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Peter Toews
Categories: ViewpointsFor much of Mennonite history, leaders were called from within the group to serve. This was in addition to working on their own farm or business to pay the bills.…
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Wisdom, where art thou? (Pt. 4)
Categories: ViewpointsHow does one define wisdom? It’s difficult to put into words. Herman Hesse, in his classic novel, Siddhartha, writes: “Wisdom is not communicable. The wisdom which a wise man tries…
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EVI listening tour roundup
Categories: UncategorizedOver the past three months, the Emerging Voices Initiative (EVI) conducted a cross-country listening tour, endeavouring to gauge the mood of Mennonite Church Canada congregants on what should happen next…
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Alberta names new area church pastor
Categories: UncategorizedTim Wiebe-Neufeld has been hired as the new Mennonite Church Alberta area church pastor. Starting in February, he will combine this half-time position with a quarter-time role as Future Directions…
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An exciting first step
Categories: Focus On EducationI live in one of the most beautiful places on the Prairies. The Shekinah Retreat Centre is situated in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Northeast of my house, a deep…
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‘Let him speak’
Categories: UncategorizedAn Mennonite Church Manitoba meeting at Fort Garry Mennonite Church took a confrontational turn on Jan. 12, 2017, opening the floodgates of debate on just what it means for local…
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Rooted in faith or academia
Categories: Focus On EducationWhen Justony Vasquez decided to be part of World Youth Day in Poland last summer, she had no idea that the venture would land her at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).…
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Engineering bright futures for students
Categories: Focus On EducationBefore taking the STEM program, which incorporates science, technology, engineering and math, Mackenzie, a Grade 2 student at Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary and Middle Schools, wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to…
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‘Do not neglect to do good’
Categories: Focus On EducationConrad Grebel University College students Mark Whyte, Mariak Achuoth, Jonathan Smith and Liban Farah accepted a challenge last fall: Build a social enterprise that restores the rights and dignities of…
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Alumnus heads to Nepal to serve as general surgeon
Categories: Focus On EducationNicholaus “Nick” Bauman (nee Erb), a Rockway Mennonite Collegiate graduate (Class of ’97) and general surgeon, and his spouse, Becky Bauman, are heading to Kathmandu, Nepal, the largest Himalayan state…
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Carving a new peace path
Categories: UncategorizedA young woman in Waterloo, Ont., is using her passion for peace to positively impact students. Katie Gingerich, 24, is director of The Ripple Effect Education (TREE), a peace-education initiative…
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‘Sparky’ music
Categories: UncategorizedThey might perform at cafes, bars and festivals throughout the Saskatoon area these days, but bluegrass quartet Sparky and the Plugs got their start playing music in church. Guitarist Zac…
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Bethany College set to ‘thrive’
Categories: Web FirstThe new year brings a new beginning for Bethany College, as it announces its re-opening for fall 2017 with a new discipleship program called Thrive. Thrive replaces the college’s previous…
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Preparing for pastoral ministry
Categories: Web FirstA desire to immerse himself in a learning community in preparation for pastoral ministry was part of what drew Lee Hiebert to relocate to Elkhart, Ind., and enrol in the…
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Canadians join Women’s March on Washington
Categories: Web FirstCanadian Mennonite women were among millions who peacefully made their voices heard for justice, equality and a host of social causes at the Women’s Marches that took place across Canada…
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Review: Show not so pure in its depiction of Mennonites
Categories: Web FirstCBC’s new crime drama, Pure, which premiered on Jan. 9, 2017, has generated a lot of controversy in the Canadian Mennonite community, and for good reason. The six-part TV serial…
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10 things to know about Mennonites in Canada
Categories: Web FirstYou may have seen traditionally dressed Mennonites at farmers’ markets or on TV, but you may not know that these are only a segment of the Mennonite population in Canada.…
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Top 10 online stories of 2016
Categories: Web FirstIn 2016 popular online stories on the Canadian Mennonite website dealt with gender identity, cohabitation, church institutions, and Mennonite history. Readers wanted to know about the growth of Old Order…
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Making the list
Categories: EditorialAt the end of every year, I get together with a group of friends and we discuss our favourite music that came out in the previous 12 months. As a…
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10 under 30
Categories: Feature ArticlesWe asked and you responded. This past fall, Canadian Mennonite put out a call to readers. We wanted to hear about the young adults who are making a difference in…
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