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TiM (Transitioning into Ministry) Spring Equipping Days. Equipping days filled with worship, prayer, spiritual reflection, coaching, peer to peer support, and more. TiM provides a three-year formational experience for beginning pastors or pastors new to MCEC to assist them in integrating their seminary training into the life and ministry of a congregation and to develop faithful habits and practices.

Our new HOME ROUTES folk concert series at Brubacher House picks up momentum this month with Emerald Rae, "an electrifying and award-winning American fiddler and folk artist,who seamlessly marries traditional dance melodies with contemporary songcraft." 6 p.m. Potluck—Bring your own dishes and some food to share! 7 p.m. Concert: Emerald Rae. Visit the event page for more details.

“I Love You and It Hurts,” Theatre of the Beat presents three short plays on abuse and family violence, at preston Mennonite Church in Cambridge, at 7 p.m.

Hear the MCEC financial story at this time of the fiscal year at 7 p.m. Meet John Head, interim Operations and Finance Director. This event is open to pastors, treasurers, councils and all other interested persons. www.mcec.ca/events

What kind of men are we called to be in 2023 and beyond? How can men live lives that matter? Attend “Men Listening, Men Talking,” a half day retreat to explore these questions and participate in honest conversations on healthy masculinity with other men. Facilitated by Don Neufeld, coordinator for Mennonite Men in Canada. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Continental breakfast and coffee provided. Registration deadline is October 30. Register at mcc.org/men-listening.

All are invited to enjoy a three-choir extravaganza at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. The Music Department at Grebel has commissioned two alumni composers to celebrate Grebel's 60th Anniversary. The new pieces will be premiered on November 25th at a joint choral concert featuring the Conrad Grebel Chapel Choir, the UW Chamber Choir and the University Choir. Alumna Julia Jacklein’s A Song in Celebration sets poetry by the 19th century poet Bjørnstjerne M.

Prospective students, families, and teachers are invited to visit Grebel to meet current students, staff, and faculty to learn about the residence and academic programs. Learn about student life at the University of Waterloo and tour the wider campus. Register in advance and receive information on in-person sessions, presentations, and how to plan your time on campus. uwaterloo.ca/grebel/fall-open-house-2023.

All are invited to attend the 2023 Benjamin Eby Lecture in the Grebel Chapel at Conrad Grebel University College. Speaker Dr. Maisie Sum, will present her research on the “guembri”, a symbolic artifact of the Black African diaspora in Morocco. More information at: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events/lecture-series/benjamin-eby-lecture

Join us for the exciting launch of our new Home Routes folk concert series at Brubacher House, in Waterloo, Ontario! Our first concert features Finnish singer-songwriter Mirja Klippel (Danish Music Award - Songwriter of the Year) and acclaimed guitarist Alex Jønsson. 6 p.m. Potluck, 7 p.m. concert. Reserve your seat: forms.gle/T9SKoXvLwaSJYb7h8.

MCC Ontario is delighted to partner with The New Leaf Network in presenting The Table in Waterloo and online. New Leaf is a collaborative, relational and creative missional organization that supports, equips and connects church planters, spiritual entrepreneurs and missional practitioners in post-Christian Canada. The Table is for Pastors, Priests, Church Planters, Ministry Leaders, Academics, Artists, Poets, Neighbourhood Catalysts, Creatives and Jesus-followers from any tradition who are longing for an oasis and a shared feast of hope here in Canada.

The Church at Nairn (formerly Nairn Mennonite Church) 26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig (Nairn) annual Spirit of Christmas. Nov 24th 6:30-9 p.m., Nov 25th 10-4 p.m.  Includes live music, juried crafts, pottery, greeting cards, wood products, stained glass, vinyl signs, quilts and more. Tea room included with admission. Info@nairnmennonite.weebly.ca.

Toronto United Mennonite Church has been in ministry for 75 years.Come celebrate with us. (21) Anniversary Dinner with historical presentation 6.30-9 p.m., (22) Service of thanksgiving (in person or online) at 11 a.m. Followed by Heritage Potluck (foods from our many cultural backgrounds) and Birthday Party, with Freiwillige (open mic) storytelling, displays, games and activities. Please contact secretary@tumc.ca for more information.