Mennonite Church USA convention mobilizes disciples for Anabaptism’s sixth century
Of the 1,640 people at the Mennonite Church USA convention, 555 were high school youth, with 188 youth sponsors. There were seminars and even a party tailored to youth. For many, the convention was a place to build relationships, learn and grow in faith.
“Wooh, wooh, wooh.” With each rhythmic sound, the man in the center raised and lowered his arms. A young woman joined next, adding a pointing motion and a higher “oooh” between each beat.
“Sisters, we’ve been brainwashed,” said Shannon Dycus, interim president of Eastern Mennonite University, in her keynote address to 185 attendees at Mennonite Church USA’s Women’s Summit on July 8 in Greensboro, N.C.
I appreciated the Mennonite Church USA convention for the multiple ways we could worship. From the morning hymn sings to evening worship with a worship band, I felt there was something for everyone.
Speakers for worship services at Mennonite Church USA’s national convention in Greensboro, N.C., July 8-12 will amplify the theme, “Follow Jesus.”
Pastor, educator and spiritual director Shannon W. Dycus will be the keynote speaker for Mennonite Church USA’s Women’s Summit on July 8, preceding the MC USA convention in Greensboro, N.C.
