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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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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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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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A posture of solidarity
We often hear this biblical passage as a call to service, and that is one way to understand it. Indeed, Jesus does encourage his disciples to seek the role of a servant, humbling themselves through the act of foot washing.
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Carrying burdens through testimony and prayer
Global Mennonite gathering in the Philippines highlights solidarity, faith and shared witness Nearly 300 participants from more than a dozen countries gathered in the historic town plaza of Lumban on 14 March 2026, for the 9th annual Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Renewal event. Centred on the theme “Solidarity in the Family of Christ: Sharing Burdens, Sharing Hopes,” the gathering underscored the call to “carry each other’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2–10). The…
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Solidarity: What Will We Build Together?
The light of possibility before us is extraordinary: a world where people are healed enough to know their worth, and therefore capable of relationships marked by genuine intimacy, dignity and respect. A world where powerful technologies and global connections bridge divides rather than deepen them, becoming tools for mutual understanding and shared flourishing.
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Let us be bold
Taking action in solidarity There are many reasons to be frustrated over worsening political tensions in the world. Mennonite World Conference member churches in each continental region are calling for prayer and solidarity. Many are affected by corruption or violence in their countries. As peacebuilding Anabaptists, what do we do? “In such a time as this, we should pray. In private and…
