MCEC Weekly -Leah Reesor-Keller Resigns; Letter from Leah Reesor-Keller; prayer requests and more

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Leah Reesor-Keller Resigns as MCEC Executive Minister

MCEC's Executive Council regretfully announces the resignation of Leah Reesor-Keller, Executive Minister.

“We are grateful for Leah's service and leadership over the last two years,” says Arli Klassen, chair of the Executive Council. In spite of the pandemic, Leah strengthened relationships across the MCEC diverse family of faith, listening and connecting with leaders from many different communities in MCEC, as well as with Mennonite church leaders across Canada.

“It has been an honour to serve in this role,” writes Leah Reesor-Keller in her recent letter to the MCEC family of faith. “Though I am finishing my leg of the race and passing along the baton of leadership, I continue to believe deeply in the Church."

Dear Siblings in Christ,
As I leave the role of Executive Minister

After careful prayer and discernment, I believe the time is right for me to leave the role of executive minister. It has been an honour to serve in this role through many joyful and challenging experiences over the past two years. I give thanks to God for this opportunity to learn, serve and grow alongside many faithful and gifted leaders within MCEC and MC Canada.

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National Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30, 2022

The MCEC Truth and Reconciliation Working Group offers resoures for congregational use. These readings can be used on a Sunday near September 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Read full call to action and resources for your congregation

Gerald and Rie Neufeld called to be relationship catalysts in Japan

Mennonite Church Canada is pleased to announce Gerald and Rie Neufeld as “relationship catalysts,” fostering connections between the nationwide church and Mennonite churches in Japan.

“We are looking forward to seeing how we can build supportive networks among the Tokyo churches and across Japan as well as with churches in North America and Mennonites in Asia,” the Neufelds write via e-mail.

Join the MCEC Team!
Employment Opportunity: Financial Manager

MCEC seeks an organized, detail-oriented person with experience in accounting and bookkeeping to serve as Financial Manager. Job Posting. Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume to John Reimer, Operations Director, hr@mcec.ca.

MCEC October Events

International Witness Sunday
October 16, 2022

Ministering in a Liminal Space

Oct 18th, 2022, 7-9pm

Pastoral Conversations: Compassion Fatigue

Oct. 25th, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm Online

Join the MCEC Wheat and Weeds Challenge!!

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MCEC in Prayer

Rouge Valley Mennonite Church
Craig Janzen Neufeld and The First Mennonite Church
Mike Williamson and East Zorra Mennonite Church
People on Canada's East Coast
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Believers in China
Mennonite Church South Korea

Bulletin Announcement Cut and Paste

Join the MCEC staff team! MCEC seeks a Financial Manager
Join the MCEC Wheat and Weeds Challenge

Mennonite Church Canada Update

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2022
MC Canada invites congregations to participate in study groups for Anabaptist Bible
International Witness
- International Witness Sunday October 16
- Gerald and Rie Neufeld called to be relationship catalysts in Japan
- AIMM training focuses on community assets in DR Congo
- Chinese Christians face ongoing pressure and discrimination
- MC South Korea holds annual retreat
CommonWord
- Upcoming Book launch - Walking Together: intercultural Stories of Love and Acceptance
- Pastor Appreciation Month
- Resources for upcoming events
- In-person and Livestreamed Book Launches

Pastoral Transitions

Partner Events and Information

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
Canadian Mennonite University
- Consider CMU
- Xplore: At the Intersection of Faith and Life
- JJ Thiessen Lecture Series
Conrad Grebel University College
- Grebel Gallery Exhibit - Unmasking, Breathing, Moving Forward
- Against the Grain: Mennointe Archives, Indigenous Histories
- 2022 Bechtel Lecture - Dr. Mark Louden
- Fall Open House
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp
- Employment Opportunity: Housekeeper
MCEC Community of Faith
- First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, invites you to learn more about the Ukraine war - September 27, 7-8pm
Mennonite World Conference
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
- Spiritual Emphasis Week
- Annual General Meeting