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Backwards Ride

- by Cathrin van Sintern-Dick

My first memories of riding a bike are of sitting behind my mother on her bike, on a round pillow that made it slightly more comfortable as we hurried to a birthday party we were late for. A quick ride later — and without my feet or legs getting tangled in the wheels — I was there.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

MCEC Announces Appointment of Jean Claude Nkundwa as Regional Minister for Ottawa and Quebec

MCEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Claude Nkundwa as Regional Minister for Ottawa and Quebec. Jean Claude brings extensive experience as a peacebuilding practitioner and faith-based leader, with more than fifteen years of service in community and church engagement.

“I believe God has called me to serve the Church in a way that builds bridges and fosters reconciliation,” says Jean Claude. “My journey has been shaped by God’s leading, and I see this as an opportunity to walk alongside congregations and leaders as we live out the Gospel together.”

When the Church Listens Both Ways

On October 16, 2025, thirteen participants—including three Canadians—embarked on an Anabaptist Learning Tour in Guatemala and El Salvador organized by CASAS, a program of SEMILLA Latin American Anabaptist Seminary. While each visit offered insight into faith lived amid complex social realities, one encounter left a lasting impression—a moment of unexpected solidarity that reshaped assumptions about who gives and who receives in global church relationships.

IW Global Companion for January 2026- China

Pastor Y is visiting anabaptist leaders who face similar challenges to their ancestors in faith. Read more and pray for China, the International Global companion for January. 

A Word for the Year

- by Jim Loepp Thiessen

The start of the new year, like the start of a new day, is the chance to begin again. It’s an opportunity to hear from the Spirit who has already gone ahead of us into this new start...

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Hope From the Weeping Prophet

- by Kandace Boos

The first 24 chapters of the book of Jeremiah paint a dark picture of Idolatry, corruption and rampant social injustice. Jeremiah is often called the weeping prophet, and in times like that it’s not hard to empathize with him. He proclaims the judgement of Israel, the destruction of Jerusalem and ultimately the exile of the people of God under Babylonian rule.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional