TUMC is a Christian community in the Mennonite-Anabaptist "peace church" tradition. We aspire to be a family of faith that welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and stories, worshipping together and supporting one another, while following Christ's example in working for peace and justice in our urban context.
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Welcome!
In the Gospel of John, Jesus often asks his followers: "What are you looking for?"
How might you respond? Are you looking for answers to questions of social justice, are you looking for a place where you can honestly explore your deepest questions, are you looking for a community where you can worship in song and prayer?
Most of us are spiritually hungry for something, but it's not always easy to say just what. On one occasion, Jesus' followers, not sure how to respond, simply asked: "Teacher, where are you staying?" And he said, "Come and see." John says the disciples "came and saw, and they remained with him the rest of that day."
As you browse this website about our faith community, I invite you to come and see and, if you wish, to remain a while.
Marilyn Zehr, lead pastor
News
THEATER AT TUMC: Join us for a one-night presentation of Gadfly: Sam Steiner Dodges the Draft, this Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Based on a true story, this play follows the experiences of Sam Steiner, an American draft dodger who came to Canada in 1968. Gadfly explores one man’s journey to pacifism during a tumultuous time. It recently played to sold-out audiences in Kitchener. Entrance is by donation. ($10 to $15 recommended)
EARTH DAY EVERY DAY! Doug Pritchard's stirring April 15 sermon reminded us 
of our calling to care for Creation. He and wife Jane have put that into practice with small but very doable changes. Check out his list, Reducing Our Carbon Footprint, for some inspiration. And visit TUMC's Facebook page to continue the conversation. (Don't have access to TUMC's Facebook page? If you have a Facebook account and consider yourself part of the TUMC community, please send an
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: All members and regular attenders are invited to our next congregational meeting, Sunday May 27, following a potluck lunch. There are six important items on the agenda (check the calendar entry or announcements for more details).
VIDEO: WHO'S A MENNONITE? Forget the stereotypes. Here's one star example.
CARE FOR REFUGEES: TUMC has 30-year history of sponsoring refugees to Canada, from 
all over the world. Recently, two Adult Education classes were devoted to understanding the barriers refugees face, and the added struggles they will face entering Canada under a drastic new refugee bill. (Role play, right, was part of the experience.) Ottawa Mennonite Church is already seeing the consequences of decisions to further limit refugee arrivals in Canada. Click here to read a CBC report.
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