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Glen Guyton, executive director for Mennonite Church USA, laments the violence that has taken place in the recent months. “I know that our church is not immune from the same hatred and rhetoric that may have inspired some of this weekend’s violence. It bothers me even to consider that those elements may be creeping into […]
Read MoreThe following are announcements from MCUSA. Learn, Pray, Join: Welcoming EveryBODY is a collaborative initiative between Mennonite Church USA and Anabaptist Disabilities Network that celebrates the many gifts that people with disabilities bring to our church communities. Christle Hain, the marketing communications and engagement associate for MC USA, reflects on her life as a person with “disability” and her experiences in the Mennonite church. […]
Read MoreMennonite Church USA (MC USA) has named Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz as denominational minister for Peace and Justice. In this role, she will resource conference ministers, conferences and pastors with opportunities to strengthen capacity and engagement in Christ-centered peace and justice, as well as serve as a liaison and coordinator for peace and justice initiatives throughout […]
Read MoreMennonite Church USA (MC USA), in partnership with Anabaptist Disabilities Network, has launched “Learn, Pray, Join: Welcoming EveryBODY,” an initiative that celebrates the many gifts that people with disabilities bring to our church communities. In June, MC USA will seek to engage people in this initiative by offering resources, prayers and ways to care for […]
Read MorePeace Mennonite Community Church, Aurora, Colorado, celebrated 35 years as a church and 25 years in their church building on April 30 and May 1. Among the many stories of God’s provision on Saturday night was the acquisition of their property for $175,000, an astronomical number for this small, new congregation 25 years ago. Church […]
Read MoreNew Camper Discount from May 18 to June 1! Camp Mennoscah is offering a $22 discount to anyone who hasn’t registered for summer youth camp yet. Already registered? Get someone else to register and we’ll apply the discount to your account, too. Register here! See the attached letter for details! Summer Youth Camp scholarships are also […]
Read MoreMasemo Wakibogo was ordained on Sunday, May 8, in a grand, four-hour service of singing, dancing, praying and preaching at Amani Community Church, Wichita, Kansas. The specialness of this occasion was announced with the enthusiastic singing and the bright orange dresses of the Paradizo Choir to begin the service. There was also music by the […]
Read MoreOn April 24th, the Argentine Mennonite Church held a Celebration of Life service. The purpose of this event was to reflect on the long history of the church, to examine what God has been doing and to see what lessons we could learn as we seek God’s plan for our own future. Because we were […]
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