About 150 activists from Mennonite congregations across the United States were arrested Jan. 16 in Washington, D.C., as they sang songs of peace and called on Congress to support a permanent cease-fire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in the war with Israel.
Shana Peachey Boshart has been hired as program facilitator for Shine Curriculum. The full-time, grant-funded position was created to facilitate development of the Everywhere Faith program, a new faith practice resource.
Mennonite Church USA’s Hope for the Future conference will draw from Isaiah 58 for its theme, “Breaking Chains, Mending Walls,” Feb. 9-11 in Dallas. The annual conference provides space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) leaders to share in mutual support and worship.
The Brethren in Christ U.S. denomination has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Thriving Congregations Initiative.
Earl D. Miller, 44, of Goshen, Ind., was sentenced Nov. 30 to eight years in federal prison for an investment fraud scheme that targeted Amish and Mennonites.
