The youth ministry programming of MC Sask has two primary goals:
- Providing opportunities for youth to spend time together in a safe space, and
- Helping youth strengthen their relationships with their Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.
Saskatchewan Mennonite Youth Organization (SMYO)
Youth programming, led by youth!
Saskatchewan Mennonite Youth Organization (SMYO) is an important part of Mennonite Church Saskatchewan (MC Sask). SMYO includes any youth (gr. 6-12) who are part of an MC Sask congregation, school, or youth group.
The purpose of SMYO is to bring together youth from across the province for fellowship, a feeling of unity, and spiritual growth. Along with monthly Mega Menno events, there are two SMYO retreats each year, one for Jr. High and one for Sr. High. The goal of these events is to foster feelings of identity & unity, invite youth to grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ, and encourage them to follow God in all areas of their lives.
SMYO receives oversight from Kirsten Hamm-Epp, MC Sask Regional Church Minister, and most importantly, from the
SMYO Youth Committee.
This group of youth in grades 10-12 provides input regarding programming, helps run retreats, offers worship services at MC Sask congregations, and is the representative voice of Mennonite youth in Saskatchewan.
2018-19 Committee:Sydney Martens (co-chair), Nathan Bartel (co-chair), Rachel Neufeld, Reed Fitzgerald, Maddy Harms, Teah Lennea, Kate Hanson, Matthew Klassen, Chloe Harms
Events
Mega Menno Peace Meal Kick-Off
September 29 at 6:00 pm at Mount Royal Mennonite Church, Saskatoon Come and meet new friends, and say hello to old ones, as we start the youth calendar by sharing a Peace Meal together.
What is a Peace Meal? Peace means wholeness, harmony, integratedness and wellbeing, throughout humanity and with wild nature…
Meals mean food: food that nourishes our bodies, but also our relationship with others…
Peace Meal is a space to discuss, debate, listen and learn, build connections and community. It is a place to feed the hungry, work for reconciliation, and connect with wild nature that grows our food. Peace Meal is about changing the world, one loaf of bread at a time..
This is a free event. Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome, the formal event will end at 8:00pm, with the option to stay as late as 9:30pm playing games and hanging out..
Upcoming Mega Menno Events:
o Theatre of the Beat – Oct. 26 at Wildwood Mennonite Church
o Mega Menno Event – Dec. 1 at Osler Mennonite Church
o Friday Night Live – Jan. 18 at Rosthern Junior College
o Sr. High Retreat – Feb. 1-3 at Shekinah Retreat Centre
o Mega Menno Ski Day – Feb. 23 at Table Mountain
o Youth @ ADS – March 8 at Zoar Mennonite Church (Waldheim)
Full 2018-19 Events Calendar
Coffee Fundraiser
Through
Level Ground Trading Co., funds are raised each year to help youth attend the two SMYO retreats, for large assemblies and trips, and scholarships. To date over $5,000 has been raised, and we are very grateful for this support! Orders are welcome on an individual or congregational/corporate level. View product list and pricing below, contact the MC Sask office,
mcsask@mcsask.ca 306-249-4844, to place an order or find out more.
SMYO Level Ground Order Form
To pay for your coffee order via PayPal click on the button below. (note adding to cart is not ordering again, just putting what you have already ordered into the cart to pay for it)
The youth ministry programs of MC Sask are accountable to the Pastoral Leadership Commission (PLC), and any questions or concerns should be directed to PLC Chair Garth Ewert Fisher, or MC Sask Moderator Terry Stefaniuk.
Please contact the office for their information.
Through Level Ground Trading Co., funds are raised each year to help youth attend the two SMYO retreats, for large assemblies and trips, and scholarships. To date over $5,000 has been raised, and we are very grateful for this support! Orders are welcome on an individual or congregational/corporate level. View product list and pricing below, contact the MC Sask office, mcsask@mcsask.ca 306-249-4844, to place an order or find out more.
SMYO Level Ground Order Form
To pay for your coffee order via PayPal click on the button below. (note adding to cart is not ordering again, just putting what you have already ordered into the cart to pay for it)
The youth ministry programs of MC Sask are accountable to the Pastoral Leadership Commission (PLC), and any questions or concerns should be directed to PLC Chair Garth Ewert Fisher, or MC Sask Moderator Terry Stefaniuk.
Please contact the office for their information.
