Over the last several months, we’ve been shadowing the Dawn Treader as it adventures eastward. We’ve let C.S. Lewis entertain us with a rollicking story, but we’ve also let him sow seeds of theological truth in our imaginations as we unpack some of the symbols he uses to tell this story.
Outside the wallsElsinore MediaWorksLocal outreach is changing. Among Canadian evangelical churches, “local outreach” has often meant helping people to believe in Jesus so they can be saved. Increasingly, local outreach in many of these churches includes ministries of mercy and care for people who are marginalized.
Introducing Elton DaSilva, Willy Reimer, Phil Wagler, Martin Lanthier, Greg Klassen, Luke Heidebrecht, Darlene Klassen, Randi Rempel
Farewell to Matthew Todd, Ed Heinrichs
The Agora Church closes – farewell to J.B. Robertson and Herb KoopSome 375 MBs from 10 churches across Quebec gathered for their annual fall rally in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., Sept. 12. The one-day event was sponsored by the Quebec MB conference (AEFMQ – Association des Églises des frères mennonites du Québec), and featured keynote speaker Jean Raymond Théorêt.
Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural FormationAuthor: James K.A. SmithDo you ever wish that your church’s worship rituals had the capacity to shape or influence the worldview of the participants? They do, according to James K.A. Smith, who believes that every worship liturgy is an education, highly influential in forming attitudes and desires. The issue at stake is, “what kind of education do our liturgies offer?”
It was our third cup of tea, and we had yet to converse. Hair awry, a note of hysteria creeping into her carefully modulated voce materno, my young friend was fending off another attack from her preschool-age twins, whom I privately referred to as “Search” and “Destroy.”
Mennonite Heritage Gallery hosts new project; Would Doris Janzen Longacre use Facebook?
Don’t forget the MB Historical Commission, re: September; Evaluating Regenerate 21-01, re: September; A passing grade to the C2010 report card, re: September; What a difference from 50 years ago, re: September
For many years, the rhythm of my life was determined by the school calendar. New Year’s Day seemed a random date in the middle of winter – my year began in September when classes commenced, and ended in June when they wrapped up, leaving the summer months for other pursuits.
As criminal investigation continues into gang rape allegations on some Mennonite colonies in Bolivia, local congregations see a need to reach out to people dealing with addictions, sexual abuse, and violence against women.