Weekly News
Welcome! Here you will find all the news and events that your congregation will need for the week - MCEC Prayer and Event Highlights, Mennonite Church Canada Updates, Announcements. Check out the hot buttons to ministry opportunities and pastoral transitions. Administrative Assistants: make sure to see the Bulletin Cut and Paste. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. New items will begin to appear on Monday and the newsletter will come to your inbox on Wednesday.
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Bulletin Cut and Paste
Administrators: Thank you for sharing the MCEC story with your congregations. Please continue offering valuable feedback on how we can tailor announcements to empower you in your ministry.
Prayers
- Please pray for the MCEC community of congregations; this week we hold First Mennonite Church in prayer. Rene Baergen, Sandra Baez and Liz Weber provide pastoral care to this community in Kitchener, Ontario. Bless First Mennonite Church as they nurture an intercultural community rooted in Christ, fostering deep encounters with God and faithfully embodying divine love across every boundary.
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God, we pray for a lasting ceasefire in Iran, that violence may end and peace take root in every community. Protect all who are vulnerable and guide leaders toward wisdom, justice and reconciliation. Amen.
Mennonite Church Canada
You are invited to join the Mennonite Church Canada Annual General Meeting—an opportunity to gather in prayer, hear the story of God’s work among us, and participate in shaping our shared future. Together we will celebrate ministry accomplishments, attend to faithful stewardship, and engage in meaningful discernment as we seek God’s leading for the next season. Come ready to listen, reflect, and offer your voice as part of our nationwide church family.
International Witness
Curious about Semilla's learning tours? Join the live Q&A webinar on June 16 at 7pm CDT. From engaging with church leaders in Cuba and Guatemala to experiencing the depth of Guatemalan Mayan heritage, Semilla offers transformative learning tours for every open heart. Bring your questions! Register now!
Climate Action &
Indigenous Relations:
Indigenous Relations
Sunday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day - which is an invitation for our churches to practice being a good neighbour. Whether it is attending a local festival or Pow-Wow, or taking the time to visit a public mural or art gallery, we can all take the time to celebrate the contributions and traditions of Inuit, Meris and First Nations. Commonword holds a number of online resources for churches to acknowledge this day in worship.
CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre
Church Season Resources
Including materials from Together in Worship
Ordinary Time (May 31 – Nov 22)
June is Indigenous History Month
A time to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
2026 Summer Reading list
Our 18th annual summer reading list. Find just the right title for the lawn chair, hammock or beach blanket this summer.
Nationwide Web-Hub - All MCEC congregations are welcome to join
If you are considering a change to your website, definitely consider the new nationwide web hub. It is much more than a web building tool. Contact Lisa Williams, Director of Communications, for more info.
Click below for information about the features, pricing, testimonials and links to launched websites.
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