Day 1 of Bridgefolk 2021. Bridgefolk, a conference organized by a grassroots group of Mennonites and Catholics, is holding its conference via Zoom this summer on the topic, “Called Together to Face Racial Injustice: Starting Close In.” Anyone is welcome to register to attend this two-day event with challenging presenters from both traditions. To learn more and to register, visit bridgefolk.net/conferences.
Each Sunday, a different congregation in MC Canada is sharing its worship service with the nationwide community of faith. Link at www.mennonitechurch.ca/worshipservices or at MC Canada’s YouTube channel.
Theatre of the Beat is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special Live Stream Telethon at 7:00 p.m. EDT. It will include music, stories, sketches, videos, a silent auction and lovely telethon-worthy outfits. The goal with this telethon is not only to celebrate the last 10 years but to also raise $10,000 so that TOTB can continue its work. Go here for details and watch the telethon on YouTube here.
Join our nationwide community of faith for Mennonite Church Canada's AGM. 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET. Along with thebusiness agenda, participants will hear updates from MC Canada program directors, enjoy worship and reflect together as joint council members share what God has showed them over the past year. All are welcome. Register at mennonitechurch.ca/cell/event/register/id/11737.
McNally Robinson in Winnipeg presents the online launch event for Lost on the Prairie, a new book by MaryLou Driedger. 7:00 p.m. CT. Go here for details.
McNally Robinson in Winnipeg presents the online launch event for Cattail Skyline (Turnstone Press), a new book by Joanne Epp. 7:00 p.m. CT. Go here for details.
What will church life look like after the pandemic? The Mennonite Faith and Learning Society in B.C. presents "Congregations and the Pandemic," an interactive online session with Dr. Joel Thiessen, professor of sociology at Ambrose University. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT. Details here.
Westgate Mennonite Collegiate in Winnipeg invites you to its Virtual Spring Bursary Fundraiser at 7:00 p.m.
Mennonite Church B.C. invites all women from across Canada to their 2021 Women’s Day. Virtual event featuring comedian Sara Weber on “Mothers in a Dangerous Time” and chef Chez Dez who will walk participants through making Zuppa Toscana (his take on Olive Garden’s soup) and rosemary parmesan biscuits. For information on registration, visit MCBC website at mcbc.ca/womensday.
Voices Together Launch Event #4: “Ask the Complicated Questions: Sharing our Stories through Voices Together.” This event will look at how Voices Together engages difficult questions and pastoral concerns. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. Stay tuned to voicestogetherhymnal.org/digital-launch-registration for details.
Mennonite Central Committee presents Active Bystander Training. Active Bystander Training teaches how participants can interrupt harm-doing and generate positive actions by others. 7:00 p.m. EDT to 9:30 p.m. EDT. $20/person. For details and registration information, visit mcccanada.ca/get-involved/events/training-active-bystanders-6.
Mennonite Central Committee presents a free webinar titled, "Gender and COVID-19: Stories of Struggle and Strength from Women Around the Globe." Global crises like a pandemic often hit women and girls the hardest. Join us as we take a look at our work through a gender lens. 7:00 p.m. CDT. Register here.
Storytelling session with Skyler Williams and Eric Lankin from Landback Lane. Part of the Mennonite Church Eastern Canada storytelling series Treaty as Sacred Covenant: Stories of Indigenous-Mennonite Relations. 7:00 p.m. EDT. More details and registration info here.
The spring/summer CommonRead title is Raising Disciples: How to Make Faith Matter for Our Kids. Join a conversation with the author, Natalie Frisk, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Register at mennomedia.org/register-now.
Indigenous-led Climate Action and Land Protection: We are in a climate crisis and Indigenous peoples are on the frontlines defending Mother Earth. How can we support and join in their struggle? Join a panel of amazing land and water protectors for a rich and challenging webinar conversation at 6:00 p.m. CDT.
Haunted Histories webinar: Michael Danner, Mennonite Church USA’s associate executive director of church vitality, will interview authors Elaine Enns and Ched Myers about their new book, Healing Haunted Histories: A Settler Discipleship of Decolonization. 6:00 p.m. CDT / 7:00 p.m. EDT. Register here: mcusa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpceyhpzgtG9NOdLSvgKQHsAR4ITp7V4mH
Canadian Mennonite University invites you to Spring at CMU, an online fundraiser that starts at 7:00 p.m. CDT. Visit cmu.ca/springatcmu to hear stories from students, faculty, and alumni including a spotlight on the university's science program; CMU Singers’ premiere of Breathe by Leonard Enns (commissioned by the CMBC class of 1970); and some campus humour. Following the event, participate in an optional Zoom conversation with President Cheryl Pauls and others at 8:00 PM CDT.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:30 p.m. EDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:30 p.m. EDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:30 p.m. EDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:30 p.m. EDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Eden Foundation in Manitoba presents Songs & Stories of Hope, Healing and Community, a virtual concert fundraiser. Singer-songwriter Danny Plett has assembled a group of gifted musicians for the performance. 7:00 p.m. CDT. There is no charge to view the concert, but it is a fundraising event and you will have the opportunity to make a donation. Visit edenhealthcare.ca/springconcert2021 for more information and the concert link.
Theatre of the Beat presents two free performances of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. The first performance is at 2:00 p.m. PDT and the second performance is at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:00 p.m. MDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
Theatre of the Beat presents a free performance of Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence. 7:00 p.m. CDT. Visit theatreofthebeat.ca/unmute for complete show and registration information.
