“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.”
Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Intentional and Insightful Fellowship
On June 13, twenty-one of us from Blooming Glen traveled to Oxford Circle (Philadelphia, PA) Mennonite Church. We spent hours listening, learning, and eating a delicious Colombian meal together. We engaged in intentional conversation to build understanding and gain a new perspective on the difficult topic of racism.
Need a Hymnal?
In the fall of 2020, MennoMedia released the latest Mennonite hymnal, Voices Together, commissioned by Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada.
Seeing God in the "Image of a Stranger"
Wishing to be seen, listened to, and examined with care was important for recipients as well as the caregiver during these “holy moments.” As a retired physician, I witnessed the image of God in many unfamiliar faces.
Congregational Profile: Blooming Glen Mennonite Church
Blooming Glen wants to be a Christ-like presence and blessing in our community.
Representing Jesus in West Virginia
Every time SWAP and the community members share meals and stories, they touch each others’ lives.
Partnerships Embodying Christ’s Way of Redemptive Peace
by Mary Nitzsche, Associate Executive Minister The slogan, “Doing together what we cannot do alone,” was put into action on Friday evening, September 28, when three Franconia Conference congregations partnered […]
An Interfaith Creation Care Journey
by Mike Ford, Associate Pastor of Youth, Blooming Glen Mennonite Church This past month, PA Interfaith Power and Light (PA IPL) organized two groups totaling 18 bicyclists to ride from […]
Franconia Conference Welcomes New Staff Member
Beginning in July, 2017, Mary Nitzsche will join the Franconia Conference staff as Associate Executive Minister. This role will include the work that was previously classified as Conference Pastor. She […]
From Dust You've Been Created
Our religiosity and practice … that help tell the story of our faith have little meaning without right relationships.