Calendar

This listing includes events hosted by Mennonite Church Canada and its regional churches, special celebrations of MC Canada congregations, events at Mennonite-related organizations, and community events of interest to Mennonite readers. Some of these also appear in the print issue of the magazine.

You can submit an item here or send an email to calendar@canadianmennonite.org. If an event is to appear in print, please send the information at least eight weeks in advance.

 

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September 30, 2023 | Location: Nationwide

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 30, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Urban Anabaptist Church Planters Workshop, “Tentmakers: Opportunities and Challenges for Developing Congregations” at the Ottawa Mennonite Church from 10-4 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee, snacks and fellowship. For more information and to register by September 15, go to mcec.ca/events.

October 5, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Celebrate the launch of Professor Emeritus Marlene Epp’s new book Eating like a Mennonite, exploring the meaning of Mennonite foodways, around the table and around the world. From zwieback to tamales and from sauerkraut to spring rolls, Eating Like a Mennonite reveals food as a complex ingredient in ethnic, religious, and personal identities, with the ability to create both bonds and boundaries between people. Books will be available to purchase. Reception to follow. More information at...

October 5, 2023 | Location: Manitoba

You are invited to MHC Gallery's 25th Anniversary! This event will celebrate the past years and prepare for the year ahead. This event also doubles as our annual fundraiser. Come enjoy a keynote by artist Miriam Rudolph, music by Levi Penner, and refreshments inspired by the South American roots of our current exhibition, starting at 7:30 p.m. RSVP by email to mhcgallery@cmu.ca, and bring a friend! 

October 11, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Conrad Grebel University College’s 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner at 6 p.m., hosted by Eric Friesen. With stories we'll recreate memories of Community Supper and raise money for residence facility projects. We will also get a glimpse into the University of Waterloo's future as UWaterloo President Vivek Goel speaks about "Waterloo at 100." Purchase tickets at: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/60th-gala-dinner

October 12, 2023 to October 13, 2023 | Location: Ontario

MCC Ontario is delighted to partner with The New Leaf Network in presenting The Table in Waterloo and online. New Leaf is a collaborative, relational and creative missional organization that supports, equips and connects church planters, spiritual entrepreneurs and missional practitioners in post-Christian Canada. The Table is for Pastors, Priests, Church Planters, Ministry Leaders, Academics, Artists, Poets, Neighbourhood Catalysts, Creatives and Jesus-followers from any tradition who are longing for an oasis and a shared feast of hope here in Canada. You can find out...

October 12, 2023 | Location: Online Event

Ted & Co present We Own This Now, a drama by Alison Casella Brookins that looks at love of land, loss of land and what it means to “own’ something. Learn how the Doctrine of Discovery is still being used and causing harm today. Thursday, October 12, 7 pm at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Tickets online at: mcco.ca/we-own-this-now.

October 14, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Save the date. Plan to be at this year's Empty Bowls for Haiti event at Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Local potters donate hand-crafted bowls and local restaurants provide a wide variety of delicious soups. Funds raised strengthen communities in Haiti. Go to mcc.org/events to buy your tickets today!

October 15, 2023 | Location: Online Event

Ted & Co present We Own This Now, a drama by Alison Casella Brookins that looks at love of land, loss of land and what it means to “own’ something. Learn how the Doctrine of Discovery is still being used and causing harm today. Saturday, October 15, 7 pm at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. Tickets online at: mcco.ca/we-own-this-now.

October 17, 2023 | Location: Online Event

Climate Pollinators—a webinar series on creation care at 9 a.m. (CT). Africa focus with Sibonokuhle Ncube. This webinar is jointly organized by MWC's Creation Care Task Force (CCTF) and the Anabaptist Climate Collaborative. In these webinars, CCTF members from each region will host one hour of storytelling and Q&A. Church members from around the world will share how they are affected by climate change – and responding with resilient action and gospel hope. Click here to...

October 19, 2023 to October 20, 2023 | Location: Saskatchewan

Called to be a Worship Leader, Nutana Park Mennonite Church, Saskatoon. (19th) Called to be a worship leader: Exploring the role, 7-9 p.m. (20th) Leading in Worship: Exploring pathways and pitfalls in congregations, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and to register, go to: mcsask.ca/event/11422.

October 20, 2023 to October 22, 2023 | Location: B.C.

MC B.C. women’s retreat, “Planted-Rooted-Growing” with Bonnie Esau at Camp Squeah.

October 21, 2023 | Location: Ontario

MCEC Youth Event at UMEI, 1-5p.m. at UMEI Christian High School in Leamington, Ont.

October 21, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Buckets of Hope, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Material Resources warehouse is opening its doors and welcoming visitors to an event for the whole family with games, snacks and hands-on activities for all ages.We invite you to participate in activities for kids and to pack a kit or two while you're there! Admission is free, but we are asking for a donation of large bath soap bars (in original wrapping) to help stuff our kits. Go to mcc.org/events/bucket-thanks for more info.

October 21, 2023 to October 22, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Toronto United Mennonite Church has been in ministry for 75 years.Come celebrate with us. (21) Anniversary Dinner with historical presentation 6.30-9 p.m., (22) Service of thanksgiving (in person or online) at 11 a.m. Followed by Heritage Potluck (foods from our many cultural backgrounds) and Birthday Party, with Freiwillige (open mic) storytelling, displays, games and activities. Please contact secretary@tumc.ca for more information.

October 22, 2023 to November 1, 2023 | Location: International

Join Mennonite Central Committee Colombia on a 10-day learning tour to discover the peace and development work in Bogota and the countryside. For more information, please contact Rosie Steinmann at rosiesteinmann@mcccanada.ca, or fill out the form. To learn more, go to: ...

October 24, 2023 | Location: Ontario

TMTC Closing Ceremony: Celebrating the Legacy of the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre. Gather with those associated with TMTC past and present, celebrate legacy, and share stories as the Centre comes to a close during this virtual event. Hosted by Jeremy Bergen, the event will feature brief reflections by some of those who cared for and benefited from TMTC over the years. There will also be an opportunity for brief sharing during an open mic time. Register at: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/...

October 27, 2023 to October 29, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Fall work weekend at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. For more information, go to www.slmc.ca/retreats.

October 28, 2023 to October 29, 2023 | Location: Manitoba

Canadian Foodgrains Bank’s “Singin’ in the Grain” fundraising concerts, featuring the Steinbach Regional Secondary School and Westgate Collegiate: Douglas Mennonite Church, Winnipeg on  October 28, 7 p.m. and at Emmanuel Mennonite Church on October 29, 3 p.m.

October 28, 2023 | Location: Ontario

Voices Together Resource Day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Shantz Mennonite Church, in Baden, Ont., with hymn sing at 7 p.m.

November 5, 2023 | Location: Manitoba

The Mennonite Community Orchestra presents “The Power of Hope” featuring a tribute to Ukraine and the premiere of Rains Song by CMU student Liam Berry. See www.mennonitecommunityorchestra for more concert information.

November 8, 2023 | Location: Manitoba

Dual Hybrid Book Launch. Join host Sue Sorensen and authors Ariel Gordon ("Sightseeing") and Mitchell Toews ("Pinching Zwieback"), both creators with Winnipeg's At Bay Press, Wednesday, November 8 @ 7 P.M. in the atrium at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park, Winnipeg. Info: ...

November 14, 2023 to November 18, 2023 | Location: B.C.

Mennonite Heritage Museum Christmas Market. More details to come.

November 14, 2023 | Location: Online Event

Climate Pollinators—a webinar series on creation care at 8 a.m. (CT). Asia focus with Nindyo Sasongko. This webinar is jointly organized by MWC's Creation Care Task Force (CCTF) and the Anabaptist Climate Collaborative. In these webinars, CCTF members from each region will host one hour of storytelling and Q&A. Church members from around the world will share how they are affected by climate change – and responding with resilient action and gospel hope. Click here to learn...

November 17, 2023 | Location: Online Event

MWC Online Prayer Hour. A bi-monthly online prayer meeting with Anabaptist-Mennonites from around theworld. A short focus presentation is followed by ~39 minutes of prayer time in language-specific breakout rooms of 5-12 people, and brief large group report backs from each room. Please register here: mwc-cmm.org/en/form/mwc-online-prayer-hour-registration-november-2023

November 18, 2023 | Location: Ontario

The MCC Peace Conference is your chance to see, hear and experience first-hand how you and MCC are changing lives and communities through peacebuilding. This event will inspire and inform through general sessions, workshops and conversations with messengers of peace. Visit mcc.org/peace-conference for more details.

November 24, 2023 to November 25, 2023 | Location: Ontario

The Church at Nairn (formerly Nairn Mennonite Church) 26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig (Nairn) annual Spirit of Christmas. Nov 24th 6:30-9 p.m., Nov 25th 10-4 p.m.  Includes live music, juried crafts, pottery, greeting cards, wood products, stained glass, vinyl signs, quilts and more. Tea room included with admission. Info@nairnmennonite.weebly.ca.

November 25, 2023 | Location: B.C.

MHSBC presents: “Holodomor Remembrance: Voices of Survivors.” Doors open at 2:30 pm; Film/Presentations at 3 p.m.; Faspa at 4 p.m. For tickets call:  604-853-6177 or go to www.mhsbc.com.

December 12, 2023 | Location: Online Event

Climate Pollinators—a webinar series on creation care at 8 a.m. (CT). Europe focus with David Nussbaumer. This webinar is jointly organized by MWC's Creation Care Task Force (CCTF) and Anabaptist Climate Collaborative. In these webinars, CCTF members from each region will host one hour of storytelling and Q&A. Church members from around the world will share how they are affected by climate change – and responding with resilient action and gospel hope. Click here for more...

January 16, 2024 | Location: Online Event

Climate Pollinators—a webinar series on creation care at 8 a.m. (CT). Latin America focus with Juliana Morillo. This webinar is jointly organized by MWC's Creation Care Task Force (CCTF) and Anabaptist Climate Collaborative. In these webinars, CCTF members from each region will host one hour of storytelling and Q&A. Church members from around the world will share how they are affected by climate change – and responding with resilient action and gospel hope. Click here for...

March 11, 2024 to March 14, 2024 | Location: B.C.

Mennonite Camping Association is hosting its bi-national gathering at Camp Squeah in Hope. More information to come.

June 7, 2024 to June 9, 2024 | Location: B.C.

Young Adult (18-35) Anabaptist Conference, “Faith, Activism, and Church: Building an Active Future” at Camp Squeah.

June 21, 2024 to June 23, 2024 | Location: Manitoba

75 . . . Already?! Save the date for Camp Assiniboia’s 75th Anniversary. More details to come.