CommonWord

One week ago, we hosted the book launch for Paul Redekop's new book, "Truth and Love."
If you missed the live event, the full recording is available to watch at your own pace.
Explore the fascinating intersection of near-death experiences, science, and faith.
Access the replay by visiting commonword.ca/go/4428.
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Subscribe to our YouTube page and explore our video library (youtube.com/.)
You can browse through and watch all our previous book launches there.

Discover our new in-store display highlighting literature, biography, and poetry materials.
This collection stands on its own, but you will notice a lot of crossover with our 18th Annual Summer Reading List - https://www.commonword.ca/go/summer.
Whether you are looking for a weekend book or adding to your permanent home library, these titles offer a wide range of subjects to explore.
Visit us today to browse these titles in person and pick up your next read.

June holds many celebrations.
June is also National Indigenous History Month, and as a bookstore and resource centre, we are dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices today and every day.
Stop by to explore our curated collection of stories, histories, and resources written by and about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Let's engage with these vital narratives and deepen our shared understanding.
Visit commonword.ca/go/2097 to find more resources and book recommendations.

June is Pride Month. We affirm that each person is uniquely gifted, lovingly accepted by God and encouraged to share their contributions (language borrowed from In This Together's Value Statement). June is a time to honour the history, contributions, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities worldwide while continuing the vital advocacy for justice and equality.
As we reflect on this month-long celebration, we invite you to explore our curated Pride collection by visiting commonword.ca/go/2290 - and related categories on "Gender/Sexuality," "Church Conversations about fuller Inclusion," and "Q***r Theory and Theology." These collections include resources from "In This Together" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/4447), "The Rainbow Well" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/3947), and "Together in Worship" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/tiw), Anabaptist partners in this work.

Join us for a conversation about the reality of near-death experiences. On Wednesday, June 3, sociologist and long-time professor Paul Redekop bridges science and faith to assess the truth of these experiences and their implications for the nature of our existence.

Attend in person or via live stream! Find the streaming link and book information at commonword.ca/go/4428

No matter where your summer travels take you, a great book is the perfect companion. Whether you are relaxing close to home or heading out on an adventure, make space for a little inspiration this season.

Our 18th Annual Summer Reading List is officially live, featuring handpicked titles to refresh your spirit and spark meaningful insights.

Visit commonword.ca/go/4241 for the full list!

This coming Sunday is Pentecost!
As the day approaches, we are reflecting on the arrival of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' followers.
Often called the birth of the Church, Pentecost holds rich roots, connecting directly to the Old Testament Feast of the First Fruits and the Jewish celebration of the Torah.
In some church calendars, this sacred season guides the community's journey all the way until Advent.
If you are looking to deepen your understanding or prepare for the season, explore our curated collection of books and resources by visiting commonword.ca/go/2265

In Winnipeg, the sun is finally breaking through a long, dreary start to the season.
Now that the weather is catching up to the calendar, it’s the perfect time to refresh your shelves.
Visit our Spring Resources section for a hand-picked selection of titles designed to help you make the most of the warmer days ahead.

To access online visit commonword.ca/go/4442

CommonWord will have a resource display at the conference "Palestine, Settler Colonialism, and an Ecumenical Call to Action" from May 14–16 at CMU.

We are honoured to feature works by several of the conference’s keynote speakers, including:

Sarojini Nadar, author of Gender, Genocide, Gaza and the Book of Esther.
John and Samuel Munayer, authors of The Cross and the Olive Tree.
Carmen Lansdowne, author of Wearing a Broken Indigene Heart on the Sleeve of Christian Mission.

To view all our Palestine-Israel resources, see commonword.ca/go/2160.

Missed our recent live conversations?
You can now catch up on our book launch for James or our latest Bite-Sized Book Club on A Sure Way at your own pace.
Recordings for both are officially live!
Watch the Book Launch (James) by visiting: commonword.ca/go/4423 &
Catch the Bite-sized Book Club (A Sure Way) at: commonword.ca/go/4420