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Delegates pass statement on sexual abuse

On Friday morning, delegates discussed A Churchwide Statement on Sexual Abuse. Elizabeth Soto-Albrecht, moderator of Mennonite Church USA, noted that there may be survivors of

Gordon Houser

July 4, 2015

Purpose in the process

Youth during worship at Kansas City 2015. Photo by Vada Snider. How can Christians connect tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs and the road to Emmaus? On Thursday

Rebecca Helmuth

July 4, 2015

Sexuality resolutions: freedom, accountability

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In two highly anticipated decisions on policies regarding same-sex relationships, Mennonite Church USA delegates on July 2 approved resolutions that affirm both freedom and accountability.

First, delegates passed “Forbearance in the Midst of Differences” by a vote of 581 to 228, or 72 percent in favor.

Paul Schrag | Mennonite World Review

July 3, 2015

A new Mennonite observes convention

Almost every interaction I've had with the Mennonite church has made me feel right about belonging here. I've observed this many times with my home

Rachel Stella

July 3, 2015

After Pink Menno action, delegates pass forbearance, membership resolutions

A half a dozen people from Pink Menno during their demonstration at the beginning of the delegate session. Photo by Vada Snider. Toward the beginning of

Gordon Houser

July 3, 2015

Re-making the good life in New Mexico

Todd Wynward is an author, small-scale farmer, wilderness educator and Mennonite minister for watershed discipleship affiliated with Albuquerque Mennonite Church. He has been engaged in

wearemenno

July 2, 2015

Where is Jesus in our pain?

Michele Hershberger addresses the youth during worship on Wednesday night. Photo by Vada Snider. Michele Hershberger, who teaches Bible at Hesston (Kan.) College, took the

Becky Helmuth of The Mennonite

July 2, 2015

Forbearance Resolution passes by 71 percent

Photo from left: Charlotte Lehman, pastor of Reba Place Church, Evanston, Ill., and Megan Ramer, pastor of Chicago Community Mennonite Church, speak about the Forbearance

Anna Groff

July 2, 2015

Israel-Palestine resolution tabled for two years

Delegates voted to table the Israel-Palestine resolution for two years by a 55 percent majority. The vote was 418 in favor, 336 opposed, while 28

Gordon Houser

July 2, 2015

Scripture is the key to understanding Christ

Patty Shelly speaks to adults at Thursday morning worship. Photo by Vada Snider. For many of us, the Bible is a “book we already know”

Anna Groff

July 2, 2015

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