Gathering 2025

July 2-5, 2025 
Kitchener, ON

      

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Workshops and presenters  WORKSHOPS

Donate to help subsidize U30 Gathering 2025 registrants

Your donation will support young adult leaders from across Canada - including diaspora or rural churches - to attend U30 Gathering 2025. An application for subsidy is provided through the U30 registration. 

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Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Stephen Kennedy
Apr 22nd, 2025

Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Stephen Kennedy

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20 years ago I signed up for my first Youth Retreat. I was an awkward teen, equal parts excited and wracked with nerves. Yet, I still went for it, and it became the catalyst that brought me to faith.

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Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Paul Peters
Apr 22nd, 2025

Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Paul Peters

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My life changed forever when I said yes to chaperoning a group of youth to a large inter-church gathering at the CMU chapel.

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Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Audrey Wichert
Apr 15th, 2025

Reflections on Youth Gatherings - Audrey Wichert

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Over the years working with youth in church settings, I have come to understand how significant and life-changing big experiences like conferences, service trips, and retreats can be. 

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Pre-Gathering 2025 Events
Feb 25th, 2025

Pre-Gathering 2025 Events

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We are offering two Pre-Gathering (Wed., July 2) events. Click below for more information.

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Post-Gathering Church Planting & Renewal Discussion
May 27th, 2025

Post-Gathering Church Planting & Renewal Discussion

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Are you attending Gathering 2025? Do you want to hear stories about church planting and renewal? You are invited to "New Churches & Church Renewal Meet-Up."  

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Gathering 2025 will feature diverse worship experiences
Feb 5th, 2025

Gathering 2025 will feature diverse worship experiences

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Mennonite Church Canada is excited about the inspiring and transformative worship experience being planned for the upcoming Gathering 2025.

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Gathering 2025 Workshops
Mar 5th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Workshops

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We are planning a variety of workshops for Gathering 2025. Click below to read about the workshops and presenters.

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Doug Klassen Gathering 2025 Invitation
Apr 24th, 2025

Doug Klassen Gathering 2025 Invitation

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MC Canada Executive Minister Doug Klassen provides a short video invitation for prayer for and attendance of Gathering 2025.

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Gathering 2025 Dramatic Presentation
Feb 11th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Dramatic Presentation

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Arlyn Friesen Epp premieres new drama on Thursday evening.

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Discernment at Gathering 2025
Jul 4th, 2025

Discernment at Gathering 2025

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As part of encouraging ongoing discernment, during and following Gathering 2025, early “snapshots” of the shared reflections have been compiled.

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Sustainable Food Service at Gathering 2025
Feb 4th, 2025

Sustainable Food Service at Gathering 2025

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Cyndi Pugh, caterer for Gathering 2025, shares her commitment to sustainability in food service.

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Thanks to our Gathering 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors
May 14th, 2025

Thanks to our Gathering 2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

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We appreciate the sponsors and exhibitors who are helping make Gathering 2025 better.

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Gathering 2025 Speakers
Mar 5th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Speakers

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We have invited a diverse collection of voices to inform our times of worship and discernment. We anticipate the thoughtful sharing you will bring to the discussion tables.

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Gathering 2025 Daily Schedule
Feb 11th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Daily Schedule

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Click below to view the full daily schedule for Gathering 2025.

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Representative, Delegate, or Participant?
Mar 6th, 2025

Representative, Delegate, or Participant?

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Confused about which registration type to choose. Here are helpful explanations for congregational representatives, regional delegates, and participants.

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Gathering 2025 Q&A
Feb 11th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Q&A

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When to arrive? Will there be childcare? Where to stay (hotels, etc.)? Airports? We provide some essential information.

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Gathering 2025: Each Person Has a Gift
Jan 22nd, 2025

Gathering 2025: Each Person Has a Gift

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As we come together for MC Canada Gathering 2025, we’ll explore how God is calling us to use our gifts for the good of the church and the world.

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Sign-up to Pray for Gathering 2025
Jun 19th, 2025

Sign-up to Pray for Gathering 2025

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We're inviting people to pray during Gathering 2025. Sign-up for an hour of prayer.

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Gathering 2025: 3.5 days in 3.5 minutes
Jul 29th, 2025

Gathering 2025: 3.5 days in 3.5 minutes

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Video presentation of pictures taken during the 3 1/2 days of Gathering 2025.

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Gathering 2025 Measles Preparedness Information
Jun 28th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Measles Preparedness Information

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The Region of Waterloo has issued a measles preparedness notice.

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Final reminders for Gathering 2025
Jun 24th, 2025

Final reminders for Gathering 2025

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Here are some last minute notes for Gathering 2025!

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Gathering 2025 invitation from MC Canada Moderator
Apr 1st, 2025

Gathering 2025 invitation from MC Canada Moderator

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Congregations, please share a special invitation video from Geraldine Balzer.

 

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Gathering 2025 Feature Artwork
Jun 10th, 2025

Gathering 2025 Feature Artwork

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Artist Myrna Miller Dyck comments, "As I considered a visual piece for the conference, I was intrigued by the image of a fingerprint with the accompanying verse, “Each one has received a gift.” All of our gifts come from God, and each of us are marked by the fingerprint of God."

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Come Early, Stay Late Attractions
Mar 3rd, 2025

Come Early, Stay Late Attractions

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Come early, stay late - make the most of your trip to Gathering 2025. We have some suggestions of things you might explore...

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Gathering 2025 Accommodation Options
Mar 3rd, 2025

Gathering 2025 Accommodation Options

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Gathering 2025 participants are required to find their own overnight accommodations. Click below for a few options...

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Sustainability at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
Jun 10th, 2025

Sustainability at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate

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At Gathering 2025, we’re honouring our shared responsibility to care for creation. From energy to food, sustainability is woven into the fabric of this year’s event.

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Gathering 2025 'Gift Exchange' newsletter
Jul 3rd, 2025

Gathering 2025 'Gift Exchange' newsletter

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For Gathering 2025, a daily newsletter is being published.

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Children at Gathering 2025
Feb 20th, 2025

Children at Gathering 2025

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Are you attending Gathering 2025 with child(ren)? Click below for what will be provided. 

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