Mennonite Monk
@kevindriedger.bsky.social
Contemplation, creativity, compassion. (and crushing fascism)
Interested in arts/journalism intersecting with religion/sacred.
Somewhat Mennonite
CAN/US
Interested in arts/journalism intersecting with religion/sacred.
Somewhat Mennonite
CAN/US
You can’t reach a new country by traveling familiar roads.
Adapted from St John of the Cross
Adapted from St John of the Cross
April 25, 2026 at 5:10 PM
You can’t reach a new country by traveling familiar roads.
Adapted from St John of the Cross
Adapted from St John of the Cross
500 Friends for 500 Stephen
YouTube video by 500 Stephen Community Centre
youtu.be
March 20, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Mennonite Churches need a Crucifix
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2026/3/18/mennonite-churches-need-a-crucifix
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2026/3/18/mennonite-churches-need-a-crucifix
Mennonite Churches need a Crucifix — Kevin Driedger
I grew up with notion that Mennonites had empty crosses in their churches because we believe in a resurrected Christ, not one still sitting on the cross. There was a fair bit of anti-Catholicism and f...
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March 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Mennonite Churches need a Crucifix
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2026/3/18/mennonite-churches-need-a-crucifix
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2026/3/18/mennonite-churches-need-a-crucifix
I had the opportunity to speak at Pembina Mennonite Fellowship this morning. They ask for a meditation and to talk about 500 Stephen. I talked about the temptation to despair and 500 Stephen as a place where the community practices hope.
Always glad to talk about 500 to any interested group.
Always glad to talk about 500 to any interested group.
February 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I had the opportunity to speak at Pembina Mennonite Fellowship this morning. They ask for a meditation and to talk about 500 Stephen. I talked about the temptation to despair and 500 Stephen as a place where the community practices hope.
Always glad to talk about 500 to any interested group.
Always glad to talk about 500 to any interested group.
Reposted by Mennonite Monk
‘They can come together’: Pembina Valley Pride bringing festivities to Winkler
‘They can come together’: Pembina Valley Pride bringing festivities to Winkler
For the first time, Pride festivities will be taking over Winkler this year.
Pembina Valley Pride announced Pride will be coming to Winkler on June 13.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
‘They can come together’: Pembina Valley Pride bringing festivities to Winkler
Well, this is kinda amusing. My pic is on the cover of our local paper, plus I did much of the design work for the PVLIP ad at the bottom of the page. I’m interviewed for a story about our community free store, plus there is an article about and letter from the PV Antiracism Team I’m a member of.
January 21, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Well, this is kinda amusing. My pic is on the cover of our local paper, plus I did much of the design work for the PVLIP ad at the bottom of the page. I’m interviewed for a story about our community free store, plus there is an article about and letter from the PV Antiracism Team I’m a member of.
Always grateful for the support of local media. www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/new...
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Always grateful for the support of local media. www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/new...
Bible verses for justice.
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Bible verses for justice.
Reposted by Mennonite Monk
Great initiative over in #Morden
Nice work on that @kevindriedger.bsky.social ! 👏🏼
(We have a similar one here in #Altona )
pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/no-...
Nice work on that @kevindriedger.bsky.social ! 👏🏼
(We have a similar one here in #Altona )
pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/no-...
No car, no problem: Warm up and Ride offers Winter wheels
As winter arrives, the Warm up and Ride program is preparing for a second season of helping residents get around safely, offering free, warm transportation to those who need it most. The program is op...
pembinavalleyonline.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Great initiative over in #Morden
Nice work on that @kevindriedger.bsky.social ! 👏🏼
(We have a similar one here in #Altona )
pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/no-...
Nice work on that @kevindriedger.bsky.social ! 👏🏼
(We have a similar one here in #Altona )
pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/no-...
Reposted by Mennonite Monk
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, I'm a Michigander too.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, — Kevin Driedger
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra,
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November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, I'm a Michigander too.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, I'm a Michigander too.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, — Kevin Driedger
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra,
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November 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Dear Ambassador Hoekstra, I'm a Michigander too.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/11/22/dear-ambassador-hoekstra
In solidarity with my American friends and family.
No Kings!
No Kings!
October 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In solidarity with my American friends and family.
No Kings!
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
#whyamihere
September 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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
#whyamihere
“This Sacramental Life” a recent sermon.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/9/...
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/9/...
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...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“This Sacramental Life” a recent sermon.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/9/...
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/9/...
Oh you Mennonites!
(Taken from an 1866 volume)
(Taken from an 1866 volume)
September 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Oh you Mennonites!
(Taken from an 1866 volume)
(Taken from an 1866 volume)
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”.
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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”.
Reposted by Mennonite Monk
"Dear Winkler, we can do better"
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
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...
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July 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Dear Winkler, we can do better"
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
"Dear Winkler, we can do better"
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
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...
www.kevindriedger.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"Dear Winkler, we can do better"
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
My letter to Winkler on experiences of racism and a recent attack.
www.kevindriedger.com/blog/2025/7/...
The job posting for current position - Community Liaison at Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership - is now live. Apply now localjobshop.ca/listings/235...
LocalJobShop.ca
localjobshop.ca
May 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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?
May 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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.
May 24, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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...
May 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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...
If I was king of the world I would outlaw presenters reading the slides and all use of presentation bullet points.
May 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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...
localjobshop.ca/listings/233...
LocalJobShop.ca
localjobshop.ca
May 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
localjobshop.ca/listings/233...