Welcome! Here you will find all the news and events that your congregation will need for the week - MCEC in Prayer, Event Highlights, Mennonite Church Canada Updates, Announcements. Check out the hot buttons to ministry opportunities and pastoral transitions. Administrative Assistants: make sure to see the Bulletin Cut and Paste below.  Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. New items will begin to appear on Monday and the newsletter will come to your inbox on Wednesday.

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Administrators: Thank you for sharing the MCEC story with your congregations. Please continue offering valuable feedback on how we can tailor announcements to empower you in your ministry.

Prayers

1. 1. Please pray for the MCEC community of congregations. This week we are praying for Avon Mennonite Church. Troy Watson and Stephen Kennedy provides pastoral leadership for this community. Pray for this congregation as they strive to be a welcoming community where people can experience belonging, encounter God’s presence, and grow.
      
      

   2. Darren DeMelo was installed at Waterloo North Mennonite Church on November 30, 2025. Pray for Darren and the congregation as they begin their ministry together. To share your encouragement and support with Darren, you can reach him at darren@waterloonorthmc.org.

   3. In this Advent season of longing and light, we pray for peace to break into every corner of our world. May the hope we await in Christ soften hearts, heal conflict and guide all nations toward justice and compassion.

 
Announcements:

1. Youth Choir Retreat 2026, January 30 – February 1, 2026, Toronto United Mennonite Church. A weekend retreat of singing, playing instruments and making music together. For youth in Grades 9 – 12. Grades 7 – 8 must bring a leader. More information and to register.
   
   
2. MCEC Intercultural Volleyball Tournament February 28, 2026, Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener. A fun day of intercultural, intergenerational volleyball, fellowship and fun with congregations across MCEC. Registration opens in January.
   
   
3. MCEC Event - Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange, March 7, 2026, 800 King St. E., Kitchener, ON Join A Rocha Ontario and MCEC for our joint event to explore how Christian communities can make creation care part of the way they serve God and neighbour. A morning of stories and insights from experienced panelists. More information and to register.
   
   
4. MCEC Annual Church Gathering, Saturday, April 25, 2026, Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, ON. A one-day ACG designed to energize congregations in worship, discipleship and mission. Explore practical workshops, engage in meaningful conversations and discern God's guidance together for our shared future. Mark your calendars. 
   

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