In the final days of October, Holly and I reached an anniversary. Recently a relative reminded us that, in 1972, five cousins headed to five altars with their partners. Marie, a... Read More
Opinion
November 9, 2022 | Opinion | Ed Olfert
This month’s column is precipitated by two written events. In the recent article announcing Will Braun’s appointment as Canadian Mennonite ’s new editor, Braun says he “views the... Read More
November 9, 2022 | Opinion | Randolph Haluza-DeLay
Abijah, fifth king of Judah, is standing with his 400,000 men on the cusp of battle, badly outnumbered. Jeroboam, king of Israel, confidently stands with his 800,000 men, ready to... Read More
November 9, 2022 | Opinion | Joshua Penfold
My adventure with Canadian Mennonite began in October 2013, when I stepped into the newly created role of web editor. In March 2017, I became executive editor, teaming up with... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Virginia A. Hostetler
Protest organizers accused of ‘revisionist history’ Re: “ The sweet solace of polarization, Part 2 ,” Oct. 17, page 20. While the protest organizers may have believed they did a “... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion |
Our shared home, planet Earth, is a miracle. I've known this intuitively since I was a child growing up under the expansive skies of the Saskatchewan prairies. Stunning sunsets,... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Wendy Janzen
David K. Jantzi came from an Old Order Amish family. He felt obligated to become a conscientious objector during the Second World War because “the church required it.” In his... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Laureen Harder-Gissing
“Jesus had a lot to say about money, but the songs we sing in worship rarely do.” These words from the album description of Bryan Moyer Suderman’s 2007 album, My Money Talks ,... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Anneli Loepp Thiessen
This summer, I met a wildlife conservationist named Leo. His life passion began in California as a young adult, when he joined the California Condor Recovery Program. In 1987,... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Troy Watson
On my first day as senior writer for Canadian Mennonite , one of the two most important elders in my life died. Gene Herr, along with his wife Mary, created the Hermitage, a... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Will Braun
“Why are you a Mennonite?” That question is the basis of Canadian Mennonite ’s next online event. Hosted by Aaron Epp, CM ’s online media manager, the event will take place on... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion |
Times have changed. Few argue the accuracy of that statement as it relates to congregations seeking and calling individuals for pastoral leadership. Congregations rarely receive... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Marilyn Rudy-Froese and Al Rempel
Like Amos, I am neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet. Yet it is apparent to most people involved in church ministry that, to quote another non-prophet prophet, Bob Dylan: “... Read More
October 26, 2022 | Opinion | Michael Pahl
Movies and TV shows about journalism always catch my attention. How do publishing enterprises work? How do reporters and editors gather information? How are decisions made about... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Editorial | Virginia A. Hostetler
Preaching in a ‘maze of postmodern reality’ Say a prayer for pastors, teachers in seminaries and Mennonite schools, bishops and executive ministers, and any others who are tasked... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion |
A former Maoist rebel, a Muslim corporate lawyer, a conservative Baptist pastor and an Indigenous coffee farmer walk into a coffee shop . . . and sit down for a board meeting for... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion | Jeanette Hanson
In 1970, the province of Manitoba celebrated its 100th birthday, and celebrations included a visit by the queen and her family. Among the many stops and events in July was a visit... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion | Conrad Stoesz
The past month has been indescribably hard for many here in Saskatchewan. I refer, of course, to the savage happenings on James Smith Cree Nation, and also touching nearby Weldon... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion | Ed Olfert
Some years after making a faith commitment, I was drawn by Anabaptism. It seemed to be a movement of the spirit, deeply aligned with the way of Jesus, which had attracted me to... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion | Randolph Haluza-DeLay
As I read the annals of the kings of Israel in Chronicles, the length of the timeline gets lost on me. Only a few pages before I was reading the account of David, followed by a... Read More
October 12, 2022 | Opinion | Joshua Penfold
Canadian Mennonite publisher Tobi Thiessen and executive editor Virginia A. Hostetler reflect on the magazine's 25th anniversary: Tobi Thiessen, Publisher Your church may have a... Read More
September 28, 2022 | Editorial | Tobi Thiessen and Virginia A. Hostetler
Indigenous gifts to the world Re: “ Get over being called a ‘settler’ ” letter, June 27, page 7. This letter writer suggests those of us who are descendants of settlers should... Read More
September 28, 2022 | Opinion |
My family and I entered a new chapter this past week. Shortly after our fourth child was born, I stepped away from my career as a nurse to focus on our family and our family farm... Read More
September 28, 2022 | Opinion | Mary Barg
You are looking at one of the oldest original photographs in the Mennonite Archives of Ontario, likely taken in 1867. The father and daughter are John (or Jean) and Anna (“Annie... Read More
September 28, 2022 | Opinion | Laureen Harder-Gissing
