MDS Canada returning to Cape Breton
Although thousands of fallen trees were cleaned up by Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) volunteers after the hurricane struck Cape Breton, and some roofs were patched or tarped, the organization was unable to do more before winter came.
EMC appoints Director of Global Outreach
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce that George Dumitrascu has agreed to serve as EMC Director of Global Outreach. George will begin his role in the summer of 2023.
MCC responds to earthquakes in Syria
As the tragic toll of the Feb. 6 earthquakes continues to unfold in Syria, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is working with long-term partners in Aleppo and surrounding areas to meet urgent needs.
The EFC calls for action against MAiD expansion
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) is encouraging Canadian Christians to interact with their Members of Parliament to share their concerns and grave misgivings about the planned expansion of medical assistance in dying in Canada.
MCC Canada relocates head office to downtown Winnipeg
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada is pleased to announce that it will relocate its national office to 330 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The move is planned for spring 2023.
A real, live piggy bank
Ilero and Egadu needed a friend. The couple argued a lot about not having enough money to feed and educate their three children. They hoped Friend would help them, but they had no idea how much.
EMC launches its first podcast
The Armchair Anabaptist is a brand-new podcast that looks at theological issues from a uniquely Anabaptist perspective. For the first season, Kevin Wiebe and Jesse Penner are looking at the call of Jesus to love our enemies.
Engaging the next generation of workers
Calvin Tiessen will provide EMC with a portion of his time to dedicate to recruitment, training, placement and retention of EMC missionaries, church planters and pastors. Calvin is an experienced cross-cultural worker currently on home assignment.
Menno Office—a welcoming space for U of M students
Menno Office, a U of M campus ministry supported by Inter-Mennonite Chaplaincy Association (IMCA), is a place where students find peer support, guidance and pastoral care in a welcoming Christian atmosphere.
Council approves release of Aberdeen, 2023 budget of 1.8M
On November 26, 2022, EMC Conference Council delegates met to discuss changes to the Ministerial section of The Constitution, and to approve the release of Aberdeen EMC and the EMC budget for 2023.
Ministers retreat for renewal: Singing God’s Story
Ministry leaders had a wonderful opportunity to refresh their souls during the ministerial retreat at Wilderness Edge Resort and Conference Centre in Pinawa, Man., November 26–28, 2022.
Anabaptism at 500 seeking five hundred study groups
The Anabaptism at 500 project is looking for five hundred study groups from a broad spectrum of Anabaptist communities to participate in creating the first-ever Anabaptist Bible.
Worship materials provide opportunity to cross barriers
“Jesus is our hope: even if we go through the valley of the shadow of death, he is by our side.” In the Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday materials for 2023, meet the Christian believer in Burkina Faso who declares this faith despite challenges.
2023 Spirit of MDS Fund accepting grant applications
The grants can be used for food banks or other ministries assisting low-income people or seniors, and for construction or renovation projects to repair a home or make it more livable.
Volunteers respond to Hurricane Fiona in Glace Bay
MDS plans to be in Cape Breton until mid-December; more volunteers are needed, especially roofers. People who want to volunteer can contact Clara Flores at cflores@mds.org or 1-866-261-1274.
An ‘egg’-cellent gift this Christmas
Chickens are one option that Canadians may choose to give to people around the world this Christmas by purchasing them from MCC’s Christmas Giving guide. Canadians who buy chickens—$13 buys enough for two families—will have their gifts doubled, up to $33,000 by generous donors.
EMC appoints three new personnel
EMC has appointed a new Executive Director (beginning July 2023), Director of Next Generation, and Conference Pastor (both beginning January 2023).
Why an Anabaptist Bible?
While drawing on the work of scholars, the Anabaptist Bible is unique in the trust it places in the collective wisdom of 500 lay study groups in a broad spectrum of Anabaptist faith communities who will share their perspectives, insights, and questions in the margins of the text.
A new shepherd for MWC
The presidency of Mennonite World Conference (MWC) transferred from J. Nelson Kraybill (2015 to 2022) to president-elect Henk Stenvers (2022 to 2028) at GITJ Margokerto, Indonesia, as part of Assembly 17.
House fire helps MDS volunteer empathize with disaster survivors
As a project director with Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Canada, Jim Reimer knows it can be stressful for a homeowner to cope with the loss of their house. He just never expected to experience it first-hand.