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A detectable level of tension accompanied Mennonite Church USA delegates into their meeting on Saturday afternoon as they gathered for a final session to discuss a proposed statement about the church’s perspectives on human sexuality.
The resolutions committee drafted the document, titled “A resolution on ... [Read More]
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Church delegates on Saturday spoke out against “the evil of human trafficking” and urged Congress to support bipartisan legislation that would provide basic and affordable health care for all Americans.
By a majority vote, delegates approved resolutions on human trafficking and health care. The statements ... [Read More]
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More than 500,000 people, including many Mennonites, were expected to attend the 29th annual Red, White and Boom! on Friday — one of the largest fireworks displays in the Midwest.
The 27-minute sky show was just one of the day’s many events, including food and games on Washington Boulevard, and entertainment on Lo... [Read More]
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The resolutions committee of Mennonite Church USA on Friday released proposed statements on national health care, human trafficking and homosexuality.
The three resolutions will be considered by the delegates in the Saturday morning session. The delegates may vote to adopt some or all of the resolutions.
The human sexuality resolution, officially called “A resolution on following Christ and gr...
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A relief pitcher, an Amish bench, the EPA paradox (named for Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen) and a Global Positioning System. June Alliman Yoder and Mandy Yoder Schrock used these images and text from Psalm 121 to encourage worshipers to engage in a partnership with the Holy Spirit.
In the joint worship service on T... [Read More]
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Knowing the way of snail mail, it’s a safe bet that few family members this week will receive postcards with the Columbus skyline reflected on the Scioto River at dusk.
Instead, those who aren’t able to attend Convention 2009 can refer to the nearly 15 pages of tweets from Mennonite Church USA. Followers can view up-to-the-second news about events and access links to photos and articles. ...
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The first Pastors’ Day began many hours before opening worship for Convention 2009.
In opening remarks, James Schrag, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, spoke about the “crow’s nest calling,” a metaphor representing the pastoral vantage point.
“From my humble view,” said Schrag, “a pastor... [Read More]
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Interested in a new weekly Mennonite radio program? Come to the Java City coffee bar area (located by the convention center’s information booth) on Thursday, July 2, at 7:45 a.m. Meet host Burton Buller and producer Melodie Davis. You’ll hear pilots, receive a sampler CD, pick up brochures and give feedback. If you can’t make it, stop by the cybercafe of Third Way Media in the ex...
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Although registration for Columbus set no records, nearly 8,000 Mennonites will be in attendance, surpassing the convention in San Jose by over 1,500 people.
As of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, registration totaled 2,935 adults; 4,284 youth and sponsors; 286 junior youth and sponsors; 314 infants, preschoolers and children K-5; ... [Read More]