Mennonite Church USA

Lancaster district makes unity central

In the midst of questions about Lancaster Mennonite Conference’s affiliation with Mennonite Church USA, a document calling for unity is gaining traction.

The document, “Radical Center,” was born out of conversations among Landisville Manor District leaders.

“Our discussions lead us to believe that the current ‘crisis’ within Mennonite Church USA is, in fact, an opportunity,” it states.

It calls Lancaster Conference “to practice unity in diversity in a way . . .

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June 15, 2015

Wider view of grace

In “Scripture, Not Compromise” (May 25), Don R. Martin suggests the only ones being asked to compromise are the conservatives. Isn’t this because the progressives

June 8, 2015

‘Of one mind’?

The question of whether Mennonite Church USA can live in unity with diversity challenges us to rethink some of our theological underpinnings. Embedded in Mennonite

June 8, 2015

Step of faith leads to ministry of accompaniment

Anton Flores-Maisonet left his tenure-track faculty position at LaGrange (Ga.) College in 2008 for a risk-taking venture of faith that would lead him, his wife, Charlotte, and their family into a life of solidarity with immigrants from Latin America in LaGrange.

Not quite knowing what would come next, he co-founded the Alterna Community, a bilingual Anabaptist community of U.S. citizens and newcomers from Latin America that incorporates cooperative housing and covenanted Christian fellowship.

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June 8, 2015

An ironic unity

There’s an emerging consensus among Mennonite congregations these days, especially among those at polar opposites on issues related to homosexuality. The congregations at the extremes

June 8, 2015

Tours build support for Israel-Palestine resolution

Joy Sutter of Salford (Pa.) Mennonite Church didn’t fully understand the Israel-Palestine conflict until she visited the region last year.

“I needed to see the oppressive wall, hear the stories of the people, see the occupation of the land and get a grasp of the injustices of the everyday existence of the Palestinian people,” said Sutter, a member of the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board.

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June 8, 2015

Easy talk, tough walk

As Mennonite Church USA delegates prepare for this summer’s convention in Kansas City, Mennonites on social media are demonstrating passion for conversations around forbearance and

June 8, 2015
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