Who We Are

We seek to become a strong intercultural community where the shalom of Christ is our foundation. We are committed to listening, learning and growing with one another in humility and grace.

Across MCEC, people worship in more than 20 languages and represent a wide range of cultures, histories and traditions. From African, Asian, English and Francophone communities to Mennonites with Swiss, Russian and other European roots, our diversity enriches our shared life and reflects God's global church.

We celebrate children, youth, young adults, adults and seniors worshipping, learning and serving together. We believe every generation has a valuable role in the life of the church.

By collaborating with congregations and ministry partners, we support intergenerational discipleship and faith formation. Together we are building a church where every generation is valued, every voice is heard and every person is invited to participate in God's ongoing work.

From small rural towns to major urban centres across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, our church family reflects the many places and people who make up MCEC. Each congregation brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences that enrich our shared life together.

Small churches offer a meaningful witness to God's grace through close relationships, community connections and personal care. Large churches demonstrate how the church can serve people across diverse backgrounds, needs and experiences, creating opportunities for connections, ministry and growth.

The diversity of our geography and size strengthens our witness, broadens our understanding of God's work and reminds us that God is present and active in communities of every size and setting.

As a community of congregations, MCEC brings together congregations and individuals with a variety of theological perspectives and life experiences. Grounded in our Shared Convictions and Confession of Faith (see links below), we seek to create space for thoughtful conversation, mutual learning and faithful discernment.

We believe that engaging one another with humility and respect strengthens our witness to Christ and enriches our life together. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to  listen well, learn from one another and grow together in faith and service.

Through the MC Canada Being a Faithful Church process, we entered into a season of prayerful discernment, seeking to listen together for the Spirit’s guidance in areas where we experience difference, including questions related to sexuality. These conversations can be complex and deeply personal. As a diverse church, we honour that faithful people may hold differing perspectives, and we seek to remain rooted in Christ as we walk together. Our commitment is to foster communities where every person is treated with dignity and care, and where honest conversation can take place in a spirit of love.