Mervin Joseph Swartzentruber, 94, of Goshen, Ind., died Dec. 7, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born March 29, 1928, to John and Ruth (Esch)
As I have interviewed pastors and laypeople, many have said they would like more diversity in their midst. I affirm this hope, but I wonder if our understanding of what it means to welcome diversity is underdeveloped.
A Virginia congregation’s desire to deepen its understanding of racial justice connected it more closely to its neighborhood and inspired others beyond its walls to confront complicity with white supremacy culture.
