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A Good Place to Be
A new year begins. It’s such an exciting and fun time of the year. So many expectations, plan, and ideas for how the year will go. It always ends up…
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A “Merry Christmas” Story
During our trip to Canada for the Christmas break, I was surprised how many times I heard the same story. It goes something like this: They are trying to get…
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“Not just a 9-to-5 job”: on becoming a pastor
From what I know about pastoral ministry, I think I can honestly say that it’s one of the most challenging jobs out there. In our denomination, where the emphasis is…
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‘We don’t know who really won in the Congo’
Categories: Web FirstOn November 28, 2011 the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held its second presidential and legislative election. The Independent National Election Commission (CENI) announced on December 8 that the incumbent…
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Heifer sale planned for February 17
Categories: Web FirstAfter 30 years of raising funds for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), volunteers for the Heifer Sale are still going strong.
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Egyptian Christian leaders consider dialogue with Islamic groups
Categories: Web FirstChristian leaders in Egypt are meeting to discuss opening a dialogue with Islamic groups as a way of addressing sectarian violence. Ahead of the Eastern Christmas celebrated on Jan. 7,…
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What would Jesus want for Christmas?
Categories: UncategorizedWith raucous shouts of “Occupy Advent,” the youths of Langley Mennonite Fellowship interrupted the worship service on the first Sunday of the Christmas season. Assisted by many of the church’s…
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Living life to the fullest
Categories: UncategorizedFor Scott Feick, fitness is not just a matter of physical health; it is a matter of mental and spiritual health as well. “I do believe it’s important to be…
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Westgate student wins human rights award
Categories: UncategorizedWhen Rebekah Enns, 16, started a gay-straight alliance at Westgate Mennonite Collegiate, Winnipeg, in order to support those who, like her, are coming out of the closet, the Grade 11…
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New editor on board
Categories: UncategorizedIt has been six months since Canadian Mennonite first launched the Young Voices section, website and blogs. We have covered peace rallies, RV trips, new businesses and art. As well…
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New book recalls English school controversy
Categories: UncategorizedOn Oct. 1, 50 people gathered in the fellowship centre at Saskatoon’s Bethany Manor to launch the new book, The Pembroke Years: 1919-1968. Bill Janzen, chair of the Mennonite Historical…
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A journey of peace
Categories: UncategorizedOn Nov. 10, 2011, the community of Menno Simons Christian School participated in our annual peace festival, focusing on the meaning of the MCC button, “To remember is to work…
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Imaginations at work
Categories: UncategorizedEvery September for the last 106 years, students have arrived at the Rosthern (Sask.) Junior College (RJC) campus to learn, explore their faith, play, live together, and to become friends…
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Seniors, youths break down age barriers
Categories: UncategorizedWhen the grey-haired set met the blue-jean generation of Emmanuel Mennonite Church at an evening gathering last year, both generations learned a lot about the other. And everyone agreed it…
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People of faith must call for climate justice
Categories: UncategorizedEspecially in the colder areas of Canada, people will sometimes facetiously say they are thankful for climate change when they experience unseasonably warm temperatures. But Willard Metzger, Mennonite Church Canada’s…
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The merger God has been waiting for
Categories: UncategorizedIt was with singing, dancing and, of course, a potluck that two Lao Mennonite churches in Toronto celebrated their amalgamation late last year. After a seven-year separation, Lao Canadian Evangelical…
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Spaghetti-sauce churches
Categories: Viewpoints“Why plant a new church?” It’s a legitimate question and, as a church planter, one I have heard often. With most churches in decline, and more than a few closing…
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Christmas is over, what now?
Categories: ViewpointsWhile driving to work the other morning I was listening to the radio, as I usually do. The program host had a guest on the show and they were discussing…
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Collaborative conflict resolution
Categories: ViewpointsIn the last few columns, I’ve written about different ways to manage conflict, including avoidance, competition, accommodation and compromise. Each of these responses can be quite useful, and each one…
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The raising of Ebenezer
Categories: ViewpointsThe Ebenezer stone represented a fresh beginning, a reversal of course for God’s people. It also said something important about God: his mercies were everlasting; his covenant was forever. The…
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