At LMC
Coffee will be available in Fellowship Hall following the service.
All are invited to join in Christian Education after the worship service. Kids and Youth will explore the topic Jacob & Esau – Peacemakers Forgive
- Kid Zone (age 2 – grade 6) will meet in the Sanctuary Basement.
- Youth (grade 7-12) will meet in room 109.
- Adults will meet for coffee in Fellowship Hall.
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
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.
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
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.
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