Anita J. Castle never dreamed of being a pastor, in fact, she had rarely even heard of a woman being a pastor before. But after one fateful conference, she knew... read more →
Sheri Hostetler shares how a dream about her deceased mother reminded her about our need to care for Earth, just as her mother took care of the household. This blog... read more →
Mindy Nolt reflects on how difficult it can be to find time and space to rest and regain her energy, especially as a Christian woman who has experienced the pressures... read more →
For spiritual director Ruth Johnston, contemplation is easier than action. In this blog post, she shares how her friend and spiritual director helped her put her contemplative writing into action.... read more →
Mennonite Church USA Moderator Jon Carlson echoes Paul's call for us to be reconciled to God and each other. Jon Carlson serves as the lead pastor of Forest Hills Mennonite Church, in Leola,... read more →
Linda Gehman Peachey looks at how women, as well as other marginalized peoples and the broader society, are oppressed by the existence of patriarchy. This blog is part of the... read more →
Cyneatha Millsaps looks forward to the 2025 Mennonite Church USA Women's Summit by pondering how women can better stand up for themselves and their sisters. This blog is in preparation... read more →
Douglas Day Kaufman reflects on h0w trees have been part of Anabaptist worship since the beginning, and how caring for those trees is also part of our responsibility of caring... read more →
On this Earth Day Colin Saxton, who cares for the many fruit trees on his property in Oregon, reflects on how trees are an integral part of caring for creation. ... read more →
Chris Hoover reflects on the divine feminine voice and how it seems to be missing from the world today. This blog is in preparation for the 2025 Mennonite Church USA... read more →
Jeanne Zimmerly Jantzi shares her experience healing from the patriarchal abuses she experienced in her life and work. This blog is part of the ongoing Learn, Pray, Join: Undoing Patriarchy... read more →
The Worship Planning Team for Follow Jesus '25, Mennonite Church USA's national convention, shares the benediction litany ahead of convention. Created by the Worship Planning Team for Follow Jesus ‘25 ... read more →
Rachel Ringenberg Miller will be the worship speaker during the opening worship session at MC USA's Follow Jesus '25 convention. Here she gives readers a sneak peek into what "Follow... read more →
Olivia Krall shares how the stories of Mennonite women included in the Mennonite Church USA Archives have inspired her to push for a better future. This blog is part of the... read more →
Alicia Maldonado-Zahra shares four key takeaways from the 2025 Hope for the Future. This year, the traditionally BIPOC-only event was open to white allies. Alicia Maldonado-Zahra is a second-generation Puerto... read more →