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Many churches are reviewing or creating Land and Territory Acknowledgements.
MCEC's Truth and Reconciliation Working Group is convening an online workshop to think through the place of these statements in our worship services and support congregations developing and using their own Land Acknowledgements.
May 19, 7 p.m. ET online
This spring MCEC is hosting a Jr. Youth Event at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale. There will be a time of gathering as youth for worship & prayer, games, and time to explore the relief sale. There is no cost for registration, but youth are to bring money for buying their own lunch and treats at the relief sale.
This event is for Jr. Youth (grade 6-8)
Date: Saturday, May 28th 2022 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 275 Jacob St, New Hamburg, ON
Do you ever get overwhelmed by all the e-mails you have to get through? Or maybe you find it difficult to manage the mental and emotional burdens that come with certain tasks? Whatever it is, get ready because MCEC Administrators day is coming up soon. Our theme this year is Bringing Order out Of Chaos. As administrators, we do the work of bringing order and organization to our workplaces and sometimes the starting point can be a little chaotic.
June 1st, 2022. 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Registration: $20
Online Zoom Event
MCEC and Grebel invite you to build leadership skills that will help you serve your community. Participate in worship and join workshops on numerous topic such as how to deal with conflict, tackling big bible questions, how to plan an event, and how to lead worship in church! Interspersed in-between will be great food, games, and a chance to connect with a broad range of youth. There is something for everyone!
Friday, June 3
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, June 4
9:30AM – 4:00 PM
Join colleagues on a monthly zoom call to discuss highs and lows, hopes and dreams and current trends in youth ministry. This happens monthly - the first Tuesday of each month. Join the conversation!
Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m. ET
A day set aside to be re-energized by the Spirit that led us and the community which surrounds. Join us for worship and fellowship! More details to come.
June 9, 2022, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg
Mennonite Church Canada invites nationwide church to Edmonton for Gathering 2022
Executive Minister Doug Klassen invites members from across our nationwide community of faith to Gathering 2022, in Edmonton and online.
Find out more.
Gathering 2022 registration open - We Declare: what we have seen and heard, from July 29 to Aug. 1, in Edmonton, AB.
Come and join our nationwide community of faith as we gather together with our Mennonite Church Alberta faith family to examine what it means to share the Good News and bear witness to the Gospel of Peace. Register here: mennonitechurch.ca/gathering2022
Virtual Gathering 2022 registration now open
Virtual registration for We Declare: what we have seen and heard, July 29 to Aug. 1, is now open at mennonitechurch.ca/gathering2022. Share in live worship and plenary sessions, participate in online workshops and network with other virtual participants from across our nationwide community of faith.
Register for Amplify!
Registration for Youth Gathering 2022 at Camp Valaqua in Edmonton, July 31 to August 4, (ages 12-18), is live at www.mennonitechurch.ca/amplify.
Conflict resolution courses taught in South Korean middle school
For the third time this year, a middle school in South Korea has invited facilitators from the Chuncheon Community Peace Centre to do training in all 18 classes to help children learn peaceful ways to resolve conflict. Witness worker Bock Ki Kim is working to build teams of facilitators in other cities so that local people can provide this kind of training. Pray for the facilitator-training courses planned for this summer.
Chinese church leaders discouraged
Pray for church leaders in China who are discouraged with the many restrictions on their activities due to COVID and political interests. Notes of encouragement can be sent to Jeanette Hanson at jhanson@mennonitechurch.ca
De Jongs teach courses in local churches
As the semester ends at the Meserete Kristos Seminary in Ethiopia, Witness workers Werner and Joanne De Jong are planning to serve local churches with training courses. Pray for safe travel and good connections as they teach.
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Spring CommonRead
Free online study guide, discounts for bulk orders, author interview.
Gathering 2022
Study and worship materials on the Gathering 2022 theme (July 29 to Aug. 1 in Edmonton and online) are now available to help prepare.
Visio Divina resources
The CommonWord Visio Divina project is an invitation to “see with your own heart.” Pastor and photographer, Ruth Boehm, has paired images with NRSV scripture texts. Use as a devotional practice, an encouragement note for a friend, a visual backdrop for worship. A Guide is included. We also welcome others to submit scripture photos to CommonWord’s growing collection (more information in the Guide).
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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.
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Registration is live for Amplify! Youth Gathering 2022 at Camp Valaqua in Edmonton, July 31 to August 4, (ages 12-18). The youth of Mennonite Church Canada are being invited to gather among the tall trees and stunning scenery at Camp Valaqua. Youth gatherings are a time to connect to the wider church family, recharge our spirits, and spend quality time together in nature. Amplify! Turn up the sound and turn down the noise!
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