Mennonite Savings and Credit Union recently gave a half-million dollars towards the new $12 million building project of Mennonite Central Committee ( MCC ) Ontario at the latter’s... Read More
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Mennonite Savings and Credit Union gave Mennonite Central Committee Ontario a half-million dollars towards its new $12 million complex in Kitchener, Ont.
November 23, 2011 | God at work in the World | By Dave Rogalsky
Mennonite Savings and Credit Union’s $1 million gift will add a fourth floor to the plans for a $6.3 million centre announced in the spring that would triple space for the Mennonite Archives of Ontario, double study space and add 460 square metres for community education in the Peace and Conflict Studies Department
Susan Schultz Huxman , the newly installed president of Conrad Grebel University College, called it a “transformative gift, the largest single gift in Conrad Grebel’s history.”... Read More
November 23, 2011 | God at work in the Church | By Dick Benner
One chapter of the Mennonite Church British Columbia story came to a close on Nov. 5 when delegates voted at a special meeting to return the title for former member Olivet... Read More
November 23, 2011 | God at work in the Church | By Amy Dueckman
Anders Behring Breivik is being held in custody charged with mass murder.
In the aftermath of attacks last July that killed 77 and were carried out by a self-described "cultural Christian," Norwegian Christians and Muslims on Nov. 22 jointly condemned... Read More
November 22, 2011 | Web First | By ENInews Staff
Religious groups are opposing a proposed new international law on cluster bombs currently being discussed in Geneva since they say it would put more civilians at risk than an... Read More
November 22, 2011 | Web First | By John Zarocostas
During a lunch gathering on their last day at AMBS, Irene and Jack Suderman reflected on forty years of ministry. A prevailing theme, Jack noted, is the important role of the church in our lives and in the world. “The peoplehood of God is the primary strategy God wants to use to heal the world,” he said.
Robert J. (Jack) and Irene Suderman say it was a gift to spend five weeks at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary where they studied almost 40 years ago. Jack and Irene were... Read More
November 21, 2011 | Web First | Mary E. Klassen (story and photo)
A Polish monastic order has defended its decision to bar a former superior-general from speaking to the media, despite a protest against the decision from thousands of the priest'... Read More
November 21, 2011 | Web First | By Jonathan Luxmoore
From left: Payam Bagheri, Esteban Rivera (coordinator), Maria del Pilou Ofunoz, Michael Seviour (mentor) and Weiwen Ye at a conversation class organized by RIAC in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador. --MCC Photo by Nina Linton
Jose Rivera understands the diverse needs of newcomers as they try to develop a sense of belonging in a new country. Death threats forced him, his wife Maria and their two... Read More
November 21, 2011 | Web First | By Gladys Terichow
The GCF Committee. Anne-Cathy-Graber, MWC representative, is on the far right.
Anabaptists were among the 287 participants in a diverse Christian gathering held here October 4-7. The meeting was the second international gathering of the Global Christian... Read More
November 21, 2011 | Web First | Ron Rempel, news editor
Communications - "from Gutenberg to Google" - will be an important factor in 2017 when churches celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, according to a... Read More
November 21, 2011 | Web First | By ENInews Staff
In a follow-up to Chris Frey's reflections on his one-year service term, Young Voices checked in with four young Mennonites to get their perspective on programs like Intermenno... Read More
November 20, 2011 | Young Voices | Emily Loewen
John Rempel
Update: In October 2020, Mennonite Church Eastern Canada announced the termination of the ministerial credentials of John D. Rempel, on the basis of ministerial sexual misconduct... Read More
November 18, 2011 | Web First | Jennifer Konkle
Palmer Becker using the 12 disciples model.
Lifelong pastor and educator Palmer Becker has embarked on another short-term mission assignment to Asia with Mennonite Church Canada. From Nov. 6 to Dec. 9, Becker is sharing his... Read More
November 15, 2011 | Web First | Deborah Froese
Imvu, a knitted white and black sheep clad in a red backpack, is a familiar face to those who regularly read the prayer letters of Mennonite Church Canada workers Andrew and Karen Suderman. In the latest prayer letter, Imvu shares with young friends his perspectives on the growing Anabaptist Network in South Africa Peace Library and Resource Centre
Although a rich history of Mennonite/Anabaptist presence is evident in South Africa, Mennonite Church Canada workers Andrew and Karen Suderman discovered a lack of good quality... Read More
November 15, 2011 | Web First | Deborah Froese
Last year, during my last few months of university, I started thinking about what to do after graduation. Like many people my age, I wanted to travel and experience something... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Young Voices | Chris Frey
Last year, during my last few months of university, I started thinking about what to do after graduation. Like many people my age, I wanted to travel and experience something... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Young Voices | Chris Frey
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) made headlines earlier this month when it launched its new Redekop School of Business, made possible through a donation from the Redekop family... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Young Voices | Aaron Epp
Mennonites have a legacy of resisting the violent, unjust ways of government and the world. Some have registered as conscientious objectors, others have protested against the... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Young Voices | Rachel Bergen
Virginia Bethune , a member of Park View Mennonite Church, began a project 10 years ago that has evolved into the Build-2-Habitat-Houses-With-Music initiative. Together with her... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Focus On | By Dick Benner
Christmas is a time for telling stories, and there is no better story than the Christmas story itself. Throughout history, this story has been told and retold in countless... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Focus On | By Mark Diller Harder
The Central Manitoba Youth Choir under the direction of Liane Ouimet performs at the Oct. 15 Musical Growing Project at Westminster United Church, Winnipeg, Man.
Great music was in the air on Oct. 15 and 16 in Winnipeg and Winkler, Man., for the inaugural Canadian Foodgrains Bank Musical Growing Project. More than 700 people attended the... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Focus On | By John Longhurst
Mennonite Church U.S.A . executive director Ervin Stutzman believes people today can learn from those who faced challenges over peace in the past, gaining perspective and humility... Read More
November 9, 2011 | Artbeat |
Former Mennonite Church Canada Witness worker Jeff Warkentin passed away at the age of 32 following a brief struggle with meningitis.
Jeff Warkentin’s passion for God shaped a life defined by service and relationships. As son, brother, husband, father, teacher, pastor, mission worker, musician and friend, he... Read More
November 9, 2011 | God at work in Us | By Deborah Froese
Posing under one of the trees Peter W. Rempel planted more than a century ago are nine extended family members: Jake and Sharon Krahn, Kevin Krahn, Susan Rempel, Helen Krahn, Cynthia Krahn, Shane Krahn, Matthew Krahn and Justin Krahn.
“I’m really thankful for the farm,” says Justin Krahn , 13, great-great-grandson of Peter W. Rempel . He and his two siblings spend their free time playing in the century-old... Read More
November 9, 2011 | God at work in Us | By Evelyn Rempel Petkau
New Order Voice columnist Aiden Enns washes the feet of Kenton Lobe in downtown Winnipeg, Man., on Sept. 24 during a protest against climate change brought about by the West’s reliance on oil.
As the sounds of hymns overpowered the hum of car engines revving at a red light, a city transit bus had passengers clamouring to open windows out of curiosity about the sights... Read More
November 9, 2011 | God at work in the World | By Tamara Petkau