Lecture by Dr. Kent D. Clarke on “The Ancient New Testament’s Transmission, Translation, and Interpretation: Questions of Reliability,” Columbia Bible College Chapel, Abbotsford, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Hosted by the Metzger Collection, which will be open before and after the lecture. www.metzgercollection.org
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. presents its annual fall genealogy workshop.
Movie matinees at the Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford every Tuesday at 1 p.m. throughout August. Visit http://mennonitemuseum.org for details.
MEDA “Business as a calling” convention, at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Keynote speakers: Samantha Nutt, Wally Kroeker and David Esau. For more information, visit medaconvention.org.
MCC B.C. annual general meeting, at South Abbotsford Church, Abbotsford.
Anabaptist Theology: Methods and Practices Conference, Humanitas Anabaptist-Mennonite Centre, Trinity Western University, Langley. More information: http://humanitascentre.org/event/humanitas2017
Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation- a 35-km walk from Fort Langley National Historic Site to St. Mary’s in Mission, B.C. The event is planned by the Service, Peace and Justice Committee of Mennonite Church B. C., to coincide with the second anniversary of the publication of the Report of the TRC and the 94 Calls to Action. For the route and schedule see here.
Family Day at the Mennonite Heritage Museum, Abbotsford, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- food trucks, crafts, activities, story times, quilt/woodworking demonstrations, face painting, exhibits. #mhmfamilyday
Women’s retreat, at Camp Squeah
MCC B.C. Festival and Auction, at the Tradex in Abbotsford. For more information, call 604-850-6639.
Women’s Inspirational Day; speaker: Marlene Kropf; theme: “Who am I now? Trusting God in life’s transitions”; at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Junior Impact retreat, at Camp Squeah.
Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon.
MC B.C. fundraiser, featuring Panic Squad improv comedy; (31) at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m.; (1) at Sherbrooke Mennonite Church, Vancouver, at 7 p.m.
Lifebridge Ministries fundraiser, featuring Brian Doerksen, at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m.
Lenten Vespers with Abendmusik Choir: (11) Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (12) St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Vancouver. Both events at 7:30 p.m.
MC B.C. annual gathering, at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Abbotsford.
LEAD conference, at Langley Mennonite Fellowship.
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.
Emerging Voices Initiative fall 2016 workshop on Future Directions initiatives, 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford. For more information, email jcornelsen1@gmail.com.
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.
Advent Vespers with Abendmusik Choir, at 7:30 p.m.: (26) at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (27) Knox United Church, Vancouver. Offerings to Menno Simons Centre.
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. hymn sing fundraiser, at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, at 3 p.m.
MC B.C. meeting of congregations, location to be determined.
