About the Learning Commons
The MCEC Learning Commons is a new ministry that fosters collaborative, innovative, participatory learning in Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective.
The MCEC Learning Commons is for individuals and for communities of faith. It is designed to facilitate shared experiences of learning, teaching, collaborating, coaching, creating, and growing together.
As a flexible learning space – both physical and virtual – the MCEC Learning Commons welcomes pastors, congregational leaders, laypeople, and organizational partners into a journey of lifelong learning.
The MCEC Learning Commons embodies five core values:
- Discipleship - We value the challenge and the thrill of nurturing Christian discipleship – we continue to learn what it means to follow Jesus
- Hospitality – We welcome pastors, congregational leaders, ministry partners, and others – everyone with their diverse experiences and perspectives
- Curiosity – We value new ideas and new possibilities, and our curiosity makes us want to learn about God’s continuing creative work in our world
- Encouragement – We ask how we can help each other. We find joy in traveling together and in inspiring one another along the way
- Adaptability – We strive to create flexible learning spaces that allow many ways of engaging and that welcome a diversity of needs and aspirations
What happens in the Learning Commons?
- Nurturing a spirit of wonder, curiosity, and exploration
- Collaborating together in creative and fruitful ways
- Solidarity valuing the experience and view of others particularly in difference
- Learning about our Christian faith, our church, and ourselves
- Reflecting on our experience and opportunities
- Regarding each other with grace and respect, giving the benefit of the doubt
- Moving forward together
- Trying out new educational resources
Interested in all the details?
MCEC Learning Commons Overview (pdf)