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MC USA encouraged to invite others ‘as they are’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was time for the sermon when the lights dimmed at the closing worship service July 6 at the Mennonite Church USA convention. The opening guitar notes to Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” — instantly recognizable to many in the great hall — were then joined by a singer who grabbed the mic.

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

July 8, 2019

Delegates study ‘unity of the Spirit,’ offer ideas for peacemaking

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mennonite Church USA delegates on July 4 studied the biblical vision for “unity of the Spirit,” heard the announcement of a

Paul Schrag | Mennonite World Review

July 4, 2019

Growing up Brethren in Christ

I was born into a Brethren in Christ family in India. I knew about the Brethren in Christ mostly because of the people and events

Ken Hoke

June 3, 2019

Today’s peace churches

Historic Peace Churches are an exclusive club. Beginning with a 1935 conference bringing together Mennonite, Quaker and Church of the Brethren representatives, the “big three”

Tim Huber

May 27, 2019

Canadian author looks back on controversy, faith

Fifty-seven years ago, a young Mennonite author published a book that turned the Canadian Mennonite world upside down.

John Longhurst | For Mennonite World Review

April 29, 2019

Who are we?

I was intrigued by Charlie Kraybill’s response to Ryan Ahlgrim (Letters & Comments, April 15 print edition). I don’t hear much these days about promoting peace

Letters

April 29, 2019

‘Mennonite’ isn’t the problem

I could not disagree more strongly with Ryan Ahlgrim’s suggestion that the name “Mennonite” be thrown on the trash heap of history (Blog, “It’s time

Kurt Goering

April 26, 2019

Zwieback and leprosy

The beat-up diesel pickup truck sputtered as it came over the hill into view. A half dozen men in torn filthy shirts stood in the

Marlena Fiol

April 18, 2019

Washington Witness: It’s time to end the Korean War

For many people who follow the political developments between the United States and North Korea, the disappointment after the Hanoi summit was palpable. Rumors had

Charissa Zehr

April 15, 2019

Book review: ‘Women Talking’

At first blush, the plot and setting of Miriam Toews’ new novel, Women Talking, might appear too limited in scope to be compelling. The book’s

Melanie Springer Mock

April 1, 2019