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Peace Week

The Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement at Conrad Grebel University College is holding several events during Peace Week from September 21-30. Join MCC's microevents that foster belonging and peacemaking.

Sep 21 - Oct 05, 2025

Sunday, September 21
7:00 - 8:30PM EDT

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  • Sunday, September 21
    7:00 - 8:30PM EDT
  • Tuesday, September 23
    1:00 - 2:30PM EDT
  • Sunday, September 28
    7:00 - 8:30PM EDT
  • Sunday, October 05
    7:00 - 8:30PM EDT
Alecia Weber representing MCC with style at the 2025 Great Winter Warmup at the MCC Hub in New Hamburg. Alecia Weber representing MCC with style at the 2025 Great Winter Warmup at the MCC Hub in New Hamburg.

Join MCC for Peace Week

This Peace Week, MCC is equipping you to become peacemakers in your communities with three-part webinar series "Elephant at the Border" as well as "Forced to Flee," a simulation experience to help you understand the lives of those who have fled homes and communities in search of safety.

I. Elephant at the Border: A Peace Church Response to Annexation

Amidst political discord and talks of annexation across the Canada-US border, what is the call to followers of Jesus to respond? MCC is hosting four thought-provoking webinars that will explore learning from nonviolent power, peace possibilities and inter-national solidarity.

Session #1: Discipleship and Citizenship
Sunday, September 21st, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm EDT
 
As Christians, our primary belonging and allegiance is to the Kingdom of God. Yet we live in specific societies and under specific governments. Can we be both faithful disciples and good citizens?
 
Register here.
 
Session #2: Is Nationalism A Sin?
Sunday, September 28th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
 
Nationalism names the love & loyalty many people have for their countries, a love and loyalty that has a palpable dark side. But is all nationalism a sin? Or are there faithful alternatives?
 
Register here.
 
Session #3: National Defense Without Weapons
Sunday, October 5th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm EDT
 
What if our current crisis is an opportunity for church-based, peace innovation - a realistic way to protect against invasion without violence?
 
Register here.
 

II. Forced to Flee
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1-2:30 p.m., Community Room

Newcomers face many unseen challenges, such as language barriers and cultural differences. Forced to Flee is a facilitated simulation designed to help participants understand first-hand the challenges that refugees face as they flee their home countries.

Forced to Flee Registration

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