Family Day open house, at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Puzzles, pretzel making, sledding and more. RSVP to 519-625-8602.
Upcoming Events
This listing includes events hosted by Mennonite Church Canada and its regional churches, special celebrations of MC Canada congregations, events at Mennonite-related organizations, and community events of interest to Mennonite readers. Some of these also appear in the print issue of the magazine.
You can submit an item here or send an email to calendar@canadianmennonite.org. If an event is to appear in print, please send the information at least eight weeks in advance.
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February 20, 2019 to February 21, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Anabaptist Learning Workshop, at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo. Topic: “School for ministers: The audacious pastor.” Speaker: Anthony D. Bailey
February 21, 2019 to March 1, 2019
| Location: B.C.
MCC fundraising banquets, “Serving ‘In the name of Christ’ for generations”: (21) at North Langley Community Church, Langley; (28) at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, Abbostford; (1) at Peace Mennonite Church, Richmond. All events start at 6 p.m. Speakers: James and Janet Toews.
February 23, 2019
| Location: B.C.
MC B.C. annual general meeting, at Peace Mennonite Church, Richmond.
February 25, 2019 to February 28, 2019
| Location: U.S.
Pastors and Leaders 2019 event, at Anabaptist Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Ind. Theme: "Loving our neighbours in tense times." For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/ambs-pastors-leaders-2019.
February 28, 2019 to March 1, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Credence and Company presents “Understanding conflict resolution,” at Conrad Grebel University College, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Speakers: Marg Van-Herk and Keith Regehr.
March 5, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Day away at Camp Assiniboia for adults 55 and older. Lunch, hiking, fireplace conversation, “Knipsbrat,” and more. Call 204-864-2159 x104 to reserve a spot.
March 8, 2019 to March 9, 2019
| Location: Saskatchewan
MC Saskatchewan annual delegate sessions, "Deepening our walk with Christ," at Zoar Mennonite Church, Waldheim. Plenary speaker: David E. Finch of Northern Seminary.
March 8, 2019 to March 10, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
MC Manitoba junior-high youth retreat, at Camp Assiniboia.
March 8, 2019 to March 9, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Sawatsky Visiting Scholar lecture and workshop, at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo. Speaker: Ysaÿe Barnwell, former member of Sweet Honey in the Rock a cappella ensemble. (8) Lecture, at 7:30 p.m. (9) Workshop, at 7 p.m.
March 9, 2019 to March 10, 2019
| Location: B.C.
Lenten Vespers with the Abendmusik Choir: (9) at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (10) at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Vancouver. Both events at 7:30 p.m. Offering to help the Menno Simons Centre.
March 9, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, March break open house, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 9, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp annual bowl-a-thon fundraiser. For more information, visit hiddenacres.ca.
March 10, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Mennonite Community Orchestra, performs at CMU, Winnipeg, at 3 p.m. Featuring CMU student pianist Emma Heinrichs.
March 11, 2019 to March 12, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Grandparent and Grandchild Days, at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg. (Same program each day.). For more information, visit hiddenacres.ca.
March 15, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
CMU Festival Chorus and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra perform Verdi's "Requiem," at Winnipeg's Centennial Concert Hall, at 8 p.m.
March 15, 2019 to April 27, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Exhibitions by Melissa Coyle and Sandra Campbell open at the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, Winnipeg. Runs until April 27
March 15, 2019 to March 16, 2019
| Location: Alberta
MC Alberta annual delegate sessions, at Bergthal Mennonite Church, Didsbury. Theme: “Vision 2020: God’s call.” Keynote speaker: Betty Pries of Credence & Co.
March 19, 2019 to March 26, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Worship clinic for Waterloo Region, at Rockway Mennonite Church, Kitchener, from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. For lay worship leaders, pastors and those who want to reflect on worship practice. Instructor: Sarah Johnson.
March 22, 2019
| Location: Ontario
“Let’s talk tech,” at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, from 6 to 10 p.m. For youth aged 12 to 18, to explore how technology impacts the church and society.
March 23, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Worship clinic for Niagara Region, at Vineland United Mennonite Church, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For lay worship leaders, pastors and those who want to reflect on worship practice. Instructor: Sarah Johnson.
March 26, 2019
| Location: Saskatchewan
Youth Farm Bible Camp Vereniki fundraiser, at Rosthern Mennonite Church
March 31, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Pax Chrisit Chorale presents Miziwe...(Everywhere...), the world premiere of a newly commissioned oratorio sung in the Ojibwe Odawa language (with subtitles), at Koerner Hall, Toronto at 3 p.m.
March 31, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Handbell and guitar ensembles perform at CMU, Winnipeg, at 7 p.m.
April 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
#ChurchToo conference, responding to professional sexual misconduct in the church, at CMU. Planned jointly by CMU, MC Manitoba, MB Manitoba and MCC.
April 4, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Spring at CMU fundraiser, at CMU, Winnipeg, at 7 p.m. Featuring the presentation of the 2019 CMU PAX Award to author Rudy Wiebe.
April 6, 2019
| Location: Ontario
"Following Jesus together as Anglicans and Mennonites, Pt. 1," at Waterloo-Kitchener United Mennonite, Waterloo, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instructor: Pablo Hyung Jin Kim Sun.
April 6, 2019 to April 7, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Menno Singers present "Lamentation," a Lenten service: (6) at Rockway Mennonite Church, Kitchener, at 7:30 p.m., (7) at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora, at 3 p.m.
April 6, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Canadian Mennonite 48th annual fundraising dinner, at Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach, Man. at 6:30 p.m. Music by the Accent Women’s Ensemble. Reservations required; email office@canadianmennonite.org and put “CM April 6 dinner” in the subject line, or call toll-free 1-800-378-2524 x224.
April 13, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Women of MC Eastern Canada Enrichment Day, at Floradale Mennonite Church. Resource person: Marilyn Rudy-Froese. Theme: "Travelling companions: We don't know where we are going but we know how to get there."
April 15, 2019 to April 16, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Spring seniors retreat, at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg. (Same program each day.) For more information, visit hiddenacres.ca.
April 19, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Grand Philharmonic Choir, Children’s Choir and Youth Choir, with the K-W Symphony, present J.S. Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” at Centre in the Square, Kitchener, at 7:30 p.m.
April 26, 2019 to April 27, 2019
| Location: Ontario
MC Eastern Canada annual church gathering, "Deepening our relationship with God," at Steinmann Mennonite, Baden. Keynote speaker: April Yamasaki.
May 4, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Exhibitions by Yisa Akinbolaji and Gabriela Aguero open at the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, Winnipeg. Runs until June 22.
May 4, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Mennonite Mass Choir presents "Celebration," hymns of praise by Mendelssohn, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, at 7:30 p.m.
May 10, 2019 to May 12, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Junior youth retreat. Theme: “Music: Voices together.” Join youth from across MC Eastern Canada to learn some new songs, talk about worship and create worship materials.
May 13, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Westgate Mennonite Collegiate bursary banquet, at the Canad Inns Polo Park, Winnipeg. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit westgatemennonite.ca.
May 29, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Westgate Mennonite Collegiate junior-high spring concert, at Bethel Mennonite Church, Winnipeg, at 7 p.m.
May 30, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
Westgate Mennonite Collegiate senior-high spring concert, at Bethel Mennonite Church, Winnipeg, at 7 p.m.
May 31, 2019 to June 1, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
“#ChurchToo conference, responding to professional sexual misconduct in the church, at CMU. Planned jointly by CMU, MC Manitoba, MB Manitoba and MCC.
June 11, 2019
| Location: Ontario
Chicken barbecue fundraiser, at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg. For more information, visit hiddenacres.ca.
June 28, 2019 to July 1, 2019
| Location: B.C.
“Igniting the imagination of the church” MC Canada delegate assembly, at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre, Abbotsford: (28) leaders assembly; (29) business/delegate meeting; (29-1) inspirational conference. Special events for youth and children.
July 25, 2019 to July 28, 2019
| Location: Manitoba
"Towards a just peace," the annual Bridgefolk conference for Mennonites and Roman Catholics, at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg. The focus will be on church and social relationships with First Nations peoples. For more information, visit bridgefolk.net.
July 28, 2019 to August 1, 2019
| Location: Saskatchewan
Prairie youth gathering, at Shekinah Summer Camp. Theme: "Shake: Rattled by the Radical (Jesus)." Open to students from across Canada entering grades 6 to 12 in the 2018-19 school year. Hosted by MC Saskatchewan and MC Manitoba. Information coming soon to prairieyouth.ca. Follow on Instagram @prairieyouth.ca for the latest updates.
October 5, 2019
| Location: B.C.
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. fundraiser, with comedian Matt Falk, at the Mennonite Heritage Museum, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m.
November 8, 2019 to November 9, 2019
| Location: B.C.
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. genealogy workshops, at the Mennonite Heritage Museum, Abbotsford.
November 10, 2019
| Location: Ontario
"Following Jesus together as Anglicans and Mennonites, Pt. 2," at Renison Institute of Ministry, Waterloo, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instructor: Pablo Hyung Jin Kim Sun.
November 18, 2019 to November 22, 2019
| Location: B.C.
Annual Christmas market, at the Mennonite Heritage Museum, Abbotsford.