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By Ervin Stutzman When the Constituency Leaders Council (CLC) met on March 20-22, leaders from the 21 area conferences and constituent groups wrestled with seemingly irreconcilable differences among us. Our conversations revealed the depth of differences among us and across the church, with no simple solution for a way to move forward together. We all feel the pain caused by the tensions in our church, yet we long to find ways to stay together and learn from each other. Personally, I have come to love all parts...
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(Appeared first in October 2012, The Mennonite. Reprinted with permission.) By Ervin Stutzman Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.—Acts 2:46-47 (TNIV) Luke’s lavish portrayal of the worship at First Church of Jerusalem makes me feel a little envious. I think that’s a good thing. At...
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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. Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal is rooted in California’s Central Valley and her cherished Mexican heritage from Michoacán, Mexico. She is deeply guided by her love for Jesus. With a heart for youth work and community development, Lynette channels this faith into empowering young minds and nurturing stronger communities. Lynette is a passionate advocate for holistic growth, believing in the transformative power of investing in individuals and neighborhoods for a brighter, more equitable...
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“Learn, Pray, Join: Conflict Transformation” provides tools and resources to help MC USA church communities peacefully engage in dialog around difficult and divisive topics. By embracing restorative justice and modeling healthy communication, we seek to witness to God’s peace as we build diverse communities to serve and follow Jesus. Love and unity in the church are a witness to the world of God’s love. In making decisions, whether to choose leaders or resolve issues, members of the church listen and speak in a spirit of prayerful openness, with the Scriptures as...
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Lea la versión en inglés aquí. Mennonite Church USA Executive Director Glen Guyton sent a letter to the Mosaic Mennonite Conference board of directors and staff on Sept. 16, 2024, that praised the work of Mosaic’s leadership team and offered clarity on denominational processes related to affiliation and potential partnership. The letter was a follow-up to a meeting with Mosaic Executive Minister Steve Kriss and correspondence with Mosaic Associate Executive Minister Marta Castillo. In a cover email addressed to Kriss, Guyton wrote, “Hopefully, it is clear from both [MC USA] staff and board members that we desire Mosaic to continue...
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en español GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Mennonite Church USA) — The Mennonite Church USA Executive Board and staff responded with disappointment and significant questions about Mosaic Mennonite Conference’s announcement recommending withdrawal from the denomination. Mosaic’s August 22 news release coincided with the first day of the MC USA Executive Board meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina. “We affirm Mosaic engaging in holy discernment, as this is the work of the local church,” said MC USA Moderator Jon Carlson. "Mosaic's Pathway recommendation seeks to distance the conference from the denomination, but we continue to believe that all parts of MC USA are better together....
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en español The board of directors of Iglesia Menonita Hispana (IMH, translated Hispanic Mennonite Church), a constituency group of Mennonite Church USA, appointed Rev. Dr. Juan Montes as executive director during the IMH annual meeting on April 6, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Montes is the pastor of Primera Iglesia Menonita in Reedley, California, a position he has held for 31 years. “Pastor Juan Montes is the ideal candidate to serve as ‘director ejecutivo’ of IMH and to lead the growth of the Hispanic church in the United States," said IMH Moderator Josué González, citing Montes’ pastoral and leadership experience, as...
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Amid the climate crisis, Douglas Day Kaufman finds wild, grounded hope in the gospel of all creatures — in the tiny Caddisfly larva and in the body of Christ. This blog is part of the ongoing Learn, Pray, Join: Climate Justice: Seeking Shalom series. Lea la versión en inglés aquí. Douglas Day Kaufman is the executive director of Anabaptist Climate Collaborative, which puts the gospel of all creatures into practice through student and congregational programs. He was pastor of his home congregation, Benton Mennonite Church, in Goshen, Indiana, for 23 years. He is a graduate of Bethany Christian Schools, Goshen...
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Dr. Lesley F. McClendon presented this devotional at the MC USA Executive Board meeting last weekend. She reflects on what reimagining the church means and how we can stay true to the gospel message, while also accommodating our rapidly changing needs as a culture. Dr. Lesley F. McClendon is the senior pastor of C3 Hampton (Virginia) and a member of the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board. Dr. Lesley holds three earned degrees in the field of practical theology from three schools, which aid her in seeing things from a variety of perspectives. She is the founder of Herstoric, Inc., a network...
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MC USA homenajeó a siete ancianos de la comunidad en su 11ª Conferencia Esperanza para el Futuro, celebrada del 9 al 11 de febrero de 2023 en Dallas, Texas. Más información sobre la conferencia aquí. Vea el álbum de fotos de Esperanza para el Futuro aquí. El Obispo L.W. Francisco III es el pastor supervisor de Calvary Community Church (C3), Hampton, Virginia, y obispo presidente de Calvary Covenant Ministries Inc, una organización que proporciona supervisión y asesoramiento espiritual, así como apoyo ministerial y administrativo, a iglesias de todo Estados Unidos y del extranjero. También es presidente de la Asociación Menonita...
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The Schowalter Foundation, North Newton, Kansas, has provided $10,000 to fund up to four semester-long internships at the MC USA Archives and to help digitize fragile resources in 2024. “J.A. Schowalter wanted his legacy to continue beyond his lifetime, supporting the missional work of Mennonite churches and organizations with similar faith and values,” said Schowalter Foundation President Diane Yoder. “We are pleased to support the efforts of MC USA Archives through his vision and generosity.” Oscar J. Murguia, a third-year history major at...
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Peaceful Options for Training and Careers (POTC), an independent initiative formed by Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Central Committee, has begun training volunteer counselors to help young adults find non-military career, service and training opportunities. Titus Peachey, a retired MCC peace educator, led...
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Marlene Kropf was born and raised a Mennonite, but after moving to an area without any Mennonite churches, she had to be creative in how she continued to worship. This blog post is part of the "I choose to be Mennonite because ..." series. See the call for blogs and submit your own here. Marlene Kropf is a spiritual director and retreat leader. She is retired from denominational ministry and from teaching at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, in Elkhart, Indiana. She lives in Port Townsend, Washington, with her husband, Stanley, and is a member of Portland (Oregon) Mennonite Church. _______________________________________________...
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