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An Authentic Word of Thanksgiving

- by Ruth Boehm

“Praise to God, Immortal praise” was the song we sang each Thanksgiving. It is a descriptive hymn naming the beauty of the earth, the rich harvest of fields and gardens (HWB 91,92). The song has a second part. A different tune. A different tone. The next three verses describe the devastation of drought, disease and natural disaster. But the final verse begins with the word, Yet. Yet, in spite of all of that, a word of gratitude to God is spoken and sung. 

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

MCEC Annual Church Gathering 2026

Join us in person at Steinmann Mennonite Church (Baden, ON) on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for our one-day Annual Church Gathering, a day designed to equip, connect and inspire our MCEC community of faith. This is a day to be inspired, resourced and renewed—leaving with renewed energy and encouragement for your congregation.

Embodying Reconciliation

- by Melissa Miller

“As a regional church, we come together to… embody God’s reconciling ministry for all creation.” This part of MCEC’s vision statement caught my eye, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 drew near.  

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Intercultural Ecclesia: An Intentional Journey of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

-Fanosie Legesse

I’ve often been asked to explain why we use the term intercultural to describe the Church. The word doesn’t appear in Scripture. It’s more commonly used in academic, political or business circles to describe respectful and meaningful engagement across cultures. 

So why use it for the Church? Because the Church has always been called to cross cultural boundaries—not just to include people from many backgrounds, but to build a shared life where those differences shape and enrich the whole. When Jesus spoke about His Church, He used a word that invites us to take this intercultural calling seriously.