November 25-26
Nairn Mennonite Church, Ailsa Craig, hosts its annual Christmas event featuring live music, crafts and a tea room. (25) from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; (26) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nairn Mennonite Church, Ailsa Craig, hosts its annual Christmas event featuring live music, crafts and a tea room. (25) from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; (26) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conrad Grebel University College and University of Waterloo open house, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Grebel Gallery, Waterloo, presents “Unmasking, breathing, moving forward,” an exhibit of 17 Indigenous, Black and racialized artists responding to their experiences of COVID-19. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
2022 Bechtel Lecture at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ont. Dr. Mark Louden will give a presentation titled, "Reconstructing Linguistic History: What did Ontario's Earliest Amish Speak?" 7:30 p.m. in the Great Hall with a reception to follow. Details: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/lecture-series/bechtel-lectures
"Seeking transformation: A retreat for Christian settlers," at the Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ont, with facilitators Derek Suderman and Tanya Dyck Steinmann. For more information, or to register, visit bit.ly/3COwyqI.
"Ministering in a liminal space" workshop, at 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, from 7 to 9 p.m. Leader: Al Rempel. For more information, or to register, visit bit.ly/3q0iq6c.
"Pastoral conversations: Compassion fatigue," with speaker Wanda Wagler-Martin, on Zoom, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, visit bit.ly/3KBcs5k.
Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario annual meeting, 1:30 p.m. at Conrad Grebel University College (Waterloo, Ont.) and book launch of 'Menno’s Descendants in Quebec: The Mission Activity of Four Anabaptist Groups, 1956-2021.' Richard Lougheed will speak on “The Call to Quebec: Anabaptist Mission Strategies and Results in a Rapidly Changing Society.” Everyone is welcome. See mhso.org/events for more information.
Amish Mennonite heritage thanksgiving worship service at Steinmann Mennonite Church, 7 p.m. Amish Mennonite artifacts and memorabilia on display from 4 p.m.
“Unmasking, breathing, moving forward” exhibition at the Grebel Gallery, Waterloo, by 17 Black, Indigenous and racialized artists who respond to their COVID-19 experiences and offer insights into a way forward that is attentive to marginalized voices. Launch event at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6.
Detweiler Meetinghouse hosts the MacTalla Road Duo with intstrumental music of the British Isles and Canada’s East Coast, near Roseville, at 2:30 p.m.
A cappella hymn sing at Maple View Mennonite Church, 7:30 p.m., part of the Amish bicentennial celebrations.
A cappella hymn sing at East Zorra Mennonite Church, 7:30 p.m., part of the Amish bicentennial celebrations.
Truth and Reconciliation and the Amish Bicentennial at Steinmann Mennonite Church, 7:30 p.m., with Rebecca Seiling and David G. Neufeld, reflecting on connections between land, Indigenous people and settlers.
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp invites musicians to an intergenerational and open community orchestra rehearsal at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo. 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Details: Do you have an orchestra instrument you haven't played since high school? Are you learning a new instrument, and want to try your hand at an orchestra? Join campers and staff from Ontario Mennonite Music Camp for this event. Orchestra director Sean Goerzen will lead the ensemble in tried and true orchestral repertoire. An outdoor rehearsal is planned. All ages welcome.
Toronto Mennonite Festival at Willowgrove Farm, Whitchurch-Stouffville, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Help us raise money for the relief and justice work of Mennonite Central Committee.
MCC Ontario is hosting a True North Learning Tour with Indigenous Neighbours program in Timmins. Contact info@mcco.ca for more information.
Diverse Paths: A Low German Networking conference to learn and explore cultural nuances of Low German speaking community at Conrad Grebel University College.
Detweiler Meetinghouse in Ayr, Ont., invites you to come and enjoy the vocal and instrumental Celtic music of Ireland, Scotland and England performed by the Fair Wind Celtic Quartette. 2:30 p.m. Masks are requested but not required.
Brubacher House at the University of Waterloo hosts a”Still life: Fascinating artifacts” class, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Teacher: Yulia Balobanova (artist-in-residence). For adults and youths 11 years and older. Register online at https://yuliab.ca.art-workshops.
June Art Classes with Yulia Balobanova at Brubacher House in Waterloo. 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For kids ages 6-10. Details: uwaterloo.ca/brubacher-house/events/june-art-classes-yulia-balobanova.
Rockway Mennonite Church in Kitchener hosts a preview performance of Civilized, a new theatrical work that takes an anti-racist look at the dangers of being "civilized." The one-hour monologue will be followed by a moderated discussion. 7:30 p.m. Details about the play, COVID precautaions and how to get advance tickets are available at eventbrite.com/e/civilized-preview-performances-tickets-342818337877.
Rockway Mennonite Church in Kitchener hosts a preview performance of Civilized, a new theatrical work that takes an anti-racist look at the dangers of being "civilized." The one-hour monologue will be followed by a moderated discussion. 7:30 p.m. Details about the play, COVID precautaions and how to get advance tickets are available at eventbrite.com/e/civilized-preview-performances-tickets-342818337877.
MCC Thrift on Mill, in Leamington, celebrates 40 year of thrift, beginning at 1 p.m. with musical entertainment.
Join Canadian Mennonite for our first online discussion panel, “The Climate Crisis—How Canadian Mennonites might best respond” at 8:00 p.m. ET. To register, visit: canadianmennonite.org/events.