Naim Ateek, founding director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem, will speak on “The Bible, justice and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: A Palestinian theology of liberation,” at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Vancouver, at 6:30 p.m.
Naim Ateek, founding director of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem, will speak on “The Bible, justice and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: A Palestinian theology of liberation,” at First Mennonite Church, Kelowna, at 7 p.m.
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. presents “Seven Points on Earth,” Paul Plett’s latest film, at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 604-853-6177.
Hear and See, a poetry reading and artist talk by 14 poets and artists who deal with the theme of mental illness through words and images, at the Reach Gallery Museum, Abbotsford, at 7 p.m. The exhibit continues until May 6.
Camp Squeah paddle-a-thon, from Harrison Lake to Island 22. For more information, email info@squeah.com.
Fraser Valley Singers present Bach's "St. John Passion": (24) at Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (25) at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church, Surrey; both performances at 7 p.m.
Advent Vespers with the Abendmusik Choir: (10) Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (11) St. Philip's Anglican Church, Vancouver; both services at 7:30 p.m. Offering in support of the Menno Simons Centre.
"Living the gospel" fundraising banquet for MCC B.C., at Northview Community Church, Abbotsford; at 6:30 p.m.
Paintings by Neil Peter Dyck on display at the Mennonite Heritage Museum Gallery, Abbotsford.
Women’s Inspirational Day, with the theme "Women Empowering Women: Foundational Connections," speaker Elsie Rempel. Langley Mennonite Fellowship, 20997 40th Ave. More information at http://www.mcbc.ca/womens-ministry/
"Reading the Bible Together" conference, at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Resource person: Tim Geddert. For more information, email admin@mcbc.ca.
MC B.C. annual meeting, at Eden Mennonite Church, Chilliwack.
Lead conference, Made in the Image of God: Engaging Prejudice, Power and Privilege, at Eden Mennonite Church, Chilliwack, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
MC B.C. and Columbia Bible College join Western Hmong Mennonite Church, Maple Ridge, in worship.
Advent Vespers with Abendmusik Choir: (9) at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Abbotsford; (10) at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Vancouver. Both services at 7: 30 p.m. In support of the Menno Simons Centre.
Mennonite Historical Society of B.C. annual Christmas market at the Mennonite Heritage Museum, Abbotsford. Visit mennonitemuseum.org for more information.
Symphony of Hymns II fundraiser to benefit MC B.C.; featuring Calvin Dyck, violin, and Michael Berg, tenor; at Level Ground Mennonite Church, Abbotsford; at 3 p.m.
Mennonite Heritage Society of B.C. fall fundraiser, “A legacy: The Mennonite conscientious objectors,” featuring “The Last Objectors” film by Conrad Stoesz, at King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, at 3 p.m. Faspa to follow. For more information, visit mhsbc.com
Mennonite Heritage Society of B.C. presents “MennoComedyNite” at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium in Abbotsford, at 7 p.m., featuring Orlando Braun and Matt Falk. For more information, visit mhsbc.com.
Columbia Bible College view day.
Senior youth IMPACT retreat at Camp Squeah.
Pastor/spouse retreat at Camp Squeah.
Columbia Bible College view day.
Walk for Reconciliation begins at Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver at 9:30 a.m.
Lecture by Dr. Kent D. Clarke on “The Ancient New Testament’s Transmission, Translation, and Interpretation: Questions of Reliability,” Columbia Bible College Chapel, Abbotsford, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Hosted by the Metzger Collection, which will be open before and after the lecture. www.metzgercollection.org
