At LMC
Christian Education continues this Sunday, September 14. This week all classes will explore the topic: God Tends a Garden – Peacemakers join God in caring for the earth.
- Kid Zone (age 2 – grade 6) will meet in the Sanctuary Basement.
- Youth (grade 7-12) will meet in room 109.
- Adult Education will meet in the Sanctuary.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the Community
In Tune Conference: The Soul’s Cry for Home
Saturday, Sep 27, River West Christian Church, Edmonton
No one leaves home without a reason. Millions of people worldwide are forcibly displaced and resettled every year. Consider the biblical perspective, hear stories, and learn how to foster welcome! At lunch, we’ll come together for MCC Alberta’s AGM.
Register today at mcc.org/intune-2025!
In Tune: An Evening of Storytelling
Saturday, Sep 27 @7 pm, River West Christian Church, Edmonton
Evening tickets: $30
Stories are powerful. They are precious and sacred. Join us for an evening of storytelling at In Tune! Listen to the resettlement stories of Ruth Janz and Alsar Zarour, combined with a filmed version of the one-act play, Aleppo Cookies, that premiered last year in Calgary.
Get your tickets now at mcc.org/intune-2025!
Annual General Meeting: You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting and luncheon on September 27, 2025, which is being held in concurrence with the In Tune Conference at River West Christian Church. Member congregations are invited to send up to two delegates. Visit mcc.org/events/mcc-alberta-
Uprooted: an MCC Alberta Itineration Tour: From September 27 to October 5, MCC’s Representative for Rwanda and Burundi, Mulanda Jimmy Juma, will be touring Alberta for a series of speaking engagements. Mulanda will share his personal experiences both as a refugee beneficiary of MCC support and as an MCC service worker, collaborating with churches and other partners as they support uprooted people. Check out mcc.org/events/uprooted-
Intersections The Fall 2025 edition of Intersections is available online. Click here to read.
Elephant at the Border
Sunday, September 21, 28 and October 5 | 5:00pm-6:30 pm. | On Zoom
Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call of followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting three webinars that will explore the power and possibility of nonviolence in light of U.S. aggression. Join a series of online workshops starting on Sunday, September 21st. Attend one or attend them all. These events are free and expand on conversations from our first series this past spring. Learn more and register here.
Canadian Mennonite University
CMU at 25 – You are invited to a special celebration of CMU’s 25th anniversary on Friday, September 19 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (and live streamed). Visit cmu.ca/25 for more information.
Fall at CMU – CMU’s annual alumni and community gathering takes place Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Highlights include 30+ craft and food vendors, food trucks, activities and the Bubbleman for children, artist workshops, live music, reunions, an evening Song Feast, and the MennoCross cyclocross race. Visit cmu.ca/fall for more information.
Song Feast – Enjoy a feast of choral songs led by a choir of CMU alumni and students on Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 PM. Visit cmu.ca/song-feast for information.
Xplore – CMU’s Xplore extended education program investigates dimensions of the Christian faith, our world, and life in it—all without assignments or exams! Consider taking a course on depolarization, how to tell our stories, retirement, understanding Roman Catholicism, the book of Daniel, the book of Ruth and more. Courses begin September 23. Churches may consider hosting an Xplore watch party with people from your community. For course information and to register, visit cmu.ca/xplore.
CommonWord Book Launch: White Women, Get Ready by Amanda Gross– On Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 PM, join author, artist, anti-racist organizer Amanda Gross as she shows how white women have been groomed to uphold systems of oppression, and how women can use their unique white lady positioning to help upend these violent structures. Be part of the conversation in person at Marpeck Commons or via livestream, buy or borrow the book – https://www.commonword.ca/go/4271.
Join the CMU team – CMU invites inquiries and applications for a full-time Admissions Communications Coordinator position (one-year term, salaried with benefits). Visit cmu.ca/employment for details.
Walk for YESS
Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS)’ Youth Support Centre is a 24/7, single-point-of-access to immediate and low-barrier physical, mental, cultural, and emotional health supports and a safe place to stay for youth aged 15-21 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro Area. We’re excited to announce the first-ever Walk for YESS—a brand-new community fundraiser happening on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in support of youth in crisis. Register today, raise funds for YESS programs, and get ready for an amazing morning with community. All funds raised by our walkers go directly to programs supporting youth in crisis. Click here to register.
Multiply
The September 2025 Daily Prayer Guide is now available. Click here to view.
The Summer 2025 Witness Magazine is now available for viewing online. Click here to view.
Join the Alberta Northern Lights Chorus, Edmonton’s award-winning women’s barbershop ensemble, for an evening of uplifting music, laughter, and harmony. This family-friendly concert will feature beloved songs from Mary Poppins—with a fresh and joyful twist sure to delight audiences of all ages. The performance will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 6:30pm in Sherwood Park. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit their website.
Camp Evergreen
Campership Aid Fundraisers – Evergreen will be serving chilli and buns two Sundays in a row! You can find us at Linden Mennonite Brethren on September 21st and Highland Mennonite Brethren on September 28th. Proceeds go straight to our Campership Aid Fund, which makes camp possible for families who can’t afford it. If you can’t join us at one of those Sundays, you can always give online to help us keep saying “yes” to kids who need camp.
A Common Word Alberta
Christian-Muslim Dialogue. Let’s come together at ACWAB Christian – Muslim Dialogue to have open conversations and build bridges between our communities. “From Abraham’s Tent: A Shared Legacy of Hospitality”. Saturday, October 25 at 10:30am at Al Ameen Mosque. Click here for additional information and to register.
Chester Ronning Centre
Lessons from Try to Tame a Wave – In this talk, Rev. Allison Kach-Yawnghwe, PhD, will share about her research on the largest and most influential Protestant missionary organization in modern history – Youth With A Mission (YWAM). This talk will take place on September 22 at 1:30pm at the Augustana Campus in Camrose. Click here for additional information.
Philosopher’s Cafe series: Nationalism and Patriotism with David Goa. Nationalism is on the rise in liberal democratic societies. Why? Populist leaders claim to be patriots. Is nationalism patriotism? Is patriotism nationalism? This cafe will take place on October 2 at 1:30pm in the Camrose Visitor Information Centre. Click here for additional information.
Crossing’s 200: Canadian Connections. The Crossings 200 anniversary gives us a chance to not only learn more about Norwegian migration to North America, but also to reflect on the worldwide processes and impacts of migration, both past and present. It is being commemorated in Norway, Canada and the United States by over 170 organizations with activities taking place throughout 2025. Please join us on October 9, 2025 at the historic Bailey Theatre in Camrose to find out more about the Canadian chapters of this migration 200 hundred years after the Restauration landed in New York. In addition to a short presentation by Ingrid Urberg, professor of Scandinavian Studies, we will also be viewing Jan Harald Tomassen’s documentary film The Journey, partially filmed in Camrose and the surrounding area. Click here for additional information.