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A Spirit-Filled 2025 Assembly – Be My Witnesses
The 2025 Assembly brought together voices from many languages and cultures for a day of worship, discernment, and renewed commitment to Jesus-centered witness.

Delegates Affirm Mosaic Board’s Recommendation to Leave MC USA with 74% Support
At the 2025 Assembly, Mosaic Mennonite Conference delegates voted to discontinue affiliation with Mennonite Church USA and to pursue partnerships rooted in shared Anabaptist values.
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Pruning, Planting, and Harvesting as Metaphors on Rural Church Life
Though I have spent nearly four decades living in southern California, three rural metaphors help me to understand and appreciate the work of Mosaic Conference.

Creating a Fruitful Ministry at Every Stage of Life
“Studies show that Monday is the most depressing day for pastors.”

A Peace Witness for Children
It is essential that we equip our children with tools to help prevent, divert, and respond to conflict in peaceful ways. A new Bible by MennoMedia’s Shine curriculum seeks to do so.

Dear God … It’s me, Marta
During the Pathways Forward focus groups, I heard a phrase multiple times: “I love the diversity of Mosaic but…” The “BUT” threw me off.

Platts Recognized for Restorative Justice Circle Leadership
“For decades, Maati Platts has been a staunch supporter, leader, and mentor of restorative justice circles and practices.”

Inspiring Books on Spiritual Reading and Commitment
“Here are two of the magic-working, shackle-breaking, people-binding books that I’ve been reading lately.”

A Growing Network of Peace Proclaimers
“Despite all the challenges, these pastors’ hearts are full of praise for the Lord, and they are eager to share the gospel of Jesus.”

Yet We Still Declare That God Is Faithful
We knew living into the Mosaic name would require us to work at being transformed by one another through God’s power.

The Faith of a Tonsil
They noticed a small area of concern in my tonsil on a recent scan. “It is probably nothing,” but I should get another scan.

It’s Your Turn: Pray & Engage the Pathway Forward
The Pathways Steering Team now offers you this working document and summary of what they heard from the focus groups and interviews and says, “It is your turn.”

300 Patients Who Reminded Me What It Means to Be Mosaic
“I saw people struggling with addictions, strokes, end-of-life issues, suicide attempts, and behavioral health concerns. It was invigorating and exhausting to attempt to provide spiritual care to this wide variety of people.”

Register Now for Assembly and Delegate Preparation Meetings
Registration for Mosaic’s Annual Assembly is now open! Learn more about the event on Saturday, November 4, as well as the Pre-Assembly Delegate Preparation meetings in September.
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