Mennonite Church Canada responds to Colombia Mennonite Church's statement against violence

Mennonite Church Canada has issued a statement in response to La Iglesia Menonita de Colombia's (IMCOL) own statement against ongoing violence in its country, and has written a letter to the Colombian government in support of IMCOL and its non-violent witness. Read the whole story here.

Virtual Youth Retreat Exceeds Expectations

On Saturday, March 27, youth and youth leaders of MC Sask met online for the first ever MC Sask Youth Retreat, and it was a “surprisingly good time!” With Gather (the event’s online platform) being new to many, no one knew quite what to expect coming into the day, and between the unique, interactive virtual map, and the goodness that comes from being together after too long apart, the retreat was able to meet and exceed expectations. Some highlights included exploring the map to find hidden pictures of Shekinah Retreat Centre (where in-persons retreats have traditionally taken place), the Easter Egg Scavenger hunt (complete with a 1kg candy prize!), and some hilarious rounds of Telestrations where guessing what someone else drew was easy compared to having to draw it yourself! (How would you draw, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”???)

Company of 1000 fund seeks to equip pastors through forgivable loans and tuition grants

Mennonite Church Canada is renewing its call for applicants to the Company of 1000 Study Reserve fund and also for regular donors.

The Company of 1000 fund provides forgivable loans to students planning to join ministry after they graduate from a post-secondary school. It also provides grants that cover 50 per cent of tuition for current pastors or ministers taking post-secondary courses while they work.