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‘Let him speak’

An Mennonite Church Manitoba meeting at Fort Garry Mennonite Church took a confrontational turn on Jan. 12, 2017, opening the floodgates of debate on just what it means for local... Read More

January 25, 2017 | God at work in the Church |

Rooted in faith or academia

When Justony Vasquez decided to be part of World Youth Day in Poland last summer, she had no idea that the venture would land her at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). In her... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Focus On Education | Allison Courey

Grade 2 students Daniella, Makayla and Mackenzie display one of their STEM creations.

Engineering bright futures for students

Before taking the STEM program, which incorporates science, technology, engineering and math, Mackenzie, a Grade 2 student at Winnipeg Mennonite Elementary and Middle Schools,... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Focus On Education |

‘Do not neglect to do good’

Conrad Grebel University College students Mark Whyte, Mariak Achuoth, Jonathan Smith and Liban Farah accepted a challenge last fall: Build a social enterprise that restores the... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Focus On Education | Jennifer Konkle

Alumnus heads to Nepal to serve as general surgeon

Nicholaus “Nick” Bauman (nee Erb), a Rockway Mennonite Collegiate graduate (Class of ’97) and general surgeon, and his spouse, Becky Bauman, are heading to Kathmandu, Nepal, the... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Focus On Education | Christine M. Rier

Carving a new peace path

A young woman in Waterloo, Ont., is using her passion for peace to positively impact students. Katie Gingerich, 24, is director of The Ripple Effect Education (TREE), a peace-... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Young Voices |

‘Sparky’ music

They might perform at cafes, bars and festivals throughout the Saskatoon area these days, but bluegrass quartet Sparky and the Plugs got their start playing music in church... Read More

January 25, 2017 | Young Voices | Aaron Epp

Bethany College set to ‘thrive’

The new year brings a new beginning for Bethany College, as it announces its re-opening for fall 2017 with a new discipleship program called Thrive. Thrive replaces the college’s... Read More

January 24, 2017 | Web First |

Preparing for pastoral ministry

A desire to immerse himself in a learning community in preparation for pastoral ministry was part of what drew Lee Hiebert to relocate to Elkhart, Ind., and enrol in the master of... Read More

January 24, 2017 | Web First |

Canadian Mennonites Marlys Neufeldt, third from right, and her daughters Siena Armstrong, second from right, and Thea Armstrong, right, take part in the Washington Women’s March on Jan. 21, along with Mennonite marchers from the U.S. (Photo by Doreen Martens)

Canadians join Women’s March on Washington

Canadian Mennonite women were among millions who peacefully made their voices heard for justice, equality and a host of social causes at the Women’s Marches that took place across... Read More

January 24, 2017 | Web First | Doreen Martens

Review: Show not so pure in its depiction of...

CBC’s new crime drama, Pure , which premiered on Jan. 9, 2017, has generated a lot of controversy in the Canadian Mennonite community, and for good reason. The six-part TV serial... Read More

January 23, 2017 | Web First | Reviewed by Vic Thiessen

There are several varieties of Mennonite and Amish groups in Canada. (Photos by Barb Draper)

10 things to know about Mennonites in Canada

You may have seen traditionally dressed Mennonites at farmers’ markets or on TV, but you may not know that these are only a segment of the Mennonite population in Canada. There... Read More

January 12, 2017 | Web First | Barb Draper

Frieda’s raisin bread

Frieda Woelk, who lives in a seniors apartment in Leamington, Ont., put together a “Special Cookbook for my Children, Grandchildren, Family and Friends,” with editions in 1994,... Read More

January 11, 2017 | Web First | Editorial assistant

‘Everything turned into a sea for three days’

Partners of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea, are working to provide relief assistance for the hundreds of... Read More

January 11, 2017 | God at work in the World | Rachel Bergen

Questions for an uncertain year

The year we left behind created big uncertainty for the year that lies ahead. Here is a glance at key questions that hang over what is sure to be an interesting and consequential... Read More

January 11, 2017 | God at work in the World | Will Braun

‘Consult or consent’

Mennonite organizations played a large role in putting on a public panel discussion on indigenous land rights in Canada and how they impact social groups at the community level,... Read More

January 11, 2017 | God at work in the World |

Ottawa Mennonite Church is located at 1830 Kilborn Avenue in the nation’s capital.

No longer alone

In past years, there were only two Anabaptist congregations in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, one Mennonite Brethren and the other, Ottawa Mennonite Church, a member of Mennonite... Read More

January 11, 2017 | God at work in the Church | Dave Rogalsky

With the moon still peeking over the mountains and the stars twinkling in the clear sky, more than 60 people gathered together in the wee hours of Christmas morning at the Epp family farm in Yarrow, B.C., to celebrate Christmas with a sunrise service. (Photo by Angelika Dawson)