B.C.

Lifebridge Ministries fundraiser, featuring Brian Doerksen, at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m.

MC B.C. annual gathering, at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Abbotsford.

A second congregational gathering to continue to listen to viewpoints on the Being a Faithful Church 7 decision, at Peace Mennonite Church, Richmond, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Theatre of the Beat, MCC and Trinity Western University present “Forgiven/Forgotton,” a play about the varied responses of a community that learns an ex-con will be serving his parole in their midst; (20) Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church, Chilliwack, 10:45 a.m. (20) Highland Community Church, Abbotsford, 7 p.m. (24) Kelowna First Mennonite Church, 7 p.m.; (25) Killarney Park, Vancouver, 8 p.m.; (26) Cedar Park Church, Delta, 7 p.m., (27) Saanich Community Church, Victoria, 11 a.m.

Workshop on suicide awareness, offered by Communitas Supportive Care Society, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Clearbrook Public Library, Abbotsford. Free, but RSVP by Sept. 30 to office@CommunitasCare.com or call 604-850-6608.

MC B.C. meeting of congregations, location to be determined.

“Ride for Refuge in support of MC Canada Witness ministries in 20 countries around the world. For more information, visit mennonitechurch.ca.

Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. fall fundraising dessert banquet, featuring letters out of the Soviet Union during the Kruschev “thaw,” at King Road Mennonite Brethren Church, Abbotsford, at 3 p.m.

Women’s retreat, “Piecing Together our Identity,” at Camp Squeah with speaker Song Yang Her. Register at mcbc.ca/womens-ministry.

Wild Salmon Justice Concert, at Coqualeetza Longhouse, Chilliwack, at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Holly Arntzen, Kevin Wright, Lilloet Bear Dancers and George Manuel Jr.

“Journey of reconciliation: Listening to indigenous elders,” at Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford.