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Living in Harmony on the Slope of Muria
Mennonite & Islam dari Pedesaan Lereng Muria This workshop was delivered in Indonesian. Assembly 17 – Indonesia 2022 – workshops
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Mary breaking down barriers between Muslims and Christians
Indonesia 2022: Workshop Mary, the mother of Jesus is deeply honored by Christians and Muslims. This workshop explores the Qur’anic and Biblical narratives about Mary and her depiction in both traditions. The workshop also investigates what a focus on her prophethood can add to inter-religious dialogue between Muslims and Christians, especially for women. Presenter: Jacqueline…
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Introducing biblical multifaith hermeneutics in Indonesia and Asia
Indonesia 2022: Workshop Asia and Indonesia, with its multiracial and multicultural resources, are unique parts of the world and can offer many possibilities for adequate contextual hermeneutics in a multi-scriptural society (Samartha 1991). Taking Archie Lee opinion, for instance, he mentions Asian religious people, at least, live in two worlds: the world of their religion…
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How have we dealt with conflict in the past?
Presented to the General Council of Mennonite World Conference Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, July 2015By Alfred Neufeldof Paraguay
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Introduction to the Global Anabaptist Peace Network
Indonesia 2022: workshop This workshop will introduce the Global Anabaptist Peace Network, its hope and purpose, and the way in which peace-related organizations can become part of this network. Presenter: Wendy Kroeker is a member of Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and chair of GAPN. Andres Pacheco Lozano is a member of Teusaquillo…
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Ecumenical peace witness across Europe
Indonesia 2022: Workshop Rethinking security, welcoming the marginalized, interfaith cooperation Ð peace church witness takes different forms. The ecumenical network Church and Peace brings together and encourages those working on peace and reconciliation in their contexts across Europe. Hear about current examples and themes and join the discussion on steps forward. Presenters: Lydia Funck, Anthony…
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Declaration on Conscientious Objection
In the world today there are still some countries that have mandatory military conscription, and there is a wide variety of policies toward conscientious objectors. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (article 18) states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. In addition to the Christian foundation for exemption from military…
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Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – I
Indonesia 2022: workshop This three-part series explores the document that the Mennonite World Conference General Council approved in Kenya 2018. Presenters: Andrew Suderman is MWC Peace Commission secretary and a member of St. Jacob’s Mennonite Church (Mennonite Church Canada) and of Shalom Mennonite Congregation (Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA). Joji Pantoja is MWC Peace Commission chair, a…
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Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – II
Indonesia 2022: workshop The second workshop of this three-part series will look at current struggles of Indigenous Peoples and how MWC member churches and/or related organizations are walking with and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and their ongoing struggles. Presenters: Andrew Suderman is MWC Peace Commission secretary and a member of St. Jacob’s Mennonite…
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Colombia May 2021
Mennonite Christian Church of Colombia PUBLIC OPINION PIECE In favour of the right to peace and life with dignity Inspired by our faith in Jesus and His Gospel of Peace with Justice, the Mennonite Christian Church of Colombia categorically repudiates the acts of violence that were unleashed this week in our country. In one sense…
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Collaboration against all odds
We are being torn by multi-layered, multilateral global challenges. COVID 19, nationalism, Despite this, relationships happen through technology that brings together a world that seems to be falling apart. This panel will discuss the movement of the spirit that has opened doors to collaboration and joint ministry. Presenter: Sharon Norton Indonesia 2022: workshop
