Earlier this year, James Rissler and Glen Guyton embarked on a pilgrimage through civil rights sites. James reflects on how this Sankofa Journey affected his view of race relations in... read more →
Spiritual director Lester Lind reflects back on the beginning of his calling and career, as he prepares to retire. Lester Lind lives with his wife, Mary Beth, on two acres... read more →
Nancy Kauffmann tells of how two churches handled situations of abuse within their own congregations and how our response can affect the light of life of the person experiencing abuse.... read more →
Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, Mennonite Church USA’s denominational minister for Peace and Justice, calls attention to the destructive nature of capital punishment and advocates for the abolishment of the death penalty,... read more →
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... read more →
In celebration of the 499th birthday of Anabaptism, John Roth reports on development of the Anabaptist Community Bible, which is slated to be ready for readers on the 500th birthday... read more →
Jonathan Kuttab, 2023 Bring The Peace award winner, describes how his work as a human rights lawyer relates to peace and justice. Jonathan Kuttab is an international human rights attorney. He... read more →
Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler looks at the role of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as an early leader in the environmental justice movement and provides suggested actions to honor his... read more →
Beryl Jantzi shares some thoughts on Stewardship Sunday, which falls on January 14 this year, and shares Everence's 2024 Stewardship Sunday resources. Beryl Jantzi, with his... read more →
When sorting through a donation to the MC USA Archives last summer, Olivia Krall came across the story of WWI conscientious objector Guy O. Graber. She shares some of her... read more →
As Epiphany approaches, Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler shares how her experience wandering in an unfamiliar place and pondering climate justice relates to the Magi's journey to find Jesus. Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler serves as the... read more →
“Well, I guess you’re looking at a miracle today!”: Women’s use of sass to “name and claim” equality
After researching the experiences of women in ministry, Amy Zimbelman shares how women have used sass as a means to deal with inequality in ministry. This blog contains continued findings... read more →
Eric Massanari reflects on his time at the 2023 conference ministers retreat in Banff, Alberta, Canada, learning about what nurtures healthy ministry leaders. Eric Massanari serves as the executive conference minister... read more →
Sandra Montes-Martinez shares how she has experienced culturally diverse congregations flourish with the practice of gratitude and cultural appreciation. This blog post was originally shared on the Western District Conference... read more →
Joanna Gerber Pinkerton experienced a holy threshold in Glendalough, Ireland, through the story of St. Kevin, who chose gentleness over violence Joanna Gerber Pinkerton is a freelance artist, who lives... read more →