Events

MCEC Bylaw Update Conversation 1

Feb 19th, 2026

MCEC is considering updates to our bylaws—an important part of how we live and work together as a church community. 

Join us for a conversation where we will learn about the proposed updates, ask questions, reflect together and consider how our bylaws can best support our shared mission into the future. Executive Council invites your questions and comments about these proposed changes before making a decision to proceed with bringing them to Annual Church Gathering in April. 

Thursday, February 19 @ 7 pm

MCEC Bylaw Update Conversation 2

Feb 20th, 2026

MCEC is considering updates to our bylaws—an important part of how we live and work together as a church community. 

Join us for a conversation where we will learn about the proposed updates, ask questions, reflect together and consider how our bylaws can best support our shared mission into the future. Executive Council invites your questions and comments about these proposed changes before making a decision to proceed with bringing them to Annual Church Gathering in April. 

Friday, February 20 @ 12 pm

Intercultural Volleyball Tournament 2026

Feb 28th, 2026

A fun day of intercultural, intergenerational volleyball, fellowship and fun with congregations across MCEC.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Rd., Kitchener, ON
Cost: $150.00 (for up to two teams from one congregation)

Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange

Mar 7th, 2026

What can churches do to care for creation? A morning of inspiration, conversation and encouragement as we explore together how we make creation care part of the way that we serve God and neighbour.

Join A Rocha Ontario and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada on Saturday, March 7th for our joint event - Churches Caring for Creation - Idea Exchange.

MCEC Intercultural Competency Conversation

Mar 7th, 2026

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop open to all who are curious about how intercultural understanding can deepen relationships and enhance ministry effectiveness. Come learn, listen, and grow as we journey toward becoming a more fully intercultural community of faith.

March 7, 2026
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Faith Mennonite Church, Leamington
Registration Fee: $20

MCEC Financial Zoom Call Spring 2026

Apr 15th, 2026

Review the MCEC financial story prior to our Annual Church Gathering. Richard Steinmann, chair of audit and finance committee, Ben Cassels, moderator, Laurie Castello, operations and finance director, and Anthony Siegrist, executive minister, will present the internal financial statements and spending plan. This online Zoom conversation provides an early opportunity to ask questions ahead of the Annual Church Gathering.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
7 - 8 p.m. online