Conversations about Climate Change [Sold Out]

In this interactive workshop, participants will rehearse for the reality of having peaceful conversations about climate change with community members, family and friends and gain practical tools for responding when folks are resistant to the topic. Presented by the Theatre of the Beat (TOTB), a Canadian touring theatre company working to catalyze conversations on social justice and its intersection with the beliefs of the communities in which we find ourselves.

Migration and Resettlement

According to the United Nations, Climate change contributes to increased conflict, which often happens along indirect pathways. It makes the most vulnerable even more vulnerable. We see that there is no group more vulnerable than those who have had to flee their country due to conflict and are now feeling the effects of a hostile climate. We are also seeing that people who have been displaced by a combination of both conflict and the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation are extremely unlikely to be able to return home. Attend this workshop and learn how through MCC’s private sponsorship program, some of those vulnerable find resettlement in Canada.

Just Ask!

MCC Ontario is governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives across the Anabaptist denomination. This workshop will be held as an open forum to respond to topics and questions that are raised by you, a valued member of our constituency. Come curious as you meet MCC Ontario’s new executive director and members of the board, ask your questions and gain understanding.

Coffee and Inclusion: How simple, intentional conversations can transform

Circle of Friends volunteers share their experiences and learnings from creating connections with people who have lived through homelessness.

Growing Hope through Canada Foodgrains Bank

For 40 years, Canada Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) has been working in partnership with MCC and other Canadian churches and church-based agencies to end global hunger through emergency food and long-term solutions. Tom Neufeld, MCC’s CFGB Stewardship Associate will report on this important work, share stories of impact and how you can be involved.

The THINK project - let's talk about single-use plastic! [Sold Out]

Come and spend some time THINKing about single-use plastic and its implications for future generations. Learn about Rockway's THINK project - a creative approach to raising awareness about this issue. Wrestle a little with your own plastic legacy and if you're brave, take the ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE. We'll also learn about some hopeful approaches organizations are taking around plastic, and experience first-hand how the arts can be a powerful tool for social change and peacemaking. Presented by students and staff from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.

Doing Good ... Better [Sold Out]

We want to do good and make a difference, but sometimes our intentions to do good haven't always translated into the positive changes we intend. Through this experiential and small group discussion workshop, we'll examine how it is we think about change so we are better equipped to be about change - especially when that change is with and by people across unjust systems. The goal of this workshop is to grow our curiosity about our sometimes invisible assumptions so that we can build mutuality across differences to be able to work together in ways that build peace and justice for all.

Our Shared Future

How would you spend your climate action dollars if you were a small business? The federal government? A church youth group? Our Shared Future is an interactive group activity where you gain not only practical ideas but realize the power of partnership in working toward climate justice and peace!

Conversations about Climate Change [Sold Out]

In this interactive workshop, participants will rehearse for the reality of having peaceful conversations about climate change with community members, family and friends and gain practical tools for responding when folks are resistant to the topic. Presented the Theatre of the Beat (TOTB) a Canadian touring theatre company working to catalyze conversations on social justice and its intersection with the beliefs of the communities in which we find ourselves.

Practicing Food Sovereignty in a Changing Climate

Indigenous families in Canada are two times more likely to experience food insecurity than non-Indigenous families. In remote Northern Ontario communities, many spend more than half of their monthly income to meet basic nutritional needs. Climate change has led to increased food prices, as shorter winters limit winter road use, driving up the cost of transportation. Yet, First Nations across the north have rich traditions of self-sustaining food systems. MCC seeks to support First Nations' right to food sovereignty by working alongside First Nations and organizations in northern Ontario, exploring creative solutions to food insecurity. From farming to hunting and planting to gathering, join us as we talk with Indigenous partners about the impact of climate change on food security and what food sovereignty looks like to them.

Coffee and Inclusion: How simple, intentional conversations can transform

Circle of Friends volunteers share their experiences and learnings from creating connections with people who have lived through homelessness.

Caring for Creation in Nepal

Learn how MCC is caring for creation in Nepal and engaging the Nepal church and faith circles in this work from MCC Nepal's program coordinator, Durga Sunchiuri.

Colombia - Stories of hope from the Anabaptist churches in the midst of conflict [Sold Out]

Hear how MCC supports local peacebuilding activities including agriculture and education efforts through local anabaptist organizations and church communities with MCC Colombia's Sara Melgarejo and MCC Ontario's Darlene Bartha.

Faithfully Managing Finances at MCC Ontario

Revenue, expenses, good stewardship, effective use of scarce resources. This is all key to high-impact MCC programs. Join members of the Financial Services team and learn how it happens! Presented once.

Migration and Resettlement [Sold Out]

According to the United Nations, Climate change contributes to increased conflict, which often happens along indirect pathways. It makes the most vulnerable even more vulnerable. We see that there is no group more vulnerable than those who have had to flee their country due to conflict and are now feeling the effects of a hostile climate. We are also seeing that people who have been displaced by a combination of both conflict and the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation are extremely unlikely to be able to return home. Attend this workshop and learn how through MCC’s private sponsorship program, some of those vulnerable find resettlement in Canada.

Our Shared Future

How would you spend your climate action dollars if you were a small business? The federal government? A church youth group? Our Shared Future is an interactive group activity where you gain not only practical ideas but realize the power of partnership in working toward climate justice and peace!

Practicing Food Sovereignty in a Changing Climate [Sold Out]

Indigenous families in Canada are two times more likely to experience food insecurity than non-Indigenous families. In remote Northern Ontario communities, many spend more than half of their monthly income to meet basic nutritional needs. Climate change has led to increased food prices, as shorter winters limit winter road use, driving up the cost of transportation. Yet, First Nations across the north have rich traditions of self-sustaining food systems. MCC seeks to support First Nations' right to food sovereignty by working alongside First Nations and organizations in northern Ontario, exploring creative solutions to food insecurity. From farming to hunting and planting to gathering, join us as we talk with Indigenous partners about the impact of climate change on food security and what food sovereignty looks like to them.

Caring for Creation in Nepal

Learn how MCC is caring for creation in Nepal and engaging the Nepal church and faith circles in this work from MCC Nepal's program coordinator, Durga Sunchiuri.

Colombia - Stories of hope from the Anabaptist churches in the midst of conflict [Sold Out]

Colombia - Stories of hope from the Anabaptist churches in the midst of conflict: Hear how MCC supports local peacebuilding activities including agriculture and education efforts through local anabaptist organizations and church communities with MCC Colombia's Sara Melgarejo and MCC Ontario's Darlene Bartha.

Growing Hope through Canada Foodgrains Bank

For 40 years, Canada Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) has been working in partnership with MCC and other Canadian churches and church-based agencies to end global hunger through emergency food and long-term solutions. Tom Neufeld, MCC’s CFGB Stewardship Associate will report on this important work, share stories of impact and how you can be involved.

The THINK project - let's talk about single-use plastic! [Sold Out]

Come and spend some time THINKing about single-use plastic and its implications for future generations. Learn about Rockway's THINK project - a creative approach to raising awareness about this issue. Wrestle a little with your own plastic legacy and if you're brave, take the ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE. We'll also learn about some hopeful approaches organizations are taking around plastic, and experience first-hand how the arts can be a powerful tool for social change and peacemaking. Presented by students and staff from Rockway Mennonite Collegiate.

Doing Good...Better [Sold Out]

We want to do good and make a difference, but sometimes our intentions to do good haven't always translated into the positive changes we intend. Through this experiential and small group discussion workshop, we'll examine how it is we think about change so we are better equipped to be about change - especially when that change is with and by people across unjust systems. The goal of this workshop is to grow our curiosity about our sometimes invisible assumptions so that we can build mutuality across differences to be able to work together in ways that build peace and justice for all.

Our Shared Future

How would you spend your climate action dollars if you were a small business? The federal government? A church youth group? Our Shared Future is an interactive group activity where you gain not only practical ideas but realize the power of partnership in working toward climate justice and peace!