Ontario

April 29

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Location: 

MCC hosts a centennial celebration for people in Waterloo Region, at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, at 7 p.m. Combining music and stories, participants will celebrate and reflect on 100 years of relief, development and peace in the name of Christ. Seats must be reserved by registering online at mcco.ca/events or calling 519-745-8458.

May 2,3

Event Date: 
Saturday, May 2, 2020 to Sunday, May 3, 2020
Location: 

Soli Deo Gloria Singers present their spring concert, “Be Light for our Eyes; (2) at UMEI, Leamington, at 7:30 p.m., (3) at Leamington United Mennonite Church, at 3 p.m. For tickets, call UMEI at 519-326-7448.

February 21, 2020

Event Date: 
Friday, February 21, 2020
Location: 

Presentation and book launch for "Recapturing an Enchanted World: Ritual and Sacrament in the Free Church Tradition" by Rev. Dr. John D. Rempel. Rempel has spent his career in the historical and theological study of the ritual and sacramental Christian traditions. This book brings together his vision for a Free Church approach to embracing an understanding and practice of sacrament for the 21st century. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. All are welcome at this event. Admission is free.

March 3

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Location: 

“Lunch and listen: Stories from Israel and Palestine,” at MCC Ontario’s office, Kitchener, at noon. Bring your own lunch. For more information, visit mcco.ca/events.

March 6-7

Event Date: 
Friday, March 6, 2020 to Saturday, March 7, 2020
Location: 

Youth worker retreat at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp. Theme: “Reimagining youth ministry.” Leader: Michele Hershberger.

February 13

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Location: 

Book launch for William Janzen’s book, “Advocating for Peace: Stories from the Ottawa Office of Mennonite Central Committee, 1975-2008,” at Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit uwaterloo.ca/grebel/events.

March 12

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Location: 

J. Winfield Fretz Visiting Scholar Lecture, “Where moth and rust destroy: Archives and the contest over Anabaptist information,” at Conrad Grebel University College Chapel, Waterloo, at 7:30 p.m. Speaker: David Y. Neufeld, who holds the 2019-20 J. Winfield Fretz Fellowship in Mennonite Studies. For more information, visit grebel.ca/events.

March 6

Event Date: 
Friday, March 6, 2020
Location: 

An evening of jazz in support of the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre, at Hirut Café and Restaurant, Toronto, at 7 p.m. Featuring the Tom Reynolds Trio. For more information, visit grebel.ca/TMTC/events.

February 20

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Location: 

Grade 10 night at the University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Start with a pizza dinner at Grebel, then learn about its residence and academic programs. To register for dinner, email pbartel@uwaterloo.ca.

January 30

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Location: 

MennoHomes annual general meeting at 50 Kent Ave., at 2 p.m. The newest project will be officially announced. Call 226-476-2535 for details.

February 20-23

Event Date: 
Thursday, February 20, 2020 to Sunday, February 23, 2020
Location: 

Conrad Grebel University College, in partnership with Aha! Productions, presents “Nunsense: The Musical” in the Great Hall: (20, 21) at 7:30 p.m.; (22) at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; (23) at 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to Grebel’s “Fill the table” campaign to expand its kitchen and dining room space. To order tickets online, visit uwaterloo.ca/grebel/nunsense.

January 31 - February 1

Event Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2020 to Saturday, February 1, 2020
Location: 

Conrad Grebel University College Bechtel Lectures: “Food and faith: Mennonites farming locally and globally. (31, at 7:30 p.m.) Paul Plett screens his film “Seven Points on Earth,” followed by discussion and reception. (1, at 9 a.m.) “Farmers breakfast panel.” For  information or to register for either event, visit bit.ly/bechtel-2020.

January 18

Event Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Location: 

“The church is for belonging: Stories about inclusion, disability and faith,” an event for MC Eastern Canada pastors, chaplains and congregational leaders, at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/2XpYNoZ.

December 20-22

Event Date: 
Friday, December 20, 2019 to Sunday, December 22, 2019
Location: 

Listowel Mennonite Church presents “An Advent Journey Marketplace.” Tours take place: (20,21) from 7 to 9 p.m.; (22) from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

December 7

Event Date: 
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Location: 

Conrad Grebel University College hosts its “Make-a-Difference Market,” a Christmas shopping fundraiser that includes fair trade and local vendors, a food and bake sale, silent auction and live music, at the College, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 26

Event Date: 
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Location: 

Multicultural worship service and MC Eastern Canada celebration to bless mission minister Brian Bauman on his retirement, at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, at 3 p.m., followed by a potluck meal.

October 30

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Location: 

“How to put on a drama or pageant at your church (and still be happy when it’s over),” and Anabaptist Learning Workshop webinar, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Resource people: Joanne Bender, Chris Steingart, Ruth Boehm and Sara Garnet. For more information or to register, email alw.grebel@uwaterloo.ca.

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