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Harming the Earth isn’t progress

I am thrilled to announce that I will begin working full-time for the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery coalition in July (page 27). I established

For Anabaptist World | Sarah Augustine

June 10, 2022

Five things Friday roundup: We are family: 5 Things to think about from the May Special Delegate Assembly

1. Prioritizing accessibility An accessibility resolution was passed that can be read here. In summary, as a denomination, we commit to being as accessible as possible.

Joanne Gallardo

June 10, 2022

MCC ‘grieves and repents’ of Nazi ‘entanglements’

The majority of the feedback was positive, he said, but there were some who felt MCC should leave the past alone.

John Longhurst | For Anabaptist World

June 9, 2022

I like my big church. I miss my small church.

When I married ivan and moved from Wisconsin to Maryland two and a half years ago, I left not only my home community but also

Anabaptist World | Lucinda J. Kinsinger

June 9, 2022

From flannelgraph to grown-up community

When I think back to my childhood Sunday school experiences, I remember Bible stories played out on a flannelgraph and beautifully painted wooden figures that

Danielle Klotz

May 27, 2022

A house of faith, rebuilt better

As a young Christian, I was taught faith is constructed from the ground up. At the foundation is belief in objective, universal truth, grounded in

David C. Cramer | For Anabaptist World

May 22, 2022

Are we content with our thorns in the flesh?

I have lots of weaknesses. Spiritual, emotional, physical, relational. Spending time in my garden, the weakness that’s on my mind is my knees. After multiple

Isaac S. Villegas | For Anabaptist World

May 22, 2022

A tale of two birds

It was a year ago now that a bird found its way into our home. It was a sweet little Carolina Wren that had chosen

Jenny Gehman | For Anabaptist World

May 22, 2022

Don’t burn your boats or bridges

Our family recently had a visit from friends from Indonesia. They brought us a lot of oleh-oleh (gifts). It is a custom for Indonesians to

Hendy Matahelemual | For Anabaptist World

May 21, 2022

If young people don’t come to your church, don’t worry

Everyone dreams of a multigenerational church. A church where there are old people, middle-aged people, young people and children running around the pews. This is

Jerrell Williams | For Anabaptist World

May 20, 2022

If community doesn’t come naturally, we can practice

We’re all in the same boat, and we’re all seasick. — G.K. Chesterton When I lived in Kentucky, I joined a women’s ecumenical Bible study

Sarah Kehrberg | For Anabaptist World

May 19, 2022

Composting physically and spiritually

Transformation and growth follow us and may happen even if we don’t feel ready. In this issue, our editorial team has made a special effort

Danielle Klotz

May 6, 2022

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