Mennonite Monk

In solidarity with my American friends and family.
No Kings!

Here’s what you need to know about my hometown: while neighboring towns have held pride rallies, my town hosts a Charlie K rally (and has never held a pride rally).
#whyamihere

This Sacramental Life — Kevin Driedger We are deeply physical creatures living in a material world. We are also deeply spiritual creatures living in a spiritual world. For nearly twenty years I worked in the world of library preservatio...

“This Sacramental Life” a recent sermon.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/9/...

Oh you Mennonites!
(Taken from an 1866 volume)

It's complicated because I'm a man with power and ability and I know my call to serve and support, but I also feel like that's the easy and often self-important option for me. Opening myself up to acknowledge my vulnerability and need is much harder. My stance before God can only be receptivity.

But even in that line, letting one be my servant does not come as an expression of my need or brokenness but is an expression of my virtue. For many it is more comfortable to see ourselves giving from power, than allowing ourselves to receive in our brokenness.

It occurred to me this morning that Mennonite’s beloved “Will you let me be your servant” is a huge power play. It basically says “I am powerful and in control and let me display my virtue by helping poor decrepit you”.

Dear Winkler, we can do better — Kevin Driedger Dear Winkler, In the three years since move back to Winkler I’ve built friendships and connections with numerous people including many recent immigrants living throughout our Pembina Valley region. M...

"Dear Winkler, we can do better"

My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...

Dear Winkler, we can do better — Kevin Driedger Dear Winkler, In the three years since move back to Winkler I’ve built friendships and connections with numerous people including many recent immigrants living throughout our Pembina Valley region. M...

"Dear Winkler, we can do better"

My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...

Thanks for those kind words.

Kevin Driedger takes the helm at 500 Stephen Community Centre in Morden Kevin Driedger is stepping into the role of Executive Director for the 500 Stephen Community Centre in Morden. In his previous role with the Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership (PVLIP), he wo...

A profile of me in my new work.

www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/kev...

The job posting for current position - Community Liaison at Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership - is now live. Apply now localjobshop.ca/listings/235...

And how many of those cases are Mennonites?

In a few weeks I move from being a Community Liaison at PVLIP to being Executive Director of 500 Stephen Community Centre in Morden. It is a return to my favourite work of providing a place of hospitality.

Good southern Manitoba people, there are less than two days left to show your love to our South Central Regional Library and purchase some raffle tickets for some great prizes. The money raised will be used for special projects at each of the 5 branches. www.fundingchange.ca/scrl/Z7ztMtU...

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If I was king of the world I would outlaw presenters reading the slides and all use of presentation bullet points.

Hey there Altona, MB area folks, my work (Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership) has a part-time position open. Come be my colleague.

localjobshop.ca/listings/233...

My Russian Mennonite brothers and sisters need to let go of our default of distrust. Through theology & history we’ve formed a deep distrust of “the world” as if we are separate from it. Distrust of government, education, vaccines, and outsiders reveals an incredibly cynical view all God’s children.

Just trying to be a supportive board member.

Funding Change - We All Win For A Change Fundraise faster and easier with far less work. Say "goodbye" to physical tickets! Instead share your raffle online with family and friends. It’s the NEW "old" way to fundraise.

Hey southern Manitoba folks, don’t miss your chance to support our South Central Regional Library and win great prizes by purchasing some raffle tickets. www.fundingchange.ca/scrl/Z7ztMtU...

I think parents should be required to take their children to at least one monster truck rally, demolition derby, or tractor pull before the age of 15.

I was a US green card holder for 20+ years, and then came the first Trump presidency and I (and several other long-time green card holders) decided to become a US citizen because things felt so uncertain. I can’t imagine what it feels like now. (I’ve since returned to Canada.)

Cancel the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement! There is no way the US can still be considered a safe country.

I guess I was just naive but I really didn’t expect things to get so blatantly and abundantly evil.

Funding Change - We All Win For A Change Fundraise faster and easier with far less work. Say "goodbye" to physical tickets! Instead share your raffle online with family and friends. It’s the NEW "old" way to fundraise.

Don’t forget to support our library and possibly win great prizes. www.fundingchange.ca/scrl/Z7ztMtU...

Voting information - Pembina Valley - Local Immigration Partnership Voter Information SessionsLearn about how to register, how to vote, where to vote, and any questions you might have about elections. Open to everyone.April 9 at 7 pm at 500... Read More

Hey southern Manitoba folk, my work is hosting Voter Information sessions in Morden, Apr 9, Altona, Apr 10, and Winkler, Apr 16. More info at link. Please share with any new citizen, new voter, soonto-be voter. pvlip.ca/govote/

Mennonite activism:
Don’t get us mad or else we are going to come to your place and sing beautifully.

Funding Change - We All Win For A Change Fundraise faster and easier with far less work. Say "goodbye" to physical tickets! Instead share your raffle online with family and friends. It’s the NEW "old" way to fundraise.

Here’s another great opportunity to support our beloved South Central Regional Library and win some great prizes.

www.fundingchange.ca/scrl

Quiz Night Table (Seats 8) Join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary in style!Tickets: $35 per person (8 per table) = $280 for the tableLocation: 111-D Gilmour St - Access Event Centre in MordenTimes: Doors open at 6:00pm, t...

Hey Southern Manitoba folks, there is still a bit of time to support our library and have a bit of fun at our big Quiz Night this Friday. www.scrl60.com#/