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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

Making the Bible less boring for kids

"Thank you God for your love. Thank you for your kindness. You are good and gracious. Alleluia." Now imagine that sung in a faltering monotone

Jason Micheli

July 7, 2014

A house divided

The Iraq war’s false promises keep adding up. President Obama’s 2011 assertion that “we’re leaving behind a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq” is proving as

Paul Schrag

July 7, 2014

Self-centered humility

Your boss is probably a narcissist. Your pastor too. It’s not intrinsically their fault. The events and cultures that brought them to that situation are

Tim Huber

July 7, 2014

A pioneer witness

This summer Pastor Yesaya Abdi will retire from leadership of PIPKA, the Indonesian Mennonite mission board, which has a long history of partnership with Mennonite

R. Showalter

July 7, 2014

Jesus in my heart

My daughters periodically beg to become members of our church. This would warm my heart more if their requests didn’t always fall on Sundays when

Sarah Kehrberg

July 7, 2014

Growing churches in diverse communities

The landscape for church membership is constantly changing. A 2007 Pew Research Study revealed significant changes in church participation. The United States is quickly becoming

John Powell

July 7, 2014

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