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 Erie View United Mennonite Church in prayer. Bill Wiebe provides pastoral care to this community in Port Rowan, Ontario. Bless the people of Erie View United Mennonite Church as they seek to be a peaceful presence in their community through Jesus Christ.
- KyongJung Kim will be installed at Brussels Mennonite Fellowship on May 31, 2026. Pray for KyongJung and the congregation as they begin their ministry together. To share your encouragement and support with KyongJung, you can reach him at pastor.bmf@gmail.com.
- Pray for MC Canada participants from Manitoba, BC and Eastern Canada as they gather in Nova Scotia for the Indigenous Pathways/NAITTS Community for their annual symposium from June 4-6. Pray for open hearts and minds to listen, learn and grow as they reflect on what it means to be a good ancestor.
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
South Africa Pilgrimage registration closes June 30th! Learn more about why our global companions in South Africa invite us to explore issues of "Land, Faith and Identity" together with them, during this Pilgrimage.
Climate Action &
Indigenous Relations:
Climate Action
MC Canada congregations shared their stories about emissions reducing projects started in 2025. Watch the Emissions Reduction Grant Celebration and Launch Party to catch a spark of energy for your congregation’s next energy efficiency project, and find out how to apply for cash from MC Canada to help you do it!
Indigenous Relations
Prayers for renewal, learning and relationship building! From June 4-6, MC Canada participants from Manitoba, BC and Eastern Canada will be joining the Indigenous Pathways/NAITTS Community for their annual symposium, on the theme of ‘Being a Good Ancestor’. “Across Indigenous cultures, we hear variations of the Seven Generations Principle. For some, it’s a reminder to think of how our actions will impact the next seven generations. For some, it’s being mindful of the generations both before and after us. For all of us, it’s an invitation to ask the question: What does it look like to be a good ancestor?” Prayers for open hearts and minds to receive the teachings that NAITTS Indigenous Biblical Scholars will be bringing to the gathering.
CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre
Church Season resources
Including materials from Together in Worship
Trinity Sunday (May 31)
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.
Book Launch
Join us for a conversation about near-death experiences on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM (Central). In person or via livestream.
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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