Planting a seed of transformation

“The first step is to recognize that (becoming an intercultural church) is a long process,” says Fanosie Legesse, who is a member of Zion Mennonite Church in Elmira, Ont., and intercultural mission minister for Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.

Call to prayer for church in Colombia

This week our siblings in faith in Colombia are asking us for prayers regarding the wave of protests and violence that has broken out across the country. Protesters took to the streets and called for a national strike today, May 5, in protest of a new tax law that is being proposed that will further repress small business and those living in economic insecurity who are already the hardest hit due to the pandemic. There are also new healthcare and pension reforms that also affect low-income families. 

Witness workers embrace Indigenous names and identities

Dann and Joji Pantoja, Mennonite Church Canada Witness workers in the Philippines, are embracing their Indigenous names and identities.

In a statement published on their website waves.ca in March , the Pantoja’s explain the colonial history their birth names represent and why their Indigenous names are significant to them.

Peace Africa network develops to nurture peace between Christians and Muslims in Africa

Mennonite Church Alberta representatives were early participants in Peace Africa, including Donna Entz, facilitator of MCA’s North Edmonton Ministry, which builds bridges between different faith communities and invites dialogue between Muslims and Christians. 

Let’s talk about our generosity: an interview with Lori Guenther Reesor

In our latest interview Lori Guenther Reesor introduces her new book, shares about why churches struggle to talk about money and why stewardship is not about a budget.

Susan Reynar joins Mennonite Church Canada staff

Susan Reynar is the newest addition to the Mennonite Church Canada office. She will serve as executive assistant beginning May 1, 2021.