The Leamington Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Chapter exists with the sole purpose of supporting the work of the overall international organization known as MEDA. We do that by financially supporting MEDA and by educating our constituency about the work of MEDA. MEDA attracts opportunities from all over the globe. MEDA develops programs that provide the […]
Leamington and Harrow Mennonite Youth, 1946
Leamington and Harrow Mennonite Youth visit Pelee Island June 2, 1946 following account by John Wiebe 1902-1970 German-English translation by A.Koop In May of 1945 Herman Reimer, the Pelee Island Mennonite Church Sunday School superintendent, received a letter from the Leamington Mennonite Church Youth leader, Peter Epp. At their previous meeting the Leamington youth had […]
Hallowe’en Memories
This Friday is Hallowe’en and I expect to see plenty of jack-o’-lanterns on porches and trick-or-treaters in search of candy treats. Hallowe’en is celebrated by many Canadians, including some of the Mennonites in Essex and Kent Counties. For many, it’s a time of make believe, laughter, and fall treats like candy apples. Some get into […]