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Garry Janzen (l)and Nhien Pham (middle) visited Vietnam last month. They are pictured here with Yha Robin, Hung Doan Dinh and Kosor Tuih in Qui Nhon. Canadian Mennonite magazine interviewed Pham about his time in Vietnam. canadianmennonite.org/stories/vietna…

The Peace Table - a new storybook bible from w/ 140 stories, 30 pics, prayer prompts, & "Peace Pathways" to help kids navigate the stories in their own way. Pre-order & save 25%. Visit commonword.ca/go/3344 #bible #storybookbible #childrensbible #bookstore #christianbookstore

Still time to register for a convo with Myanmar Ministry Partners & MC Canada (March 22, 2023, 10 a.m. EST). Amos Chin, Bible Missionary Church, Jehu Lian, Pastor, Chin Christian Church & Mennonite Church Canada. Register for Zoom link at mcec.ca/event/22175-20…

Movie premiere: “Custodians: A Story of Ancient Echoes” explores the work of landowners, volunteers local government of Herschel, Sask. in protecting and conserving the many signs of historic Indigenous presence in the region. Trailer at youtube.com/watch?v=64h7jT…

Education and conversation are two key elements of engagement with others in climate justice work. Let's talk about how to talk about it. Register: EN mwc-cmm.org/en/form/gapn-i… FR mwc-cmm.org/fr/form/gapn-e… SP mwc-cmm.org/es/form/gapn-i…

From a centuries-old church in Pingjum, Netherlands to a dim library in Tokyo, executive minister Doug Klassen tells stories of Mennonites in five countries. mennonitechurch.ca/news/15208-a-g…

The 2022 edition of the Mennonite World Conference Transmission video series reveals how young Mennonites in Latin America are dealing with and responding to climate change. Watch the 11 minute video at commonword.ca/go/3304 Donate to the project at mennonitechurch.ca/transmission-f…

Neill & Edith von Gunten present seven Ojibwe teachings based on their book" Walking Together: Intercultural Stories of Love & Acceptance," and 50 years' experience with Native Ministries of MC Canada. In-person and hybrid classes via Zoom begin Feb. 22. cmu.ca/xplore

February is Black History Month. Check out this list of resources put together by CommonWord: commonword.ca/Browse/10011

Annual grant applications to the Jubilee Fund welcome until Feb. 15 for CDN Indigenous initiatives related to land injustice, reconnecting to traditional territory, sacred sites, sustainable land use, or environmental justice. Details at mennonitechurch.ca/jubilee-fund

Join a Zoom-based reconciliation book study of "Walking Together." Authors Neill and Edith von Gunten share wisdom from almost 50 years of working with Indigenous communities in Manitoba and beyond. Registration and details at mcec.ca/event/21748-20…

In the lead up to the Week of Prayer for Christian unity (Jan. 18-23), 3 pastors share what Christian unity means, and what it looks like for them. (photo courtesy Beach Metro Community News) #wpcu2023 #WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity mennonitechurch.ca/article/14753-…

Big thanks to MCBC for organizing this above-budget fundraiser for Indigenous Relations. Downloadable poster and details at mcbc.ca/event/12634?fb…

Featured in this final edition of our Bi-Weekly Update for 2022 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18 - 25, 2023). mennonitechurch.ca/updates #wpcu2023 #WeekofPrayerforChristianUnity

The Palestine Israel Networking group invites you to send Advent greetings to Palestinians working for peace, letting them know we pray for them. Click on the newsletter's "Current Issue" button at mennonitechurch.ca/pin

"God's peace is breaking in in awe inspiring ways" says Doug Klassen, Executive Minister, in this Advent message of peace, hope - and gratitude for the many ways congregations are working to support ministry in their neighbourhoods and beyond. youtu.be/AkOroF0VrWc

@mennochurch is pleased to welcome Sandy Plett as climate action coordinator, a position that will coordinate efforts across the regional churches to build understanding and action around and in response to the climate crisis. mennonitechurch.ca/article/14531-…

Only three spots are left on the Philippines learning tour, happening in the New Year from Jan. 12-23! Gain a greater appreciation for God’s wonderful work of reconciliation, hope and healing in the Mindanao region. mennonitechurch.ca/philippineslea…

@mennochurch welcomes Jonathan Neufeld as Indigenous Relations coordinator. Neufeld will coordinate and resource the regional churches in their relationship-building with Indigenous communities. mennonitechurch.ca/press-release/…

Still accepting applications for the position of Comm. Coord., which has now been adjusted to .5 FTE. Join our wonderful staff and help us communicate about our nationwide programs, events and resources. Full description at #careers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mennonitechurch.ca/get-involved#c…. Please share!