In this Advent prayer, Eric Massanari bids Emmanuel to come and bring his peace and love and inspire renewed faith. Eric Massanari serves as the executive conference minister for the... read more →
Luis Tapia Rubio shares that Jesus comes for the lowly and oppressed in the Christmas story of Luke 2 and what that means for everyone else to celebrate Christmas and... read more →
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Michael Danner considers what it means to live and interact with the government as an Anabaptist followers of Jesus. Michael Danner is... read more →
Talashia Keim Yoder looks at what it means to slow down and clear the path for Jesus this Advent season. Talashia Keim Yoder lives in Goshen, Indiana, with her husband... read more →
Hendy Matahelemual encourages people to think of Advent as a time to shine their light, as a way to welcome Jesus and the unchurched. Hendy Matahelemual was born and grew up... read more →
Pastor Katerina Gea shares about the Community Care and Trauma Healing gatherings her church has been hosting to support Palestinian solidarity. Katerina Gea is the pastor of Pasadena Mennonite Church... read more →
Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal shares how she has experienced conflict transformation among inner-city youth in Fresno, California. This blog is part of the ongoing Learn, Pray, Join: Climate Justice: Conflict Transformation series. ... read more →
Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz shares God's call for us to be peacemakers in the midst of uncertainty, division and a heated election. Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz is Mennonite Church USA’s denominational minister for... read more →
While reflecting on her job description as the conference minister for Mountain States Mennonite Conference, Amy Zimbelman came up with a song about some of her favorite things to answer... read more →
Rev. Dr. Jacob Cook challenges church communities to accept conflict as an everyday part of living in community with other imperfect people and use it as a constructive force. This... read more →
Sheryl Wilson gives advice on how bystanders can better assess a situation in which they witness harm done to others, so they know how to step up without overstepping. This... read more →
Paula Holtzinger provides insight on how to effectively handle conflict, through listening, leaning in and utilizing resources. This blog is part of the ongoing Learn, Pray, Join: Climate Justice: Conflict... read more →
On this one-year anniversary of the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Oct. 7, Amy Yoder McGloughlin reflects on how the imagery of Rachel's tears applies to the current war. Amy... read more →
Jon Carlson, moderator for Mennonite Church USA, reflects on trends in church attendance and what they mean for how we do church together. Jon Carlson serves as the lead pastor... read more →
Stanley Green offers this prayer, calling us to conflict transformation and peace, while asking God for wisdom and courage to enact change in a world full of discord and despair.... read more →