I have explained before that I live on the outskirts of the Mennolands in an urban backwater about 150 km from one of the centres of Mennonite life in Canada.That’s fine with me. I am close enough to the centre for the Menno amenities I want without having to actually live there. Few people who … More MennoTourism in Toronto
This post was first published in July 2015. But I’ve been on vacation again this year, though once again, not a proper Mennonite vacation like in the days of yore. I’m a little late with this post as I’ve been off on vacation. Yes, a vacation! Given our reputation for hard work and frugality, you … More A Proper Mennonite Vacation
The Mennonite Church has many opportunities for lay leadership. That’s how we like to frame it. It can also be framed as – once you’re in the door, you won’t get out again without putting in your hours of service. But no, let’s go with the “opportunities for lay leadership” thing, instead. In my short … More The Moral of the Leadership Story
