At Duchess Mennonite Church our music ministry involves young teenagers right up to the elderly providing great diversity in talent and music styles. We sing choruses, hymns, and even some original music written by our own musicians. We hope this provides the opportunity for everyone to be able to express their love to Jesus through song. We have rotating teams allowing more people to be involved and providing great variation. We are blessed to have these talented people willing to share their gifts with us.

The Children’s Ministry at Duchess Mennonite Church includes Sunday School, Kid’s Church, and an Awana Club.  Sunday School for this age group is before the service, starting at 9:30 AM in the church basement.

For Kid’s Church, Children are dismissed to go downstairs during the service after a children’s offering and small devotional or lesson.  This is at approximately 10:45 AM.

The Awana Club runs Wednesday nights starting at 6:30 PM at the church.  Currently this program is for ages 3-grade 6.

Vacation Bible School is the big summer ministry for children, and is planned for July of 2011, from 1 PM to 4 PM.

At Duchess Mennonite Church we have an abuse prevention policy in place, and screen all volunteers that work with children and youth.

Sunday School for ages 3-adult is before the service, starting at 9:30 AM.

Children’s classes are in the basement.

Youth/Young Adult class is on the upper floor.

Adults meet in the fireside room for Bible study.

The Youth Ministry at Duchess Mennonite Church runs on Friday evenings at 7 PM, usually meeting at the church.  A youth blog is updated weekly to give current information about what is happening with the Youth Group.  Check it out here.  Also, you can email youthdmc@yahoo.com and be added to a mailing list for weekly updates.

At Duchess Mennonite Church we have an abuse prevention policy in place, and screen all volunteers that work with children and youth.

At Duchess Mennonite Church our prayer ministry focuses on the approach of Theophostic Prayer Ministry.  Contact the main office to find out more.

The Duchess Mennonite Church facilitates small groups that meet in the homes of church members.  Small groups are one of the best ways to get to know others and to fellowship and grow in discipleship.

If you are interested in being involved in a small group here at Duchess Mennonite Church, or would like further information, please contact Pastor Alvin Penner at the Church or by email: alvin.penner@duchessmennonite.ca for more information.

The WMSC (Women’s Missionary Service Commission) at the Duchess Mennonite Church is commonly referred to as the Sewing Circle, as many quilts are churned out of the hands of this group.  They put together relief kits for MCC aid, and send quilts and baking to the Annual MCC Sale to raise funds for MCC’s Relief work.  Meetings Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, bring a bag lunch except for the first Wednesday of the month.

The Nursery Ministry at Duchess Mennonite Church is available during the Sunday morning service starting at 10:45 AM.  We have a nursery for ages 0-2 and a separate room for ages 3-5.  Our facility also has two nurseries for parents to take their child during the service.  One is adjacent to the foyer and the other is on the third floor overlooking the sanctuary.

At Duchess Mennonite Church we have an abuse prevention policy in place, and screen all volunteers that work with children and youth.

At DMC, several persons will be available to welcome you and assist you with any needs you may have during the service.

Our greeters are appointed annually to oversee this welcoming ministry. One greeter each week is responsible to see that ushers are appointed for services to welcome people, hand out bulletins, assist in receiving the offering and to be available to all to either answer or help find answers to any questions that may arise regarding the worship service, other ministries (eg. nursery & Sunday School, etc.), and our facility (eg. locating washrooms, etc.).

The same greeter will seek to be aware of persons either new to the congregation and assist them in any way possible during the service. If you join us, feel free to approach our greeter and ushers with any questions or concerns you may have.

Our greeters and ushers hope to make a difference in a small way in the lives of those who attend DMC.