Xplore: Keep Thinking – Registration is now open for fall Xplore courses at CMU. Xplore offers courses that investigate the intersections of faith and life, all without any assignments or examinations. Learners of all ages are welcome to participate. Visit http://cmu.ca/community/xplore cmu.ca/community/xplore for more information.

Catching the Spark is a four-week series that explores engaging, interactive ways of reading the Bible. Together, we’ll slow down, ask good questions, pay attention to the details of the text, and discover how context, culture, and literary artistry can deepen our understanding of Scripture. It takes place on Thursdays 7 – 8:30 pm starting September 17^th at Erb Street Mennonite Church. Go here for more information and to sign up.

On Wednesday September 23rd 2026 at 12pm we invite you to walk with Grassy Narrows youth and community members to show that we are with them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom! Grassy Narrows people are powerful leaders in the movement for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice. They have shown that together we can fight for justice against all odds and make real gains. But so much is still needed to right the wrong of mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows. To RSVP, go here. There will be a bus going to Toronto from Kitchner/Waterloo that day at 10am and coming back after the event. The bus’s location will be at Laurier University, 75 University Ave W.
Wednesday, September 23
12 PM
Grange Park, Toronto

CommonWord Book Launch: Join us for a conversation with author Marg Epp and Bwe Doh Soe, a Karen cultural and language facilitator from Saskatoon. They tell a first-hand account of Ma They Yare’s journey as a refugee from war-torn Myanmar to Canada, the inspiration which led to the writing of this book and the collaborative effort to share the story to a wider community. Friday, September 24 at 7:00 PM (CDT), in person and via livestream. Visit http://commonword.ca/go/4441 for more.

Join MCEC Young Adults Together on Zoom! From September to December, we’ll be meeting Tuesdays from 7-8pm EDT/EST every other week to celebrate, learn about and pray along our walk with Jesus together. Go here for more information and to register.

Please join us on Saturday, October 3 for Beyond Housing’s 25th Anniversary Homecoming Bus Tour. Climb aboard for a guided tour of the communities you’ve helped make possible. We’ll drive by and visit several Beyond Housing buildings, enjoy lunch together, and take a behind-the-scenes look at new affordable housing projects we’re planning. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early. For more information and to register, go here.

Stirling Mennonite Church will be screening the movie THE GREEN BENCH on Sunday October 4th in the sanctuary after their worship. You can see the movie trailer Green Bench. A heartfelt film celebrating ten years of the #ElderWisdom movement, The Green Bench follows five remarkable residents from Schlegel Villages as they return to meaningful places in their lives. This movie had everything, we laughed, we cried. It really showed how the stories that older adults matter. 

Seniors Retreat at Hidden Acres On Mon Oct 5th, 2026 seniors (55+) are invited to spend the day at Hidden Acres. Our theme is The Gifts and Challenges of Aging: Releasing and Embracing. Cost is $55 and includes lunch. For more information or to register click here.

Weekday Wanders: Fall Colours Hike (Oct 19 – 21) – Join Karen for beautiful autumn hikes along the Sydenham section of the Bruce Trail. Hikes range from 10 to 18 km per day. For more information, go here.

This year’s Friendship Dinner theme, Welcome Home, celebrates the highly anticipated completion of Friendship Village and the transformative journey from homelessness to being securely housed. Together, we will celebrate what is possible when a community comes together to ensure everyone has a place to call their own. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring powerful stories of resilience, hope, and transformation, and discover how your support is helping change lives throughout Waterloo Region. For more information and to buy tickets, go here.
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Where: Bingemans Conference Centre, Marshall Hall
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
Individual seat: $135
Tables: 8 seats – $945 | 10 seats – $1,215