Events

Join the Grebel Community for a special virtual chapel service to celebrate the arrival of our new hymnal Voices Together. This special service is open to the public and will feature a homiletic reflection by Distinguished Alumni award winner Sarah Johnson. The service will include music and worship resources from Voices Together. 

Three cookies baked by local Old Order Mennonite women in 1984 lie in a box at the Mennonite Archives of Ontario. How they came to be here involves a patent dispute, a famous cookbook author, and a series of events that inspired a stage production and screenplay. Perhaps this lighthearted tale holds some lessons for us today? Join Archivist Laureen Harder-Gissing to find out.

Join us for a virtual launch of the newly released book, European Mennonites and the Holocaust (University of Toronto Press), edited by Mark Jantzen and John D. Thiesen

Edward Bloom has spun many colorful tales about his astonishing escapades. But are any of them true? His son, soon to be a father himself, delves into the mysteries of his father's life, with surprising and delightful results. 

Join us on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST to learn more about the University of Waterloo and Grebel!

Join Peace and Conflict Studies and the Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement on Tuesday, March 30, 7:30pm-9:30pm for a virtual production of “Unmute” by Theatre of the Beat. Unmute is a forum theatre piece that addresses the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19. While a family’s life may seem normal from the other side of the screen, abuse is lurking behind closed doors. Immerse yourself in this important and timely piece that gives audience members the chance to rehearse scenarios for real life.

END OF TERM CONCERTS are an important part of Ensembles that we have really been missing, so towards that end we are holding a VIRTUAL CONCERT.  The Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, Chapel Choir, Choirs@UWaterloo, Integrated Instrumental Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble will all be participating.  Stay tuned for further details.

The four University Colleges at the University of Waterloo are getting together to host an epic alumni craft beer and bites virtual event - and you are invited! This special event will pair craft beer selections with carefully chosen treats; a great way to connect with old (and new) friends!

Save the date! The '70s era Grebel alumni reunion will be held virtually on Saturday, June 5th at 11:00 AM EDT. 

Put on your wide-collared shirt, grab your pet rock, load up the 8-track with your favourite disco tunes, and get ready to Zoom into 1970s Grebel! Catch up with long-lost friends and reminisce at Grebel’s ‘70s era online reunion.

After 22 years as Grebel's chaplain, Ed Janzen is retiring.  Please join us for a virtual service of celebration and sending.