At LMC
Christian Education meets this week.
- Kid Zone (Preschool – Grade 6) will meet in the Sanctuary Basement. This week’s theme is:
- Setting Things Right: Zacchaeus Makes Amends
- Scripture Focus: Luke 19:1-10
- Youth (Grade 7-11) & Adult Education will meet in the Fellowship Hall w/the Consensus Committee.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the Community
Myanmar Earthquake Response: In the wake of the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar, MCC will be responding with local partners to provide cash assistance for immediate medical needs, food and water. The situation is made even more challenging by ongoing conflict and civil war. Donate today to provide emergency relief to families in need at mcc.org/myanmar.
The MCC Alberta Relief Sale is on May 31 at Bergthal Event Centre. Visit mcc.org/events/
2025 Outdoor Way of the Cross
Good Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10am. Hosted at Sacred Heart Church (10821 96 Street). The 45th annual Outdoor Way of the Cross invites people to think about the relevance and importance of the Gospel message in our world today. This year’s theme, “Walking Together in Hope,” is based on John 3:18: “Let us not love (only) with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” The walk will take place along the streets of Edmonton’s inner city. It will include five stations, and each station will offer a reflection on an aspect of the overall theme that highlights both a challenge and a source of hope, woven together with music. People of all faith traditions are welcome to attend. The 1.5-kilometre walk is reasonable for most ages and ability levels. Free street parking is available near the start location at Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples (10821 96 Street). A light lunch (soup, bannock, coffee and tea) will be provided at Sacred Heart Church after the final station. Donations of non-perishable food items for local food banks are also welcome and can be dropped off at the start of the walk. For more information, click here.
Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta
Spring Conference – Calgary, May 9th and 10th 2025. Join us on May 9th to view feature film “Where the Cottonwoods Grow” and on May 10th Celebrating 500 Years of Anabaptism. For more information, view this flyer.
Menno Media
Want to earn a scholarship for college? The Living Forward: Anabaptism at 500 Essay Contest is your chance to showcase your writing skills and win financial support for your education.
Eligible students are invited to submit an essay to compete for a scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. The student with the best essay will receive a scholarship of $1,000 and the first runner-up will receive a scholarship of $500. Don’t miss this chance to share your perspective, strengthen your writing, and invest in your future. Submit your essay today!
Submission deadline is April 19, 2025. For more information, click here.
Camp Evergreen
AGM & Workday: May 3 – Our Annual General Meeting is a fun time of celebration, looking back at the last year and looking ahead to where God is leading us. Take time with us to pray over the youth who will be joining us this summer, and in
the afternoon roll up your sleeves and help us prepare for summer!
Forged Guys Retreat: June 6-8 – Register online today and join us for the Forged Guys Retreat, happening June 6-8. This weekend is designed for fathers, sons, brothers, and friends—a transformative experience built just for men.
Summer Family Camps – We have two awesome summer family Camps coming up! Our Weeklong Family Camp runs from June 29 to July 4, and our Summer’s End Family Camp takes place from August 29 to September 1. Register online today!
Canadian Mennonite University
Spring at CMU – All are invited to Spring at CMU on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the Loewen Athletic Centre. Attend in person or via livestream to hear CMU choirs and graduate student reflections. Reception to follow and opportunity to contribute to a freewill offering in support of CMU. Visit cmu.ca/springatcmu for more information and for the livestream.
Germinating Conversations | Just and Sustainable Food Systems: Students Talking – Join us on April 12 at 7:00 PM in the Great Hall at CMU for a public roundtable where CMU students share reflections and questions about building just and sustainable food systems. Link to more info at cmu.ca/events.
CMU Festival Chorus | St. John Passion – Join us on April 19 at 7:00 PM at Westworth United Church. Enjoy an unforgettable night of Baroque repertoire that continues a rich, decades-long tradition in the Mennonite community. Link to details and ticketing at cmu.ca/events.
CommonWord Virtual Book Launch | Stitched Together by Aimee Reid and A Light to Share by Natalie Frisk – Join us on Zoom on Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 PM CST as we celebrate a fun and uplifting online book launch by Aimee Reid and Natalie Frisk. Enjoy engaging conversations, a peek into the process, a chance to ask questions and giveaways. To buy or borrow the books, and to register for the Zoom link, visit commonword.ca/go/4209.
Bridgefolk 2025
Anabaptism at 500: Ecumenical Dialogue in an Age of Polarization at First Mennonite Church, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. July 24-27, 2025. This year’s conference will look at the birth of Anabaptism from both a Mennonite and a Roman Catholic perspective, what has changed in the past five centuries, and what the implications are for ecumenical dialogue today. Click here to learn more.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
Earlier this year, Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Richard W. Smith as the next Archbishop of Vancouver, bringing to conclusion his 18 years of service in the Archdiocese of Edmonton. Two public farewell celebrations are planned for Archbishop Smith, both happening on Thursday, May 1, 2025. His Grace cordially invites you to one or both of the following events:
- 3:00-5:00 PM: “Come-and-Go” open house at Newman Theological College (10012 84 Street NW, Edmonton).
- 7:00-8:30 PM: Mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker (113 Street at Jasper Avenue, Edmonton). Reception to follow in O’Leary Hall.
Please note that capacity is limited at the Cathedral and the Mass will be livestreamed.
MB Herald
April/May 20225 Edition is now available. Click here to view.