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Unity with diversity in CCCU

As president emeritus of Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va., and of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, I should express my perspective in

Myron S. Augsburger

September 29, 2015

Theater addresses MC Canada sexuality conflict

Theatre of the Beat in Stouffville, Ont., is taking on same-sex sexuality and gender within Mennonite Church Canada in a new play written by artistic director Johnny Wideman.

“We would hear, ‘Oh, if you guys tackle social justice issues, would you ever talk about the conflict of sexuality in the church?’ ” Wideman said. “We heard that time after time after time.”

Kelli Yoder | Mennonite World Review

September 28, 2015

Stretching the boundaries

Peter saw the heaven opened and something like a large sheet coming down. . . . In it were all kinds of four-footed creatures and

J. Nelson Kraybill

September 28, 2015

Secular country, religious voters

You may have noticed there’s an election going on. Not the U.S. presidential campaign. I’m talking about the Oct. 19 Canadian election. Unlike in the

John Longhurst

September 28, 2015

Hopi school dispute takes a legal turn

An impasse over finances, transparency, authority and land ownership between Hopi Mission School and Mennonite Church USA is moving from conversations to courtrooms.

On Sept. 14, MC USA filed a complaint with Navajo County (Ariz.) Superior Court asking that the school board be . . .

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

September 28, 2015

The pope’s arrival and the only Mennonite in the room

WASHINGTON — I’m sure I was the only Mennonite there. It was a cool, clear morning, with stars visible even through the urban twilight, as

Sheldon Good | For Mennonite World Review

September 28, 2015

Finding the Spirit in anxious times

Author Peter Steinke suggests Old Testament understandings of salvation are connected to openness rather than constricting. Steinke writes about how healthy communities behave in times

Stephen Kriss

September 28, 2015

Differences we tolerate

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and State Street attract people from around the world for pleasure shopping. Stores selling designer shoes, trendy clothes, high-end accessories and more

Celeste Kennel-Shank

September 28, 2015

Some questions about heaven

Heaven, what used to be the primary motivator for many to become a Christian, or be a faithful Christian, has fallen on hard times. I

Scot McKnight

September 28, 2015

Are Californians different?

This survey of Mennonite migrations and developments in California from 1850 to 1975 focuses on three groups — the Mennonite Brethren, the General Conference Mennonites

Rachel Waltner Goossen

September 28, 2015