As A Year of Reading Biblically continues, a handful of people have drawn my attention to a recent study on the Bible reading habits of Christians in Canada. “Are Canadians done... Read More
News & Stories
The American dream is just that for many—a dream. For Latin Americans facing violence in their home communities, the journey to make that dream a reality can be a nightmare. The... Read More
June 18, 2014 | Young Voices | Rachel Bergen
Kyle Penner had one apple in his fridge and some leftover potatoes from his meagre meal the night before for lunch. After nearly a week of living on about five dollars worth of... Read More
June 18, 2014 | Young Voices | Rachel Bergen
Florence and Otto Driedger’s Regina living room is the opposite of the mega-church auditoriums that have become popular. On a typical Sunday, you might find a handful of refugees... Read More
June 18, 2014 | God at work in the Church | By Will Braun
Greg Boyd, a best-selling author and cofounder of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minn., was this year’s “peace and justice guest” at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Ind.
“Look like Jesus, love like Jesus, serve like Jesus.” Greg Boyd, Ph.D., repeated this line several times during his visit to Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) over two... Read More
June 18, 2014 | God at work in the Church | By Mary E. Klassen
Patty Ollies (left), MCC Ontario thrift development officer and Kathleen Leadley, board chair, cut the cake celebrating the 40th anniversary of the thrift store in St. Catharines.
The Niagara-area Mennonite churches celebrated the 40th anniversary of the thrift stores in this area on March 24 with a dinner and potluck dessert. Over 200 past and present... Read More
June 18, 2014 | God at work in the World | Story and photo by Maria H. Klassen
Masie Sum, professor of music at Conrad Grebel University College, plays hand drum as part of the Grebel Gamelan players, at Sound in the Land on June 7. Gamelan are ensembles of Balinese percussion instruments. The Sound in the Land festival/conference was held at Grebel June 5-8, 2014.
Sound in the Land. Sound of the Land. Sound for the Land. Sound with and behalf of and from the Land. Sound. Land. Take your pick, there was something of all these in the 2014... Read More
June 18, 2014 | Artbeat | Story and Photos By Dave Rogalsky
Henry Neufeld holds an ornamental walking stick that he carved from wood he picked up at Camp Assiniboia.
A buzz of excitement filled the common room at Bethel Place on June 5. A button collection with buttons dating as far back as the 1700s, photos over 100 years old, a beautifully... Read More
June 18, 2014 | Artbeat | Story and photos by Evelyn Rempel Petkau
Cheryl Pauls, Canadian Mennonite University president, centre, awarded President’s Medals to valedictorian Scott Sawatzky, left, and Justin Rempel, both English majors in the four-year bachelor of arts program, in recognition of their qualities of scholarship, leadership, and service.
Make the future a figment of your imagination. That was the message delivered to 80 graduates at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) graduation service on April 27. “Faith in... Read More
June 18, 2014 | God at work in the Church | Story and Photo by Canadian Mennonite University
Cheryl Woelk coordinates the Language for Peace website project.
Words are powerful, which is why the Language for Peace project aims to explore how Anabaptist and other philosophies of peacemaking are incorporated into various language courses... Read More
June 17, 2014 | Web First | Wil LaVeist
Each day of the PA 2015 will begin and end with singing—by the thousands of attendees, as well as by international choirs. (Credit: Merle Good)
Mennonites, Mennonite Brethren, and Brethren in Christ of North America have invited sisters and brothers from around the world to come to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in a little... Read More
June 11, 2014 | Web First | Phyllis Pellman Good
Karl Lehman
Everybody needs healing prayer. But if you’re a pastor or church leader so many others depend on for therapy and support, where do you turn for help? Dr. Karl Lehman, a clinical... Read More
June 4, 2014 | Web First | Deborah Froese
The Trinity is the central way that Christians throughout history have expressed who God is to us: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Many Mennonites view the Trinitarian nature of the... Read More
June 4, 2014 | Young Voices | Susie Guenther Loewen
Just a few days ago I graduated with a master’s degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC). My future? It’s a terrifying thought. The past two years of my life were... Read More
June 4, 2014 | Young Voices | Rachel Bergen
I was anxious in the weeks leading up to my 30th birthday. I didn’t expect an encounter with a tall, lanky Winnipeg musician I barely know to give me peace of mind about the... Read More
June 4, 2014 | Young Voices | Aaron Epp
Two topics were front and centre when the board and staff of Mennonite Church Manitoba travelled the province in April for face-to-face conversations with congregations in seven... Read More
June 4, 2014 | God at work in the Church | By Evelyn Rempel Petkau
The cross with the crucified Christ is an important icon for Greek Catholic worshippers. (Credit: George Dyck)
A former Mennonite church building in Ukraine is being restored and transformed with the help of Canadian Mennonites into a Greek Catholic church. According to observers, this... Read More
June 4, 2014 | God at work in the Church | By Ron Rempel
Recent member Donna Bentz and founding member Ron Zehr look at photos from Hillcrest Mennonite’s 50 years at the anniversary celebration on May 24. Behind them are the 50 comforters knotted this year as an anniversary service project.
Things moved fast 50 years ago. On May 14, 1963, East Zorra Mennonite Church near Tavistock decided that it needed to plant a daughter church to alleviate crowding in the mother... Read More
June 4, 2014 | God at work in the Church | Story and Photo by Dave Rogalsky
Josephine and Garcie Cogar of Webster Springs, W.V., test out their new walking bridge that connects their home to the community. It was built by Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers as part of the organization’s efforts after Hurricane Sandy devastated the eastern seaboard of the U.S. in 2012. MDS and community volunteers can be seen in the background. (MDS photo by Paul Hunt)
Thirteen metres isn’t a long walk, but it can be a difficult journey when the creek between your house and the rest of your community is running high and the bridge across it is... Read More
June 4, 2014 | God at work in the World |
Elmer Hildebrand, left, chief executive officer of Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. in Altona, Man., is pictured with Brad Fehr, an on-air radio host/producer.
As a young boy, Elmer Hildebrand enjoyed selling greeting cards and garden seeds to his neighbours in the farming community near Altona. He had no idea where these interests and... Read More
June 4, 2014 | God at work in Us | Story and Photo by Evelyn Rempel Petkau
Participants at Mennonite Church Saskatchewan’s continuing education seminar, ‘Faith and literature,’ held recently at First Mennonite Church in Saskatoon, explore the transformative nature of literature through Toni Morrison’s novel A Mercy.
“I’m hoping it’ll be like a three-day book club,” said one participant of the continuing education event offered by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan recently. Seventeen participants... Read More
June 4, 2014 | Artbeat | Story and Photo by Donna Schulz
The National Council of Canadian Muslims is suing Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for defamation, alleging his spokesman linked the group to terrorism in January. The suit... Read More
June 3, 2014 | Web First | Omar Sacirbey
MCC Nigeria peace coordinator Mugu Zakka Bako speaks at a meeting for Emergency Preparedness Response Teams in Barkin Ladi, Nigeria. Bako and response-team volunteers were at the scene of the recent bombing in Jos, ready to address signs of violence. (MCC photo by Dave Klassen)
When Mugu Zakka Bako arrived at the scene of twin bomb blasts on May 20 at a busy market in the city of Jos, Nigeria, he saw more than the destruction and injured people. He saw... Read More
May 29, 2014 | Web First | Linda Espenshade
Jessica Reesor Rempel was one of six LED talk speakers at the MCEC Annual Gathering.
You have heard about TED Talks—experts give informative, inspirational talks that are viewed and shared online. What about LED Talks? For its annual gathering, held April 25-26,... Read More
May 28, 2014 | Web First | Virginia A. Hostetler
MEDA president Allan Sauder models his mountain climbing gear at a staff celebration lunch for the upcoming Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb. (Credit: MEDA)
MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) supporters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this summer to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, along with president Allan... Read More
May 27, 2014 | Web First |