Congregational Ministries
MCM’s staff resource our churches toward congregational health and spiritual vitality.
Congregational Ministries supports congregations by:
- offering workshops, seminars, and resources for congregations (on worship, faith formation, etc.)
- providing Congregational Check-ups for congregations to assess their health and vitality
- advising congregational leadership on church constitutions/bylaws, policies, and structures
- facilitating retreat and learning opportunities for youth and young adults
- initiating and facilitating collaboration and conversations across congregations
- fostering connections between MCM congregations and the wider Mennonite church (Mennonite Church Canada, Mennonite World Conference)
Staff partner with MCM-affiliated organizations such as CommonWord and MennoMedia to develop resources for congregations in lay leadership, worship, and faith formation.
For more information about these programs, contact Michael Pahl, Executive Minister.
Congregational Check-ups
Congregational Check-ups provide MCM congregations the opportunity to reflect upon their current health and consider future focuses and actions.
More info coming soon.
Resources
"Walking Together in Faithfulness: A Guide for Mennonite Church Manitoba Congregations in Their Discernment and Practice of LGBTQ+ Welcome"