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CMU welcomes Dr. Dennis R. Venema as 2019's Scientist in Residence
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 @ 5:12 PM
Were Adam and Eve humanity's first parents? Genetics show that our beginning comes from a population much larger than one couple. Can belief in evolution and Christianity mix?
These are some of the key questions Dr. Dennis R. Venema will address as Scientist in Residence at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) on February 4-6, 2019.
Read MoreCanadian Mennonite University set to host seventh Muslim-Mennonite dialogue
Thursday, March 1, 2018 @ 12:00 AM
A 16-year-old interfaith dialogue between Mennonite and Shi'a Muslim scholars—held in Canada and Iran over the years—will continue at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) next week.
Shi'a Muslim-Mennonite Christian Dialogue 7 will take place Wednesday, March 7 to Saturday, March 10. The event will bring together Shi'a Muslim scholars from the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute (IKERI) in Qom, Iran and Mennonite scholars from Canada and the U.S. for a series of presentations, responses, and discussions on the topic, "Religion and Youth."
Read MoreHutterites learn about the Islamic faith at Canadian School of Peacebuilding
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 @ 1:58 PM
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Read MoreCMU welcomes Dr. Rick Lindroth as Scientist in Residence
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 8:20 AM
In a world of "alternative facts," what does science have to offer?
That's one of the questions Dr. Rick Lindroth will address when he visits Canadian Mennonite University January 29-30 as its 2018 Scientist in Residence.
Read MorePastors, lay leaders invited to explore the transitions of young adulthood at conference at CMU
Monday, February 13, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Canadian Mennonite University is inviting pastors and lay leaders to come together and think creatively about young adult ministry at a one-day conference later this month.
A Transformative Moment: Seeking God in the Transitions of Young Adulthood takes place from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, February 25 at CMU. The event will feature a variety of talks, a panel discussion, and keynote addresses from Gil Dueck who has expertise in the area of young adults and the church.
Read MorePanelists 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.
Read MoreMary Reimer visits CMU as Pastor-in-Residence
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 @ 11:38 AM
Canadian Mennonite University is pleased to welcome Mary Reimer as Pastor-in-Residence later this month.
Reimer, a spiritual director and the former co-pastor at FaithWorks, a Mennonite Brethren congregation in Winnipeg, will be on campus Monday, October 31 to Friday, November 4.
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