Land, Identity, and Faith webinars

You're invited to join the continuing online conversation (Jan. 11&25) about decolonization from South Africa, Philippines, Israel/Palestine, and North America.

Meet Laura Rodriguez-Reyes, MCEC's delegate to the 2025 Global Youth Summit

“It is a great opportunity to use a platform for advocacy … to represent Latino women in the church,” says Laura Rodriguez-Reyes about her role as a delegate at the Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Global Youth Summit (GYS) this spring...

Introducing Kaye Rempel: Executive Council Member

“Within the congregations of MCEC, all have been created, beloved and blessed by God. MCEC is a network of congregations - an extraordinary tapestry of diversity that is intricate, complex and beautiful, says Kaye Rempel, MCEC executive council member. “My dream is that MCEC continues to find ways to build connections, seek justice and create a place of peace and belonging for all within this tapestry.” 

Kaye Rempel is an executive council member and recently co-chaired the executive minister search committee. 

Climate Action and Indigenous Relations working groups gather

Members from MC Canada’s regional climate action and Indigenous relations working groups gathered in picturesque Pinawa for several days of conversation they hope will inspire and ultimately lead to broader awareness and hyper-local uptake of earth-care and Indigenous reconciliation among congregations.

Fresh eyes on Palestine

Five participants from the MC Canada PIN reflect on their “solidarity pilgrimage” led by the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in occupied East Jerusalem in November.

One Spirit, One Place: Shalom and First Mennonite’s Shared Home

“We may worship in different ways, but we share the same foundation, the same core, and the same calling to be disciples here in downtown Kitchener,” says Rene, pastor at First Mennonite Church. “That feels like enough to bring us into relationship, to sit together and learn from one another.” 

Introducing Bruce Burgetz: Executive Council Member

“I thought I was finally 'retired' from church-related positions, so I was surprised when I was invited to join the MCEC Executive Council in 2023,” says Bruce Burgetz, MCEC Executive Council member. “I was intrigued because I knew little about MCEC's workings and impact, but I saw it as a great opportunity to learn and hopefully contribute.” 

Bruce has served on the Executive Council for the past 18 months. A member of Toronto United Mennonite Church since 1970, he has held various roles within the congregation. Bruce was on the board of Ten Thousand Villages Canada for nine years, served on the board of the Mennonite New Life Centre (refugee/immigrant settlement services) for over 20 years, and was involved with Aurora House, which supports victims of human trafficking, from 2016 to 2023. 

Bethlehem Then and Now Advent Meditations

“Bethlehem Then and Now” - a series of six short meditations which connects the biblical Christmas stories with the contemporary situation in Palestine, including Israel's war on Gaza.

Dr. Anthony Siegrist Appointed MCEC Executive Minister

The MCEC Executive Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Siegrist to the position of Executive Minister. 

“I've long been committed to the life of the church, believing that Christian communities are called to participate in the reconciling work that God is doing in the world,” says Anthony. “I look forward to contributing to the life and vitality of this group of churches as they seek to embody Christ's presence in the world. Helping church communities respond well to this moment in time is exciting.”