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From the Desk of Our Executive Minister

Merry Christmas!

I want to wish you, your family, and our shared extended spiritual family of Jesus’ followers in the Anabaptist stream in BC Merry Christmas and Christmastide!

From The Desk of Our Executive Minister

When I think about some of the core aspects of why I identify with the Anabaptist stream of Christianity (I am shaped by Anabaptism, Evangelicalism*, and Spirit-filled streams), there is one focus above all: King Jesus Gospel. Many folks my age (give-or-take) who have straddled Evangelical and other streams of Christianity have done at least two hours on a cold Tuesday afternoon as a neo-Calvinist/neo-reformed "theobro" (and yes, it's usually "bro"). *the Bebbington definition.

Advent 2025

Matthew 2:16-18 NIV
When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:
“A voice is heard in Ramah,
weeping and great mourning,
Rachel weeping for her children
and refusing to be comforted,
because they are no more.”

From the Desk of Our Executive Minister

Every new church year (Advent) and then the calendar/work year in January, there is a threshold space (liminal time/space is the $20 word) in many people's hearts and minds. One of the most powerful spiritual formation tools is using the calendars of life in your discipleship practices as a church community and personally.

Season of Gratitude

This week on MCBC's Season of Gratitude, we want to thank Darnell Barkman.

Giving Tuesday Tree

Its Giving Tuesday!