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Ohio Conference affirms Confession of Faith

Mennonite Church USA’s Ohio Conference delegates passed a resolution on March 14 stating its credentialing committee will not recognize any request to credential a pastor in a same-sex relationship. Additionally, credentials of ministers who perform same-sex ceremonies will be suspended.

These are listed as “action steps” after an affirmation of the Confession of Faith that emphasizes support for Article 19, which states marriage is between a man and a woman for life.

The resolution had 70 percent support — 163 . . .

Kelli Yoder | Mennonite World Review

March 24, 2015

Toward Mennonite sexual integrity

The Mennonite church needs a conversation about sexual integrity, how people respect their own bodies and those of other people. Sexual abuse — and even sexual

Lisa Schirch

March 23, 2015

When culture is right

Letters to MWR have suggested that some Mennonites are changing our views on homosexuality and accepting gay and lesbian people because we are being influenced by

Rachel Stella

March 16, 2015

Lifestyle or life?

When the word “lifestyle” is applied to LGBTQ people, it can be misleading and harmful. Today, most of those who have tried to help change

Rachel Stella

March 16, 2015

After 10 years, Allegheny reinstates Hyattsville church

In a 72-70 vote on March 7, Mennonite Church USA’s Allegheny Mennonite Conference reinstated Hyattsville (Md.) Mennonite Church as a full, voting member.

The congregation, which takes an affirming stance toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, had been a nonvoting member for 10 years.

Kelli Yoder | Mennonite World Review

March 11, 2015

Discrimination complaint settled

A Mennonite couple in Iowa who declined to host a gay wedding at their business have reached a settlement to dismiss discrimination litigation. To avoid

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

February 16, 2015

Issue-based discussions must start with Scripture

We are a people who believe that the Bible is the revealed Word of God. We suffer those who disagree with that premise to participate

Neal Steiner

February 16, 2015

The future of unity

Uniting the Mennonite Church and General Conference Mennonite Church seemed like a good idea 20 years ago. And it still does, though the shine has

Paul Schrag

February 16, 2015

Scripture warns us

According to Webster’s dictionary, the word “gay” has been in use since about the 14th century and in a good way, but as used for

Rachel Stella

February 16, 2015

Committee: No structural solution to MC USA tensions

The idea that major structural change might help Mennonite Church USA resolve its conflicts has been tested and dropped.

Instead, delegates at this summer’s convention will turn their attention to polity, or church governance, as they deal with issues of sexuality and authority.

Paul Schrag | Mennonite World Review

February 4, 2015