Announcing a New MC Canada Communications Website Hub!
Planning a new website for your church? Hold on! MCA with the other regions and MC Canada have just inked a deal for a comprehensive, new web system that is designed for churches, regions and nationwide church. The price will be very reasonable for congregations and have a number of fantastic features: sharing stories across the system, event management, and secure online donations. Of course, it will be very simple to update and use.
This hub has can facilitate several languages.
Contact June Miller (jmiller@mennonitechurch.ab.ca) for more information.
Download Brochure
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That's a Wrap! Faith Studies 2019
Thank you Lethbridge Mennonite and Pastor Ryan Dueck for hosting the 2019 Faith Studies on May 13-15!
Ken Quiring,pastor of Grace Mennonite Church in Brandon, presents on the theme “Biblical Storytelling: the transformative power of sacred story” as Leng Thang and Werner DeJong look on.
 This Sunday, for the first time EVER, I presented the scripture text for my sermon from memory. I admit I felt quite vulnerable, a bit like a 6-year-old at a school recital. It was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. To walk away from the security of the printed page and the solid grounding of the pulpit was a challenge. I am convinced that without Ken Quiring’s practical instruction, advice, and actual demonstrations related to the act of Biblical Storytelling I would never have attempted something so outside of my comfort zone. At both Bergthal Mennonite Church and during the Faith Studies sessions at the Lethbridge Mennonite Church, Ken emphasized the need to tell the stories of the Bible from memory because it’s how they were originally intended to be shared and passed on. When we tell the stories in this way, the texts come to life, the congregation participates in the story, and biblical interpretation becomes a community effort. As God’s word is absorbed into our being, it transforms, heals, and sustains. We begin to incarnate God’s word in us. Ken’s passion for this way of presenting the biblical text was infectious. As a result of these sessions, I have accepted his challenge to consider the act of Biblical Storytelling as a spiritual discipline. My prayer is that it will not only inform but transform my vocation as a pastor. I’m looking forward to the journey.
--Anna-Lisa Salo
 I was reminded of the importance of storytelling in the life of faith—both in forming it, and in living into it. The way Ken told the story of creation from Genesis 1 was a highlight that stood out. The event also reminded me of the importance of simply creating spaces where we, as pastors and lay leaders, can come together to build relationships and share with one another.
~Ryan Dueck
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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! Contact Ruthanne Friesen to register - ruthannagetsmail@gmail.com.
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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 27 EXTENDED
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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)
More information
Walk Schedule Released
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.
Treaty Conversations: Every night from 7-9 be hosted in the community.
Stops include: Beaumont, Leduc, Red Deer, Bowden, Carstairs, Airdrie
Walk for a Day: Starting & ending locations and times are posted on the website treatytalk.com Or download here.
For questions or more information please 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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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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 MCA now accepts e-transfers at treasurer@mennonitechurch.ab.ca.
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