What is Assembly?
Mennonite World Conference Assemblies are reunions of the Anabaptist-Mennonite family worldwide and take place every six years. We look forward to our next Assembly, which will be held in Ethiopia in 2028.
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On the way to PA 2015: Neckties foster global connections
Akron, Pennsylvania, USA – When thousands of Anabaptists from around the world arrive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania next July, they will each receive a hand-sewn bag, created from recycled materials by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Material Resources Center (MRC). As excitement over these bags has grown, materials have come from surprising places. After attending Paraguay’s…
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Seminary class during PA 2015 an opportunity to encounter Anabaptism in the Global South
Registrants for PA 2015, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly coming in July to Harrisburg, PA, can have a front row seat observing the Global Anabaptist Profile (GAP) study. But it will require some hard work and dedication. “Encountering Anabaptism in the Global South” is a graduate level course sponsored by Eastern Mennonite Seminary through its…
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Resources about PA 2015 available on MWC website
Bogotá, Colombia – As excitement continues to grow for the global Assembly, Mennonite World Conference has created a variety of free resources for congregations and communities to use as they talk about and promote Pennsylvania 2015, all available on the MWC website. Church leaders can find a downloadable word doc with ready-made announcements to use…
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César García responds to questions overheard in North America about PA 2015
Amid growing anticipation and excitement about the Mennonite World Conference Assembly (PA 2015) to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania July 21-26, 2015, a number of questions keep surfacing within North American churches. MWC General Secretary, César García of Bogotá, Colombia, shares his thoughts and answers to questions being talked about in hallways and over dinner…
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PA 2015 Includes Assembly Gathered and Assembly Scattered
Harrisburg, PA, USA – “Mennonite World Conference Assemblies come with many parts. Two of them are Assembly Gathered and Assembly Scattered,” explains Liesa Unger, Chief International Events Officer for MWC. Unger, of Regensburg, Germany, is overseeing the planning of “Pennsylvania 2015,” the next MWC Assembly to be held in July 2015. “Assembly Gathered will happen…
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MWC seeks vocalists for International Ensemble
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – Mennonite World Conference is seeking gifted vocalists to join the International Vocal Ensemble for the Pennsylvania 2015 Assembly. This ensemble will lead congregational singing during the Assembly. The singing and worship services will reflect the global fellowship of Mennonite World Conference, and be rich in music and worship diversity. The purpose…
