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The rule of ayni: reciprocal relationship
In Kichwa, there is a word, ayni , that describes the rule and practice of interdependence. “One does not exist unless the community exists,” says Julian Guamán. In the Kichwa worldview, that community includes all of creation, not just humans. Ayni... more/más/suite
Uniting people through technology
Witnessing in Hong Kong and beyond Church members gather in a school auditorium, singing worship songs in both Cantonese (the mother tongue for most people in Hong Kong) and Mandarin. The Chinese languages share a script that contains thousands of... more/más/suite
We are peace-loving Mennonites
Dear MWC and Mennonite Church Canada, you are the angels sent by God to Myanmar. You fed us when we were hungry. When we are down, you comfort us. You help us when we are refugees. You bring us a ray of hope when we are hopeless. more/más/suite
Atualização do sócio do Ministério: ICOMB – Julho 2023
A Igreja dos Irmãos Menonitas do Malawi convida todos a celebrar o progresso e a juntar-se em orações por um futuro brilhante. No centro de sua missão está um profundo compromisso com o estabelecimento de igrejas holísticas em todo o Malawi. Com... more/más/suite
Universally appealing core values
Meet Hiro Katano of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Member of the Faith & Life Commission. How do you serve MWC? I have been a General Council member, representing Nihon Menonaito Kirisuto Kyokai Kyogikai (Japan Mennonite Christian Church Conference),... more/más/suite
Third peace conference brings faith and peace together
“There’s something in the water among Mennonite theologians and peace building scholars and practitioners…around the decolonial project that people are drinking from now that is interesting and quite good,” says Andrew Suderman. The Eastern... more/más/suite
Sweet fellowship on Discord
Young AnaBaptists build global connection during YABs Fellowship Week Between 18-25 June 2023, young adult groups around the world celebrated the Young AnaBaptist (YABs) Fellowship Week . Themed The family I found in my salvation , young people... more/más/suite
Each in their own accent
“I learned that each participant has their own accent; it comforted me to know that having an accent is normal,” says Hens Sita, a member of GITJ Kelet, Indonesia. In advance of the Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Indonesia, IndoMenno (a... more/más/suite
It feels like yesterday
“There are so many memories and landmarks for the entire GYS/Assembly period that if I were to mention them all it will need another 11 more days to explain it!” says Peleka Jonathan Mpemba, a Global Youth Summit (GYS) delegate for Kanisa la... more/más/suite
A declaration for peace
The walls were the trees of the forest, the lights and sound from solar-powered batteries and the waters for baptism were the river itself. The spirit of worship through singing, the fervent prayers and the calls to follow Jesus, our hope, in the... more/más/suite
In honour of God’s creation and the church universal
The Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford won’t soon forget that Mennonite World Conference guests were there in March 2023. A tree was left behind in remembrance. Mennonite World Conference has a tradition to plant tree on the grounds of a... more/más/suite
Atualização do sócio do Ministério: ICOMB – Junho 2023
A cúpula deste ano da Comunidade Internacional de Igrejas de Irmãos Menonitas (ICOMB), realizada em Abbotsford, BC, proporcionou aos delegados uma oportunidade única de experimentar a rica herança da MB naquela região do Canadá. Com igrejas que... more/más/suite
Peacebuilding after disaster
“Your textbook worked!” Darnell Barkman told his former professor Lisa Schirch after floodwaters overcame his region in November 2021. The pastor at Yarrow United Mennonite Church in B.C., Canada, implemented all his peacebuilding training to... more/más/suite
New ways of being the church
“The pandemic has challenged churches to look for new ways of being the church – especially as we exist in a multi-religious society as a minority,” says Cynthia Peacock, regional representative for Southern Asia. As an MWC regional representative,... more/más/suite
The taste of generosity
As frequently as once a week, a welcome visitor shows up at the Mennonite World Conference (MWC) office in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, bearing gifts. “Pie man” Tim Sauer’s gifts involve strawberries, grapes, rhubarb, apples, sour cherries – and... more/más/suite
A witness to the gospel together
One city, one decade, two movements, 500 years. Today, representatives of Mennonite World Conference (MWC) have embarked on dialogues with representatives of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), a movement that also arose in Zurich in... more/más/suite
Pastoral letter regarding persecuted Anabaptist-Mennonites
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26) Beloved sisters and brothers: An MWC member church in an African country is not recognized by the government and thus operates in difficult... more/más/suite
A “capital C” church worldwide
Surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, Mennonite World Conference’s Executive Committee (EC) , regional representatives , YABs Committee , senior staff and development volunteers met at Camp Squeah in British Columbia, Canada, for annual... more/más/suite
A visible global church
“My heart hasn’t stopped beating fast since hearing the testimonies last night,” said mission committee member Joanne Lang at Arnold Community Church, B.C., Canada. Her local congregation was one of 29 that hosted Mennonite World Conference guest(s... more/más/suite
Mennonites advocate for total peace in Colombia
Over decades of violence between state, paramilitary and guerillas, the Mennonite church in Colombia has been working in the affected regions, accompanying victims, denouncing violence and calling for peace. Now a Mennonite has been appointed to... more/más/suite
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