At LMC
All ages are invited to stay for Christian Education:
- Kid Zone (Preschool – Grade 6) will be held in the Sanctuary Basement.
- This week’s topic is on Setting Things Right: Proclaim Jubilee
- Scripture Focus: Leviticus 25
- Youth (Grade 7-12) will meet in room 109.
- Adults will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the Community
Afternoon Farewell Tea and Dessert: You are invited to an open house tea and dessert at the MCC Alberta office to thank Linda Dickinson, our Material Resources Coordinator, for her 14 years of dedication and to wish her much success in her future endeavours. Join us on the second floor at 2946 32 St NE in Calgary from 1pm to 3pm.
The MCC Alberta Relief Sale is on May 31 at Bergthal Event Centre. Visit mcc.org/events/
The Great Winter Warm-up is a way to give the gift of warmth through a comforter. Help us meet our goal of donating 7,000 comforters before March 31 and give the gift of warmth to those who need it the most. If you can’t get your comforters in this month, don’t worry — donations of comforters are gratefully accepted throughout the year. Link: https://mcc.org/get-involved/
CMU Upcoming Events:
The MHC Gallery: “The Poetry of Painting” – You are invited to an exhibition that combines art and poetry and allows viewers to observe the works, read the poems, and be an audience to others’ responses. The exhibition runs until Saturday, March 22. Visit cmu.ca/gallery for more information.
20th Annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition – CMU’s 20th annual event showcasing the work of CMU music students takes place Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature competition finalists Jacob Kenny, Julia Norris, Allison Ong, Shanley Vogan, and Stefanie Zacharias. Visit cmu.ca/events for more information.
CMU Press: Buy One, Give One – CMU Press reached its 50th anniversary in 2024. It has produced over 100 books since its inception. To celebrate, CMU will donate a book to charity for every CMU Press title purchased from CommonWord between January and March. Visit cmu.ca/cmu-press for more information.
CMU Press Book Launch: New & Selected Poems of John Weier and David Waltner-Toews – Join us on Friday, March 21 at McNally Robinson Booksellers (1120 Grant Ave.) for the launch of two new books in the Lyrik Poetry Series from CMU Press: New & Selected Poems of John Weier (Lyrik Poetry Series 2) and David Waltner-Toews (Lyrik Poetry Series 3). Featuring readings and a conversation hosted by Sarah Ens. Visit cmu.ca/events for more information.
Book Launch and Discussion | The Service of Faith: An Ethnography of Mennonites and Development – You are invited to a roundtable discussion with author, Dr Philip Fountain on Tuesday, March 25 at Marpeck Commons by 7:00 PM. Dr Fountain will explore diverse ways Mennonite convictions permeate MCC’s work in Indonesia. Visit cmu.ca/events for more information.
Te Deum Singers present Songs of Joy, featuring Beethoven’s Hallelujah, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, Rutter (of course) and spirituals. Conducted by Diana Wiens, accompanied by Loretta Dueck and guest musicians, these concerts will raise your spirits in anticipation of Spring. All are welcome to the concerts which take place on Saturday, April 5 at 7 pm and Sunday, April 6 at 2 pm, in the Sanctuary. Admission is free with donations gratefully received to cover costs.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates
The March/April 2025 Marketplace is now available. Click here to view.
Edmonton Prayer Breakfast
The 27th edition of the Edmonton Prayer Breakfast is taking place this spring on Thursday, April 3. For the Christian community of the Edmonton region, this gathering is a significant opportunity for us to come together to make an inspirational and faithful impact in the Capital region. Event details: Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 7:25 – 9 a.m. (doors open at 6:50 a.m.) at Edmonton Convention Centre, Hall D. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please click here.