Revitalization:
Building Together
In the early days the followers of Jesus were listening to God’s Spirit call a new community of peace into being. The followers of Jesus joyfully prayed and ate together. They gathered for fellowship and, yes, they shared their resources.
Just as Jesus and his disciples were supported by generous friends and ministry partners, so the shared ministry of our regional church depends on your generosity.
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Photo: Fanosie Legesse passionately speaks on an intercultural church at Mennonite Church Canada Gathering 2025
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Several weeks ago, a group of Mennonite congregational leaders from across Canada met to discuss church revitalization. Participants explored what it takes for a faith community to engage the needs of a neighbourhood and how congregations can adapt to new cultural realities.
MCEC has long been blessed with a healthy combination of new and established congregations, combining new life with time-tested faithfulness.
We are persistently engaged in the work of revitalization, encouraging both faithfulness and creativity. Would you consider supporting this work?
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Top Photo: Cathrin van Sintern-Dick leads the installation of
Chip Bender and Wendy Janzen as pastors at Erb St Mennonite Church
Bottom Photo: Yoel Masyawong teaches Healthy Boundaries
training for congregational leaders
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Stories That Matter
Closing Well - Bethel Mennonite Church
“We are leaving quite a legacy and it’s something we will never completely see,” says Steve Hiller, a member of Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora), which will close its doors at the end of October. “We have no idea how many lives God has touched through Bethel. My life was changed here, and I’m just one person. There are hundreds more.”
As Bethel prepares for its final service, members remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness across 78 years. At Bethel’s 75th anniversary, someone referenced a map of the world indicating Bethel’s global outreach – at least 42 countries where members had served. Closer to home, countless lives were shaped through Bethel’s worship, mission and youth programs. During a youth homecoming in 2014, the sanctuary overflowed with hundreds returning to give thanks for the nurture they had received.
MCEC Celebrates 18 Years of Transitioning into Ministry.
This past March, a group of 12 pastors gathered at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp (HAC) to share stories and celebrate a journey of learning together. These were the last MCEC Transitioning into Ministry (TiM) equipping days. Started in 2007, the TiM program supported and prepared pastors as they began their ministry journeys.
Pastors come from a huge range of backgrounds. Some may come from a seminary education. Others are called from diverse careers or are bi-vocational pastors, leading congregations alongside a different day job. Whatever their personal backgrounds, pastors face unique challenges as they lead, support and teach in their communities. Seeing these challenges and the struggles faced by those beginning their ministry, MCEC wanted to help.
Support MC Canada Climate Action
You are also invited to consider providing much-needed support for the Climate Action ministry of our nationwide church through a designated gift. It is crucial that the church continues to engage this justice issue at a time when many governments are not.
Learn about the work of the nationwide church to provide support and resources to congregation in living sustainably and in harmony with creation.
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Together, we energize congregations, encourage leaders and embody God’s reconciling ministry.
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