Some information and resources regarding Mennonite Church USA (MCUSA)’s Special Session of the Delegate Assembly in Kansas City, MO in May 27-30, 2022.
Articles
God’s Snow Day
I believe God intended for us all to have snow days. Perhaps not in the usual way we picture them in our minds – with snow and warm cookies – but with the same benefits for our mind and spirit.
Reborn and Learning to Dance in the Rain
There was no tear that God did not wipe away, no prayer that God did not hear, no fear from which God did not deliver her.
Perseverance Through Hard Times
Through it all, I saw how my father maintained his faith, believing that God would provide a solution, no matter how difficult or uncertain the situation seemed.
Imagine … Conflict as a Gift
… where conflict is a gift, there is an opportunity to understand ourselves better, to discover empathy for others, to build deeper and more meaningful relationships.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr and His Legacy of Peace
MLK Day is Monday, January 17, 2022, and we offer these quotes of Martin Luther King Jr. as a reminder of the timeless wisdom he offered. He stood for truth, justice, compassion, and courage. May you be inspired to continue the work of peace and justice as you reflect on these quotes.
New York City, a Laundromat, and Jesus
That day, with great wisdom, love, and knowledge of the scriptures, the pastor told us about Jesus and invited us to receive him in our hearts and become followers of him.
Flooded Out, Welcomed In
“I didn’t think that such a thing was possible, that there would be people that don’t even know us, yet would help us.”
From Patient Waiting to Chaotic Celebration
I want to embrace these celebrations, remembering what it was like to reframe holiday practices and to resume them with more depth of intention and appreciation.
What One Day Was, But is No Longer
What happens when all this begins to fall apart? How do you deal with fear? How do you face the moments of darkness that enclose your life? How do you coexist between what once was, but is no longer?
Book Review: How to Change the World, One Penny at a Time
A story like this points out that even an impressive, challenging, worthy, first 25 years of ministry can still be preliminary preparation for an even greater work to follow.
What Happens at the Cabin, Stays at the Cabin
When we learn to live exposed, transparent lives, then – and only then – will we experience genuine relationships as God intended.
New Showroom Dedicated to the Glory of God
At the dedication, stories were shared about God’s faithfulness over the decades and especially how God’s provision would appear “just-in-time” during difficult economic times.