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Congregations seek reconciliation with Ghana Mennonite Church
Pimpimso, Ghana – The Ghana Mennonite Church (GMC) experienced an act of reconciliation at its 49th annual conference, held 10-11 October 2014 at the Pimpimso congregation, a new church plant of the GMC’s Somanya district. The reconciliation... Xem thêm
MWC issues urgent appeal for prayer for the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria
Bogota, Colombia – For the second time in four months Mennonite World Conference issued an urgent appeal for prayer, this time for the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria – EYN), who is experiencing horrendous violence... Xem thêm
MWC urges solidarity with calls for peaceful solution in Ukraine
Bogotá, Colombia – “We want to partner with our brothers and sisters in the West and in Ukraine to call for a negotiated diplomatic settlement to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. “This conflict cannot be solved with violence. Both NATO and Russia... Xem thêm
In Memoriam: Joram Mbeba (1930-2014)
Musoma, Tanzania – Joram Mbeba, a bishop in Kanisa la Mennonite Tanzania (Tanzania Mennonite Church), died on November 22, 2014 at the age of 84. He completed undergraduate and graduate studies in the United States and then returned to Tanzania for... Xem thêm
Japanese Mennonites protest government’s pro-war proposal
Hokkaido, Japan/Elkhart, Indiana, USA – Reacting to a proposed change in Japan’s ban against making war outside of its borders, Japanese Mennonites issued a statement reaffirming its anti-war stance. The protest issued in September 2014 was in... Xem thêm
Webinar about PA 2015 to feature César García and Nelson Kraybill
Bogotá, Colombia/Elkhart, Indiana, USA - Are you thinking about attending Assembly Gathered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania July 21-26, 2015? To get a taste of this once-in-six-years global gathering of Anabaptists, you can participate in a 30-minute... Xem thêm
Creating connections between American veterans and peace churches
Akron, Pennsylvania, USA – Several North American agencies have collaborated to produce a new Sunday school curriculum focused on building bridges between peace churches and military veterans. “Returning Veterans, Returning Hope: Seeking Peace... Xem thêm
On the way to PA 2015: Neckties foster global connections
Akron, Pennsylvania, USA – When thousands of Anabaptists from around the world arrive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania next July, they will each receive a hand-sewn bag, created from recycled materials by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Material... Xem thêm
Seminary class during PA 2015 an opportunity to encounter Anabaptism in the Global South
Registrants for PA 2015, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly coming in July to Harrisburg, PA, can have a front row seat observing the Global Anabaptist Profile (GAP) study. But it will require some hard work and dedication. “Encountering... Xem thêm
After 25 years, tide begins to turn for conscientious objectors in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia - “Pray, pray fervently that God will bring his favour, and that my case will become a door that many young people can walk through as well,” Colombian Reinaldo Aguirre pleaded to the church throughout his three years of... Xem thêm
Believers baptism churches meet to share changing understandings
Kingston, Jamaica – A consultation held here 08-10 January involved representatives from six different believers baptism church traditions. They shared their understandings and practices of baptism and explored how their thinking has changed in... Xem thêm
Dutch Mennonites celebrate 25th anniversary of a home mission project
Almere, Netherlands – Some 30 years ago the Dutch Mennonite Mission Board (DZR), which had been exclusively oriented toward foreign lands, began a missionary project on its own soil. This decision was motivated by an awareness of the increasing... Xem thêm
MWC Puts Creative Tensions at Centre of Its PA 2015 Program
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – “We’re coming together at PA 2015 to talk with each other about our faith-life with open hearts and open minds,” says Liesa Unger, International Coordinator of this summer’s Mennonite World Conference Assembly. “We’ve... Xem thêm
Resources about PA 2015 available on MWC website
Bogotá, Colombia – As excitement continues to grow for the global Assembly, Mennonite World Conference has created a variety of free resources for congregations and communities to use as they talk about and promote Pennsylvania 2015, all available... Xem thêm
César García responds to questions overheard in North America about PA 2015
Amid growing anticipation and excitement about the Mennonite World Conference Assembly (PA 2015) to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania July 21-26, 2015, a number of questions keep surfacing within North American churches. MWC General Secretary,... Xem thêm
Mennonite World Conference president retires from bishop position
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Danisa Ndlovu, president of Mennonite World Conference, retired from his position as bishop of Ibandla Labazalwane KuKristu eZimbabwe (Brethren in Christ Church in Zimbabwe), effective 31 December 2014. Ndlovu has been bishop of... Xem thêm
PA 2015 Includes Assembly Gathered and Assembly Scattered
Harrisburg, PA, USA – “Mennonite World Conference Assemblies come with many parts. Two of them are Assembly Gathered and Assembly Scattered,” explains Liesa Unger, Chief International Events Officer for MWC. Unger, of Regensburg, Germany, is... Xem thêm
In Memoriam: Edward Sahani
Dhamtari, India – Edward Sahani, a delegate to the Mennonite World Conference General Council for the past six years, passed away 13 December 2014 at the age of 65. He represented the Mennonite Church in India Dhamtari. Sahani was a member of... Xem thêm
Islamic State terror does not render pacifism obsolete, declares faculty at European Mennonite seminary
Liestal, Switzerland – While “deeply shaken” by the terror caused by IS (Islamic State) militias in Iraq and Syria, “we believe that the situation does not render pacifist convictions obsolete,” declared the faculty of the Theological Seminary... Xem thêm
MWC seeks vocalists for International Ensemble
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA – Mennonite World Conference is seeking gifted vocalists to join the International Vocal Ensemble for the Pennsylvania 2015 Assembly. This ensemble will lead congregational singing during the Assembly. The singing and... Xem thêm
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