Join Us for Engaging Online Presentations!
Learn from experts and discuss with peers in collaboration with the Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies and Anabaptist History Today.
WEBINAR: A New Home in Canada
Thursday, October 28, 2021, 6:30 CT/7:30 ET
Explore the experiences of Mennonites as they arrive in Canada. Follow their journey as they find new homes, form new communities and meet their new neighbours. Discover the challenges they faced, the sorrows they suffered, and the faith that sustained their spirits. Find out more about the upcoming tour, Memories of Migration: Russlaender 100, in 2023. REGISTER on Zoom.
TourMagination is proud to co-sponsor the Yesterday’s Wisdom for Today: Anabaptist Conversation Series. During these engaging online events, experts from North American Anabaptist Heritage organizations will showcase historic documents relevant to current issues. People close to the topics will also share their perspectives. Following the presentations, attendees can join facilitated discussions in breakout rooms. Learn from history, shape the future! The series is co-sponsored by Anabaptist History Today, a collaboration of 16 Anabaptist Heritage organizations.
Conversation 2: Racial Harm and Harmony Among Mennonites
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 8 PM ET
North American Mennonites from racial minorities have not always been fully embraced by their Mennonite brothers and sisters. In this session, Tobin Miller Shearer, African-American Studies Director at University of Montana, will provide context on some historic documents that show attempts and failures at racial reconciliation. Also, hear from John Powell about the Minority Ministries Council formed in 1969 to represent Mennonites of color in the (old) Mennonite Church and his continued work for racial justice. John is a former Mennonite pastor and administrator, and a civil rights activist. In break-out groups with a facilitator, discuss how Anabaptists can play a meaningful part in the hard work of racial justice and reconciliation.
REGISTER ON ZOOM. Limited space sign-up early.
Conversation 3: Remaining Community-Minded in an Individualistic Culture
Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 8 pm ET
In the past, many North-American Anabaptists lived in set-apart communities that were more focused on the common good than people in the dominant individualistic culture. This session explores historic examples of great things Anabaptists accomplished by working together. Also, hear from a panel of Anabaptists who think and act from a community mindset. In break-out groups with a facilitator, discuss ways to live counter-culturally as you build community.
REGISTER ON ZOOM. Limited space sign-up early.
