ASSOCIATED MENNONITE BIBLICAL SEMINARIES (AMBS)
For news please click here: AMBS News 22 August 2024
CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY [CMU]
Xplore – CMU’s Xplore extended education program investigates dimensions of the Christian faith, our world, and life in it – all without assignments or exams! Courses begin October 1 and topics include the Sermon on the Mount and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. Churches may consider hosting an Xplore watch party with people from the community. For course information and to register, visit cmu.ca/xplore.
Join the CMU team – CMU invites inquiries and applications for employment opportunities in teaching and Facilities. Visit cmu.ca/employment for details.
CHRISTIANS TOGETHER WATERLOO REGION (formerly K-W Council of Churches)
You are invited to a special meet-the-author event on Sunday, September 15, at 2 p.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 49 Blueridge Avenue, Kitchener. The author is Leah Reesor-Keller, and her book is entitled Tending Tomorrow: Courageous Change for People and Planet. This is an interdenominational event offered to the whole community.
COMPASS REFUGEE CENTRE
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CONRAD GREBEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Signs of Peace: A Retrospective of Peace Posters | July 2 – October 31, 2024 at the Grebel Gallery. Featuring over 40 posters from organizations and initiatives connected to Grebel, this pop-up exhibit encourages viewers to reflect on the messaging and design work that goes into inspiring peace action. uwaterloo.ca/centre-peace-advancement/grebel-gallery
September 26, 2024: The Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario, along with the Ontario Heritage Trust, will unveil a commemorative plaque to be placed at the site of the Montreal River Alternative Service Camp (just north of Sault Ste. Marie). Canada’s Alternative Service program ran from 1941-1946, with over 10,000 participants, many of them Mennonite. The unveiling will take place at Conrad Grebel University College at 4:00 pm. Then on September 28, the plaque will be installed at the Montreal River site. For more information, please visit the MHSO website at MHSO.org
HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
The “Backpacks for Kids” initiative invites your support to assist children in our community. Summer is a time for fun and freedom. But for families who are struggling to make ends meet, the fear of not being able to provide school supplies for their own children weighs heavy on their hearts… It’s a sinking feeling. Just imagine being this parent, longing to be there for their children. “I honestly thought I would have to do online schooling for my children again because I did not want them to be made fun of for not having food and having ripped bags.” Can you imagine if that were your family’s story? Sadly, that’s the reality facing more than 700 children in Waterloo Region. Over the next few weeks, can you come together and raise enough money to help an entire classroom of schoolchildren? For $1,225 – $50 per student – a congregation could equip an entire classroom with backpacks filled with the basic, essential school supplies they need to grow and learn. Or perhaps consider supporting five children, for $250 – every little bit helps! Thank you for ensuring that all children can get excited about returning to school, and start the year off with everything they need to succeed! Sincerely, Joanne Adair, House of Friendship Staff, Monthly Donor, and Mom of two!
MENNONITE CHURCH CANADA – INTERNATIONAL WITNESS
Read the latest news from Dann and Joji Pantoja (Lakan and Lakimbini) WNMC’s International Witness Partnership Workers in the Philippines.
MENNONITE CHURCH EASTERN CANADA (MCEC)
MCEC Junior Youth Fall Event, October 20, 2024, 1 – 5 p.m, UMEI Christian High School, Leamington, ON. Inviting all junior youth to an afternoon packed with awesome activities, meaningful connections and plenty of laughter. Find out more at mcec.ca.
MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (MCC)
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Stories from Africa: Lunch and Listen with Vurayayi Pugeni in the Community Room at 50 Kent Ave. Vurayayi Pugeni, MCC’s Area Director for Southern and Central Africa and Nigeria, will share firsthand experiences that will uplift and challenge us. Can’t make it in person? No problem—tune in live on our Facebook page! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect and learn!
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. — Training Active Bystanders — 50 Kent Ave. Kitchener As any bystander witnessing a potentially harmful situation knows, discerning how to move from passive observation to effective action is not easy. Training Active Bystanders (TAB) equips participants with the tools they need to prevent harm-doing and contribute to a healthier community. Please note that this event is in-person only and is suitable for individuals over the age of 13. Cost: $25. If this date and time do not work for you, consider joining on November 7 (afternoon session).
MCC Ontario annual general meeting ***NEW DATE*** Monday, Sept 23, 7:00pm
Grounded in the church, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for us to be accountable, transparent and responsive to you. We invite you to join in celebrating the impact you’ve made of sharing God’s love and compassion in the lives of so many in Ontario and around the world. Delegates from constituent congregations are invited and authorized to vote. The meeting will take place over Zoom. For more information, go to mcc.org/Ontario-AGM.
Volunteer with Circle of Friends
MCC is recruiting volunteers to become part of the Circle of Friends program to help support individuals transitioning out of homelessness. No special experience or background is required to volunteer, but volunteers should be compassionate, patient and good listeners. Go to mcc.org/opportunity/circle-friends for more information.
Men listening, men talking retreat — November 29-30 at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp & Retreat Centre
Who are men called to be in 2024 and beyond, and how can they live lives that matter? Join a two-day retreat to take a deep dive into honest conversations on healthy masculinity. The cost is $115 and includes refreshments, meals and accommodations. Learn more at mcc.org/events/men-listening-men-talking-retreat.
MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
Join peopleCare Communities on Sept 19, 2024 at the beautiful Foxwood Golf Club in Baden for a fantastic golf fundraiser featuring a 9-hole best ball format, exciting contests, a delicious breakfast and luncheon, vibrant cocktail party, silent auction and loads of amazing prizes. Not to mention the perfect opportunity to network with colleagues, other leaders and new contacts from across senior living and beyond. Feel good about your golf game knowing that all proceeds go towards MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates), an organization dedicated to alleviating poverty around the world. Register as an individual or group. peopleCare has also designed a variety of unique opportunities for partners to contribute to making this year’s tournament a remarkable success. Details on the registration page here.
SHALOM COUNSELLING SERVICES
10,000 STEPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH — Saturday, Sept. 21 — Shalom Counselling Services, 9 Avondale Ave. S., Waterloo — Registration begins at 9 am — Walk starts at 9:30 am. Participants will travel a route to the Iron Horse Trail, along the trail, and back to Shalom. Join us and set your own goals, whether it’s taking 10,000 steps or 1,000 steps, or fundraising $10,000 or $100. Choose a goal that works for you and help us provide more affordable, accessible counselling services in the Waterloo Region. Sign up on our website: https://shalomcounselling.org/steps. After the walk, there will be a community block party to celebrate our achievements. Please come out and support local mental health resources. Thank you for your continued support and prayers, Shalom Counselling Services
SILVER LAKE MENNONITE CAMP
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp has extended their Executive Director application deadline into Fall 2024. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with strong financial management and people skills. Those interested can view the job description at slmc.ca. Please send your resume and cover letter to boardchair@slmc.ca.
SLMC Fall Retreats – Registration is open for Fall Retreats at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, including Men’s Retreat (Sept. 13-15), Bruce Trail Hikes, and Work Weekend (Nov. 1-3). Register at slmc.ca/retreats.
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