At LMC
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In the Community
Mennonite Central Committee
Truth and Reconciliation Day Resources: September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour and remember the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. MCC Alberta has created a resource guide to connect you with local events and local knowledge to grow in our reconciliation journey. Explore the guide at mcc.org/our-stories/TRCalberta or download the documents here.
In Tune Conference: An Evening of Storytelling. Saturday, Oct 26 @7pm, Ambrose University, Calgary. Stories are powerful. They are precious and sacred. Join us at MCC Alberta’s In Tune evening of storytelling, featuring the resettlement stories of Ruth Janz and Alsar Zarour, combined with the one act play, Aleppo Cookies, a story of the tensions and blessings at the intersection of extending welcome and colliding cultures. Learn more and register at mcc.org/intune24. Video Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVAQsCNr7E
Christmas Giving Starter Kit: Delight your loved ones while doing good. Through MCC Christmas Giving, members of your church can honor the values and pastimes family and friends hold dear, while helping to bring treasured resources to families across the globe. Sign up to receive a kit for your church https://mcc.org/christmas/publicity-kit
Canadian Mennonite University
CMU’s Xplore “Wisdom, Tension and Conflict in the Gospel of John”, “Dreams and Dreaming”, and “Exploring our Relationship with Grief ” are some of the fall courses offered through CMU’s Xplore extended education program. Classes begin October 1; for course information and to register, view their website to receive more information or to register. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email xplore
Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta
The 2024 Fall Conference Sharing our Stories will take place on October 19, 2024 at Wilson Siding Colony. Registration deadline is October 12, 2024 and can be done via email to Dave Toews at dmtoews@gmail.com. For more information about the schedule and registration fees, please view the flyer.
Camp Evergreen
Winterfest Family Camp Registration is now open! This weekend is packed with skating, pond hockey, trail rides, sledding, Jug ‘n’ Jog in the snow, Croki-Curl, Redneck Curling, and all of the activities you’ve come to love at Camp Evergreen. Our Family Camps are an amazing way to get away from the city or your daily life and get outside. It’s a fantastic time to meet new families, play in our amazing wilderness setting, and experience camp together. To learn more or to register, visit the Camp Evergreen website.
A Common Word Alberta
Join us for a Christian – Muslim interfaith dialogue on Saturday, October 26th from 1:30-4:30pm at Al Rashid Mosque. For more information about the topic and to view the registration QR code, please view the flyer.
Chester Ronning Centre
Philosopher’s Cafe Series – The New Fundamentalism: Politics and Economics. Has politics and economics been reshaped dividing us along lines of ideological certainty? Has this challenged the roots of democracy? Is there a way out? This event is part of the Philosopher’s Café series with David Goa. Please join us at Fox & Fable Book & Game Café in Camrose (5017 – 50 St.). This event will be hosted on Thursday, October 3 from 1:30-3:00pm.
The Kings University
The Kings University has some events this fall that will give youth in the community the perfect opportunity to learn more about King’s and experience their vibrant culture:
- Campus Visit Day:
- September 27, 2024 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- The King’s University
- Fall Open House:
- October 19, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- The King’s University
- Admissions Online Information Session:
- October 23, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Microsoft Teams (Online Webinar)
For more information, please view their website.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates
The September/October Marketplace issue is now available. To view, please click here or view the printed version in the church foyer.
Join us for MEDA Convention 2024 from October 31 – November 3 in Atlanta, Georgia to discover the power of partnerships to propel systemic change, amplify collective impact, and drive sustainable economic development forward. Save $100 by registering before October 4th. Click here for more information.