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How am I Going to Take Care of the World?
Mar 15th, 2023

How am I Going to Take Care of the World?

'We care about the environment because God created it and we are part of this ecosystem' was the overall sentiment at Mennonite Fellowship of Montreal’s (MFM) recent fall retreat on ecotheology. The retreat centre just outside of Montreal provided the perfect setting for Wendy Janzen, MCEC Eco-Minister, to guide the congregation into a deeper conversation in what has been a central theme for them over the past year.

Throughout the weekend, people shared how enlightening it was to think about spiritual duty in creation care. Wendy challenged them to think about what it means to be a good neighbor.

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God's Reconciling Ministry for all Creation
Feb 8th, 2023

God's Reconciling Ministry for all Creation

Our shared home, planet Earth, is a miracle. I’ve known this intuitively since I was a child, growing up under the expansive skies of the Saskatchewan prairies. Stunning sunsets, stars, aurora borealis, long winter nights and long summer days with brilliantly clear skies, thunderstorms rolling in from a distance – all of this was a source of awe and a confirmation of the Psalmist’s words: the heavens are telling the glory of God! (Ps 19:1).

It is time to consider how God’s shalom extends to all creation.

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Providing a Place for Pollinators in Toronto
Jan 18th, 2023

Providing a Place for Pollinators in Toronto

“I feel like God has entrusted us to take care of creation,” says Sandy Yuen, member of Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church. “Many people care about the environment and these gardens are a way to build relationsips with our neighbours.”

Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church looked at their property to dream of how they could recreate the space around their church. It’s good to get our hands dirty and really experience God’s providence.

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Sprout Fall 2022

Ecotheology: On Earth as it is in Heaven

  • Called to Embrace A New Way
    Immerse yourself in Andre's story as he an his family shift away from an export-oriented small farm.
  • God's Reconciling Ministry for all Creation
    God's shalom extends to all creation. How can we seek God's will on earth as it is in heaven?
  • Resources
    Check out these ecotheology resources from CommonWord.
  • Providing a Place for Pollinators in Toronto
    Discover how one congregation created gardens for both pollinators and their neighbours.
  • Deeper Faith at UMEI Christian Highschool
    Students at UMEI spent Deeper Faith days reflecting on God's creation. Discover their insights.
  • How am I Going to Take Care of the World?
    Journey with Mennonite Fellowship of Montreal as they set aside time to consider their care of the environment.
  • This is All God's Earth
    Join James Barber as he leads the annual fish-walk in Markham.
  • Farming in Benin
    Learn how Benin Bible Institute creatively provided support for graduating pastors and their families.

MCEC Sprout 2022 ENGLISH pdfMCEC Sprout 2022 FRENCH pdf