• A pastoral letter regarding war in the Middle East 

    Beloved sisters and brothers:  The escalation of war in the Middle East today is a source of fear and grief for our Anabaptist family around the world. For some, this is a new reality, for others it adds to the burden of violence carried for years or decades from local conflict. We see all of…

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    A pastoral letter regarding war in the Middle East 
  • MKC calls for prayer from our global Anabaptist family

    Beloved sisters and brothers Mennonite World Conference calls for prayer for our member church Meserete Kristos Church (MKC) facing religious persecution in Ethiopia from extremist factions. The latest incident to affect ministers of the gospel in MKC occurred 15 May 2025. An extremist group in the region attacked an evangelist working in the West Hararghe.…

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  • Powering the spinning wheel 

    Join in prayer for the global family  “Prayer has been our spinning wheel. Thanks to the global church for the resilience in your prayers. It is encouraging to know that someone somewhere in the globe is reporting your issues to God,” says Okoth Simon Onyango, Mennonite Church Uganda, bishop.  The members of Mennonite World Conference…

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    Powering the spinning wheel 
  • Urgent prayer: earthquake in Myanmar

    A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock. The earthquake affected the region as far as Thailand, China and India.

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  • Collaborative Anabaptist response to DRC crisis

    “We are deprived of the Bibles, water, soaps and even food,” writes a representative of the youth organization of a Mennonite Brethren church in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “We are soliciting the accompaniment of your prayers and materials.” Mennonite World Conference has convened an inter-Anabaptist task force to respond to the…

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    Collaborative Anabaptist response to DRC crisis
  • 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 regarding legal action for the protection of religious liberties
  • 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 Anabaptists in DR Congo
  • 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 pastoral letter for those affected by wildfires in Los Angeles
  • 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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    Yesterday’s martyrs inspire those who suffer today 
  • Sexual Misconduct by Pastors

    The church’s strength and witness are deeply damaged by pastoral sexual misconduct Ð and yet it happens. We look at how to create clear standards about expectations and how to investigate complaints about sexual misconduct by church leaders. We look at healing in a church context where there has been sexual misconduct by the pastor.…

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    Sexual Misconduct by Pastors
  • Preventing child malnutrition in developing countries

    Indonesia 2022: Workshop Join Dr. Blaise Kutala and Dr. Delphin Kapasa in their review of causes, consequences, clinical aspects, and low-cost solutions to prevent child malnutrition. The approach consists of mobilizing all the forces of the community (e.g., doctors, municipalities, churches) to utilize therapeutic foods at a low-cost to effectively address malnutrition. Presenters: Blaise Kutala,…

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    Preventing child malnutrition in developing countries
  • Healthy church boundaries in power and sexuality

    Indonesia 2022: workshop Practical tools for promoting appropriate behavior in power and sexual relationships in leadership and pastoral work based on Healthy Boundaries material developed by Faith Trust Institute, with adaptations for Latin America, sections of the Colombian Mennonite Church’s ethics manual, and training experiences. Presenters: Alix Lozano served as president of the Mennonite Church…

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    Healthy church boundaries in power and sexuality