Community Bulletin

May 21, 2026

At LMC

Join us in the Fellowship Hall for coffee following the service.

Christian Education will meet this week.

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

Mennonite Central Committee

It’s time to get ready, get set and GO! From May 22 to August 30, you’re invited to join us as we rally around a big goal: to raise $100,000 to support people in vulnerable situations through MCC’s relief, development, and peace work. Every move matters! Organize an event (a concert, golf game, backyard BBQ), or set up a personal challenge (ride, walk, sew, play, read) and help fuel this summer’s MCC Alberta community fundraiser! Click here to sign up!https://mcc.org/events/ready

Grow Hope 2026: Our generous Alberta farmers will, once again, be growing 344 acres of crops to benefit the world. Don’t despair, make a difference! You can Grow Hope and help to provide daily bread for people around the world. Sponsor acres or a part of an acre of Alberta farmland ($350/acre) and our Grow Hope farmers will grow and sell the crop. Proceeds go into MCC’s account at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and are used for food relief, agricultural training, and livelihood support around the world! Go to org/growhopealberta to learn more.

RSVP for the Relief Sale! Bergthal Event Centre is hosting the MCC Alberta Relief Sale on May 30, featuring fundraising, fellowship, and food. If you’re planning to come and haven’t yet, please RSVP at mcc.org/events/albertareliefsale!

Do you have a donation you’ve been meaning to drop off at MCC Thrift but keep forgetting? The Calgary Thrift Shop team will host a thrift donations drop-off at the Relief Sale. Please, no furniture or other large item donations as our cargo space back to Calgary from Didsbury is limited!

For information about MCC announcements, or questions about any MCC
activity, call the MCC Alberta office at 403-275-6935.

Mennonite Disaster Service

We are grateful that all volunteer positions to serve with MDS in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan this spring and summer are now filled. If you are interested in being on a waitlist for the fall or in case of cancellations, please contact Weekly Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Stoesz, at 1-866-261-1274 or mstoesz@mds.org. Find more info about this response at https://mds.org/response/denare-beach-sk/.

Mennonite Disaster Service is offering General Leadership, Construction Leaders, and Cooks training from September 21-25, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you are interested in being a leadership volunteer or have questions about this training, you can contact Volunteer Manager, Rose Klassen, at 1-866-261-1274 or rklassen@mds.org. Find more info about this training at https://mds.org/event/.

Want to learn more about volunteering with Mennonite Disaster Service? Join our Zoom call on August 24 at 7:30pm EST. This Zoom meeting provides an opportunity for prospective volunteers to learn about MDS and the many available volunteer opportunities! Register by August 19 at https://mds.org/event/ways-to-get-involved-with-mds-2/.

Camp Evergreen: Click here to learn more about any of these events!

Forged Retreat: June 5–7

A weekend built for fathers, sons, brothers, and friends to grow stronger together. Be part of what God is forging.

Canadian Mennonite University

MHC Gallery: Three – You are invited to the exhibition Three by Tammy Hendrickx. Through a range of media, the exhibit celebrates the discovery of a creative self. Three runs from May 8 to July 4. Admission is by donation. Visit cmu.ca/gallery for more information.

CommonWord Book Launch: Truth and Love by Dr. Paul Redekop – Sociologist and long-time professor Dr. Paul Redekop bridges science and faith to assess the reality of near-death experiences and their implications for the nature of our existence. Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM (CDT), in person at Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) and via livestream. More at commonword.ca/go/4428.

MHC Gallery textile exhibitions – You are invited to two exhibitions celebrating contemporary textiles. Lois Klassen’s Lamentation and Celebration is a series of collaged quilts that explore grief amid life’s beauty. In Second Nature, artist Kae Sasaki works with reclaimed Japanese vintage beads. The exhibition runs from April 24 to June 20. Visit cmu.ca/gallery for more information.

CMU Sports Camps 2026 – Registration is now open for CMU Sports Camps for grades 6 to 12 in volleyball and basketball. To find out which week is right for you or for registration, visit cmu.ca/sportscamps.

Mini CMU Summer Day Camps – Registration is now open for Mini CMU summer camps for children, ages 6 to 12. Each week offers hands-on learning, creative activities, and active play, where kids feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. For more information and registration, visit cmu.ca/mini-cmu.

Chester Ronning Centre

Hands Off Our Books: A Ronning Centre Conversation – In partnership with The Fellowship of the Camrose Public Library we will be featuring a screening of The Librarians and a panel on the challenges facing public libraries—and how we can support them in Alberta. June 3 | 6:30 pm Mayer Hall, Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

Purchase Your Ticket Here

Iran: What Has Happened and Why, with Dr. Mojtaba Mahdavi – Looking head, we are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Philosopher’s Café, In conversation with David Goa, Professor Mahdavi will offer timely insight into the forces shaping Iran and their broader global implications, an important opportunity for reflection and dialogue in a rapidly changing world. Philosopher Café Series May 7 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. Mainstreet 1908, 4857 50 St, Camrose, AB.