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We are a community of disciples of Jesus walking together in response to God. We are committed to using our time, talents and resources to engage the world with the reconciling Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Initiatives

We are making disciples, growing congregations and forming leaders throughout Eastern Canada. Through working groups, seminars and conferences, we walk alongside churches, supporting them as they reach out within their local community. 

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Congregations welcome you. Discover a congregation near you. Explore their ministry and services. We are about people first, serving our local communities, building pathways of reconciliation.

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Latest News

Generosity Flowers in Kitchener
Aug 7th, 2020

Generosity Flowers in Kitchener

“We saw folks losing work and being forced into quarantine - fourteen days at home without a pay cheque can be devastating,” says Rene, a pastor at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, ON. They modified their emergency fund protocols so that they could give smaller amounts and more often. However, the fund was quickly depleted, overwhelmed by the needs within the congregation. 

“We put out an invitation to the congregation, to those who were able to help, and we were astonished," says Rene. “It has been wonderful to see the resources of the congregation being connected with the needs of the congregation."

People across MCEC continue to find creative and innovate ways to stay connected during this time of pandemic - covid stories of hope.

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What would happen if my congregation was the natural world?
Aug 5th, 2020

What would happen if my congregation was the natural world?

An interview with pastor Wendy Janzen from Burning Bush Forest Church on worshipping with nature and how outdoor church challenges our need for control

Wendy Janzen is the pastor of Burning Bush Forest Church in Kitchener, Ont., a wild church that meets monthly in the outdoors in urban parks and forests.

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Registration open for Mennonite Church Canada’s virtual study conference
Aug 5th, 2020

Registration open for Mennonite Church Canada’s virtual study conference

Online registration for the October 24 event is available on Mennonite Church Canada website

Registration is now open for “Table Talk: Does the Church still have legs?”, Mennonite Church Canada’s virtual study conference on October 24, 2020.

The registration link is https://www.mennonitechurch.ca/tabletalk2020.

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There are many opportunities to engage in a congregation in your community, in working groups and committees within the province, nationwide and world-wide. Through prayer, volunteering your time on working groups and through financial support, you are a part of a community of disciples bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to others. 

Our calendar is filled with inspiring events to encourage you in your spiritual journey as a disciple. 

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Upcoming Events

Family On Mission (Cancelled)

Family On Mission (Cancelled)

Aug 27th, 2020

This is an event for ReLearning Community participants, current, past and those who are interested.

Do you and your partner ever struggle to find time to attend to both family and a larger calling in the world from God (mission), or experience burnout because the margins you have tried to establish between your “church work” (be it paid or lay) and “family life” are forever blurring into each other? 

If you or your congregation are interested in this event, please contact Norm Dyck.

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Speak Lord, I'm Listening Webinar

Speak Lord, I'm Listening Webinar

Sep 9th, 2020

Join others for a live webinar with Cath Livesay from Accessible Prophecy.

This is an event for ReLearning Community participants. If you or your congregation are interested in this event, please contact Norm Dyck.

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Canoe Tripping as Spiritual Practice

Canoe Tripping as Spiritual Practice

Sep 18th, 2020

POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2021

Paddle your way into a beautiful backcountry setting for camping, connection to the natural environment, guided spiritual reflection and community building. Originally planned for fall 2020, we have postponed this trip until fall 2021.

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Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) is a community of over 100 congregations across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick extending the peace of Jesus Christ.  MCEC welcomes donations which supplement the financial contributions of our congregations.  Your support will assist with projects such as church planting, retreats for youth, and professional and spiritual development of pastors.  All contributions are appreciated.

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Mennonite Church Canada

Mennonite Church Canada is a covenanted partnership among:

MC Eastern Canada MC Manitoba MC Saskatchewan MC Alberta MC British Columbia

The overall mission of the partnership is the vision healing and hope statement:

God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and,
by the power of the Holy Spirit to grow
as communities of grace, joy and peace
so that God's healing and hope
flow through us to the world.