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Mission & Service Committee
Jun 3rd, 2020

Mission & Service Committee

The Mission & Service Committee explores areas of need and concern in Alberta relating to outreach, promotes the Christian peace witness, connects with International Witness workers and ministries, considers possible church planting opportunities, and oversees work of North Edmonton Ministry.

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Nationwide Call to Prayer Against Racism
Jun 2nd, 2020

Nationwide Call to Prayer Against Racism

Nationwide call to prayer for Sunday, June 7, 2020

Mennonite Church Alberta with other regions of Mennonite Church Canada is asking all MCA congregations to set aside a specific time of prayer on Sunday, June 7, to join Mennonite Church USA as they lament the injustice and violence suffered by people of colour in the U.S.

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Mennonite Church Canada donates $50,000 to Mennonite World Conference for COVID-19 relief fund; asks constituents to match or exceed donation
Jun 1st, 2020

Mennonite Church Canada donates $50,000 to Mennonite World Conference for COVID-19 relief fund; asks constituents to match or exceed donation

Mennonite Church Canada is donating $50,000 to the Global Sharing Fund operated by Mennonite World Conference / Congreso Mundial Menonita / Conférence Mennonite Mondiale (MWC) to help MWC-member churches struggling because of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Engaging the cultural "other"
May 27th, 2020

Engaging the cultural "other"

Next week, May 31 at 2 pm, the group will be unpacking international experiences. New participants are encouraged. The last session is on June 28.

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A Menno Minute

Building bridges in Burkina Faso
Jun 3rd, 2020

Building bridges in Burkina Faso

A Menno Minute

by Donna Entz

God brought Siaka Traore of Burkina Faso into our lives in 1979.  In spite of opposition from every direction possible, he has always been consistent in responding as Jesus would. 

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Art of Steel
May 27th, 2020

Art of Steel

A Menno Minute

by Kate Janzen

John Wiebe, a long-time member of Foothills Mennonite Church,  has been creating works of art from steel since 1973.

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Let's get JAZZED!
May 20th, 2020

Let's get JAZZED!

A Menno Minute

by Brenda Tiessen-Wiens

Giving to “where needed,” on the other hand, is not as exciting. So to give it a boost, let’s jazz it up!

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Help yourself to the bag of chips
May 13th, 2020

Help yourself to the bag of chips

A Menno Minute

By Danika Warkentin

I am a witness to the power of summer camp. We have all had experiences that have molded and formed us, but working at Camp Valaqua was one of my most transformative experiences. It was what transitioned me from an uncertain girl of sixteen to a more self-assured leader.

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Upcoming Events

YA Discussion Series: Engaging the "other"

YA Discussion Series: Engaging the "other"

Camp Valaqua is excited to be working with Donna Entz of the MCA's North Edmonton Ministry and incredible former camp staffer Rebecca Janzen to create and host a Young Adult Discussion Series! Join us for zoom chats on Sunday afternoons at 2 starting on May 24 for six weeks. We're looking forward to some great discussions! The event is free, but you do need to register.

Table Talk: Does the church still have legs?
Oct 24th, 2020

Table Talk: Does the church still have legs?

A Mennonite Church Canada Study Conference 2020

a virtual one-day conference with Sara Wenger Shenk

OCTOBER 24, 2020

During this global COVID-19 pandemic, the Holy Spirit calls us to re-examine what it means to be the church.

Registration coming soon!


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