ShareInterfaith Bridge Building
Seeking to build awareness and understanding between Mennonites and Muslims
“Christians are called to love and respect all as neighbour, and all neighbors no matter their faith. All of us are made in God’s image. In our neighborhood, wisdom, truth, and creativity will yield gifts when we respectfully listen, ask questions, and meet each other. As hosts, Christians have a responsibility to reach out and extend the hand of friendship.”
Paying attention to God’s call to Christians to practice hospitality and welcome the stranger, Mennonites from across the Region of Waterloo have been meeting with their Muslim neighbours. Relationships are formed and trust is built during monthly breakfast meetings and community events looking at issues of interests to both families. In our various other regions and through our other programs across the province, MCCO seeks opportunities to build bridges and promote peace with people of other faiths and theological backgrounds. Activities takeplace primarily in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. For more info contact Wendy Adema at 519-745-8458. A dialogue is always an adventure... because we never know where it is going to take us. Through dialogue, a relationship comes into bieng and continues to consitute itself. Dialogue is its life blood. Dialogue is a dance of self-expression where experiences and concerns are shared, where ideas and values are explored, and where feelings and meanings are identified. Dialogue holds the tension of common critical reflection and mutual questions that serve to spark new insights. True communication always includes the continuous excitement of learning. As I listen to other persons, I participate in the mystery of their becoming. As I reveal who I am to another, I discover myself in a new way. Dialogue is a two-way flow of energy, a giving and a receiving. |
In the news:May 17, 2011 - Breaking ground together. Sept. 8, 2010 - An Open Pastoral Letter to Anabaptist Churches from MCC U.S. Feb. 6, 2010 - Recent co-operation between Muslims and Mennonites on relief efforts for Haiti grew out of regular meetings that started three years ago. Read more. In March 2009, a successful Mennonite – Muslim forum on ‘Faith and Finance’ was held in Cambridge, Ontario. A multi-faith calendar with explanations of holy days for many faith traditions.
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