Mennonite Central Committee Ontario
Church Connections
December 16, 2014
NEW BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Give Water this Christmas
Offer a life giving resource to families and communities this Christmas through MCC's Christmas Giving catalogue. $50 helps communities have water for crops. Download the Christmas Giving cataloguehereor request your copy by calling 1-800-313-6226.
Put your life where your faith is and serve with MCC.
Needed: peacemakers, teachers, engineers, administrators, agriculturists, leaders, support staff, nutritionists, community workers and more...find current opportunities at serve.mcccanada.ca.
Give a gift of economic justice this Christmas throughNiska Artisans
including handcrafted mitts, beaded moccasins and decorative items such as tamarack birds. Items are available to view and purchase at the MCC Ontario Kitchener office, 203-50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener.
MCC Ottawa Student Seminar
Feb 12-14, Ottawa
Explore the intersection of gospel and government and learn about MCC and faith-based advocacy. More info at mcccanada.ca/get-involved/events/ottawa-office-student-seminar. Registration deadline is Jan 19.
People on the move: The human face of migration
Did you miss viewing this important exhibit at MCC Ontario's Fall Conference? It will be making appearances around Ontario. Go tomcco.ca/eventsto find out where it will be appearing near you.
Urgent Need: Kit Bags
Make a MCC bag for school or hygiene kits. Instructions are available online atmcco.ca/kits.
Tuesday's Singin' Lunchtime at 50 Kent!
Tuesday, January 6, 12:15 pm, Atrium at 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener
Back by popular demand! Join us for 30 minutes of rousing a capella singing in the 50 Kent atrium. If you have a "Hymnal: A Worship Book" or "Sing the Journey", please bring it along.
12th Annual Epicurean Hootenanny
Saturday, January 24, 6-10:30 pm
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, 36 King Street West, Kitchener
An evening of joyous singing and great food, raising money for MCC. More info atmcco.ca/events
Serving and Learning Together
MCC Bangladesh is seeking a SALTer with marketing, photography, and social media expertise to help Basha Enterprise Limited market their unique, products that provide employment opportunities for women at risk and survivors of trafficking.Commit a year to serve alongside others with SALT. Application deadline is Feb 15.Salt.mcc.org
ONGOING BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Expand the Circle
Circles of Support and Accountability is seeking financial donations and new supporters to meet an immediate need due to the end of National Crime Prevention Council funding that we have not been able to replace. More info at mcccanada.ca/stories/expand-circle
Walking with men and women experiencing homelessness
MCC Ontario's Circle of Friends program is excited to announce that we will be expanding our program to support men as well as women transitioning from persistent homelessness to stable housing and are seeking both men and women volunteers. For more info, call 226-339-6898 or visit http://mcccanada.ca/get-involved/serve/volunteer/circle-friends-volunteer