Menno Simons Centre

We are pleased to introduce Myron Penner, one of our panelists for the Anabaptists on Campus webinar next week. Myron A. Penner is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Humanitas Anabaptist-Mennonite Centre at Trinity Western University where he has been on faculty since 2005. He is also a Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia until 2023. His research areas include topics in philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and understanding theological implications of discoveries in contemporary science. Register to join the conversation next week at http://anabaptistsoncampus.eventbrite.ca/

Join us for this panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of Anabaptist ministries on campus, with Dr. Cheryl Pauls of Canadian Mennonite University and Dr. Myron Penner of Trinity Western University. Check out our Facebook event https://fb.me/e/csZ2LY3Dd for more details!

It's the season for Abendmusik Advent Vespers! Covid has forced a rather creative re-interpretation - thank you for supporting our programs over the years! https://mailchi.mp/bd0/abendmusik-vesper-choir-advent-2020

The reason we can find home in this world is not because we are prudent enough to learn from the home construction plans of previous generations, nor is it because we are resourceful enough to create a home for ourselves (although there is certainly a place for looking to the past and being resourceful). Ultimately, we can find home in this world because in our search for home, we meet the God who is the gracious giver of home. From Home Together by Thomas Bergen Only 2 more days until the Book Launch! Register now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/home-together-virtual-book-laun

Thomas Bergen, the author of Home Together, is a former resident and Residence Coordinator at Menno. His love for this place and his dedication to the work that has been accomplished is evident throughout the book. Join Thomas at our Virtual Book Launch for Home Together on October 24 at 7pm. Check out the event for the full details: https://fb.me/e/1Hq4kXuG3

(one another, pronounced al-lay’-lone) is one of the most familiar Greek words in the New Testament, occurring one hundred times; fifty-nine of these occurrences are commands. Menno residents become familiar with the one another logic of thinking and living. The command prohibiting complaining against one another (James 4:11, 5:9) saves us from destructive interpersonal dynamics, and the command to speak truth to one another in love (Ephesians 4:25) spares us f...rom resentful smoldering or brash confrontations. Finally, living in close quarters with others gives us plenty of opportunities tobear with and forgive one another (Colossians 3:13) by remembering that there are others in the community who probably find it difficult to bear with us and to forgive us! - From Home Together by Thomas Bergen. Check out this link https://pcda.bc.ca/home-together-thomas-bergen to buy the book!

We are proud to announce the release of Home Together. Written by Thomas Bergen (a former Residence Coordinator), this book gives a compelling account of how the Menno Simons Centre, a Christian student residence, has engaged emerging adults in a community of discipleship and belonging for over thirty years. Stay tuned as we share more from the book in the coming weeks as we look forward to the Virtual Book Launch on October 24! Follow the link to purchase your copy of Home Together: https://pcda.bc.ca/home-together-thomas-bergen/