Oct. 15
M2/W2 50th-anniversary fundraising banquet, at Columbia Bible College, at 6 p.m. To register, call 604-859-3215.
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.
Lenten Vespers with Abendmusik Choir at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford (5), Knox United Church, Vancouver (6). Offerings to Menno Simons Centre.
MC B.C. annual meeting at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (sign-in at 8:30 a.m.).
“Worship in Colour: Exploring Visual Creativity as a Church” workshop led by Shari Laurie at Columbia Bible College, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Deeper,” a conference equipping leaders to understand, support and walk with youth and young adults dealing with emotional, relational and sexual issues, at Columbia Bible College, Abbotsford, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MC B.C. Women’s Inspirational Day, at Eben-Ezer Mennonite Church, Abbotsford.
Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon.
MC B.C. Junior Impact youth retreat, at Camp Squeah, Hope.
LifeBridge Ministries fundraising concert at Gateway Community Church, Abbotsford.
Joint MC B.C./Columbia Bible College service at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, Mission, at 10:30 a.m., with a lunch to follow. Music by Columbia students.
Advent vespers with Abendmusik Choir: (28) Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (29) Knox United Church, Vancouver. Both services at 8 p.m.
Joint MC B.C./Columbia Bible College services: (10 a.m) at Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Surrey, with a lunch to follow; (2 p.m.) at Living Stones, Surrey. Music at both services by Columbia students.
MC B.C. LEAD conference, “Leadership in a Broken World: Walking in God’s Mission of Reconciliation” at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. (sign-in at 1:15 p.m.).
MC B.C. LEAD conference and annual meeting at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford.