Grace Peace Group
We'd love to hear from you. You are welcome to contact John at hans.d.rempel@gmail.com for all things Mennonite about Peace. And Kit at buns-not-bombs@protonmail.com for things in the Community about Peace. We take the Teachings of Jesus very seriously and gratefully.
Coming soon...
A workshop about strengthening relationships between local church congregations and our Palestinian neighbours.
For Grace Peace Group or Mennonite Action Niagara, contact John Rempel or Kit Andres.
For Grace Peace Group or Mennonite Action Niagara, contact John Rempel or Kit Andres.
March 27, 2024
On March 27, members of Grace Peace Group, Mennonite Action, and others met at the office of Chris Bittle MP for prayer, singing, delivering a letter, and bringing Mennonite buns (Paska bread.)
March 11, 2024
Members of our Peace Group at Grace Mennonite Church are making a point of visiting our area political representatives. We have visited Liberal (Chris Bittle) and Conservative (Tony Baldinelli.) We have brought a letter and a gift to the Mayor (Mat Siscoe) and members of St. Catharines City Council.
On May 11, Anita and visited NDP MPP Jennie Stevens and her associate Jeff. We wanted to talk to her about what she and her government were doing or could do regarding:
And Anita made and brought a gift of Mennonite Ginger Cookies! Get a recipe here! http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2008/09/sparkly-ginger-cookies.html
On May 11, Anita and visited NDP MPP Jennie Stevens and her associate Jeff. We wanted to talk to her about what she and her government were doing or could do regarding:
- A cease fire in Gaza and aid distribution
- Long term care of our Elders and Disabled friends
- Homelessness and poverty and mental illness and street-drug addiction.
- Caring for Migrants and Refugees.
And Anita made and brought a gift of Mennonite Ginger Cookies! Get a recipe here! http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2008/09/sparkly-ginger-cookies.html
February 2024
Today, members of Grace Peace Group brought kind and informative letters and rose candles to Mayor Matt Siscoe and the 12 St. Catharines City Council members. We asked for Ceasefire in Gaza:
a) To reduce – if not stop – the number of people in Gaza being killed or injured every day;
b) To allow humanitarian aid to enter and be distributed; and
c) To assist with Israeli hostages being returned.
Our letter will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.
a) To reduce – if not stop – the number of people in Gaza being killed or injured every day;
b) To allow humanitarian aid to enter and be distributed; and
c) To assist with Israeli hostages being returned.
Our letter will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby.
December 2023
Dear Friends concerned about Peace in Palestine-Israel,
In December 2023, our Peace Group from Grace Mennonite Church met with our local federal MP representatives. We were expressing our concern for the people of Gaza and Israel, and our desperation for a ceasefire.
Below are pictures and a brief account. We came in peace - desiring peace.
Love always! Diane Kendall, John Rempel, Anita Stephen, Jan and Laur Steven
In December 2023, our Peace Group from Grace Mennonite Church met with our local federal MP representatives. We were expressing our concern for the people of Gaza and Israel, and our desperation for a ceasefire.
Below are pictures and a brief account. We came in peace - desiring peace.
Love always! Diane Kendall, John Rempel, Anita Stephen, Jan and Laur Steven