Sunday at CMU: November 2026

Images for the Christian Life

This month on Sunday at CMU, we are re-airing meditations from Sue Sorensen, Professor of English at CMU.

CMU graduate students awarded $27,000 research scholarships

Two graduate students at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) have received Canada Graduate Research Scholarships to support research exploring how communities can respond to climate change and how survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation can rebuild their lives.

A different approach to preparing future teachers

Two months into Canadian Mennonite University's (CMU) inaugural Bachelor of Education After-Degree Program, future teachers are already putting their learning into practice.

2026 J.J. Thiessen Lecture Series featuring Dr. Shayna Sheinfeld (videos)

In this lecture series, we will explore how acts of resistance show up in the Bible and beyond by examining how women and other minoritized populations challenged their oppression. Analyzed through the lenses of showing up, paying attention, and doing the work, these ancient figures offer powerful models for disruptive and subversive action for audiences today.

Madly Friesen (CMU '20, BMus) - Bringing New Sounds to Faraday School (Winnipeg School Division)

At Faraday School, the music room is a place where students explore creativity through music, dance, drama, and movement. Teacher Madly Friesen creates opportunities for students to express themselves, collaborate, and find a sense of belonging through the performing arts.

Starting their second teaching year at Faraday, Friesen is already celebrating significant milestones. Students won the CBC Music Class Challenge with their original song, "Rise to the Challenge", and the school received an $18,000 MusiCounts Innovation Grant to expand its music program.