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Us and Them: How did we become so polarized?
Monday, January 27, 2020 @ 4:11 PM
Us versus them. Left versus right. One religion versus another. Who have we become? At Canadian Mennonite University's upcoming Face2Face conversation, four panelists will reflect on the polarization prevalent in our society today and how we can engage with people whose opinions are opposite from ours.
The public is invited to attend the discussion, titled, "Us and Them: How did we become so polarized?" It will take place on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) and will be simultaneously livestreamed. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingDealing with death together is better than alone
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 @ 11:57 AM
It will happen to all of us, but we don't like to talk about it.
Death and dying were the topics of conversation at the final Face2Face community discussion held at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) on February 8.
Continue ReadingFace2Face | Let's Talk about Death...it won't kill you (video)
Monday, February 11, 2019 @ 8:11 PM
View DetailsDeath: Are we afraid of it or obsessed with it?
Thursday, January 31, 2019 @ 9:00 AM
Four panelists who deal with death in their everyday lives will explore the different ways humans wrestle with death and how our understanding of it can change the way we live now.
"There are only two experiences that are absolute guarantees in life: birth and death. That just feels important to talk about," says David Balzer, Assistant Professor of Communications and Media at CMU and moderator of the event. "I'm going to risk something that may sound cliché, but perhaps reflecting on the meaning of death will give us a better sense of the meaning of living. I think it can."
Continue Reading‘Be open-minded about newcomers’
Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 3:19 PM
Compassion and patience are key when relating to newcomers.
That was one of the main messages at a Face2Face community discussion at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) on November 7.
Continue ReadingFace2Face | Whose Neighbour Am I? Newcomers to Canada (video)
Thursday, November 8, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
View DetailsFace2Face | Whose Neighbour Am I? Treaty One and Mennonite Privilegium (video)
Thursday, October 11, 2018 @ 9:00 AM
View DetailsExperts to discuss how Indigenous and Mennonite peoples might live better together
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ 8:59 AM
What might it mean for Indigenous and Mennonite peoples in Manitoba to share the land? That's one of the key questions behind an upcoming panel discussion at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU).
The public is invited to attend the event, titled, "Whose Neighbour Am I? Treaty One and Mennonite Privilegium." The discussion will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 PM in Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.). Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Continue ReadingSunday@CMU: April 2018
Sunday, April 1, 2018 @ 12:00 PM
Theme (April 8-29): The Beatitudes
Speaker (April 8-29): Dale Friesen, Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at Douglas Mennonite Church (Winnipeg)
Dale Friesen explores the Beatitudes in a four-part sermon series. Plus: An Easter sermon by Dr. V. George Shillington, and Face2Face On Air interviews with CMU alumni, staff, and students.
Listen NowSunday@CMU: March 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018 @ 12:00 PM
Theme: Philippians
Speaker: Dr. Gordon Zerbe, Professor of New Testament
Gordon Zerbe explores the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians in a four-part sermon series. Plus: Face2Face On Air interviews with CMU faculty, alumni, and supporters.
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