Pastors’ and Leaders’ Breakfast
A Place to Call Home: Our New Immigrant Neighbors will be the topic of the next Pastors’ and Leaders’ Breakfast to be held on Wednesday, September 29, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Mennonite Conference Center in Harleysville. Peter Pedemonti (New Sanctuary Movement, Philadelphia), Maria Byler (pastoral care staff member of Philadelphia Praise Center), and Bob Walden (Peace & Justice Committee and West Swamp Mennonite Church) will lead the conversation. Who are the new immigrants in our congregations and communities, and why did they come here? Starting from a biblical framework, the discussion will address the difficult questions about our undocumented immigrants and provide an overview of immigration issues through personal stories of local immigrants. Also, there will be a brief review of resources for sermons and group study.
Please RSVP your attendance by Friday, September 24, to office@mosaicmennonites.org or by calling 267-932-6050, Ext. 110.
Upcoming Pastors’ and Leaders’ Breakfasts:
• Celebrating Shared Leadership Across Gender Lines – Thursday, October 12
• The Naked Anabaptist with author Stuart Murray Williams – Thursday, November 4
The Divine Power of Friendship
You are invited to Peaceful Living’s Conference “The Divine Power of Friendship” at Souderton Mennonite Church on Saturday, September 25. Hans Reinders, Bill Gaventa and Ed Tick are the main presenters. Featured will be various workshops to choose from. Come and bring many of your church leaders to learn about disabilities in your church. Register now. Questions may be directed to Peaceful Living at 610-287-1200.
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