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MHM E-Events Listings

Events Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum

MHM E-EventsListingsEvents Newsletter for the Mennonite Heritage Museum

Welcome to the E-Newsletter: September 27th, 2024 Edition

Read below to find out all the details for dates and events coming up at 1818 Clearbrook Road!

In this issue:

  • Holiday Closure Monday, September 30, 2024 for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
  • MHM Café Updates:
    • Perogy Tuesdays are back on!
    • Limited Edition Seasonal Treats available at the Café
    • Now Hiring Part-Time and Full-Time Café Cooks and Bakers
  • Dianne Dyck's Gallery Exhibit "The Mennonite Story" on now until November 4, 2024
  • Book Launch with Author Hildi Froese Tiessen Saturday October 5, 2024. Registration required
  • Autumn Movie Matinees Wednesdays at 1pm, September 18 - November 6. Registration required
  • Lectures in Mennonite History with Leonard Friesen Friday, October 25 at 7pm & Saturday, October, 26 at 2pm. Registration required
  • MHM Mennonite Christmas Market Mark your calendars for November 12-16, 2024
  • MHM & MHSBC at the MCC Relief Sale
  • Coffee & Crokinole Club
  • MHM Café Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; lunch menu from 11:15am to 1:15pm
  • Yarn and Garn Fibre crafts drop in club Thursdays at 1:30pm
  • MHM Gardening Volunteers Wanted
  • Would you or someone you know be interested in joining our Volunteer Team? MHM is looking for Volunteers to help in the Café, Front Desk, Gallery Attendants, Docents for Main Exhibit and HouseBarn, and Grounds Team. Call 604-758-5667, email info@mennonitemuseum.org or fill out the application form on the website: https://mennonitemuseum.org/volunteer/


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MHM CAFE UPDATES: MHM CAFE UPDATES:

Perogy Tuesdays are back! Perogy Tuesdays are back!

Bring your friends and family for a delicious perogy lunch, Tuesdays in our Café!

Limited Time Seasonal Treats! Limited Time Seasonal Treats!

Stop by our Café to indulge in our limited-time seasonal treats! Delight your taste buds with our Pumpkin Spice Rolls, Maple Snickerdoodles, Apple Coffee Cake, and more. These delicious flavours of fall won’t last long—don’t miss your chance to savour them!

MHM Café Is Hiring! MHM Café Is Hiring!

The MHM Café is are hiring Part-Time and Full-Time Café Cooks and Bakers. Work hours fall between school drop-off and pick-up, Monday to Friday.


For more details, see our website -> job postings.

The Mennonite Story Gallery Art Exhibit The Mennonite Story Gallery Art Exhibit

Artist Dianne Dyck's intricate paintings, depicting the 500 year Mennonite journey for peace and freedom, are currently on displace in our gallery. “The Mennonite Story” beautifully captures Mennonite history on canvas for future generations.


Don’t miss Dianne Dyck’s art display in the MHM Gallery, now through November 4th, 2024!

Book Launch with Author Hildi Froese Tiessen Book Launch with Author Hildi Froese Tiessen

Join us Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2pm for a presentation by author Hildi Froese Tiessen on her new book "Mennonite/s Writing". Hildi explores the history the "Mennonite Writing" movement; where it began and what it has become. She will invoke some familiar and some not-so-familiar Mennonite literary voices.


  • MHM Café with be open for 2 seatings: 11:30am & 12:30pm
    Menu: Borscht & Bun, Platz *Reservations Required
  • Main Exhibit Tours by donation at 12:30pm *Registration Required
  • Free Presentation by Hildi Froese Tiessen at 2pm with complimentary refreshments and self guided tours until 4pm *Registration Required


To register call 604-758-5667

Autumn Movie Matinees at the Museum Autumn Movie Matinees at the Museum

Join us Wednesdays at 1pm for our free movie matinees!

Registration is required, call 604-758-5667.

MHM & MHSBC Present Lectures in Mennonite History MHM & MHSBC Present Lectures in Mennonite History

Join us for an insightful lecture on October 25 & 26 with distinguished historian Leonard Friesen. Discover the fascinating history of the Mennonite settlements in the Russian Empire and explore the experiences of Soviet Mennonites during the Cold War. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Mennonite heritage—be sure to bring a friend!


  • Friday, Oct. 25 @ 7pm — The Mennonite Settlement of Chortitsa and Molotschna in the Russian Empire, 1789-1848
  • Saturday, Oct. 26 @ 2pm — Soviet Mennonites after Stalin, from Krushchev to Gorbachev: 1953-1991


Books will be available for purchase at our MHM Bookstore & Gift Shop.


This is a free event. Registration required, call 604-758-5667.


Registering for these free events help us with planning our seating and refreshments.

Faculty Profile: Leonard G. Friesen
I am the child of immigrants, and so have always lived my life conscious of being caught between vastly different lands. Thus, though born in Canada, Canada is but a small part of my identity...I have been fascinated by the past from an early age ...
Mennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union: Through Much Tribulation

Mennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union: Through Much Tribulation

Mennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union: Through Much Tribulation: Friesen, Leonard G.: 9781487524654: Books - Amazon.ca

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

MHM'S Christmas Market Nov. 12-16 MHM'S Christmas Market Nov. 12-16

Christmas Market - Mennonite Heritage Museum

Christmas Market - Mennonite Heritage Museum

Christmas Market 2024 Inquiries, please email: christmasmarket@mennonitemuseum.org SHOW DATES: November 12-16, 2024 Bigger and better, our annual Christmas Market will showcase even more curated local art and artisanal products for your special gift giving.

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MHM & MHSBC at the MCC Relief Sale MHM & MHSBC at the MCC Relief Sale

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the MCC Relief Sale, Sept 13 & 14. We had a fantastic time supporting MCC and their important work, and it was wonderful to connect with both familiar and new faces.

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Jenny at our MHM / MHSBC booth

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Colin & Richard visiting with John B. Toews

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Our Mennonite themed tattoos were a hit!

Our Café Supervisor, Viola Wall, took part in the First Annual Borscht Cook-Off and her borscht received glowing reviews from the judges, including "Excellent," "Outstanding," "Zehr gut!" "I love the bun and the dill," and "Hearty." Ultimately, the judges couldn’t choose just one winner and decided to award the trophy to all participants! The great news is this award-winning borscht is available Monday to Friday from 11:15am to 1:15pm in the MHM Café.

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Viola Wall representing MHM Café in the borscht cook-off

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Borscht Cook-off judges

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Borscht Cook-off winners!

Coffee & Crokinole Club Coffee & Crokinole Club

Are you intrigued by Crokinole, the classic board game of skill and precision? We are gauging interest in starting a Coffee & Crokinole Club and want to hear from you! Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to the game, your enthusiasm and interest are what matter most.


Contact Jenny if you'd like to join in the fun, flicking discs, strategizing moves, and having a great time together with others. Tel: 604-758-5667 | Email: jenny.bergen@mennonitemuseum.org

Gardening Volunteers Wanted! Gardening Volunteers Wanted!

Looking to enjoy more time outdoors this fall?

Join us in maintaining the beauty of our gardens here at MHM. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with weeding and basic garden upkeep. Your efforts will help keep our outdoor spaces vibrant and welcoming for all visitors.


Benefits: Enjoy the outdoors, connect with fellow volunteers, and contribute to preserving our grounds' natural beauty.

Requirements: Comfortable with working outdoors and interest in gardening (no prior experience necessary).

Tools Provided: We supply the tools needed for comfortable standing while weeding.


For more information or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Martens:

  • Call: 604-758-5667 ext. 104
  • Email: jennifer.martens@mennonitemuseum.org

Let's work together to maintain MHM's picturesque gardens!

Volunteer - Mennonite Heritage Museum

Volunteer - Mennonite Heritage Museum

The Mennonite Heritage Museum is looking for volunteers in order to make the museum a continued success! Our volunteers are individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about community and give of their time a few hours or days each week. The volunteer opportunities are as follows: 1.

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News from MHSBC: News from MHSBC:

The MHSBC Research Centre Open By Appointment

Our Research Centre is open by appointment! Call ahead!

You may still leave messages and send emails to us during closed hours.


You can renew your membership for 2024 by paying online 24/7: https://www.mhsbc.com/memberships.php

Be sure to check your spam folder for the receipt as it sometimes ends up there.

Renewing online is handy and helps us. Thank you for your support in 2023!


To book an in-person research assistance appointment/genealogy lookup, please email archives@mhsbc.com or call 604-853-6177.


For virtual tours, check out our youtube videos and channels:

  • MHSBC Introductory Video with Jennifer Martens: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB87-Sa-T8DmyfVOcIjeTNQ/
  • MHM Introductory Video with Jenny Bergen: https://youtu.be/C2TnhT5dLzs
  • Presentation by Richard Thiessen: https://youtu.be/nXuVgWhu15g


Please "like" our videos and subscribe to our channels! Share with friends!


Thank you!

Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia

Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia

MHSBC is a community-funded organization, and we depend on your support. Your donation helps preserve our Mennonite stories and heritage for future generations. Funds are used to keep our archives open to public users; upgrade equipment; support our few staff members; bring you the latest research on Mennonite history through the Roots and Branches newsletter; and to sponsor special events.

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Website: http://mennonitemuseum.org/
Location: 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Phone: (604) 758-5667
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