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A Time of Reckoning: Telling the CMU Story

A Time of Reckoning: Telling the CMU Story

All are invited to join CMU for A Time of Reckoning: Telling the CMU Story on October 27 and 28. The free two-day symposium is a time for to reflect on the character, mission, and way in which the community influenced the past and guide us into the future of our learning journey.

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Dr. Willie James Jennings (photo: The Presbyterian Outlook)

Acclaimed Yale professor to speak at CMU lecture and symposium

Renowned scholar and theologian Dr. Willie James Jennings is in high demand across North America. On his schedule this month is a trip to Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), where he'll be delivering the 2023 J.J. Thiessen Lecture.

He will deliver his lecture, titled, "Gathering the pieces that remain: Weaving life together from the fragments of faith, race, and land" on Friday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in person at Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) and via livestream.

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“Zimbabwean farmer”, by Tnash Photography, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Mennonite Central Committee, Canadian Mennonite University collaborate on $15M Climate Change Adaptation Project in Zimbabwe, funded by the Government of Canada

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) is pleased to collaborate with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada in a new project, Locally-Led Indigenous Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in Zimbabwe (LINCZ).

This project is made possible with the support of Global Affairs Canada, which has allocated up to $15 million to MCC. This initiative will include funding to CMU to collaborate with Zimbabwean academic and development organizations involved in the project.

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CMU launches spiritual care concentration for master's program

CMU launches spiritual care concentration for master's program

Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) has added a new master of arts degree to its Graduate School of Theology and Ministry (GSTM) programming. As of fall 2023, students will be able to earn a Master of Arts in Spiritual Care, in addition to the three pre-existing master's options: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry.

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Fifteen students and several faculty and staff members gathered at Camp Assiniboia near Headingley, MB for the 2023 ministry inquiry retreat

Retreat hosts students exploring a future in ministry

In the midst of CMU's winter semester, 15 students and several faculty and staff members gathered at Camp Assiniboia near Headingley, MB for the ministry inquiry retreat. Amidst times of worship, prayer, and individual silent reflection, students had the chance to hear from each other and from experienced pastors and leaders in ministry. They ate together, spent time outside at the camp, and closed the weekend by sharing communion.

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