A dream to help heal Indigenous survivors of generational trauma, human trafficking, sexual violence, and exploitation is unfolding on the eastern shores of Lake Winnipeg.
When we began planning the Pre-Gathering 2025 Resource Day, we acted on the request of leaders of both IR and CA working groups across the country to create a space for dialogue.
Mennonite churches and schools will get a rare opportunity to meet representatives of SEMILLA - a long-standing International Witness partner in September.
This past March, a group of 12 pastors gathered at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp (HAC) to share stories and celebrate a journey of learning together. These were the last MCEC Transitioning into Ministry (TiM) equipping days. Started in 2007, the TiM program supported and prepared pastors as they began their ministry journeys.
To an extent, I’ll never really understand Canadian Mennonite University. Of course, I understand the value of living in dorms, the proximity to new people that facilitates rapid development of relationships. Of course, I understand the wide breadth of courses that invites so many people with so many different dreams.
Join us in person at Steinmann Mennonite Church (Baden, ON) on Saturday, April 25, 2026 for our one-day Annual Church Gathering, a day designed to equip, connect and inspire our MCEC community of faith. This is a day to be inspired, resourced and renewed—leaving with renewed energy and encouragement for your congregation.
I’ve often been asked to explain why we use the term intercultural to describe the Church. The word doesn’t appear in Scripture. It’s more commonly used in academic, political or business circles to describe respectful and meaningful engagement across cultures.
So why use it for the Church? Because the Church has always been called to cross cultural boundaries—not just to include people from many backgrounds, but to build a shared life where those differences shape and enrich the whole. When Jesus spoke about His Church, He used a word that invites us to take this intercultural calling seriously.
The Mennonite presence in Quebec has deep roots, shaped by decades of faithful witness through missionaries, congregations and MCEC staff. We honour their faithfulness in response to God’s call.
I took a class this past year called Art of Worship. In this course, we deconstructed various aspects of Christian worship—such as singing, preaching, imagery, community, and prayer—to examine how these practices either aid or hinder our ability to connect spiritually.