Hard to believe it’s been a month since we all gathered in Abbotsford, B.C. for Gathering 2019! For videos of our guest speaker Dr. Elaine Heath, our Firestarter Storytellers, and for stories and photos, go to http://home.mennonitechurch.ca/IgniteGathering2019. We will be updating this page throughout the summer. If you have any questions or concerns concerning our nationwide event, please contact the MC Canada Communications Officer at kdsawatzky@mennonitechurch.ca. Thank you and have a wonderful summer!
Shuttle bus schedule update **** Pick-up at Best Western is 8:15 AM
Welcome to Abbotsford, everyone! We hope your travels were enjoyable. Here’s what you need to know regarding the shuttle schedule for folks going from Best Western Inn to Quality Inn and for kids from Quality Hotel and Best Western Inn going to the Children’s Gathering at Emmanuel Mennonite.
We have one shuttle bus that is making a loop. It will leave Best Western at 8:15 a.m. picking up kids that are going to the Children’s Gathering. Then it will pick up kids and adults at Quality Inn. It will then travel to Emmanuel Mennonite and drop kids off for Children’s Gathering. If you have any questions, call or text Katie at 306-520-8049.
CORRECTION TO PROGRAM BOOK – LEADERSHIP DAY STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.
The Program Book incorrectly states that Leadership Day begins at 9:30 a.m. The day will in fact begin at 9:00 a.m. Apologies for the confusion and we look forward to seeing you there!
Welcome and…Shuttle bus schedule in the mornings! ***UPDATED
Welcome to Abbotsford, everyone! We hope your travels were enjoyable. Here’s what you need to know regarding the shuttle schedule for folks going from Best Western Inn to Quality Inn and for kids from Quality Hotel and Best Western Inn going to the Children’s Gathering at Emmanuel Mennonite.
We have one shuttle bus that is making a loop. It will leave BestWestern at 8:15 a.m. picking up kids that are going to the Children’s Gathering. Then it will pick up kids and adults at Quality Inn. It will then travel to Emmanuel Mennonite and drop kids off for Children’s Gathering. If you have any questions, call or text Katie at 306-520-8049.
The countdown is on!
In exactly one month today (June 30), our nationwide church family will gather for worship together and excursions to local B.C. sites, ministries, and communities. If you haven’t already registered for Gathering 2019, you still can! Go to www.ignitegathering2019.ca/registration and read the guidelines before clicking on the registration link. We hope to see you there!
Early-bird deadline extended to May 27!
The early-bird deadline for Gathering 2019 registration has been extended a week to May 27! Read the guidelines here before clicking on the registration link. Soon we will only be a month away from our first-ever MC Canada Gathering, in Abbotsford, B.C. There’s lots to check out on this website: workshops, excursions and the weekend schedule. Check out the tabs at the top of the homepage to get started.
Early bird registration ends May 20
Register before May 20 to save on registration fees and meal costs. Go to www.ignitegathering2019.ca/registration and read the guidelines before clicking on the registration link.
Register now for Gathering 2019!
Registration for Gathering 2019 is now open! Go to ignitegathering2019.ca/registration. Please read the guidelines listed BEFORE clicking the registration link.
Check out workshops and excursions
Check out the workshops and excursions planned for Gathering 2019 at www.ignitegathering2019.ca/schedule . There’s lots to look forward to!
Imagination will ignite passion for local missional communities
“The imagination of the church is still unfolding and becoming. We have said that the local congregation is the foundational unit of the church. We believe that the role of the regional and nationwide churches is to bring together, celebrate and provide resources for these local missional communities. To hear from each other about what ignites our imaginations is a great idea.”
Read more from MCBC Executive Minister Garry Janzen on why he is excited to welcome our nationwide church family to Abbotsford for Gathering 2019.