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Solidarity: What Will We Build Together?
If we want to be true followers of Christ, we have to follow his prayer that we live in unity, even if it is sometimes difficult and rough. Only then, out of solidarity, we can work for peace.
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Tenacious solidarity
“I am not a social activist” is the title of a book by Ronald Sider. By making Jesus the centre of our agenda, he demonstrates that issues of wealth, poverty, peace and nonviolence, and social action and politics are as spiritual as evangelism, family and marriage. Quoting Abraham Kuyper, he said that there is not…
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Creativity, competition and money for ministry
Stories of Anabaptist fundraisers from around the world When is your birthday? Are you ready to raise money for a good cause? If you are a member of the Brethren in Christ Church in Zimbabwe, you might be chosen. Around the world, church members raise money for projects to serve ministries or special needs. We…
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A new day to worship together
With hearts of gratitude for the beauty and sustenance that God gives us through creation, we are excited to announce Creation Sunday on 6 September 2026. MWC invites Anabaptist churches to join together to celebrate God’s act of creation on the first Sunday of September every year. It becomes a day when Christians worldwide enter…
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Solidarity in action: from fellowship to impact
On the third week of June 2026, young Anabaptists came together online and in their local congregations to reflect on “Solidarity in action: from fellowship to impact,” this year’s chosen theme for Young Anabaptist (YABs) Fellowship Week.
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Solidarity in action
Solidarity is another word for the connection we exercise within the body of Christ. Unity expressed through actions reverberates beyond our efforts: we raise our voices and our finances in support; we stand together and lift each other up; we pay attention so that no one is left behind.
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The divine ability to imagine abundance
It is my privilege to serve in a role with MWC that involves inviting people to invest in the global church in partnership with MWC. As I seek to serve well, I read about generosity. I’d like to pass on some of the inspiration I have derived from my recent reading. “Never take away the…
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Spend some, save some, give some
For Ruth and Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, generosity has never been simply an act of giving – it has been a way of life, rooted in faith, family and a deep commitment to the global family.
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Stir the hearts of nations and neighbours
The president of Mennonite World Conference sent out a pastoral call for prayer some months ago, first for Venezuela after violent intervention in their governance by the USA, then for Cuba which is suffering food and fuel shortages due to a USA fuel blockade.
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A time for collective discernment
All four MWC Commissions met at Mennorode, Elspeet, Netherlands, 12–14 May 2026 prior to CMERK.*
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New leaders, new gifts for the global church
Mennonite World Conference has appointed new staff to succeed leaders who are moving on to other roles or retiring. “Each leader who serves MWC has gifts to bless our global communion,” says César García, MWC general secretary. “I am pleased to announce some new leaders on the MWC staff team. I also thank Jeanette and Ron for the gifts they have shared in these roles before.” Commissions Nelson Okanya has been…
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Urgent prayer for Venezuela
We call on your prayers and actions of solidarity with our members in Venezuela.
