Weekly Announcements

Friday May 14^th Announcement Sheet from EZMC Office

Student Aid Applications:

While fall continues to remain a bit uncertain for our students, EZMC remains committed to supporting individuals who consider Christian nurture and leadership development to be part of their education. Student aid applications are due June 30 for the 2021/2022 school year (Sept 2021 – Aug 2022).  If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please contact Tracey Kropf at tracey.kropf@gmail.com.

The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0).  Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca  or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.

Sunday May 16^th 1-3 p.m. MCEC Junior Youth Retreat TODAY (May 14) is the registration deadline

This year MCEC will be hosting a virtual Jr. & Sr. Youth retreat on zoom. Typically in May, MCEC runs a Jr. Youth retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Given the pandemic this event will be hosted virtually this year. It will also be offered to Sr. Youth as well. There will be time spent all together in worship and plenty of time in break out groups for games and activities. Joining in the journey of MCEC listening to God, the theme of this virtual retreat is courageous imagination. There is no cost for this event. More details are available on MCEC’s website.

Wednesday May 26^th Interfaith Counselling Centre Annual Meeting – more info to follow 

Currently, we have an immediate need for a treasurer on our Board. The treasurer role would work with our finance committee and have regular communication with the Bookkeeper and Executive Director through monthly financial reporting. Individual(s) interested in this position must have financial qualifications or relevant experience with an understanding of financial accounting for not-for-profit organizations. Anyone interested can call the office (519-662-3092) to discuss further.

New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Online Auctions
Friday, May 28 at 7 pm and Saturday, May 29 at 9 am
We’re excited to bring the 2021 New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale to your living room on May 28 and May 29. Bid on dozens of outdoor items, experiences, gift packages, or one of more than 150 beautiful handmade quilts. Get a taste of the sale with NHMRS-in-a-Box, and join the Run for Relief – Run it your Way, all in support of MCC. Learn more at nhmrs.com.

Peaceful at Heart: Book club for men
Thursday, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 8-9 a.m.Men are invited to join us for a 4-week book club discussing matters of Anabaptist perspectives of faith and healthy expressions of masculinity. We’ll discuss and explore the book “Peaceful at Heart: Anabaptist Reflections on Healthy Masculinity.” Spaces are limited. To learn more, and to register, go to mcco.ca/events.

Join us in “Saying Shalom to Wanda”

On Sunday, June 6^th, 2021 at 2 pm, Shalom Counselling Services will be hosting Saying Shalom to Wanda: Celebrating 24 years of leadership at Shalom.  This is an opportunity to celebrate, to thank Wanda for her leadership, and to recognize her passion for the delivery of mental health services in our community. For more information and to register for this virtual event visit shalomcounselling.org/sayingshalom or call Shalom at (519) 886-9690.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp will host its 54th ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE as a DRIVE THRU EVENT on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. All proceeds support Hidden Acres’ summer camp ministry to children, families and individuals. Individual Meal $15.00; Family Meal (4 people) $55.00. Additional pieces of chicken will be available for purchase for $4/piece. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Purchase tickets at www.hiddenacres.ca or call the camp at 519-625-8602.

June 8 – 23, 2021 9^th International Conference on Spirituality and Aging | : A virtual conference for researchers, practitioners, and interested others to engage issues of connection, in the context of spirituality and aging, in the midst of a pandemic times. Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions (90 minutes each) between June 8th and June 22/23, 2021. Registration is open until May 31 at uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Grow Hope Niagara
Become a virtual farmer by partnering with CFGB and MCC to sponsor acres through Grow Hope Niagara and raise funds to help hungry people around the world. Your $400 per acre sponsorship can become up to $2000 through government matching. More info at mcco.ca/grow-hope.

Join our team!
We have several new openings, including a Raw Carrot Extension Site Manager, Church and Community Relations Associate, and various Canada Summer Job opportunities for youth aged 15-29. More information about any of these positions can be found at mcco.ca/serve.

Announcing the MCEC Courageous Imagination Podcast! This podcast will feature 10 episodes where we will hear people from across MCEC share about a variety of topics including listening for God, who we are together, and how God is calling us as the church to respond to the changing local and global context. Listen to the trailer at https://anchor.fm/courageous-imagination or search for “Courageous Imagination” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Shopping that makes a difference!
Even though our thrift shops are closed, you can still shop online for quality second-hand merchandise and Raw Carrot soup. Get the things you need and want at thriftdifferent.com while supporting MCC.

Friday May 7^th Announcement Sheet from EZMC Office

Student Aid Applications:

While fall continues to remain a bit uncertain for our students, EZMC remains committed to supporting individuals who consider Christian nurture and leadership development to be part of their education. Student aid applications are due June 30 for the 2021/2022 school year (Sept 2021 – Aug 2022).  If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please contact Tracey Kropf at tracey.kropf@gmail.com.

The missions committee needs to revisit the decision to send some of last year’s financial surplus to U Turn Ranch.  Since U Turn is not a registered charity East Zorra cannot flow funds directly to this camp. 

The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0).  Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca  or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.

We at ICC as we prepare for our Annual Meeting on May 26, more info to follow, are deeply grateful for the generosity and support of our community. We are open for counselling. 

I am happy to inform you that after a year in the Interim Executive Director role at ICC, as of May 1, the interim title has been removed and I have moved into the ED role on an ongoing basis.  I value the confidence placed in me by staff and board and look forward to leading ICC in the coming years. Currently, we are engaged in a strategic review process, this is a valuable opportunity to reflect on our identity and set strategic goals for the coming years. 

Currently, we have an immediate need for a treasurer on our Board. The treasurer role would work with our finance committee and have regular communication with the Bookkeeper and Executive Director through monthly financial reporting. Individual(s) interested in this position must have financial qualifications or relevant experience with an understanding of financial accounting for not-for-profit organizations. Anyone interested can call the office to discuss further. (Office: 519 662-3092)

Once again, it is a privilege to lead ICC and I look forward to moments of connecting as we together in our unique ways promote wellness in Wilmot and beyond.

Matthew Isert Bender, MSW, RSW (he/him/his)

Executive Director

Interfaith Counselling Centre

Hear from MCC staff on the ground!

Thursday May 13 at 1 pm: MCC and Climate Change with Thelma Sadzamari, Vurayayi Pugeni, Area Directors for South Central Africa and Nigeria and Leona Lortie, Public Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator, Ottawa Office

Thursday May 13^th 7 p.m. Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference Preview Event

Join us online for a special video presentation (premiering on the Grebel YouTube channel) to preview the future Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference. This event sampler includes messages of welcome, and presentations from Indigenous and Mennonite scholars, collaborators, community members and musicians. No registration required. Link will be available here closer to the event at uwaterloo.ca/indigenous-mennonite-encounters

Sunday May 16^th 1-3 p.m. MCEC Junior Youth Retreat

This year MCEC will be hosting a virtual Jr. & Sr. Youth retreat on zoom. Typically in May, MCEC runs a Jr. Youth retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Given the pandemic this event will be hosted virtually this year. It will also be offered to Sr. Youth as well. There will be time spent all together in worship and plenty of time in break out groups for games and activities. Joining in the journey of MCEC listening to God, the theme of this virtual retreat is courageous imagination. There is no cost for this event. More details are available on MCEC’s website.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021         

Join us in “Saying Shalom to Wanda”

On Sunday, June 6^th, 2021 at 2 pm, Shalom Counselling Services will be hosting Saying Shalom to Wanda: Celebrating 24 years of leadership at Shalom.  This is an opportunity to celebrate, to thank Wanda for her leadership, and to recognize her passion for the delivery of mental health services in our community. For more information and to register for this virtual event visit shalomcounselling.org/sayingshalom or call Shalom at (519) 886-9690.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp will host its 54th ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE as a DRIVE THRU EVENT on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. All proceeds support Hidden Acres’ summer camp ministry to children, families and individuals. Individual Meal $15.00; Family Meal (4 people) $55.00. Additional pieces of chicken will be available for purchase for $4/piece. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Purchase tickets at www.hiddenacres.ca or call the camp at 519-625-8602.

June 8 – 23, 2021 9^th International Conference on Spirituality and Aging | : A virtual conference for researchers, practitioners, and interested others to engage issues of connection, in the context of spirituality and aging, in the midst of a pandemic times. Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions (90 minutes each) between June 8th and June 22/23, 2021. Registration is open until May 31 at uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp: The first fundraising campaign to honour SLMC’s 60^th Anniversary has been launched! 60 Years. $60,000. Let’s Build a CILT Cabin! Our camper in leadership training cabins are the last cabins at camp that need replacing. Please consider donating to this important project as we support young leaders and meet the demands of an expanding leadership program. For more information and to make a donation, visit our 60^th Campaign Page!  Also, please join us for the SLMC Annual General Meeting which will take place remotely on Saturday May 8 at 10 a.m. Visit www.slmc.ca for more details!

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is excited to host its 26th Annual Golf Classic – The Mulligan Year on Wednesday June 2nd. Registration is now open. Early Bird deadline is Friday May 7^th. Visit rockway.ca for information and to sign up.

Announcing the MCEC Courageous Imagination Podcast! This podcast will feature 10 episodes where we will hear people from across MCEC share about a variety of topics including listening for God, who we are together, and how God is calling us as the church to respond to the changing local and global context. Listen to the trailer at https://anchor.fm/courageous-imagination or search for “Courageous Imagination” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0).  Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca  or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.

Sunday May 16^th 1-3 p.m. MCEC Junior Youth Retreat

This year MCEC will be hosting a virtual Jr. & Sr. Youth retreat on zoom. Typically in May, MCEC runs a Jr. Youth retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Given the pandemic this event will be hosted virtually this year. It will also be offered to Sr. Youth as well. There will be time spent all together in worship and plenty of time in break out groups for games and activities. Joining in the journey of MCEC listening to God, the theme of this virtual retreat is courageous imagination. There is no cost for this event. More details are available on MCEC’s website.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021   

The Board of Shalom Counselling Services has named Susan Schwartzentruber as the next Executive Director effective May 31, 2021.  Susan brings a solid background in both clinical social work and management to the position and is currently the Clinical Director at Shalom.  Susan is replacing Wanda Wagler-Martin who is stepping down from the role on June 30, 2021, a role she has so capably filled for 24 years.

Hear from MCC staff on the ground!

Thursday May 13 at 1 pm: MCC and Climate Change with Thelma Sadzamari, Vurayayi Pugeni, Area Directors for South Central Africa and Nigeria and Leona Lortie, Public Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator, Ottawa Office

Thursday May 13^th 7 p.m. Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference Preview Event

Join us online for a special video presentation (premiering on the Grebel YouTube channel) to preview the future Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference. This event sampler includes messages of welcome, and presentations from Indigenous and Mennonite scholars, collaborators, community members and musicians. No registration required. Link will be available here closer to the event at uwaterloo.ca/indigenous-mennonite-encounters

Join us in “Saying Shalom to Wanda”

On Sunday, June 6^th, 2021 at 2 pm, Shalom Counselling Services will be hosting Saying Shalom to Wanda: Celebrating 24 years of leadership at Shalom.  This is an opportunity to celebrate, to thank Wanda for her leadership, and to recognize her passion for the delivery of mental health services in our community. For more information and to register for this virtual event visit shalomcounselling.org/sayingshalom or call Shalom at (519) 886-9690.

The Hidden Acres’ 54th Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser is happening as a Drive-Thru event! Save the date of Tuesday June 8th. More details to come.

June 8 – 23, 2021 9^th International Conference on Spirituality and Aging | : A virtual conference for researchers, practitioners, and interested others to engage issues of connection, in the context of spirituality and aging, in the midst of a pandemic times. Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions (90 minutes each) between June 8th and June 22/23, 2021. Registration is open until May 31 at uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp: The first fundraising campaign to honour SLMC’s 60^th Anniversary has been launched! 60 Years. $60,000. Let’s Build a CILT Cabin! Our camper in leadership training cabins are the last cabins at camp that need replacing. Please consider donating to this important project as we support young leaders and meet the demands of an expanding leadership program. For more information and to make a donation, visit our 60^th Campaign Page!  Also, please join us for the SLMC Annual General Meeting which will take place remotely on Saturday May 8 at 10 a.m. Visit www.slmc.ca for more details!

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is excited to host its 26th Annual Golf Classic – The Mulligan Year on Wednesday June 2nd. Registration is now open. Early Bird deadline is Friday May 7^th. Visit rockway.ca for information and to sign up.

Announcing the MCEC Courageous Imagination Podcast! This podcast will feature 10 episodes where we will hear people from across MCEC share about a variety of topics including listening for God, who we are together, and how God is calling us as the church to respond to the changing local and global context. Listen to the trailer at https://anchor.fm/courageous-imagination or search for “Courageous Imagination” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Shopping that makes a difference!

Even though our thrift shops are closed, you can still shop online and buy Raw Carrot soup. Get the things you need and want at thriftdifferent.com while supporting MCC.

Inviting Nominations! Over the next 5 days we invite your nominations for Lay Minister positions. This summer Tracey Kropf is completing her time as Congregational Chairperson, Greg Leis his time as Lay Minister of Mission, Tyler Yantzi his time as Lay Minister of Worship and Dana Hyde her time as Lay Minister of Christian Education and Nurture. We are so grateful for their years of service and for the extra year each of them gave through the pandemic. They all feel it is time to complete their terms. Gloria Roth is also completing her time as a Care Team member. We are grateful for her 2 terms of service. We will be looking for a female replacement member for Care Team.

We invite your prayerful discernment and your nominations for these 5 leadership positions. Your support through prayer and nominations will support the work of our Gifts Discernment Committee as we begin the process of calling people to serve in these roles.

We are inviting nominations through email and phone. Please email your nominations, stating the role and person/s you nominate, to discern@ezmennonite.ca or by calling 519-655-2916. Note that this is the phone number for Tavistock Flooring. If you need to leave a message be assured that Wayne is the only person who receives these messages. Please submit your nominations by Tuesday April 27.

We thank you for your nominations and prayers that will assist us in our work.

Marv Yantzi, Katie Wagler, Wayne Yantzi and Pastor Ray

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) Annual Church Gathering

April 23, 2021 – 7:30 pm

April 24, 2021 – 10 AM and 12:30 PM

 See further details and register by clicking on the link below or go to MCEC’s website

   Register for ACG Today! /
   Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui!

The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0).  Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca  or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.

Sunday May 16^th 1-3 p.m. MCEC Junior Youth Retreat

This year MCEC will be hosting a virtual Jr. & Sr. Youth retreat on zoom. Typically in May, MCEC runs a Jr. Youth retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Given the pandemic this event will be hosted virtually this year. It will also be offered to Sr. Youth as well. There will be time spent all together in worship and plenty of time in break out groups for games and activities. Joining in the journey of MCEC listening to God, the theme of this virtual retreat is courageous imagination. There is no cost for this event. More details are available on MCEC’s website.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021     

The Board of Shalom Counselling Services has named Susan Schwartzentruber as the next Executive Director effective May 31, 2021.  Susan brings a solid background in both clinical social work and management to the position and is currently the Clinical Director at Shalom.  Susan is replacing Wanda Wagler-Martin who is stepping down from the role on June 30, 2021, a role she has so capably filled for 24 years.

Hear from MCC staff on the ground!

April 27 at 8 pm: MCC’s work in Europe and the Middle East with James Wheeler and Linda Herr, Area Directors for Europe and Middle East

May 13 at 1 pm: MCC and Climate Change with Thelma Sadzamari, Vurayayi Pugeni, Area Directors for South Central Africa and Nigeria and Leona Lortie, Public Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator, Ottawa Office

Thursday May 13^th 7 p.m. Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference Preview Event

Join us online for a special video presentation (premiering on the Grebel YouTube channel) to preview the future Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference. This event sampler includes messages of welcome, and presentations from Indigenous and Mennonite scholars, collaborators, community members and musicians. No registration required. Link will be available here closer to the event at uwaterloo.ca/indigenous-mennonite-encounters

The Hidden Acres’ 54th Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser is happening as a Drive-Thru event! Save the date of Tuesday June 8th. More details to come.

June 8 – 23, 2021 9^th International Conference on Spirituality and Aging | : A virtual conference for researchers, practitioners, and interested others to engage issues of connection, in the context of spirituality and aging, in the midst of a pandemic times. Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions (90 minutes each) between June 8th and June 22/23, 2021. Registration is open until May 31 at uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp: The first fundraising campaign to honour SLMC’s 60^th Anniversary has been launched! 60 Years. $60,000. Let’s Build a CILT Cabin! Our camper in leadership training cabins are the last cabins at camp that need replacing. Please consider donating to this important project as we support young leaders and meet the demands of an expanding leadership program. For more information and to make a donation, visit our 60^th Campaign Page!  Also, please join us for the SLMC Annual General Meeting which will take place remotely on Saturday May 8 at 10 a.m. Visit www.slmc.ca for more details!

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is excited to host its 26th Annual Golf Classic – The Mulligan Year on Wednesday June 2nd. Registration is now open. Early Bird deadline is Friday May 7^th. Visit rockway.ca for information and to sign up.

Announcing the MCEC Courageous Imagination Podcast! This podcast will feature 10 episodes where we will hear people from across MCEC share about a variety of topics including listening for God, who we are together, and how God is calling us as the church to respond to the changing local and global context. Listen to the trailer at https://anchor.fm/courageous-imagination or search for “Courageous Imagination” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Shopping that makes a difference!

Even though our thrift shops are closed, you can still shop online and buy Raw Carrot soup. Get the things you need and want at thriftdifferent.com while supporting MCC.

Friday April 16^th Announcement Sheet from EZMC Office

The Voices Together Hymnals have been delivered. Payment details will be available once we receive the final invoice.

Sunday May 16^th 1-3 p.m. MCEC Junior Youth Retreat

This year MCEC will be hosting a virtual Jr. & Sr. Youth retreat on zoom. Typically in May, MCEC runs a Jr. Youth retreat at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Given the pandemic this event will be hosted virtually this year. It will also be offered to Sr. Youth as well. There will be time spent all together in worship and plenty of time in break out groups for games and activities. Joining in the journey of MCEC listening to God, the theme of this virtual retreat is courageous imagination. There is no cost for this event. More details are available on MCEC’s website.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021      

The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0).  Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca  or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.

Announcing the MCEC Courageous Imagination Podcast! This podcast will feature 10 episodes where we will hear people from across MCEC share about a variety of topics including listening for God, who we are together, and how God is calling us as the church to respond to the changing local and global context. Listen to the trailer at https://anchor.fm/courageous-imagination or search for “Courageous Imagination” wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Shopping that makes a difference!

Even though our thrift shops are closed, you can still shop online and buy Raw Carrot soup. Get the things you need and want at thriftdifferent.com while supporting MCC.

National Volunteer Week

During National Volunteer Week (April 18 to 24) and every week, MCC celebrates our volunteers! Thank you for your caring, compassion and awe-inspiring dedication.

Save the Date – hear from MCC staff on the ground!

April 27 at 8 pm: MCC’s work in Europe and the Middle East with James Wheeler and Linda Herr, Area Directors for Europe and Middle East

May 13 at 1 pm: MCC and Climate Change with Thelma Sadzamari, Vurayayi Pugeni, Area Directors for South Central Africa and Nigeria and Leona Lortie, Public Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator, Ottawa Office

Thursday May 13^th 7 p.m. Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference Preview Event

Join us online for a special video presentation (premiering on the Grebel YouTube channel) to preview the future Indigenous-Mennonite Encounters Conference. This event sampler includes messages of welcome, and presentations from Indigenous and Mennonite scholars, collaborators, community members and musicians. No registration required. Link will be available here closer to the event at uwaterloo.ca/indigenous-mennonite-encounters

The Hidden Acres’ 54th Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser is happening as a Drive-Thru event! Save the date of Tuesday June 8th. More details to come.

June 8 – 23, 2021 9^th International Conference on Spirituality and Aging | : A virtual conference for researchers, practitioners, and interested others to engage issues of connection, in the context of spirituality and aging, in the midst of a pandemic times. Conference sessions will occur on seven occasions (90 minutes each) between June 8th and June 22/23, 2021. Registration is open until May 31 at uwaterloo.ca/ageing-spirituality

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp: The first fundraising campaign to honour SLMC’s 60^th Anniversary has been launched! 60 Years. $60,000. Let’s Build a CILT Cabin! Our camper in leadership training cabins are the last cabins at camp that need replacing. Please consider donating to this important project as we support young leaders and meet the demands of an expanding leadership program. For more information and to make a donation, visit our 60^th Campaign Page!  Also, please join us for the SLMC Annual General Meeting which will take place remotely on Saturday May 8 at 10 a.m. Visit www.slmc.ca for more details!

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is excited to host its 26th Annual Golf Classic – The Mulligan Year on Wednesday June 2nd. Registration is now open. Early Bird deadline is Friday May 7^th. Visit rockway.ca for information and to sign up.

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate is looking for a Music Teacher(s) with experience in vocals and/or strings. The hope is to commence this position in September 2021(will depend on COVID protocols). Submit your resumes and cover letter to employment@rockway.ca by Sunday, April 18, 2021. Visit rockway.ca for the full job posting description.

Consider taking a CMU spring intensive course for credit or audit! Christian Worship: Patterns and Practices is being offered from May 3-7. Explore the challenges and opportunities facing worshiping communities, and engage in conversation on the nature and patterns of Christian worship today in light of Scripture, theology and history. Go to www.cmu.ca/gradcourses for more information and to register.

Fraser Lake Camp (Bancroft) is planning 3 Family Camp sessions this year. Family Camp will provide your family a chance to join others in community in a safe, physically-distanced way, with programming for the whole family, individual cabins, and delicious meals. Spend up to a week surrounded by 260 acres of forest, the gentle lapping of Fraser lake, and friends both old and new! Register at fraserlakecamp.com or contact: jason@fraserlakecamp.com. Let’s start to re-connect!