At LMC
Coffee will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.
All are invited to join in Christian Education after the worship service. All classes will explore the topic Peace of Heart and Mind: Praying 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
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
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 between 1:00 and 7:00 PM for the Christmas at CMU Market with 20 vendors and CommonWord’s annual Christmas sale. Visit cmu.ca/christmas for details and livestream.
Figures and Portraits – MHC Gallery presents a new exhibition by the Winnipeg Sketch Club, featuring works by professional and amateur artists. The exhibition runs from November 14 to December 22. Admission is by donation. Visit cmu.ca/gallery for more information.
CommonWord and CMU Press Book Launch – The Sacred Path of Simplicity by Mark Burch. Join us on December 3, 7:00 PM CST in Marpeck Commons to explore a spiritual grounding for simple living and learn to tread more lightly on the earth. Visit commonword.ca/go/4347 for more information.
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 Sessional Instructor positions in Business and Psychology. Visit cmu.ca/employment for more information.
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.
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.
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.
MDS
MDS Canada Christmas Open House – Wednesday, December 3 from 10am – noon. For those in the area, you are invited to drop by the MDS office in Winnipeg for conversation and snacks. The office is at 200-600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg. We hope to see you!
Sombrilla’s final event of the year! A free concert (but donations gratefully accepted at the door) featuring internationally acclaimed singers Emma Petersen and Carrillo Martinez. We will serve refreshments during intermission. Come enjoy the beautiful music and wonderful company! At Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 – 84 ave, Edmonton. Doors open 12:30, concert at 1 pm. for information or to reserve your ticket, contact: Patsy@sombrilla.ca