Reflecting on the rich and engaging storytelling of MaryLou Driedger this past Sunday as she preached on the theme, “I am the Good Shepherd,” I find myself reflecting on the parable of the lost …

What a rich weekend we shared at Bethel from Thursday to Sunday. The movement of Holy Week is such a dramatic experience of highs and lows - following Jesus through Jerusalem towards his death…

Ten more sleeps until the resurrection! Each of us carries different hopes, different burdens, and different dreams as we navigate this season of waiting. Some of us are anxiously awaiting the first signs of spring and for the warmth it brings. Others may be patiently …

This past weekend I had the privilege of attending the annual Mennonite Church Manitoba Gathering at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Winkler. This was my fourth time attending one …

Last week I took bit of time to attend the annual Renew conference at CMU for pastors and church leaders. The theme for the sessions and workshops was “Leading with Hope in Anxious Times”…

In our busy rhythm of life, we all need a season of rest, a pause in the constant motion. This truth becomes very apparent to me as I look upon the Easter lily that found its place in my office a year ago...

It seems that, at some point in the last week or two, we have turned a corner in Winnipeg to find that winter is suddenly here in full force. The snow, which was so scarce only a few weeks ago, is now…

Merry Christmas from the office staff at Bethel! We wish all of you a meaningful time of celebration as we give thanks for the birth of Jesus who is our Emmanuel – God with us.

What does ‘peace’ mean to you this Advent season? Have you found words to wrap around your longings for peace this year?

I have been really appreciating the addition of prayers for peace …

As I step into the Advent season, the air is filled with a sense of anticipation and preparation. The world around me seems to be wrapped in quiet excitement, in the countdown to Christmas…

For many of us, I suspect, this week’s reprieve from our early winter weather has been most welcome. Blue skies and warmer temperatures have melted the snow and called us out to enjoy…

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Camp Morgan with the members of Bethel’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force. Camp Morgan, located just outside Brady Landfill, is named after …

The eruption of terrible violence in Israel and Palestine over the past couple of weeks has remained top of mind for many in these days. This past Sunday, staff and students from Westgate Mennonite …

We celebrated communion in our worship on Oct. 8. If you or a loved one were not able to participate and would appreciate receiving communion in your home, please contact …

The arrival of fall brings with it cooler temperatures, falling leaves and a time of transition. Just as we prepare our homes and wardrobes for the colder weather, let’s take some time to prepare …

Autumn has been my favourite season for as long as I can remember. The beauty of the changing colours of foliage overhead, the crunchy texture of leaves underfoot, crisp fresh morning …

With Labour Day now in the rear-view mirror, this week is “back to school” for many, and “back to routines” even for some of us no longer part of the school system. On Wednesday, we delivered …

Hello from the pastoral team! This week, we spent some time together starting to plan for the coming fall season, and we are excited about what lies ahead.

My social media feed is filled with posts of graduation pictures and last-day-of-school highlights, and increasingly, conversations both at Bethel and elsewhere turn to discussion about summer travel…

Being a pastor among you has been an immense source of joy and blessing in my life. It has marked a truly wonderful and significant chapter that I will cherish forever. Throughout my time here, I have …