LMC Worship Leader Workshop : Do you currently serve as a worship leader at LMC? Have you considered becoming a part of the worship leading ministry, but would like to learn more? Are you generally curious about worship leading and how this contributes to our worship at LMC? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the worship commission warmly invites you to a Worship Leader Workshop on Saturday, November 4, 9:30-11:30 in Fellowship Hall. Come prepared to learn about the role generally, to share your experiences, and to engage in discussion around this important ministry. Light refreshments will be provided.

Welcome to the 2023/2024 program of Adult Christian Education at Lendrum Mennonite Church! This ten-month schedule is presented after the Worship Service on most Sundays, getting underway at 11:15 and winding up at noon. Here is a look at our upcoming sessions:

Sunday, Nov. 5—Our guest speaker, Anna Vogt from MCC’s Peace & Justice Office in Ottawa, will lead the session. She will extend her message to describe the role of Advocacy in the context of our 21st century quest for international peace. This will be an interactive small-group session, so bring your experiences, anecdotes, and questions.

Sunday, Nov. 12—No Sunday School: We will not have classes this week, as it is Peace Sunday and the long weekend. However, all are welcome to join us for a potluck following the service!

Sunday, Nov. 19—This week, we will meet to dig into questions of faith and church as a community, led by Rob S.

Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.

In the community

Mennonite Central Committee

Palestine and Israel Conflict: MCC (through our membership in Canadian Foodgrains Bank) is appealing for humanitarian response in Gaza in partnership with the Humanitarian Coalition. The Government of Canada will match all donations by individuals up to $10 million until November 12, 2023. The Humanitarian Coalition is a group of leading humanitarian organizations in Canada, including CFGB, that appeal together during a crisis. Please visit mcc.org/palestine-israel to learn more and donate.

Donor Appreciation Night, Nov. 16: All are invited to a donor appreciation evening at Edmonton First Mennonite Church at 7pm, hosted by the Executive Directors of MCC Canada and MCC Alberta. Hear stories from MCC representatives from Colombia and Nepal! Refreshments and a chance to engage in discussion with our guests.

Nov. 16, Noon: Edmonton Area Leader’s Lunch! Pastors, admins, church chairpersons….you are invited to an MCC pizza lunch at First Mennonite Church. Come hear MCC workers from Nepal and Colombia talk about development and adapting to changes in climate. MCC Canada Executive Director, Ric Cober Bauman and MCC Alberta Executive Director, Ryan Siemens will be there to engage in discussion. Please RSVP to donitawiebeneufeld@mccab.ca.

Circles of Support and Accountability Program is in need of volunteers to work with people who have left prison and are reintegrating into society. If you’re interested in helping and can commit 1-2 hours per week, please contact CoSA Coordinator Ken Grahlman at kengrahlman@mccab.ca.

Canadian Mennonite University

CMU Discover Weekend. Do you live outside Winnipeg and want to sample CMU? Come to our Discover Weekend on November 17-18. Tour the CMU campus, visit a class, meet professors and current students, take part in a Winnipeg excursion, experience student life by staying in residence, eating in the cafeteria, and more. Visit cmu.ca/experience. 

CommonWord Book Launch. Join authors Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler for the launch of So We and Our Children May Live as they offer hope for a better future alongside concrete actions for joining with Indigenous Peoples to protect life and advocate for sustainable change that follows Jesus. November 10 at 7:00 PM (CST), In person and via livestream. Visit commonword.ca/go/3438.

Face2Face at CMU | This Event is Generated by Artificial Intelligence: Conversations with ChatGPT – You are invited on November 15 at 7:00 PM (CST) at Marpeck Commons or via livestream for an opportunity to learn and gain a deeper understanding of the uses, opportunities, and ethical concerns of generative AI’s role in our rapidly changing world. Visit cmu.ca/face2face for more information. 

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols for Advent & Christmas

River West Church

Flood & Fury Event. How do we understand a God and Scripture that seems to endorse genocide, murder, and pillaging in the Old Testament? On Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm at River West Church, all are invited to hear a lecture from Dr. Matthew Lynch, author of Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God, on one of the difficult questions of our faith. The lecture will be followed by a short Q & A opportunity and light refreshments.

Edmonton Interfaith Housing Society

Let’s Talk Affordable Rent: As religious and spiritual communities in Edmonton, we’ve all experienced the effects of rising rent for our members, our neighbours, and ourselves. But what can we do? On Thursday, November 16 at 9 am at LMC, join Edmonton’s religious and spiritual communities for an informative and engaging discussion about issues affecting rental rates in our city, and how we can respond. Whether you’re a tenant, a landholder, or simply interested in the topic, this event is for you! Find out more and reserve a spot here.

Richard Eaton Singers

Remember — Join the Richard Eaton Singers at the Winspear Centre, Nov. 10 at 7:30 PM, for a program of great variety, style, and texture celebrating the legacy of Conductor Emeritus, Leonard Ratzlaff, and welcoming new Artistic Director, Timothy Shantz. Including singers from local schools and universities and recognition of Remembrance Day.

Messiah — Continuing the tradition of an RES & ESO co-production. Handel’s Messiah is a winter seasonal favourite. Tracing the life of Jesus Christ in three sweeping sections to bring you comfort and joy. Performances will be at the Winspear Centre, Dec. 8 and 9 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets for RES events can be purchased from the Winspear Centre Box Office.

The King’s University

Quandries Public Lecture Series. On the first Tuesday of every month, Dr. Jeff Dudiak hosts a public lecture series about contemporary moral dilemmas. On Nov. 7 at 7:00 pm, come out for refreshments and to hear from Dr. Mark Sandle on the topic “War. What is it good for?” Learn more and register here.

Camp Evergreen

Selah Retreat. From November 10-11, take a pause from your busy day to day to come dive into God’s word together with others. Worship, learn, fellowship, and rest during this one night retreat at Camp Evergreen.

Pond Hockey Tournament. On January 13, join our 14th annual 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Fundraiser! Bring your friends and come lace up the skates to support Camp Evergreen’s campership aid fun and send more kids to camp.

Winterfest Family Camp. February 16-18, join us for Winterfest Family Camp, a 2-night camp designed specifically for families. Camp includes wide games, fireside, chapel times, worship through music, skating, snowshoeing, and all of our amazing activities. Come connect with other families, explore creation, and grow in your faith.

No Room in the Inn Campaign

A Safe Place. This year, the Edmonton & District Council of Churches’ No Room In the Inn Campaign is supporting A Safe Place, a facility in Sherwood Park for those escaping intimate or family violence. Funds from the campaign will go specifically to fixing their roof, which is in need of significant repair. You can donate directly to A Safe Place by sending them a cheque to Box 3282, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T2, with “No Room In the Inn” in the memo line.