
Hosted by Winkler MB Church
The annual Assembly of Churches has been traditionally held over the course of two days with workshops on Friday, a worship service in the evening and the AGM or business on Saturday. This year we have changed the format by integrating the worship service into our Saturday Assembly. By doing this, we hope to foster a time steeped in connection through worship, communion and meaningful stories.
Recognizing that there are continuing dynamics rippling from the pandemic, we are committed to participating in a face-to-face environment as much as possible. We believe that our opportunity to represent our community and engage with others is enhanced when we occupy the same space physically. For participation and voting, delegates need to be present in Winkler. *One exception is for delegates from our three northern churches.
Workshops will continue to be held on Friday.
Friday
1:00 pm – Doors & Registration Open
1:30 – 2:45 pm – Workshop Slot #1
2:45 – 3:45 pm – Food, Fellowship & Fun
3:45 pm – Workshop Slot #2
4:45/5 pm – Doors Close
Saturday
8:30 am – Doors & Registration Open
9:00 – 12:30 pm – Assembly
12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch Together
1:30 – 4:30 pm – Assembly
Delegates
Delegates are people appointed by their church leadership who have been chosen to represent the church as a whole. If you are unsure if this is you, please connect with your church leadership. All are welcome to attend the service and AGM, but the distinction is important. For your reference, we have provided the MBCM’s Constitution Article 6, Section 2 below:
- Congregations in good standing shall be represented at Assemblies of Congregations of the Manitoba Conference by their leader or pastor and one (I) delegate for every fifteen (15) members or a fraction. Only delegates shall have voting privileges.
- All delegates shall be in good standing with their local member congregation and shall have been authorized by it to be one of its representatives.
- The Executive may invite any person to participate in deliberations at any Assembly of Congregations.
WORKSHOPS
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Workshop Details will be made available February 1st.
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshop Details will be made available February 1st.
MBCM REPORTS
The reports in this section are from the board & staff of MBCM as well as our 2022 Assembly Minutes and Financial Statements. PDF downloads will be available.
We will be continuing to update these reports as they are submitted.
Moderator’s Report
Provincial Director’s Report
Director of Church Ministries Report
Decision Point & Nominee Slate
Boards & Committees
MBCM Assembly 2022 Minutes
2022 Financial Statements
PARTNER & AGENCY REPORTS
Reports will be made available as they are submitted. Thank you.
Simonhouse Bible Camp
Multiply Central Canada
Steinbach Bible College
Mennonite Central Committee
Square One World Media
MB Seminary
Canadian Mennonite University
Canadian Conference of MB Churches
International Community of Mennonite Brethren
CCMBC Legacy Fund
Mennonite Disaster Service
Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute
Eden Health Care Services
National Faith & Life Team
Staying the Night in Winkler
We are aware that there is a hockey tournament happening in town over the Assembly weekend, but hotel rooms are still available. There are several hotels available – below we have listed two. There will also be a limited number of billets available in Winkler and Morden. If you are interested in this option, please contact Amanda at amanda@mbcm.ca.
Recommended Hotels
Quality Inn – 851 Main St.
Online Booking | 204-325-4381
Days Inn & Suites – 395 Boundary Trail
Online Booking | 204-325-8888