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
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?
Canada has more measles cases than any other country in the Americas.
As Canada's measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
As Canada's measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada achieved measles elimination status in 1998. Now, it could lose it | CBC News
As Canada’s measles outbreak continues to grow, the country is at risk of losing its measles elimination status — a bar set by the World Health Organization. That could have implications for the entir...
www.cbc.ca
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...
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.
May 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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.
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...
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.
www.fundingchange.ca
April 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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 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.)
April 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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.
April 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
April 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I guess I was just naive but I really didn’t expect things to get so blatantly and abundantly evil.
Don’t forget to support our library and possibly win great prizes. www.fundingchange.ca/scrl/Z7ztMtU...
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.
www.fundingchange.ca
April 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Don’t forget to support our library and possibly win great prizes. www.fundingchange.ca/scrl/Z7ztMtU...
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/
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
pvlip.ca
April 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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.
Don’t get us mad or else we are going to come to your place and sing beautifully.
April 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Mennonite activism:
Don’t get us mad or else we are going to come to your place and sing beautifully.
Don’t get us mad or else we are going to come to your place and sing beautifully.
Here’s another great opportunity to support our beloved South Central Regional Library and win some great prizes.
www.fundingchange.ca/scrl
www.fundingchange.ca/scrl
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.
www.fundingchange.ca
April 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Here’s another great opportunity to support our beloved South Central Regional Library and win some great prizes.
www.fundingchange.ca/scrl
www.fundingchange.ca/scrl
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#/
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...
www.scrl60.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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#/
Reading Dorothy Day’s Spiritual Writings for a Catholic Worker’s book group and am reminded once again of the spiritual depth of this great woman.
March 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Reading Dorothy Day’s Spiritual Writings for a Catholic Worker’s book group and am reminded once again of the spiritual depth of this great woman.