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MC USA responds to recent violence in Minneapolis and calls for peacemaking

Mennonite Church USA responds to recent violence in Minneapolis and calls for peacemaking, urging faith-based action rooted in justice, nonviolence and the teachings of Jesus Christ. In recent weeks, communities nationwide have watched with growing alarm as masked ICE... read more →

January 27, 2026
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Planning a Lenten Quiet Morning

Marlene Kropf lives in Albany, Oregon. She is a spiritual director, ordained minister and Professor Emerita of Spiritual Formation and Worship at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. She also served... read more →

January 26, 2026
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God’s dream: Focusing on what matters

Nathan Luitjens reflects on MC USA’s annual Conference Ministers’ Retreat and how MC USA leaders are re-centering their work around God’s dream of shalom, reconciliation and faithful presence in... read more →

January 20, 2026
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Walking together: Anabaptist formation for Hispanic leadership

Marco Güete highlights how Anabaptist-rooted theological education pathways equip Hispanic and Latino leaders for faithful, contextual ministry without leaving their congregations. Marco Güete serves as director of Hispanic Ministries with Mennonite Church USA. He collaborates with... read more →

January 12, 2026
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The top 5 AI and automation tools I recommend for churches

Shé Langley shares five practical AI and automation tools churches can use to reduce burnout, improve communication and support ministry, while grounding technology use in ethical, pastoral and climate justice... read more →

January 7, 2026
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Safe Church Policies: A Cautionary Warning

Nancy Kauffmann warns that churches must consistently follow their abuse-prevention policies to ensure real safety, accountability and trust for all. Nancy Kauffmann is the senior consultant of Church Safety for... read more →

Are we ready to welcome people this Christmas and in the new year?

By Sue Park-Hur Sue Park-Hur urges churches to embrace diverse, Christlike hospitality during Advent and the new year – and highlights a practical checklist to help leaders create welcoming... read more →

December 11, 2025
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Pocket Practices

Spiritual director Wendy Janzen offers five simple, embodied spiritual “pocket practices” to use anytime to feel more grounded, connected and spiritually supported. Wendy Janzen lives in the Grand River... read more →

December 11, 2025
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Christmas Card 2025

“Christmas Blessing from Mary” Michelle Burkholder serves as the associate pastor of Hyattsville (Maryland) Mennonite Church and is... read more →

December 10, 2025
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A post-mortem of the Reimagination Process and 10 reasons why it failed

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December 3, 2025
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Advent at Home: Let the light of Christ break in

Advent amid December’s busyness invites households to slow down, choose simple grounding practices and make space for Christ’s light, says pastor and writer Talashia Keim Yoder. Talashia Keim Yoder lives in... read more →

November 25, 2025
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What do I fight for? Following Jesus as a war tax resister

H.A. Penner shares about why he chooses to pay for peace, not war, as a conscientious objector and war tax redirector — and encourages others to do the same. Harold... read more →

Pastor Wellbeing: Caring for those that care for us

Ingrid Friesen Moser encourages congregations to prioritize tangible actions that nurture their pastor’s wellbeing. Ingrid Friesen Moser, MA, RDN, is the wellness coordinator for The Corinthian Plan, MC USA’s health plan for pastors... read more →

November 19, 2025
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Conservation amid change: What do you keep?

MC USA Executive Director Glen Guyton reflects on the tensions, opportunities and faithful discernment at the heart of Reimagining Mennonite Church USA. Glen Guyton is the executive director of... read more →

November 17, 2025
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Following Jesus: PSMC Gathering embraces the nonconforming “Third Way”

Stanley W. Green is the executive conference minister of Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference. Born and reared in South Africa, Green was part of the student movement that helped... read more →

November 4, 2025
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