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Anniversaries, fellowship and consensus
Around the world, Anabaptists are marking 500 years of our Jesus-following movement with worship services, historical lectures and regional gatherings. For Mennonite World Conference (MWC), the anniversary year coincides with the triennial meeting of the General Council. Additionally, 2025 is a double anniversary: it also marks 100 years of MWC drawing together Anabaptists into one…
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A pastoral letter regarding legal action for the protection of religious liberties
Beloved sisters and brothers We call you to prayer for our siblings in the USA who are taking legal action that seeks to restore the rights of people of faith to gather, worship and serve without government interference. Mennonite Church USA joins more than 20 Christian and Jewish communities in this action. The current presidential…
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A pastoral letter for Anabaptists in DR Congo
We received a request for prayer from our leaders in DR Congo. Pastor Jean-Pierre Muya, president of MWC member church Communauté Mennonite de Congo (CMCo), writes: “This is a difficult time in our country. Please continue to pray for the restoration of peace and for the injured.”
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A pastoral letter for those affected by wildfires in Los Angeles
Beloved sisters and brothers: The raging fires in Los Angeles in southern California, USA, have impacted many communities. At publication time, the fires have destroyed more than 160 km2, claimed the lives of at least 24 with dozens missing or unaccounted for, and destroyed more than 10,000 structures, including homes and churches. MWC member churches…
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A spirit of teamwork
James Krabill with students at STAKWW (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Wiyata) in Pati, Indonesia. About the Mission Commission The Mission Commission provides MWC member churches with resources and a forum for dialogue on global witness and service. The commission brings together the Global Anabaptist Service Network (GASN) and the Global Mission Fellowship (GMF) and enables…
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Yesterday’s martyrs inspire those who suffer today
“Their commitment to passing down the message of peace and the gospel inspires me to live a sacrificial life for peace.” Stories of the early Anabaptist martyrs have shaped and inspired Mennonites around the world for 500 years. They continue to do so for suffering pastors in Myanmar, like the one quoted above. From 25-29…
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Holy Spirit works through Catholic synod
“It was necessary to take courage: it’s another world, another vocabulary, another way of thinking. How was I to bring my own questions and be respectfully present as a guest while being fully Mennonite?” Anne-Cathy Graber asked these questions as she received an invitation to attend the Vatican’s Sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod…
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You’re Not Alone
*Page with music notation are taken from the forthcoming Voices Together worship and song collection, published by MennoMedia. Used with permission. Permission granted to MWC member churches for congregational use for Peace Sunday and Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday. For permissions for ongoing use or in larger group gatherings, please contact info@smalltallministries.com. Included here You’re Not…
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Speaker’s bureau
Invite the global church into your congregation! MWC member congregations are welcome to invite one MWC speaker per year to bring a message from the global Anabaptist-Mennonite family. This may be for Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday, Peace Sunday or any day you wish to give special attention to the global family. Please consider giving an…
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Stewardship for All?
Stewardship for All?, by Bedru Hussein and Lynn Miller
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Testing Faith and Tradition
Testing Faith and Traditionthe volume from Europe, released in 2006 (also available in Spanish, French, German and Dutch).
