At LMC
Christian Education will resume this Sunday, September 7 at 11:15am directly following the morning service.
- Kid Zone (age 2 – grade 6) will meet in the Sanctuary Basement. This week students will be helping pack school kits!
- Youth (grade 7-12) will meet in room 109 for a Welcome Back celebration.
- Adult Education will meet in the Sanctuary for A Continuing Conversation about Congregational Singing.
Please check your weekly bulletin for prayer requests and other church family news.
In the Community
In Tune Conference: MCC Alberta’s annual conference is coming to Edmonton on September 27! Hear the human story of migration from African, Asian, Canadian, and Middle Eastern perspectives, focusing on the transformative potential of welcoming the stranger. Visit mcc.org/intune-2025 to register.
Aleppo Cookies: As part of In Tune, MCC is producing a filmed-on-stage version of Aleppo Cookies, the beloved story of an unexpected dinner originally staged at In Tune last year. If you’d like to support the production with a donation, please call the MCC Alberta office at 403-275-6935.
MCC Alberta is seeking a new Communications and Donor Relations Director. The new CDR Director will lead a talented team dedicated to cultivating trust, building meaningful connections, sharing impact, and driving donor engagement through purpose-driven communication that reflects the heart of our mission. Those interested can apply by visiting mcc.org/careers.
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-
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.
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.
Chronos Vocal Ensemble is seeking experienced and ambitious singers to join their choir! Auditions include a brief interview, some vocalises, singing one’s own part on a short prepared piece, sight-singing, and working a little with conductor Jordan Van Biert. If you are interested, find more information at ‘Sing With Us!’ where you can complete an audition request, and share a bit of your vocal and musical background.
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.