In the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the earth holds minerals the world craves, the people who live off food grown in the rich, dark soil and raise families amid the lush, green hillsides are perpetually in danger.
In the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the earth holds minerals the world craves, the people who live off food grown in the rich, dark soil and raise families amid the lush, green hillsides are perpetually in danger.
Meserete Kristos Church in Ethiopia, the largest member of Mennonite World Conference, announced its withdrawal from the global body in early September to distance itself from a handful of MWC member churches that accept same-sex relationships.
It’s normal for children to outgrow their parents, the leader of the world’s largest Anabaptist communion said July 1, encouraging his North American counterparts.
South Sudan has experienced escalating conflicts and natural disasters this year, and the South Sudan Mennonite Church is working to procure and distribute emergency food assistance for displaced neighbors.
‘The goal is to remind people that caring for creation is not a one-day event but an expression of our faith and a year-round commitment,’ said Brian Chacha, 25.
The trip marked Mullally’s first visit to Africa and highlighted the Church of England’s controversial reparations fund to address its historic links to slavery.
Loren Entz, 78, a mission worker who helped preserve local culture and language while sharing the gospel for 30 years in Burkina Faso, died June 27 in Winnipeg, Man.
John Fumana, 60, executive director of Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission, died May 15 en route to Canada.
