Mennonites prod government on Palestinian concerns
Christian Palestinians have asked the global church to stand with them, and Mennonites in Canada have now asked their government to do the same. In September, Mennonite Church Canada’s Palestine-Israel Network (PIN) sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mélanie Joly, the minister of foreign affairs, calling the government to consistency in its…
Mennonites address domestic violence
Research shows that rates of domestic abuse are just as prevalent in religious communities, and even higher in more conservative forms of religion, says Val Peters Hiebert, assistant coordinator of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba’s Abuse Response and Prevention Program, which helps congregations navigate disclosures of abuse and cases of sexual misconduct by clergy. Hiebert and…
Volunteers respond to Hurricane Fiona
As hurricanes go, Fiona wasn’t as bad as some when it hit Atlantic Canada—just lots of trees blown down into yards, and shingles and siding blown off houses. Unless it was your tree, your yard or your roof and siding. Then it was a very big deal. That’s how Nick Hamm sees it. “It’s amazing…
Meet MC Canada’s new moderator, Geraldine Balzer
Geraldine Balzer, a member of Nutana Park Mennonite Church in Saskatoon, was elected moderator of Mennonite Church Canada in July, replacing Calvin Quan, who served in the role for six years. We asked her to share about her life and vision. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Emily Summach: Where did you…
