MB Herald: Canadian Conference of MB Churches

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at CCMBC!

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

What feedback did the National Faith and Life Team (NFLT) receive from Equip 2025 participants about a potential review of Article 12 and/or Article 13? What will happen next?

Ken Esau, National Faith & Life Director, answers these questions in the latest Q&R corner. Read it here: https://mbherald.com/qr-corner-will-there-be-a-review-of-articles-12-and-13/

12/22/2025

"The way to trace Jesus’ example begins with small things: deciding not to escalate a conflict when something is said that makes me feel defensive; being less concerned about my reputation than God’s; doing good no matter what it might mean for me."

Craig Thiessen reflects on Equip 2025 and what it means to follow Jesus' example of peace.

Read his article here: https://mbherald.com/tracing-the-example-of-jesus/

12/19/2025

In September 2026, Pax House will open its doors at Menno Hall in Vancouver, continuing a tradition of intentional Christian community for university students.

Read all about this exciting project here: https://mbherald.com/pax-house-at-menno-hall/

12/18/2025

Equip 2025 is now in the books! On October 21-23, we invited our Creator God, King Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to lead us as we reflected together on peace and peacemaking according to our biblical-theological perspective as MBs.

Read the summary here:
https://mbherald.com/the-gospel-peacemaking-and-the-kingdom/

12/17/2025

With the Province of Manitoba and alongside community organizations, MCC Manitoba has brought a displaced Palestinian family of six — who waited in Egypt — to Manitoba for three years of safety and healing. Their eldest child needs complex medical care unavailable in Gaza or Egypt.

Read the article here: https://mbherald.com/mcc-manitoba-province-welcomes-gaza-family-to-winnipeg-for-medical-care-and-healing/

12/16/2025

If you haven't yet experienced the blessing of As We Wait, MB Seminary's Advent devotional, here is a taste of the readings you'll find delivered to your inbox daily.

https://mbherald.com/as-we-wait/

It's not too late to sign up! Register here: https://www.mbseminary.ca/resources/devotions/

12/12/2025

In his article, Dave Ens (pastor at One88 Church in Winnipeg) challenges us to turn from the consumer-driven excesses of Christmas to embrace a kingdom-shaped generosity:

"The issues of poverty are amplified in our downtowns, but they exist everywhere. There is an epidemic of loneliness. So give yourself this Christmas — give your time, your attention, your listening ear."

Read the article here: https://mbherald.com/sausage-rolls-socks-and-presence/

12/02/2025

MB Herald | December 2025/January 2026 | Special Advent issue: Sausage rolls, socks, and presence https://mailchi.mp/mbchurches/izjm39erpw-9302671

11/20/2025

Loneliness meets us in every season of our lives. In this Christian Leader article, Cheryl Dueck Smith reflects on what loneliness can look like and how the church can respond with compassion and presence.

All the lonely people: The loneliness epidemic does not just affect one age group but spans all generations.