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ALUMNI & VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONS

NEWS, FEATURES AND INTERESTING INFORMATION

 

NEWS:

 

FEATURES: 

Please take a moment to write us (susanreynar@mccab.org) with:

  • stories and reflections from meaningful moments in your service with MCC, 
  • connecting your life now with something you learned while serving with MCC.
  • spotlight of someone who has just returned to Alberta from a service assignment with MCC.

 

OPPORTUNITIES

There are MANY meaningful ways to continue your involvement with MCC: 

VOLUNTEER:

  • HELP is needed to fold quilts and assist with donations for Haiti. Talk to Debbie Sandland at MCC Material Resource Centre in Calgary: alberta.mcc.org/programs/materialresources
  • Volunteer at a MCC Thrift store near you and support MCC programs around the world.  For more info go to: canada.mcc.or/thriftshops
  • A great way to feel connected to MCC's work around the world is through volunteering at Ten Thousand Villages: www.tenthousandvillages.ca
  • Lend a hand at the upcoming MCC Relief sale in Coaldale, Alberta June 18 and 19.  For more info go to: www.mccreliefsale.com and click on contact.

 

SPREAD the MESSAGE:

  • Be informed about what MCC is currently doing:  Take a tour of the website and click on as many tabs as you can and read, read, read...
  • Be a contact person for MCC in your local congregation.  Contact MCC and we will put you on a list for regular updates: 
  • Encourage people in your work place to volunteer with or donate to MCC. Check out the Frequently asked questions at: canada.mcc.org/about/faq#163 and the cool giving options at donate.mcc.org/giving-catalog. 
  • Have you shared a story recently of a meaningful moment during your time of service with your family? a friend? a current co-worker?...try it, write it down, consider sending it to us: susanreynar@mccab.org

 

PRAY:

 

SUPPORT:

 

EVENTS that Alumni or Volunteers are hosting/planning:

Do you want to post an event that you are hosting?  Email susanreynar@mccab.org (you must include your email address so that you can be contacted directly by any interested parties).

 

 

CONTACT US:

If you have contributions (pictures, stories, reflections), feedback or questions regarding alumni information, contact Susan or Rodney Reynar
1-888-622-6337 or susanreynar@mccab.org or rodreynar@mccab.org 

 

Main Entry: alum·nus Pronunciation: \ə-’ləm-nəs\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural alum·ni\-’nī\ Etymology: Latin, foster son, pupil, from alere to nourish. Date: 1645. 1: a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university. 2: a person who is a former member, employee, or contributor (volunteer).

 

 10 Reasons to CELEBRATE being an MCC Alumni/ Volunteer

 

  1. You embraced global causes before it became “vogue”.

  2. You are affiliated with a well-respected, internationally recognized service agency!!

  3. The annual relief sale means money for programs not just a chance to fill up on Rollkuchen.

  4. MCC provides you with a great opportunity to volunteer.

  5. You have visited or worked in a location featured in the MCC Christmas Giving Catalogue or Appeal Letter.

  6. You have friends who are ethnically diverse.

  7. A potluck is a chance to share an international dish.

  8. Your experience with MCC has given you interesting stories to share with your family and friends.

  9. You have the ability to reflect, ask questions and sift through the issues currently facing MCC and the world we serve.

  10. You celebrate life and worship God from whom hands of service extend.

 

 

 

 

MCC Thrift Shops in Alberta

 

MCC Thrift Shop / Material Resource Warehouse
2946 32 St. N.E.
Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7
(403) 272-0282
Fax: (403) 272-0241

 

Edmonton MCC Thrift Shop
15311 Stoney Plain Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 3Y6
(780) 443-4047

 

MCC Thrift Shop
1251 2 Ave. S.
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0E5
(403) 329-4808

 

MCC Thrift Shop Taber
5320 49 Ave
Taber, AB T1G 1T8
403 223-4156
Manager: Eva Cool

What We Do (MCC Alberta Programs)

Programs 

 Aboriginal Neighbours

Seeks to build bridges with Aboriginal communities and Mennonite churches in Alberta

 

Go to Aboriginal Neighbours Program Page

 

CJMCommunity Justice Ministries

This includes such programs M2/W2 Prison Visitation, Community Chaplaincy, Circles of Support and Accountability, LifeLine Alberta, and the Recreating Community in Edmonton

Go to CJM Program Page

 

GARGenerations At Risk- HIV/AIDS Fundraising

MCC Albertas work focused on raising money for our international HIV/AIDS work.  Includes concerts, fundraising CD's featuring Kim Thiessen, our Annual Glimmers of Hope fundraising event, and more. 

Go to Generations at Risk (GAR) Program Page

Global Family

A sponsorship and education program. Make a dream come true

 

Go to Global Family Program Page

 

Health Services

MCC Alberta organises workshops, seminars and forums and provides resources on Mental Health and Disabilities, Fetal Alchohol Spectrum Disorder, Parish Nursing, as well as other DVD, video, and printed materials for groups or individuals

Go to Health Services Program Page 

 

Low German Services

MCC Alberta works together with local churches and other agencies to help Low German speaking Mennonites who have imigrated to Alberta from Mexico, Ontario and Manitoba with employment, documentation, settlement assistance, and more

Go to Low German Services Program Page

 

Material Resources

With your help, we collect and send abroad things like health kits, school kits, quilts and blankets, AIDS care kits, relief kits, sewing kits and newborn kits

 

Go to Material Resources Program Page 

DovePeace Program

Through events, workshops and retreats, the Peace Program works to provide a window through which Alberta people can engage in thinking, talking and living peacemaking

 

Go to Peace Program Page

RefugeeRefugee Sponsorship

The Refugee Sponsorship Program matches churches, sunday school classes, Bible study groups, businesses & former refugee families with refugee applicants to form sponsorship groups

Go to Refugee Sponsorship Program Page

 

serviceService Program

Providing young people and adults with opportunities to serve locally and internationally

Go to Service Program Page 

 

Youth PrpgramYouth Program

Involving Youth in the vital (and fun!) work of MCC locally and abroad

Go to Youth Program Page

 

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