CMU 25 Events
Below is a list of all events that are a part of CMU's 25th anniversary.
Pinned Event
Spring at CMU
Gather. Celebrate.
All are warmly invited.
Featuring storytelling by graduates of 2025 and music by CMU choirs. Reception to follow.
Loewen Athletic Centre & Livestream
April 25 • 7:00 PM
Pinned Event
Class of 2025 Convocation
In-person attendance by ticket only. All are welcome to watch the livestream.
Knox United Church (400 Edmonton St.)
April 26 • 2:30 PM
renew 2025 Pastors' Conference | 'Reckoning With Power': Discerning God's Power, Navigating Worldly Power in Leadership, Conflict, and Mission
Featuring David Fitch (PhD), a long-time pastor in Chicago, and the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary.
CMU Campus
February 10–11
Face2Face | Anabaptism at 500: Commitment to Scripture
From 1525 to 2025, Anabaptists have taken a very personal and community-oriented approach to their embrace of the scriptures. This evening’s conversation will investigate the ways the Bible shaped the 16th century Anabaptist movement at its inception and continues to uniquely define the Anabaptist tradition today. We will also celebrate the Canadian launch of the Anabaptist Community Bible.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.) & livestream
February 27 • 7:00 PM
20th Annual Verna Mae Janzen Music Competition
Featuring finalists Jacob Kenny, Julia Norris, Allison Ong, Shanley Vogan, and Stefanie Zacharias.
Laudamus Auditorium
March 20 • 7:00 PM
CMU Concert Band Spring Concert
Bethel Mennonite Church (465 Stafford St.)
April 3 • 7:00 PM
CMU Festival Chorus | St. John Passion
The 2025 Festival concludes with one of the most celebrated works in the Baroque repertoire. Led by Dr. Janet Brenneman and featuring the CMU Festival Chorus and soloists from the community, this performance of the St. John Passion will be unique offering steeped in a decades-long tradition of performance in the Mennonite community.
Westworth United Church (1750 Grosvenor Ave.)
April 19 • 7:00 PM
Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative
Join us for an evening workshop designed to foster understanding and empathy through the power of storytelling and shared experiences.
CMU (room TBD)
May 27 • 6:00–9:00 PM
May 27, 2025
Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative
6:00–9:00 PM 
CMU (room TBD)
Join us for an enlightening evening of Conflict Transformation Through Dialogue and Narrative, an event designed to foster understanding and empathy through the power of storytelling and shared experiences. This event will be co-facilitated by two distinguished peacebuilders, Izzeddin Hawamda and Karen Ridd, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in peace and conflict studies.
This event is open to anyone interested in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and social justice. It is particularly suited for:
- Community leaders and activists
- Educators and students
- Professionals in conflict resolution and mediation
- Individuals passionate about storytelling and creative expression
- Anyone seeking to engage in meaningful dialogue and foster understanding across diverse perspectives
Join us for an evening of community engagement, where stories are shared to inspire transformation through the power of dialogue and narrative. We look forward to seeing you there!
Facilitators:
- Izzeddin Hawamda: Born in a rural village near Nablus, Palestine, Izzeddin has lived in Canada for over 15 years. Izzeddin is the founder of Sadaa an organization that promotes stories of marginalized and underrepresented voices. He holds a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Manitoba, focusing on interfaith dialogue. Izzeddin is passionate about creating opportunities for dialogue through storytelling and is actively involved in various organizations promoting rights and liberties, resilience, and diversity.
- Karen Ridd: With a career spanning over three decades, Karen is a mediator, facilitator, and educator with extensive experience in conflict resolution and human rights. She has worked in war zones in Central America and has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to peace and justice. Karen is also an associate of Training for Change and Mediation Services, and a member of several dialogue and social justice initiatives.
Mennonite/s Writing Conference
Words at Work and Play—an international conference regarding any form of Mennonite literature.
CMU Campus
June 13–15
CMU 25th Celebration
Celebrate CMU's 25th Anniversary with this special event. More details to come.
Marpeck Commons (2299 Grant Ave.)
September 19 • 7:00 PM
Fall at CMU
Leisurely walk through over 35 craft and food vendors, entertain your kids with Bubble Man and a bouncy castle, enjoy food from one of several food trucks, and watch cyclists race around campus.
Fall at CMU has something for everyone!
CMU North Side
September 20 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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