I am a child of Egyptian immigrants who survived the wars between Israel and Egypt. When I consider the current conflict in Israel-Palestine, I feel solidarity with the Palestinians. We share a language, a landscape, a culture.
I am a child of Egyptian immigrants who survived the wars between Israel and Egypt. When I consider the current conflict in Israel-Palestine, I feel solidarity with the Palestinians. We share a language, a landscape, a culture.
The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board discussed strategies for the denomination’s convention and revitalization Oct. 18-20 in Cleveland.
Fresno Pacific University is eliminating 16 programs due to low enrollment and cutting 10% of its faculty to reduce costs. The board of trustees affirmed the plan at Oct. 27-28 meetings.
David Augsburger, a professor, pastor and radio broadcaster who infused a passion for justice and reconciliation into each of his professional roles, died Oct. 30 at his home in Claremont, Calif. He was 85.
Nancy Heisey, president of Mennonite World Conference from 2003 to 2009, will speak about the emergence of inter-Mennonite organizations such as MWC and Mennonite Central Committee Nov. 11 in a public lecture at Shenandoah Mennonite Historians’ annual meeting hosted at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg, Va.
Hesston College announced on Nov. 8 the resignation of President Joseph A. Manickam, a shift in focus from two-year to four-year degrees and a reduction of 13 staff positions due to financial challenges.
Mennonite Church USA is helping to fuel growth and diversity with its Thrive Church Planting Grants. This year’s repeat award recipients, Brooklyn Peace Church in New York and Community of Hope Mennonite Church in Bellingham, Wash., are building circles of community in creative, Jesus-centered ways.
