I am training for a full marathon this summer. During my training, I often reflect on God and my faith. As I run, I reflect on the call to live my life in a holistic manner, recognizing that my spiritual journey …

I have often compartmentalized care for the earth and my own mental health and well-being. I should care for the earth out of obligation, but at the cost of my own convenience and lifestyle …

When I was a little girl, one of my favourite places to play was an outcrop of granite located on the public reserve land behind our backyard in Pinawa. With my two younger brothers and the other …

This past Sunday we dedicated six children and promised to support the parents in raising their children within the Christian faith. This does not have to be an overwhelming task for any of us...

During Holy Week, we remember Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where he was welcomed by crowds waving palm branches, and the Last Supper he shared with his disciples. We …

Last Wednesday when I went to place my lunch in the dining hall fridge, I stopped at the door and took a second look! Tables were set up in the dining hall and bags of flour, cocoa powder, lentils, …

What a joy it is to write this! We have just been through the annual delegate sessions of Mennonite Church Manitoba (MCM). One of the highlights for me was to be able to second the motion to receive …

Ash Wednesday (February 22) marked the beginning of another Lenten journey to the cross and beyond, toward resurrection. Our Lent worship series will be shaped by a resource provided by …

The series on Children of the Bible really stuck with me for a while after. How do we share God’s love with children? How do we invite them into our community and let them know it is their “tribe” now?

I went for a walk the other day—something that, with a busy work schedule and shorter winter days, has not happened as much as I would like lately. As I set out along my usual route through the …

In recent months, I have received several articles addressing the effects of COVID on individuals and churches. In following up on some of the articles, I came across the Statistics Canada website …

What comes to heart and mind when you reflect on the Advent and Christmas season? Take some time to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings…

Every week, we read in our bulletin: “We affirm that the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. Recognizing that we are all treaty people, with gratitude we acknowledge our gathering on …

Bethel’s pastoral team is committed to extend pastoral care to all members and friends of Bethel. If you would appreciate a pastoral visit, please call the church office at 204-453-2199.

Sometimes I find it difficult to cultivate a sense of peace and gratitude amid continual stress.  That is especially true these days with so many dire reports about the environmental crisis…

We welcome your thoughts, big and small! Here are a few different prompts to get you thinking. From light-hearted to thoughtful, all thoughts are welcome and will be completely anonymous…

I have a blank sheet of paper on my wall. A blank page can mean many things. As students headed back to classes this fall, some carried binders filled with blank pages or took empty…

Sparks

Where do we find God when questions about our faith arise? Where do we find God when we are in the storm of life events that make us question our beliefs and …

I have spent some time lately reflecting on the first two chapters of Joshua, as I prepared for this past Sunday’s worship service.

In Joshua 1:9, God’s command to Joshua and the people of Israel…