Laura Enns
Mission,
Peace & Justice and Coordinator
Laura Enns has served communities in Waterloo Region and around the world through creative leadership and engagement at the intersection of faith, community arts, culture, and activism. As Mission, Peace and Justice Coordinator, she brings together local and global approaches to peacebuilding to support and develop initiatives that engage the diverse gifts of Stirling members, and empower collective action toward a regenerative future. In her role, she nurtures long-term relationships with Stirling's community partners and seeks opportunities to create new connections. Current areas of focus include: Indigenous relations, land stewardship, and climate action.
In the wider community, she nurtures peace and spirituality through artistic expression with people of all ages through supporting the Grebel Gallery, Inshallah community choir, and Peacemakers Camp. Previously, she been on staff at Waterloo-Kitchener United Church, Ontario Mennonite Music Camp, and The Working Center. She has also volunteered with many non-profits, intentional communities, and projects, including Pastors in Exile, Sing Fires of Justice, Taizé UW, the Community Music School of Waterloo Region, the Iona Community (Scotland), Corrymeela (Northern Ireland), and the Centre for Black Peruvian Women’s Development/World University Service of Canada (Peru).
In addition, Laura, her partner Joshua, and their two young kids serve as hosts of Brubacher House at the University of Waterloo. As museum host, Laura enjoys taking care of the beautiful 1850s fieldstone house and traditional garden, and interpreting Mennonite history and culture through museum tours, community events, artist residencies, and Home Routes folk concerts.
Laura holds a Master of Arts in Community Music from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Honours International Development from the University of Waterloo.
Email contact: laura@stirlingmennonite.ca