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West Philadelphia

Won't you be my neighbor?

February 25, 2014 by Emily Ralph Servant

As a white woman who somewhat recently moved into an area that is considered to be “gentrifying,” I try to be acutely aware of my impact on my community. Dannette Lambert’s article on “how not to be a gentrifier” was exactly what I needed. I absolutely love my neighborhood and its diversity, so a practical guide on being a positive force in your community for everyone gave me so much to think about and put in action.

Filed Under: Articles, Blog

Gun to garden tool

November 12, 2013 by Emily Ralph Servant

Gary Lebo was on his cell phone 117 miles away in Dillsburg, Pa. Item number 104, a cultivator mattock, was up next at the Philadelphia Festival & Auction, which benefits Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

Filed Under: News

Beauty for Brokenness: Growth toward Wholeness

June 20, 2013 by Emily Ralph Servant

On the morning of Saturday, June1st, thirty women came together at Salford Mennonite Church in Harleysville (Pa.) for the first women’s equipping event sponsored by the new Eastern District & Franconia Mennonite Conferences Women’s Committee.

Filed Under: News

Philadelphia Festival raises support and community

November 19, 2012 by Emily Ralph Servant

“Good food. Good cause. Nice quilts!” observed Rosalie Rolón Dow, describing the October 27th Festival & Auction to support the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Over 300 people attended Philadelphia’s second “MCC Relief Sale,” bidding on 200 items that raised $19,000 for MCC. With over $5,000 spent on foods and small items plus direct project donations, total receipts exceeded $27,000.

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Mennonite community … and community that Mennonites

July 24, 2012 by Emily Ralph Servant

It is not easy separating the noun “Mennonite” and the verb “to Mennonite.” I think it is because the terms are not mutually exclusive. Those of us who identify as Mennonite, ethnically or culturally, and practice a Mennonite faith are likely already Mennoniting. Here are a few examples that come to mind that demonstrate the close relationship between our beliefs (as Mennonites, the noun) and our practices (as we Mennonite, the verb)….

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Gathering of “sisters” provides training and care

March 28, 2012 by Emily Ralph Servant

One hundred and thirty women gathered for training and fellowship at Souderton Mennonite Church on March 23-24. The Sister Care seminar, developed by Mennonite Women USA, was sponsored by Eastern District and Franconia Conferences as part of their continuing work to equip and train congregational leaders.
“The depth of the sharing and the tears move, inspire, and teach us that the female characteristics are God-given and that we, as God’s women, have much honesty and healing to bring to the world,” said event planner Anne Yoder, West Philadelphia congregation.

Filed Under: News

Philly Churches plan festival to benefit MCC

September 16, 2011 by Bryan Miller

Ken Beidler, West Philadelphia, kenbeidler@yahoo.com Philadelphia Anabaptist churches are planning the first ever Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Benefit Festival in Philadelphia. This inaugural event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2011, […]

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Participating in the movement of God’s spirit:Invited into the 'dance of cooperation'

July 28, 2010 by Conference Office

Ken Beidler, West Philadelphia kenbeidler@yahoo.com On Sunday, March 14 amid joyful music and dancing, West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship (WPMF) celebrated the ordination of Lorie Hershey. The afternoon service welcomed participants […]

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Following the call to “dance”: Stepping out in faith to God’s leading

October 25, 2007 by Conference Office

Lorie Hershey, West Philadelphia lorie@wpmf.com I enjoyed dancing in my youth and now with my children, but it is not something I do in the presence of many. And yet […]

Filed Under: Call to Ministry Stories

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