By Maria Hosler Byler, Pastor for Youth and Family Faith Formation, Salford Mennonite Church To live out our faith requires helping our children grow into healthy, knowledgeable, and faithful adults […]
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KC2015 registration opens; presenters, exhibitors announced
Although it’s still more than five months away, Mennonite Church USA’s 2015 biennial convention is taking shape. Registration opened Jan. 15 for the June 30–July 5 event in Kansas City, […]
Mennonite Church USA Executive Board announces action steps: Franconia Conference stays focused on building healthy relationships
by Emily Ralph, associate director of communication The Executive Board of Mennonite Church USA met last week to review the recommendations of a task force appointed to respond to Mountain […]
Conference leaders gather for conversation about EMU listening process
by Emily Ralph, associate director of communication Credentialed leaders from Franconia and Eastern District Conferences gathered on May 5, 2014 at Towamencin Mennonite Church (Kulpsville, Pa.) to dialogue with Loren […]
MC USA Executive Board releases statement, approves resolution
In the midst of a winter storm, members of the Executive Board (EB) of Mennonite Church USA met Feb. 13–15 to prayerfully discern a way forward on a number of issues facing the broader church.
Together they affirmed the passage of a revised churchwide statement on immigration justice and a resolution that puts in place a task force to review the decision of Mountain States Mennonite Conference to license a pastor in a committed same-sex relationship. They also met with staff from MennoMedia to affirm a new strategic direction for the agency.