September 30th
Courageous Imagination Regional Gatherings

"We are on a journey of Courageous Imagination together looking at who God is calling us as a regional church body."

Leah Reesor-Keller

As the MCEC family of faith, we began the Courageous Imagination journey in February 2021 with an online prayer gathering full of hopefulness and humility. In April we explored the Courageous Imagination theme further by making kimchi together and reflecting on how we can grow as an Intercultural church at the Annual Gathering. In the Courageous Imagination Podcast we heard from different people sharing their experiences on different topics from across our family of faith. This fall we will be going deeper into discernment as we look towards shaping our new identity statements and strategic priorities.

Everyone is invited to MCEC Courageous Imagination Regional Gatherings in partnership with congregations in various regions. These gatherings will be a time of deep listening and sharing together as we look at where God is calling us together as a regional church. The questions that have guided our journey are:
  • How do we listen for God?
  • Where is God at work doing new things? Where have you experienced God at work?
  • Who are we together? What is the church that we are becoming?
  • How is God calling us as the church together?
  • How do you feel God is calling the church to respond and adapt to the changing local and global context?
Join the strategic planning discussion as we review the key themes and values that have been shared so far and look at draft identity statements and priority statements. This is a focused discussion grounded in scripture and worship.
 

All voices are important as we continue to discern and reflect together on the stories that our elders, young adults, older adults and children have shared this past year. Let’s continue the journey together! Register now to reserve a spot.

Courageous Imagination Regional Gathering Locations

  • Essex Gathering 
    *Please note the new location:
    Faith Mennonite Church 
    269 Sherk Street, Leamington
    Thursday, October 14, 2021
    7:00pm-8:30pm 

    Register Now

  • GTA Gathering 
    Toronto United Mennonite Church
    1774 Queen St E, Toronto
    Thursday, October 21, 2021
    7:30pm-9:00pm 

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  • Ottawa Gathering 
    Ottawa Mennonite Church
    1830 Kilborn Ave, Ottawa 

    Saturday, October 23, 2021 
    1:30pm-3:00pm 

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  • KW and West Gathering 
    Meheret Evangelical Church
    456 Krug St, Kitchener 
    Wednesday, October 27, 2021
    7:00pm-8:30pm

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  • Niagara Region Gathering 
    Vineland United Mennonite Church
    3227 Menno St, Vineland
    Saturday, November 6th, 2021 
    1:30pm-3:00pm 

    Register Now

  •  Zoom Gathering Option 1 - Afternoon  
    Online/Zoom 
    Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
    1:30pm-3:00pm

    Register Now For Afternoon Zoom 

  • Zoom Gathering Option 2 - Evening
    Online/Zoom 
    Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
    7:00pm-8:30pm 

    Register Now for Evening Zoom

MCEC Covid-19 Event Protocols 

Given the current Covid realities, registration for in-person attendees is limited to those listed in the following categories. Those who do not meet the requirements to attend in-person events will have an online option to participate.

  • Those who are fully vaccinated, and not showing symptoms of COVID-19. Exception is given to those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons or age restrictions currently in place.

There will be an online zoom meeting for anyone who meets any of the following cases:

  • Those who are living with someone who is self-isolating.
  • Those who have had any of the following symptoms within 14 days prior to the event date: fever, new or exacerbated cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat, runny nose; or
  • Those who have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or who is suspected of having COVID-19 within 14 days prior to the excursion date

Contact Yeabsra Agonfer (yagonfer@mcec.ca) if you have any questions.

Click here for MCEC's COVID-19 Event Protocols. 

 

Courageous Imagination Progress Report

We will be discussing the summary of key themes and early draft of identity statements.  Please read the document before attending the gathering. 

Download Here