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Monday, November 22, 2021

Making Sense of the Pandemic through Peace Research

by Seth Ratzlaff, Administrative Officer and Graduate Studies Coordinator, MPACS

When the pandemic first closed down workplaces in March 2020, Simon Guthrie, like so many others at the time, found himself struggling to make sense of the world around him. 

Monday, November 22, 2021

Connecting Deeply with Nature

by Kissor Nithiananthan, PACS Communications Assistant

Third-year PACS student Samuel Farkas spent his summer with his hands in the earth, planting 110,000 saplings in clear-cut areas of British Columbia.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Farewell to Ed Janzen, a Spirit Grounded in God's Love

by Jen Konkle, Marketing and Communications Manager

In June of 1999, Ed Janzen began his role as Chaplain at Grebel, with experience, energy, and passion. He came with a desire to serve the College and with the perspective that service needs to be relational from beginning to end.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Students Return Joyfully

by Conrad Grebel University College

As families arrived for Grebel’s Move-In Day over the Labour Day weekend, joy was visible in student eyes, even as masks hid their smiles. Students have modeled care for their community by diligently wearing masks inside the public places of Grebel and outside when distancing isn’t possible.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Roots and Routes by Bike

by Jen Konkle, Marketing and Communications Manager

On a gorgeous Saturday in July, Chaplain Ed Janzen led a dozen students and a few staff on a biking and learning tour of the Queen’s Bush area in Ontario, which includes Glen Allen, Macton, and Wallenstein.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Church Worship Resources Available

by Conrad Grebel University College

Are you running virtual worship services and in need of music? Grebel’s Music Department has a selection of copyright-free recordings available for your use to help you add music to your online church services.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Heeding the Call to Ministry

by Jen Konkle, Marketing and Communications Manager

The Master of Theological Studies program at Grebel draws students from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions. Two current students, Kathryn Cressman and Laurel Rounds Fretz, both felt a gradual pull toward ministry within their home churches.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Scholars Network Relaunched

by Kyle Gingerich Hiebert, TMTC Director

The Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre (TMTC) in co-operation with the Institute of Mennonite Studies is delighted to announce the relaunch of the Anabaptist Mennonite Scholars Network (AMSN).

Monday, November 22, 2021

Composing Louis Riel's Dream

by Karen Sunabacka, Associate Professor of Music

Music Professor Karen Sunabacka presented the 2021 Benjamin Eby Lecture this October, titled “Composing Louis Riel’s Dream: Exploring the history of the Red River Settlement through family stories and music.”

Monday, November 22, 2021

Music Rings Through The Halls

by Conrad Grebel University College

It is a delight for Grebel Music students to once again be making music in person! While some health precautions are still in place, live music is once again filling the chapel, classrooms, halls, and outdoor spaces.