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Ministry workers invited to conference at CMU that will focus on becoming global
Thursday, January 26, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
"Becoming global congregations” is the focus of an upcoming conference for those in ministry that will be held at Canadian Mennonite University.
ReNew: Resourcing Pastors for Ministry takes place Monday, February 6 to Wednesday, February 8 at CMU (500 Shaftesbury Blvd.). The three-day event will feature stimulating Bible studies, inspiring worship, powerful stories, and enriching fellowship.
Continue ReadingPanelists to explore how their different faiths intersect at Face2Face discussion
Monday, January 23, 2017 @ 1:00 PM
A Jew, Muslim, and Christian will dialogue about what lies at the core of their faith heritages and how people from these distinct faith traditions might work together for peace and justice, at Canadian Mennonite University’s next Face2Face community discussion.
Titled, “A Conversation within an Abrahamic Tent: A Jew, Muslim, and Christian in Dialogue,” the event happens Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Continue ReadingCMU theology professor to celebrate publication of new book at launch event
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 @ 11:29 AM
Canadian Mennonite University invites the public to a launch event celebrating the release of Take and Read: Reflecting Theologically on Books, a new book written by Dr. Paul Doerksen, Associate Professor of Theology and Anabaptist Studies.
The event takes place Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 PM in the Atrium at McNally Robinson Booksellers (1120 Grant Ave.). Admission to the book launch is free, and all are welcome to attend.
Continue ReadingCMU to celebrate publication of Philippians with book launch event
Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 11:34 AM
Canadian Mennonite University invites the public to a book launch celebrating the release of Philippians, a new Bible commentary by New Testament scholar Dr. Gordon Zerbe.
The event takes place Thursday, November 24 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). In addition to hearing from Zerbe, who will lead attendees on a “virtual tour through Paul’s Philippi,” people will have the one-time opportunity to purchase copies of the book at a 30 per cent discount at CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre.
Continue ReadingFace2Face: Journey to Renewed Covenants
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 @ 7:15 AM
The Manitoba Screening of ‘Reserve 107: Reconciliation on the Prairies’ with Director Brad Leitch took place on September 23, 2016 and was followed by audience conversation with film participants.
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View Details"Festschrift" honours CMU President Emeritus Gerald Gerbrandt
Thursday, September 29, 2016 @ 11:44 AM
CMU Press is pleased to announce the release of a Festschrift honouring Dr. Gerald Gerbrandt, who served as Canadian Mennonite University’s first sole President.
Titled A University of the Church for the World: Essays in Honour of Gerald Gerbrandt, the Festschrift—a German word for a collection of writing that is meant to honour a scholar—is a series of essays that reflect on what it means to be a Mennonite university.
Continue ReadingCMU Discussion Series Kicks Off with Screening of Award-Winning Documentary
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 @ 1:35 PM
Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) will host the Manitoba premiere of the new documentary short Reserve 107: Reconciliation on the Prairies during its first Face2Face community discussion event of the 2016-17 school year.
The documentary explores Indigenous rights and title to the land in the small town of Laird, SK, where an old injustice is providing new opportunities for dialogue, friendship, and a fierce determination to right the wrongs of the past.
Continue ReadingCMU Recognizes Distinguished Alumni with 2016 Awards
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 @ 2:48 PM
A former penitentiary warden, an international development worker, a pastor-academic committed to leadership development, and a 30-year-old who combines filmmaking with peacebuilding are the recipients of Canadian Mennonite University’s (CMU) 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
CMU President Cheryl Pauls is pleased to present the awards to Peter Guenther, Adrienne Wiebe, Ron Toews, and Brad Leitch on Saturday, September 24.
Continue ReadingFaculty: In Their Own Words – Dr. John Brubacher
Friday, August 19, 2016 @ 3:39 PM
Dr. John Brubacher, Assistant Professor of Biology, has worked at CMU since 2008.
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Continue ReadingJohn Ralston Saul – Living with Uncertainty: The Road to Peace
Thursday, June 16, 2016 @ 1:55 PM
Living with Uncertainty: The Road to Peace
Canada is more and more isolated from its allies because, without exception, the United States and European countries are shaping themselves towards internal divisions and external fear. They remain caught up the in old 19th Century idea of how nations function. You can see this in Europe on their handling of the refugee crisis. One of the curiosities of the continent is that every year over the last 70 years it has received large numbers of immigrants, and yet it has never been able to admit that this would require massive changes in how they imagine themselves. In many ways, this crisis is all about an immigration continent which cannot admit that reality, and so, has no immigration policy. Only by embracing concepts of uncertainty can they find ways to live together, both within their countries and with their neighbours.
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