Alberta AGM marked by hope and diversity
Participants celebrated the diversity of the family of God, strategized ways to improve inclusivity and marked leadership transitions at Mennonite Church Alberta’s 2024 delegate sessions. Mennonites from across the province gathered March 15-16 at Holyrood Mennonite Church in Edmonton. On the first evening, an enthusiastic, intergenerational, intercultural music group led delegates and visitors in a…
Individual donations trend up within regional churches
Individuals increased direct giving to their regional church in year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth is contrary to the experience of secular charities. According to the CanadaHelps fifth annual Giving Report, charitable giving fell an estimated 12 percent between 2019 and 2021. In contrast, individual donations to Mennonite Church Canada’s regional churches grew…
