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Norristown New Life Nueva Vida
Already and Not Yet
Recognizing What is and Hoping for What is Yet to Come – Revelation 7:9-14 by Marta Castillo When a baby is born, even when still in the womb, they already are […]
Cuidándonos entre Mujeres / Sister Care
by Marta Castillo Sitting, learning, laughing, crying, and sharing in a group of 30 Spanish-speaking women leaders and pastors is an experience that is unrivaled. The Spirit of the living […]
What is the Significance of the Church Building?
For a congregation just starting out and growing, buildings are more than just a location; they are central to mission, identity, and community.
That’s What the Church is Supposed to Do
By Marta Castillo, Pastor at Nueva Vida Norristown New Life “My mom just said that she can’t handle it! She is not willing to take care of the kids. She is […]
Reflection on Hope for the Future
Recently, three of our Franconia Conference members took part in Hope for the Future, an MCUSA gathering of leaders of color from across the church. These gatherings are designed to […]
Celebrating 25 years of Unity In Christ
Now, as Nueva Vida Norristown New Life moves beyond the 25 years, we look to God for new vision and strength.
Living God’s Promises Together: 25 Years and Beyond
[Nueva Vida Norristown New Life] came together on July 1, 1990 – a most unusual integration of three Mennonite churches of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds in Norristown.
SisterCare Offered Time to Encounter God in Each Other in Spanish & English
Mirror, mirror, what do you see?
New Life internet café: a cup of java and so much more
by Karlton Glick The internet café at Nueva Vida Norristown New Life Church (Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a place where people get to know each other and take steps to break […]
Ministerial Update (April 2014)
Steve Kriss, Director of Leadership Cultivation, provided this update from the March & April meetings of the Credentials and Ministerial Committees.
Enter into life with all your heart
by Emily Ralph, Swamp Mennonite Luke and Dot Beidler were recognized for their lives of ministry, service, and stewardship at the joint Franconia and Eastern District Conference Assembly on November […]
Communing with each other and the world
Whether wearing clothes from other countries or sharing a spaghetti dinner with the church down the street, Franconia Conference congregations spent October 2nd remembering their holy communion with the world-wide church.