Here you can find a recap of resources from the Mennonite Church USA Convention that took place in Orlando, Florida in 2017.
Worship Resources
- Song lists (Coming soon)
- Ingrid De Sanctis has granted permission for her script FIRST FIVE, adapted by Lisa Cameron for the YOUTH CONFERENCE to be downloaded for church use.
- Love is a Verb—Written by Rachel Gerber
- Psalm 139—Written by Rachel Gerber and Heidi Miller
Delegate Assembly Resources: Orlando 2017
Schedule and Agenda for Orlando 2017 Delegate Sessions
Orlando 2017 Delegate Assembly Minutes
KC2015 Delegate Assembly Minutes
Resolutions
Seeking Peace in Israel-Palestine Resolution Adopted July 6, 2017
- Process
- Endorsements
- News Story: Mennonites Choose ‘third-way’ on Israel and Palestine
- Introductory Video to Resolution
Resources and Additional Reading
- Introduction and Background
- Opposing Occupation and Seeking a Just Peace
- Resources:
- MCC and Palestine and Israel: Commonly Asked Questions — a brief helpful background to the conflict from Mennonite Central Committee
- Ongoing Work and Digging Deeper:
- Kairos Palestine Study Guide a four-part study guide to the 2009 appeal from Palestinian Christians
- “Jewish and Palestinian Voices for Peace” Speaking Tour — Information about a speaking tour visiting Mennonite communities in April and May 2017.
- Resources:
- Opposing Antisemitism and Seeking Right Relationships with Jewish Communities
- Resources:
- Fighting Antisemitism — A resource prepared by Jewish Voice for Peace about antisemitism and its role in the United States today.
- Ongoing Work and Opportunities to Dig Deeper:
- Bibliography of Resources on Mennonite and Jewish Relations — A new resource to help facilitate further study and dialogue.
- Mennonites and the Holocaust Conference, March 16-17, 2018 — sponsored by Bethel College, Mennonite Church USA and other partners
- Resources:
Updates to Our Purposeful Plan
Reference Materials
- Overview of Mennonite Church USA
- Delegate FAQs
- Delegate Procedures and Table Group Process
- Bylaws
- Membership Guidelines
- Agreeing and Disagreeing in Love
- Guidelines for Biblical/Communal Discernment
- Developing Resolutions for Mennonite Church USA
- KC 2015 Minutes and Resolutions
- May 1, 2017 Letter to Delegates
- Delegate Assembly Leaders
- Future Church Summit Guidelines for Engaging Together
- Nominees for Churchwide Boards
Reports
Other Reports
- Executive Board Staff Report to the Delegates
- Executive Board Report to the Delegates
- The Mennonite Report to the Delegates
- Mennonite Mission Network – Video and Slide Show
- Mennonite Health Services Alliance Report to the Delegates
- Mennonite Education Agency Report to the Delegates
- MennoMedia
- Everence
Financial Reports
- Executive Board staff
- The Mennonite
- Mennonite Mission Network
- Mennonite Health Services Alliance
- MennoMedia
- Mennonite Education Agency
- Everence