A black horse drawn buggy sits out front of the college, with indigenous art depicting Turtle Island
A visiting group tours through a special display of archival materials in the Grebel library
a crowd sits and listens to a lecture in the great hall

Grebel Fund - Mennonite Studies

In order to understand where we are going, it is helpful to understand where we came from. Students pursuing Mennonite Studies develop an understanding of the Mennonite-Anabaptist story and how this tradition fosters peace, justice, faith, and community. 

Support Mennonite Studies

Your support for Mennonite Studies will make it possible to:

  • Support special events like Mennonite author readings
  • Special exhibits on Mennonite life
  • Provide research resources and public education on the Mennonites

Your support for the Grebel Fund will make it possible to:

  • Offer quality academic programs
  • Nurture leadership development
An etching of a man rescueing another from an icy river

This year's goal is $380,000

Your donation helps fund educational opportunities for Mennonite Studies.

Donate Online

Donate online using a Credit Card through the University of Waterloo Donation page.

  • Simply select the fund at Grebel you wish to support and fill in your details.
  • Your receipt for online donations will come from the University of Waterloo.

Questions?

To learn more about how your gift for Mennonite Studies will impact Grebel students, contact Chris Brnjas, Director of Development.
519-885-0220 x24381

Providing Lectures, Exhibits, and Resources

Your gift allows Grebel to bring Mennonite Studies education and activities to students and the public.

exhibit with cut out animals
Friday, August 28, 2026

Mennonite Heritage Week 2026

While the Mennonite story has 500-year-old origins, for Mennonite Heritage Week 2026, the Conrad Grebel University College community is looking at more recent history. The Mennonite Archives of Ontario has curated an exhibit titled “Glenn Fretz: Graphic Design for the Mennonite Community.”