MRCAMICHIGAN RWANDAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Official MRCA announcements, community milestones, and opportunities to gather.

Original Building Bridges: Challah Bake flyer for the November 1, 2026 family program in Grand Rapids.

Family & Culture · October 20, 2026

Building Bridges: A Morning of Challah, Culture, and Connection for Young Families

Families with Early Childhood through Grade 2 children are invited to Building Bridges: Challah Bake on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The hands-on morning at Temple Emanuel brings Jewish and Rwandan families together to bake challah, share traditions, and build meaningful connections.

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Official flyer announcing Bishop Édouard Sinayobye’s October 4, 2026 Mass in Kentwood, Michigan.

Community News · September 23, 2026

Iyo aza kuba akiriho Padiri Ubald yari kubwira umuhisi n’umugenzi ati: “Yezu Kristu ni MUZIMA, kandi ARAKIZA, nimumugane mubashe kubaho.”

Ikiganiro na Nyiricyubahiro Musenyeri Édouard Sinayobye ku ruzinduko rwe muri Amerika, ubutumwa bw’Ibanga ry’Amahoro, n’igitambo cya Misa kizabera i Kentwood, Michigan ku wa 4 Ukwakira 2026.

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Madam Edna Mbangukira receives a Certificate of Appreciation during Iwacu Rwanda Family Day in Michigan.

Community celebration · September 13, 2026

Iwacu Rwanda Family Day Brings Community Together in Michigan

Families and community members gathered for a day of culture and connection, celebrated the launch of michiganrca.org, and honored Madam Edna Mbangukira and Mr. JC Abayisenga for their enduring service.

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Youth participants and attendees at the Kwibuka 32 U.S. National Commemoration in Kentwood, Michigan.

Community remembrance · May 24, 2026

More Than 1,200 Gather for Kwibuka 32 U.S. National Commemoration in Michigan

Hosted by the Rwandan Community in Michigan in partnership with Ibuka and US-RCA, the national commemoration brought together survivors, youth, scholars, faith leaders, elected officials, and supporters in Kentwood.

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