For genocide, lament is not enough In recent weeks, the remains of more than 1,000 Indigenous children have been found at former residential schools in Canada. Residential schools were set up Sarah Augustine August 1, 2021
With freedom comes responsibility “As soon as freedom and peace dwell in hearts, a general peace among nations will bless the earth, and the kingdom of God has come Astrid von Schlachta July 30, 2021
Might this story be different now? In the summer of 1972, Patty Bear’s life changed dramatically. Her father, Robert L. Bear, described June 1972 as a marker between two distinct eras: Melanie Springer Mock July 14, 2021
God leads in the dark Once, I set out to connect with the Mennonite congregation in the city where I was doing graduate study. I snagged the start time from Brad Roth July 13, 2021
Do what matters most I’m a morning person, but there was a day, years ago now, when I rolled out of bed only to feel every ounce of energy Jenny Gehman July 12, 2021
Juneteenth, symbol and reality On June 17, President Biden declared Juneteenth a federal holiday. Many of us have some catching up to do — to understand what Juneteenth is. Jerrell Williams July 12, 2021
Can you feel the love? And act on it? How deep is your love? The 1977 song by the Bee Gees came to mind as I was preparing this article. I am thinking of Hendy Matahelemual July 11, 2021
Five things Friday roundup: Care and chocolate 1. Climate change Our friends in the Pacific Northwest recently experienced an extreme and historic heat wave that blanketed the area for over a week. Joanne Gallardo July 9, 2021
Video games and sacrificial love Video games didn’t interest me as a child. I could never care about the pixelated characters or master the little buttons that controlled their fate. Kevin & Sarah Kehrberg July 9, 2021
Take off your shoes In my work i am fortunate to be invited into other people’s stories. Often as I read or listen, I am reminded of Exodus 3 Danielle Klotz July 7, 2021
Does house of prayer have open doors? When I joined a Mennonite church as an adult, I realized I had a lot to learn. I was attracted to Anabaptist theology because of Melanie A. Howard June 30, 2021
I am Indigenous — and also a settler In 2006, my husband, Dan, and I moved to the Yakama Reservation in Washington state, where Dan’s family settled more than 150 years ago. We Sarah Augustine June 28, 2021
