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Church-to-Church Conversation - MKC and MC Canada

Last week we had a conversation between President Desalegn Abebe, Meserete Kristos Church in Ethiopia and Doug Klassen, Executive Minister, Mennonite Church Canada in Winnipeg. It was an encouraging and  rich exchange between sister congregations.

Discover the history, strategy and challenges of MKC. Listen to the conversation around social justice and evangelism, leadership training, culture of call and partnership.

Watch the Video Conversation
Pictured Above: Jeanette Hanson (MC Canada), President Amos Chin,
Norm Dyck (MCEC) and Pastor Jehu Lian
Church-to-Church Conversation: Myanmar Ministry Partners & Mennonite Church Canada
March 22, 2023, 10 a.m. EST (8:30pm Myanmar)

Join a conversation between Myanmar Ministry Partners and MC Canada: Amos Chin, President, Bible Missionary Church (Mennonite), Jehu Lian, Pastor, Chin Christian Church and Mennonite Church Canada.

This will be an opportunity to hear updates from Myanmar on ministry collaboration and the current political climate. You will have an opportunity to share questions via the chat in this Zoom call. During a time of violence and unrest in Myanmar, two groups of Anabaptist Christians have asked for Mennonite Church Canada to support them in leadership development and peace theology training. Mennonite Church Canada supports leadership formation and training events, as well as the development needs of this emerging Anabaptist network of congregations.
What I learned from Evangelical Mennonite Church Vietnam

Jeanette Hanson (MC Canada), Garry Janzen, Kevin Barkowsky, & Nhien Pham (MCBC) recently returned from their learning tour in Vietnam.
Watch their video.
MCEC Annual Church Gathering
Transformed. Inspired. Called.
April 28 & 29, 2023
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener, ON
 
Our Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up.

And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame.

Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. (NLT)

Come and gather as God's beloved people Mass worship service is on Friday night and Saturday continues as we celebrate God's ministry throughout MCEC.

Registration will open soon.

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MCEC Events & Workshops
There is still time to register.
MCEC Workshop: From Common Law to Married Life
March 8, 2023
Cost: $55
8:30 AM - 1 PM
50 Kent Avenue
Lunch Included

Pastors are often the first contact for people considering marriage. In this interactive workshop, you will hear the “top 10” considerations from a family law perspective regarding pre-marital arrangements, followed by theological and pastoral care considerations. There will be time to interact with each other, exchange learnings, ask questions and explore recourses.
There is still time to register.
Becoming a Restorative Church
Theology, Leadership and Accountability.
February, 28, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ONLINE - Free Event
God’s solidarity with all who are vulnerable, victimized and traumatized serves to empower relational healing as well as transformational building of the “beloved community” and “peaceable kingdom”. Pastors, chaplains and congregational leaders are invited to a conversation with Marilyn Rudy-Froese and Doug Klassen about theology, leadership and accountability within Mennonite Church Canada and MCEC.
More Information
Part of the Pastors, Chaplains, Congregational Leaders Series
Living the Gospel as a Diverse Group of Believers
A workshop on cultural integration (EN/FR)
April 18, 2023
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Online, $25

As a denomination and as individuals, we want to become learners of our cultural and disciplinary identities to lead respectful, inclusive and culturally appropriate dialogues. Fanoise Legesse, MCEC Intercultural Mission Minister, will lead us as we explore questions around overcoming barriers, integration of ethnic traditions in new cultural context and the gifts we all bring as a diverse body of Christ.
Walking Together Book Study
MCEC Truth & Reconciliation Working Group
Join the MCEC Truth and Reconciliation Working Group in this 4-part book study, Walking Togther: Intercultural Stories of Love and Acceptance.
  • Wednesday, March 1
  • Wednesday, March 15
  • Wednesday, March 29
More Information and to Register
The constituency-based MCEC Truth & Reconciliation Working Group serves the MCEC constituency by promoting awareness and education on specific issues and topics. The information and links are those of the Working Group and do not necessarily represent MCEC as a whole.
Shaped and Called
Lenten Guided Prayer 2023 
A ministry of Mennonite Spiritual Directors of Eastern Canada 

In taking time for prayer and reflection we open ourselves to the Spirit’s work in us. We become more fully human as the Spirit breathes life into us, a life that flows like a stream of living water.
 
More information and to register online
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  • Warden Underground
  • Peace and wisdom in Ukraine, Russia
Bulletin Announcement Cut and Paste
  • Church-to-Church Conversation: Myanmar and MC Canada
  • Video available. Church-to-Church Converastion: MKC and MC Canada
  • Becoming a Restorative Church
  • From Common Law to Married Life
Mennonite Church Canada Update
  • David Shenk Tribute
     
  • International Witness
    - Prayer Requests
     
  • Indigenous Relations
    - Neill & Edith von Gunten
    - MCC Indigenous Neighbours webinar
    - Prayer Requests
     
  • Creation Care
    - MWC Transmission video series
    - Prayer Requests
     
  • CommonWord
    - Lenten Guided Prayer Experience
    - Lent Resources
    - CommonRead Author Conversation
    - CMU Courses
    - Black History Month
    - MennoCast podcast
Pastoral Transitions

Partner Events and Information
  • Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Canadian Mennonite University
  • Conrad Grebel University College
  • MCEC Community of Faith
    - Elmira Mennonite Church - Accepting Applications for Ministry Inquiry Program
    - Five Oaks Centre - Southern Ontario Engage Difference
       Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry
  • MennoMedia
    - Anabaptist Community Bible - Invitation to participate
  • Ontario Mennonite Music Camp
    Job Opportunity: Director
  • Willowgrove/FRASER LAKE CAMP
    Job Opportunity: Head Cook and Kitchen Volunteer
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