MCC Ontario presents “The Syrian crisis: What is a small player to do?” at Conrad Grebel University College’s Great Hall, at 7 p.m. Learn about MCC’s ongoing humanitarian and peacebuilding response to the Syria and Iraq crisis. For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/1O4RJGi.
International recording artist Matt Epp will perform at UMEI at 7 p.m. in a fundraising concert for UMEI, Mennonite Church Canada peace building ministries and Coffee for Peace in the Philippines. Matt will be joined by the UMEI Vocal Ensemble on selected songs. Tickets: $12 (advance) $15 (door) available at www.mennonitechurch.ca.
Pax Christi Chorale and Menno Singers present “A Cappella Masterworks,” featuring Josef Rheinberger’s “Mass in E Flat,” at Grace Church on the Hill, Toronto, 3 p.m. For tickets, e-mail boxoffice@paxchristichorale.org.
Pax Christi Chorale presents “The Children’s Messiah,” at Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Toronto. For tickets, e-mail boxoffice@paxchristichorale.org.
Pax Christi Chorale and the York University Dance Ensemble present “L’enfance du Christ,” at Grace Church on the Hill, Toronto. (5) at 7:30 p.m.; (6) at 3 p.m. For tickets, e-mail boxoffice@paxchristichorale.org.
Annual Nithview Community Christmas tea, silent auction, bake sale and more, in New Hamburg, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Menno Singers performs its 60th-anniversary concert, at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, at 3 p.m.
Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir presents “Follow the Star,” at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, at 3 p.m.
MennoHomes annual general meeting and concert featuring Janice Lee, at Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 226-476-2535 or visit mennohomes.com.
Soli Deo Gloria Singers present their fall concert, “Fire and d’ Rock”; (21) at UMEI, at 7:30 p.m.; (22) Leamington United Mennonite Church, at 3 p.m. For more information, call UMEI at 519-326-7448.
Nairn Mennonite Church, Ailsa Craig, presents its annual “Spirit of Christmas” juried craft and live music show. One-of-a-kind crafts, Ten Thousand Villages, homemade baking. Music by Randy Grey, Camping’s Blessings and the Valleyview Male Chorus (20) 6:30 to 9 p.m.; (21) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anabaptist Heritage Concert at St. Catharines United Mennonite Church, at 7 p.m.; freewill offering in support of MCC’s response in the Middle East.
Women of MC Eastern Canada women’s retreat, based in Mennonite Women U.S.A.’s “Sister Care” material, at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, For more information, contact Phyllis Ramer at 519-236-7332 or e-mail peramer@hay.net.
MCC refugee sponsorship information sessions: (24) at Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toronto, from 1 to 3 p.m.; (31) at St. Catharines United Mennonite Church, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit mcco.ca/events.
“This Will Lead to Dancing,” a new play by Theatre of the Beat that addresses LGBTQ inclusion. (23) Community Mennonite Church, Stouffville; (24) Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, Markham. All shows at 7 p.m. RSVP in advance to production@theatreofthebeat.com to ensure a seat.
“Exploring resilience through the artwork of Shannon Moroney,” at the Conrad Grebel University College Gallery, Waterloo.
Fraser Lake Camp 60th Anniversary Fundraiser Gala. Johnny Wideman of Theatre of the Beat presents “It Only Takes a Spark (60 years of camping with a purpose).” Nov. 6 at Breslau Mennonite Church; Nov. 7 at Rouge Valley Mennonite Church. For tickets contact info@fraserlakecamp.com or (905) 642-2964.
Annual Fairview Mennonite Home handicraft sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tea room and lunch available as well as Christmas decorations, gifts, bake sale and more. For more information call 519-653-5719.
MCC Ontario fall conference, “At Peace and Unafraid,” at Bethany Community Church, St. Catharines, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Marriage Encounter weekend, at the Monastery of St. Carmel Spiritual Centre, Niagara Falls. For more information, contact Mennonite and Brethren Marriage Encounter Eastern Canada at 519-669-8667 or www.marriageencounterec.com.
Mennonite and Brethren Marriage Encounter Eastern Canada annual general meeting, at Wilmot Mennonite Church. For more information, contact Jim and Ruth Martin at 519-794-3891 or visit www.marriageencounterec.com.
“This Will Lead to Dancing,” a new play by Theatre of the Beat that addresses LGBTQ inclusion. (15-17) Toronto United Mennonite Church; (23) Community Mennonite Church, Stouffville; (24) Rouge Valley Mennonite Church, Markham. All shows at 7 p.m. RSVP in advance to production@theatreofthebeat.com to ensure a seat.
175th anniversary celebrations at Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden. Reminiscing followed by catered dinner and program beginning at 5:30 p.m. (3). Worship and lunch (4). For information go to www.shantzmc.ca.
Fourth annual “Welcoming Advent” at Detweiler Meetinghouse at 2:30 p.m. with Christmas music by Lifted Voices and Laurence Martin leading historic Christmas songs. Everyone welcome.
Fourth annual male chorus sing at Detweiler Meetinghouse at 2:30 p.m. Former male quartet, chorus or want-to-be members welcome to sing old gospel songs and anthems. Led by Bob Shantz.
