July 8, 2014 | Anabaptist World

Central District commits to unity, calls for respect

Mennonite Church USA’s Central District Conference has made a commitment to unity during fractious denominational times.

Delegates unanimously approved “A Resolution on Unity in a Time of Disagreement” during their annual meeting June 26-28 at Madison (Wis.) Mennonite Church.

They also unanimously passed a resolution calling for greater interracial . . .

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

July 8, 2014

WDC receives resolution on same-sex ceremonies

WAXAHACHIE, Texas — A Kansas City, Kan., congregation is asking its area conference to promise not to discipline any pastor who performs a same-sex covenant ceremony.

Rainbow Mennonite Church brought the resolution for discussion but not action at the annual assembly of Mennonite Church USA’s Western District Conference July 4-6.

Paul Schrag | Mennonite World Review

July 8, 2014

Redeeming the curse — count your blessings

I've been thinking (and blogging) about how even the brambles and pests in our gardens can be unexpected blessings from God. I have found myself reflecting

Christine Sine

July 8, 2014