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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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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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Living out unity with boots and shovels
MDS has been responding to a repeat flood disaster in and around Barre, Vermont, USA, where volunteers have mucked out or repaired more than 50 homes. The women pictured cleaned mud out of the basement of a home flooded with river water. Photographer: Brent Trumbo North America: USA Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) responds to disasters,…
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Following Jesus from Bengal to Bhutan and beyond
Courier: Perspectives Asia: India Little Flock Discipleship School is a “ring” of fellowships in Uttar Medabari, Alipurduar District, West Bengal, India. In 1985, Little Flock was established as an evangelical church organization to carry out the Great Commission in the northern part of West Bengal. However, as the ministry spread, the need to train, equip…
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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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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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Celebration of Christmas in Ghana
Photo: Mennonite church of Ghana – Dalive congregation Christmas! Christmas!! Christmas!!! Christmas in Ghana is a season of magic and wonder. Every Ghanaian has their own definition to what Christmas means to them. It reminds me of the fact that no matter what one might go through, nothing is permanent. It brings joy and assurance…
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Find info faster on fresh site
Discover the global family on a fresh website. Users will find a new look when they visit starting 12 December 2024. The expiry of old technology was the impetus for Mennonite World Conference to refresh the website on a new platform. MWC’s website is a portal to a tool kit of information about our communion…
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The road and the destination
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” This saying summarizes one of the ideas from Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s tale, Alice in Wonderland. Having a road and defining your destination is crucial if you want to arrive there. There is a biblical version of that saying in Proverbs 11:14:…
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Bring what is in your hand
The church as the body of Christ is central in God’s activity of reconciliation in the world. We want to embody this idea in our global structure. Mennonite World Conference (MWC) is an organic community and not a bureaucratic institution. As a global church, we are committed to serving people rather than building an infrastructure…
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Tithes and offerings
Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday 2025 In many cultural contexts, and particularly in Africa, the offering is as important as the sermon, as a meaningful part of worship. The pastor often asks one of the ushers to pray, to bless the givers, and also that those who are not giving may be blessed to give. Often…
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Commemorating 500 years of Anabaptism
Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday 2025 Part A: Origin of Anabaptism in 1525 Part B: Origin of Anabaptists/Mennonites in your own country Part C: WCRC and MWC Common Statement of Confession, Gratitude and Commitment Part D: A Responsive reading of gratefulness, based on Psalm 136 This content is provided to give context for Anabaptism@500 years –…
