At LMC
Christian Education is on pause this week for our annual AGM. Classes will resume on May 4.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the Community
Auction items for the MCC Alberta Relief Sale are due on May 2. Visit to RSVP, donate an auction item, and sign up to volunteer. If you’re interested in donating to the auction, please download the form from mcc.org/events/
- Support MCC by volunteering at the Relief Sale this year. From set up to take down and everything in between, volunteers are at the heart of the event. We have positions open with the live and silent auction, food prep, tech help, clean up and more! You can volunteer with your family, best friend or on your own. All are welcome! Click here to sign up.
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.
Elephant at the Border: A Peace Church Response to Annexation. MCC invites you to watch this series of online workshops, May 4 and 11 and June 1 and 8 from 5-7:30 pm MST. Watch by yourself, or consider hosting a “watch party” at home or at church. Each workshop will feature a guest speaker and time for small group discussion. For more information and to register, go to mcc.org/events.
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.
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
Panel Discussion | Social Media Disinformation: How To Prevent, Identify, Combat. Thursday, May 1
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT). This event is in partnership with the Public Policy Program at Massey College in Toronto and CMU in Winnipeg will feature The Honourable Matt Wiebe, Minister of Justice and Attorney General from the province of Manitoba and Professor Heidi Tworek, Canada Research Chair and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions at the University of British Columbia. The event will be moderated by Tom Axworthy, Public Policy Chair at Massey College. Those who plan to attend in person are asked to pre-register (free). A livestream feed will also be available. See link for more information. Click here to learn more.
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.
A Common Word Alberta
Christian Muslim Dialogue – A Conversation about Mary/Maryam: Mother of Jesus will take place on May 18, 2025 at First Mennonite Church. For more information, view this flyer.
Multiply
May 2025 Daily Prayer Guide is now available. Click here to view.
Chester Ronning Centre
An Afternoon of Recognition: Honouring David Goa and His Work. We are proud to share that David Goa has recently been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal—an honour established to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III and presented to outstanding individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have made exceptional contributions to their communities.
David was nominated for this prestigious medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in recognition of his lifelong dedication to public service, scholarship, and community engagement. He is the founding director of the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life at the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus. A respected scholar, writer, and public intellectual, David Goa is widely known for his profound contributions to the understanding of religious traditions, cultural identity, and interfaith dialogue in contemporary society.
To celebrate this remarkable achievement, we invite you to join us for a reception in David’s honour on May 21st in Camrose. To learn more or to register, click here.