Yes. The Church Still Has Legs!
So much has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Is the Church still relevant even though we can’t meet in person? Will the Church be needed after the pandemic is over?
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone
You are not alone. No matter what wilderness we walk through, God is always with us. The community of the church, the body of Christ is too. But don’t take my word for it. Take some time to listen to leaders from across Mennonite Church Canada.
Read MoreThe Kind of Old I Want to Be
Here’s the truth: I’m getting old. So it’s got me thinking, what do I want to be like when I get there?
Read MoreWhy It’s So Hard to Just “Move On”
As much as we might like to forgive and forget our Canadian history when it comes to Indigenous people, we can’t just move on because the same structures that brought us here, keep us going. Bill C-262 gives us hope for a new way forward - the way of reconciliation.
Read MoreIn Jail for Justice
This past week, my friend and former colleague, Steve Heinrichs, was sentenced to 7 days in jail by the British Colombia Supreme Court for criminal and civil contempt of court. Why? Because he stood up for justice.
Read MoreOur Changing Mennonite Church
This past weekend I witnessed the end of an era as representatives of Mennonite churches in Canada voted to change the way we do church. Although we look forward to the future that this vision provides, I lament the things and people we have let go of and lost.
Read MoreA Prayer for Mennonite Church Canada
This weekend, our national church is meeting do discern the future direction we will go. It's pretty daunting. And as much as I love being a part of these gatherings, the only thing I know how to do is pray. I offer this prayer for our church.
Read MoreRiding for South Africa
On September 30, our church is joining in the Ride for Refuge to raise money for our Witness Workers and the Grace Community Church in South Africa. Our team is called the Sterling Storm (amazing, I know).
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