Mennonite Church USA Archives | Page 72 of 80

MC USA churches move in 2014

More Mennonite Church USA congregations have left the denomination or switched conferences so far in 2014 than in 2013, many citing concerns related to two

Kelli Yoder | Mennonite World Review

December 22, 2014

Fellow travelers

As described in MWR’s review of the year, Mennonite Church USA members are asking a question: Will we walk together? In 2014 the question got

Paul Schrag

December 22, 2014

Let’s ask for help

Debates in the Western church about same-sex marriage and gender identity may appear irrelevant to some parts of the global church. Yes, our issues are

R. Showalter

December 22, 2014

Unexpected call led to lifelong pastoral ministry

BURRTON, Kan. — In 1962, when Jim Dunn was a senior at Bethel College in North Newton, the local African Methodist Episcopal church invited him

Laurie Oswald Robinson | For Western District Conference

December 22, 2014

Sunday school materials connect vets, peace churches

Developers of a new Sunday school curriculum say it goes down a seldom-walked path — where pacifists accompany veterans toward peace.

“Returning Veterans, Returning Hope: Seeking Peace Together” was created by Mennonite Central Committee and the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Mission Network.

Released on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the free six-week course focuses on biblical reflections and insights about trauma . . .

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

December 15, 2014

Maintaining peace, withdrawing from MC USA

A paradoxical way to unite a deeply divided Mennonite Church USA popped into my mind. It happened one morning as I was memorizing and praying

Duane Beck

December 11, 2014

Welcoming a new Christian story

The adult Sunday school “homework assignment” was to find out how many immigrant congregations were located in the Grand Rapids, Mich., area. Using the Yellow

Andre Gingerich Stoner

December 8, 2014

Despite missteps, Latinos joined Mennonites

Felipe Hinojosa describes the struggle of Latinas and Latinos to become part of the Mennonite church in the United States. He starts with Mennonite missionary

Isaac S. Villegas

December 4, 2014

Canadians observe cultural change on gay marriage

As gay marriage continues to work its way through the U.S. court system, Mennonites are waiting to see how same-sex couples joining in matrimony, if

Rich Preheim | For Mennonite World Review

November 24, 2014

MC USA convention speakers announced

Mennonite Church USA announced its worship speakers for next summer’s Kansas City, Mo., convention Nov. 14 in the KC 2015 convention newsletter. Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite World Review staff

November 24, 2014