Books show Old Order Mennonite culture from the inside
Amsey Martin, an Old Order Mennonite deacon and long-time parochial school teacher, loves books. While most people in his community are farmers, he says that sitting in his study surrounded by books is “a dream come true.” The idea of making a book has also appealed to him, and when a writer from his Old…
Theatre of the Beat writes play for MCC Manitoba’s 50th anniversary
A 50th wedding anniversary traditionally calls for a gift of gold, but Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba is getting something a little different for their 50th anniversary. Theatre of the Beat is preparing a play in honour of the relief and development organization. The play is called The Forks and the Road. It’s a play…
