Apr. 8-9
Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon.
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.
M2/W2 50th-anniversary fundraising banquet, at Columbia Bible College, at 6 p.m. To register, call 604-859-3215.
“Ride for Refuge in support of MC Canada Witness ministries in 20 countries around the world. For more information, visit mennonitechurch.ca.
MCC Festival for World Relief, at the Tradex, Abbotsford; (16) 5 to 9 p.m., (17) 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
MC B.C. “Impact” youth retreat, at Camp Squeah, Hope.
Women’s retreat, “Piecing Together our Identity,” at Camp Squeah with speaker Song Yang Her. Register at mcbc.ca/womens-ministry.
“Relationships with integrity” seminar, at MC B.C.’s office, Abbotsford, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for pastors and ministry workers. For more information, or to register, e-mail admin@mcbc.ca.
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.
Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon.
“Journey of reconciliation: Listening to indigenous elders,” at Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford.
Early marriage seminar for the engaged or newly married, “Love for Life” led by Ken Esau and Claire Weiss at Columbia Bible College, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pastors and leaders conference, “Leadership Lessons from David,” with Mark Buchanan at Columbia Bible College, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.