Church Family Happenings

  November 14, 2025


At LMC

Coffee will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service. 

Christian Education will resume this week. All classes will explore the topic Letting go of worry: Trusting God brings peace.

  • Kid Zone (age 2 – grade 6) will meet in the Sanctuary Basement. 
  • Youth (grade 7-12) will meet in room 109. 
  • Adults will meet in the Sanctuary. 

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


In the Community

Mennonite Central Committee 

Hurricane Melissa: MCC is monitoring the path of Hurricane Melissa. Please pray for the people who have been or will be affected by this disaster. We continue to assess the situation with our partners and welcome your donations that will provide emergency supplies to those in need at mcc.org/get-involved/giving/designations/hurricane-melissa-response

Gifts of comfort and joy: This Christmas, give more than a present – give comfort and joy to families around the world through MCC’s Christmas Giving ornaments. Your gift will provide practical help and lasting hope to families in need around the world. Gifts include income-generating ducks or chickens, clean drinking water, essential school supplies or hope during hard times. Go to mcc.org/christmas-gifts or to learn more.


Canadian Mennonite University

Discover Day – Join us for the full day or the afternoon of November 21 to discover what it is like to be a CMU student. Tour the CMU campus, attend sample lectures, meet professors and current students, and have lunch and treats on us! For more information and to register, visit cmu.ca/discover-days.

Music Discover Day – Prospective music and music therapy students are invited to learn more about studying music at CMU with a full day campus visit on November 21. Visit cmu.ca/discover-days for more information and registration.

Christmas at CMU – Experience CMU’s annual Christmas tradition with one of three concerts: Friday, November 28 at 3:00 PM (a one-hour concert and carol sing in the gym) and Saturday, November 29 at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM. On Saturday, come early or stay late for the Christmas at CMU Market with over 20 vendors and CommonWord’s annual Christmas sale (1:00–7:00 PM). Visit cmu.ca/christmas for details and livestream.

MHC Gallery presents Figures and Portraits – A new exhibition by the Winnipeg Sketch Club, featuring works by professional and amateur artists. The opening reception is on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM and the exhibition runs from November 14 – December 22. Admission is by donation. Visit cmu.ca/gallery for more information.

Mennonite Community Orchestra presents “Juxta-Composed” – Enjoy a concert featuring Johannes Brahms’ Symphony #1 and Giovanni Gabrieli’s Sonata pian’e forte on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 PM at the Lutheran Church of the Cross (560 Arlington St., Winnipeg). Visit mennonitecommunityorchestra.ca for more information and tickets.

CMU Employment Opportunities – CMU invites inquiries and applications for faculty positions in Education and Social Work as well as Practicum Coordinator positions and a Mini U Coordinator role in the Athletics Department. Visit cmu.ca/employment for information on these opportunities.

Ministry Inquiry Retreat (January 30–February 1, 2026, at Camp Assiniboia). This retreat offers space for reflection, prayer, and vocational discernment. The retreat is open to all, regardless of educational background or denominational affiliation. For additional information, click here. 

Save the date! ReNew 2026, a resourcing conference for pastors and church leaders on February 9-10, 2026. This year’s keynote speaker is Melissa Florer-Bixler, a doctoral student in homiletics at Duke Divinity School and former pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church. Florer-Bixler will speak on the theme “Preaching at the End of the World,” exploring how we live and witness in times of ecological collapse, rising authoritarianism, and global conflict. Details at cmu.ca/renew; registration opens in December. Travel subsidies are available for participants coming from outside Manitoba.


Songs of War and Peace featuring Tim Chesterton & Bill Werthmann. November 15 at 8:00pm. Join us for an evening of heartfelt songs reflecting the emotions, stories and lessons of war and peace throughout the ages with Tim Chesterton and Bill Werthmann. Joined by some of Edmonton’s best musicians Bill and Tim add rich harmonies to each other’s songs in what promises to be a  memorable night of music and storytelling. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here. 

Holy Spirit Lutheran Church – Christmas Market. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church is holding our annual Christmas Market on November 15th. This festive gathering will bring together local artisans to share their work with the community, accompanied with baked goods, music, and fellowship. In the spirit of community, we would like to invite our neighbours in Christ to join us. For additional information, please click here. 


No Room In the Inn

No Room In the Inn Campaign is a fundraising project under the auspices of the Edmonton & District Council of Churches. The campaign provides financial assistance to specific project of an organization in the Edmonton area which is building, renovating or repairing a housing facility for those in our area who have housing challenges. The 2025-26 campaign will support WIN House. This year’s WIN House project is much needed safety improvements to one of the shelter’s backyard playground spaces. This playground is vital to the families we support as many feel unsafe going to public parks and playgrounds due to the traumatic situations they are escaping. Click here for additional information about the project and to learn how to donate. 


Multiply 

Gifts that Multiply: Multiply is committed to projects that help people experience God’s love and hear the good news of Jesus, whether through evangelism, education, church planting, or community development. Last year’s Gift Guide helped people like you make a difference in places like Myanmar, Mexico, and Malawi, where we partnered with local churches and ministries to meet practical needs and proclaim the hope of the Gospel. We hope you find new giving opportunities in this year’s guide that inspire you to get involved globally and reach out to those in need. Click here to view. 


All are welcome to join us in the upcoming Te Deum Singers concerts, titled Awaken Us, on Saturday, November 29 at 7 pm and Sunday, November 30 at 2 pm at Lendrum Mennonite Church. The repertoire includes works by JCF Bach, Saint-Saens, Alice Parker, a carol arrangement by Jared Samborski, culminating in the beautiful Magnificat by John Rutter. Conducted by Diana Wiens, accompanied by Loretta Dueck along with guest orchestra, admission is free with donations to cover costs gratefully accepted. Click here to view the flyer. 


Camp Evergreen 

Month of Giving: Camp Evergreen’s mission is to see lives transformed by the power of Jesus, and we are committed to fulfilling this mission every day at camp. We need your prayer and financial support to help us live out the transformative mission of Camp Evergreen. This year’s fundraiser will support the general mission of Camp Evergreen. Click here for additional information. 


Edmonton Centre of Hope 

Miywanohk: meaning “in a good place”, provides safe, affordable, and sober living (transitional housing) community for adults (18+).  With personalized support, life skills programming, and a recovery-oriented community, participants can maintain sobriety, build independence, and transition successfully into long-term housing.  This sober living option has just opened and is accepting applications! Click here to learn more. 


UofA Christmas Fundraiser 

Join us a Christmas Fundraiser in support of students on the UofA campus through the Interfaith Chaplains Association on Sunday, November 30 from 2pm-6pm. There will be live music, Christmas activities, silent auction, sweets and treats! Click here for additional information and to purchase a ticket. 


The Marketplace

The November/December 2025 edition of The Marketplace is now available. Click here to view. 


Chester Ronning Centre 

Men Among Demons: A Ronning Centre Conversation. On November 27 at 7:00pm the Ronning Centre welcomes Men Among Demons hosts Daniel Opperwall and Gregory Wiebe for a conversation with Joseph Wiebe. Their podcast examines how spiritual discernment can illuminate the cultural forces that shape public life. Together, this event will explore how ancient wisdom might guide us through the noise and confusion of our social world. To learn more or to register, click here. 

Philosopher Café series | 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. Join us on December 4 at 3:00pm. We are now 25 years into the 21st century. Yuval Noah Harari’s book that we consider in this café opens a rich set of considerations shaping our technological and political challenges, “post-truth” context, and possible sources of resilience.  Click here to learn more. 


First Mennonite Church Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale. Sat. Nov. 22, 2025, 3650 – 91 Street NW (Wheelchair Accessible) from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free Admission! Handmade Crafts, Bake Sale, Cookie Walk, Cinnamon Bun and Coffee Café, and hot dogs for lunch. Live music at 2:00pm! Bring your own shopping bags and be entered into a Christmas prize draw. First Mennonite proceeds go to our Refugee Fund. For more information call 780-436-3431. Click here to view flyer.