Hope brings comfort: Being the gospel through crisis
As the coronavirus continues to infect our world, it’s important not to forget that before COVID-19, crises were already raging around the world. These ongoing crises are destroying the well-being of people and thrusting them into harm’s way. Not only are these crises still happening, but they have been exacerbated by the pandemic. People […]
Awakening to God’s love
Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century anchorite mystic, is well known for her book Revelations of Divine Love. It’s the oldest surviving book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. Still readily available in print and e-book forms, Julian reminds us that in brokenness and strain, "all shall be well, and […]
Take 5: John K. Stoner on how militarism is driven by racism
John K. Stoner talks with Jason Boone about how militarism is driven by racism.
Webinar—Learn more about Mennonites Against Militarism
What: Webinar with the MAM reference group When: Recorded on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 Watch the webinar to learn about Mennonites Against Militarism — how it got started, who’s involved and how you can join! Refusing to fight in the wars of nations and provinces has long been a part of Anabaptist peace witness. But in our current state of near-constant war, […]
Story 5: Dismantling systemic racism
Ann Jacobs, Church Relations representative, wrote a blog regarding the death of George Floyd at the hands of police brutality and the outpouring of protest. Here is an excerpt from that blog: "… In a review of the verse in 1 Corinthians 12:26, when one suffocates, we all suffocate. … We are God’s ambassadors for […]
Displacement
The legacy of boundary-crossing colonial mission includes massive displacement—of native peoples from their homelands in Africa and the Americas, and of the produce of many lands, such as sugar, tobacco, and opium, for imperial purposes. The coerced movement and violent destruction of bodies and goods entails further displacements of psyches and families, cultures and languages. […]
November conversation with David and Sophie Lapp Jost
Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, interviews David and Sophie Lapp Jost. They give us first-hand stories of the plight of migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos and highlight the life-giving work of two organizations that focus on solidarity with the migrants. May your heart and mind be […]
Love is the greatest
36 "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" 37 He said to him, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang […]
Mission Sunday reflection
The Repentance that Leads to Life Jonah 3:1-10 For Mission Sunday 2020, Joe Sawatzky, Church Relations Representative at Mennonite Mission Network, shares insights on repentance from the story of Jonah and today’s global context. It is through our own repentance that we can experience the forgiveness and life that God offers.
A September conversation with the Garbers
We’re on edge. We’re anxious about outcomes. Our emotions are all over the place. What am I talking about? Politics! It’s election season and mission workers in Barcelona, Alisha and Josh Garber, join Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, to discuss how they are dealing with their identity as […]
Repentance that leads to life
November is mission month. Racism harms the body of Christ and God’s reconciling mission. But God has made a way to receive forgiveness — the repentance that leads to life! Mission Network November mission month materials invite MC USA to witness across the church to God’s plan for reconciliation. Introduction Two plagues have erupted in 2020 — […]
Mennonite peace witness
Peace with God, peace with neighbor, peace with the world. If we are pursuing peace in those areas, we are on the right track, because that is the track Jesus modeled for us. The time spent in prayer and communion with God gave Jesus strength and wisdom to do his work in the world. […]