon us. Whether you’re beginning a sermon series or planning a single service,CommonWord has resources to help you. You can find them at www.commonword.ca/go/1752.
 Looking for a new study for a small group, a church, or for yourself? CommonWord offers curriculum on a wide range of topics. Simply visit our website (http://www.commonword.ca/go/1520), choose a topic that interests you, and then choose from the wide range of study material that’s available. Whether you want a study on Paul or parenting, there’s something here for you.
 Wisdom Commentary Series
This commentary provides feminist interpretation of Scripture in serious, scholarly engagement with the whole text, not only those texts that explicitly mention women. This commentary aims to be faithful to the ancient text, to explicate the world behind the text, where appropriate, and not impose commentary questions onto the ancient texts. The commentary addresses not only issues of gender, but also those of power, authority, ethnicity, racism, and classism, which all intersect. Order at www.commonword.ca/go/1790.
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