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Master of Theological Studies student Thawng Tha is both excited and nervous to begin work in a church community that is very different from his own place of worship, Chin Christian Church. Thawng began a Supervised Experience in Ministry (SEM) at Bloomingdale Mennonite Church this term, under the supervision of Pastor Zac Klassen (MTS 2015), also an MTS graduate.

Kate Strathdee completed her Master of Theological Studies degree with a Supervised Experience in Ministry at Parkwood Seniors Community. Supervised by Grebel alum Lisa Carr-Pries (MTS 2010), Kate worked as Student Chaplain this summer, leading Bible studies and hymn sings, and visiting residents.  

From June 19th to July 5th, 2026, Tucker Finch completed a Supervised Experience in Ministry at Martyr’s Shrine in Midland. This is the national shrine dedicated to the Canadian Martyrs, eight Jesuit Missionaries who gave their lives serving the indigenous people of Huronia and the surrounding territories. Read more about his reflection in this post.

From May 11 to 17, Jeremy Bergen attended commission meetings of the Mennonite World Conference, and the assembly of the European Mennonite Conference, all in the Netherlands. 

From Professors Alicia Batten and Derek Suderman attended the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies / Société canadienne des études bibliques annual meeting at Mount Allison University (New Brunswick), May 28-30, 2026.

Dr. Jeremy Bergen, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Theological Studies at Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo, has been selected to serve as Grebel’s next Dean, starting July 1, 2026.