Support
We support the following organizations through general and designated offerings and/or with our time:
1. Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC)
2. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC)
3. Refugee Sponsorships
4. Local Community Organizations
5. Canada Foodgrains Bank
Service Work
As a congregation we are committed to supporting mission and service programs through Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Central Committee. We support various programs with our time and donations. We hold regular collections for groceries for our local foodbank. As a congregation we have sponsored many refugee families over the past decades, from Laos, Bosnia, Colombia, Syria, Pakistan, and more. We have made a big difference in many lives and you can help!
The First Mennonite Cooks
During the pandemic we worshipped in a variety of ways, and it was hard to gather for communal meals. One way we continued to share our love of food was through a video series that turned out to be lots of fun! Here are those videos as well as a discussion of the Mennonite faith in general.
Portzeljke with Mary Anne and Tom Neufeld
As an Anabaptist church community we have come together from many faith backgrounds. A significant influence on our culture is the Russian Mennonite experience – including lots of delicious food. Cooking and sharing portzeljke was a common way to usher in the new year for many families. Enjoy!
Borscht with Matthew Bailey-Dick
Who’s hungry? Matthew Bailey-Dick shows off his culinary chops in a new video in the First Menno Community Cooking collection – “How to Make Beef Borscht”. Don’t miss special guest star Nina Bailey-Dick! All you really need is some dill, some cabbage, and some water. Well, maybe a few other things, and probably some extra dill. And hungry friends!
Scones and Crème Caramel with Jane and Harold
Jane and Harold Nigh share tips and advice for crafting fluffy scones and rich crème caramel in a delightful addition to the First Menno Community Cooking series. These kitchen pros show off their expertise with two different recipes, and no lack of style. Do try this at home!
The Goal Here is Cinnamon Buns
Derek Schulze shows off his cinnamon bun baking prowess with no shortage of flair. Enjoy liberation from the shackles of a recipe while watching Derek baking with ingredients that are roughly 5% healthier, and effortlessly sharing nuggets of chemistry knowledge. Does everything turn out okay? Would Edna Staebler be proud? Just how “alluring” are these cinnamon buns? Watch to find out!
Homemade Pasta!
Join the Thiessen-Scott family as they create delicious fresh pasta with simple sauces. Would you like some whimsy on the side? Coming right up! Jennifer, Nathan, Abby and Anna had a great time making this video. Click on the “CC” icon to turn subtitles on or off. Ciao!
Who Are The Mennonites?
This short video produced by Third Way Cafe is a great introduction to the many varieties of people who consider themselves Mennonites.