#ChurchToo (Theatre of the Beat, Waterloo)
Waterloo North Mennonite Church 100 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaArtfully depicted through a variety of scenes and relationships, #ChurchToo explores the struggle of wading into the realities of sexual assault and examines the difficulties of speaking out in a community where the topic of sex is often considered taboo. Follow an array of characters through seven vignettes, each bringing to life stories about hidden […]
#ChurchToo 2019 Manitoba
Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada#ChurchToo 2019 Manitoba: A Conference Responding to Sexual Misconduct in the Church This conference will tackle difficult and often-avoided questions, providing theological insights, practical guidelines, and personal stories. Participants will come away from the event with a deeper understanding of the central dynamics of professional sexual misconduct within the church, and better equipped to prevent […]
When Love Hurts
Abbotsford, BC 33933 Gladys Ave #201, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaThe End Abuse Program in Abbotsford, BC will be staring another round of When Love Hurts groups the last week of September, 2019. For more information please contact Elsie Goerzen @ elsiegoerzen@mccbc.ca End Abuse Brochure 2018
Pastoral Care and Domestic Abuse
Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaThis full day training is geared for faith leaders, pastors, and those in spiritual care roles. The day will include sessions on understanding the dynamics of intimate partner violence, how to respond to those who are harmed and those who use violence in relationships, and how to offer spiritual and theological support in ways that do no further harm.
The workshop is presented in partnership with Salvation Army
Understanding Abuse in Relationships: Training event for counsellors, students, pastors, support workers and advocates – Abbotsford, BC
Mennonite Central Committee B.C. 33933 Gladys Ave #201, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaLead Trainer: Karen McAndless-Davis, co-author, When Love Hurts Guest Speaker: Magi Cooper, sharing on Working with Men Who Abuse Power Weekend Schedule: Friday, March 13, 2020 3:30 pm - Registration 4 - 9 pm - When Love Hurts - The Woman’s Journey Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 am - Coffee 9 am - 4 pm […]
Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: Group Exhibition
Mennonite Heritage Gallergy, Winnipeg 600 Shaftesbury, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaArt opening March 20 @ 7:30 pm. Mennonite Heritage Gallery, Winnipeg MB
Religion and Family Violence: Understanding the challenges and working for change – Winnipeg, MB *CANCELLED
Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadawith Dr. Catherine Holtmann, University of New Brunswick Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence invites you to a workshop to equip individuals, communities, and faith leaders with practical tools on how to effectively identify and assist victims and perpetrators of family violence.
Domestic Abuse and Pastoral Care Workshop – Morden, MB *postponed
310 Thornhill Street, Morden 310 Thornhill ST, Morden, Manitoba*Postponed. Stay tuned for details. A workshop on how to offer practical and spiritual care in situations of intimate partner abuse.
Safe Church Webinar With Ruth Everhart, Author of #MeToo Reckoning
The Safe Church Ministry of the Christian Reform Church (CRC) is hosting a webinar: a conversation with Ruth Everhart, focused on her new book The #MeToo Reckoning! We are grateful to the Safe Church Ministry of CRC for allowing us to extend this invite to our broader MCC Community. All too often, churches have been […]
How Churches can Respond to Family Violence During COVID 19: Connecting and Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence: The Role of Manitoba Victim Services
ZoomThe Salvation Army in partnership with Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence is inviting pastors and religious leaders to a zoom meeting with the Victim Services to discuss: Role of Victim Services in general Role of Domestic Violence Support Services in supporting people who have experienced domestic violence Available services to support victims and their […]
