Stories

Read your way to PA 2015

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – “We should be well informed hosts,” said Richard Thomas recently about PA 2015, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly, to be held next July 21-26 in Harrisburg, PA. Thomas, who chairs the National Advisory Council... อ่านต่อ

Prayer Network launched for PA 2015

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – Mennonite World Conference is establishing a Prayer Network, recognizing the importance of prayer as preparations are made for PA 2015, the global Assembly being planned for July 21-26, 2015, in Harrisburg, PA. “We... อ่านต่อ

Walking together while speaking different languages

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA - “Isn’t English your first language?” Marius van Hoogstraten (Netherlands) asked Don McNiven (Canada), after a laughter-filled conversation about the proper spelling of the English word “future.” Both men are members... อ่านต่อ

On the way to PA 2015: Congregation creatively raises funds

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA – Habecker Mennonite Church never anticipated a call to refugee resettlement. But the will of God became apparent, slowly at first, and then with increasing demand. The refugees from Burma/ Myanmar all need... อ่านต่อ

Mennonite World Conference Heads Into Visa Issue

Recognizing that visitors to the U.S. from the Southern Hemisphere often find it difficult to get visas, Mennonite World Conference (MWC) is taking steps to try to keep the situation from limiting attendance at its global Assembly next summer. “When... อ่านต่อ

Urgent call for workshop proposals issued by MWC

Bogota, Colombia – Mennonite World Conference is urgently seeking submissions for workshops and seminars at Assembly Gathered, by the deadline of 1 November. We are seeking workshops and seminars that challenge, inspire and unite the church as a... อ่านต่อ

Registration for Pennsylvania 2015 now open

Bogota, Colombia – Online registration for Pennsylvania 2015 opened 20 August through a redesigned and expanded Assembly section of the Mennonite World Conference website. The site includes information about Assembly Gathered, planned for 21-26 July... อ่านต่อ

Kick-off celebrations held a year before 2015 MWC Assembly

Harrisburg and Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, USA – Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in eastern Pennsylvania enthusiastically welcomed Mennonite World Conference leaders on Sunday, 20 July at two kick-off celebrations, exactly one year in advance of the... อ่านต่อ

Memories of Mennonite World Conference

On 18 January 2014 our sister Leonor Méndez rested in the peace of the Lord. This Latin American leader of Guatemala served on the Mennonite World Conference Executive Committee during the 1990s. In the following piece she left us some experiences... อ่านต่อ

Program Oversight Committee selected for Assembly 16

Akron, Pennsylvania, USA – At meetings held here 23-28 May, the Mennonite World Conference Executive Committee confirmed the appointment of a Program Oversight Committee for the 2015 Assembly to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 21-26 July... อ่านต่อ