Articles : March 27, 2006
Editorial
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No ‘visitors’ in global church
The miracle that is Mennonite World Conference was described by, of all people, a truck driver who visited Calvary Christian Fellowship Church in Inglewood, Calif., March 12.
News
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RAD program to Chicago
CHICAGO — Beginning this fall, participants in Mennonite Mission Network’s Reaching and Discipling program will have a chance to experience the diversity Chicago offers.
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War slows, doesn’t stop, MCC in Iraq
Three years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, a lack of security prevents Mennonite Central Committee from placing workers there. But MCC continues to develop and support projects in Iraq, reports MCC Iraq program coordinator Peter Dula.
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More than 300 attend EMU service for clain CPT activist
HARRISONBURG, Va. — More than 300 people attended a March 15 memorial service in Lehman Auditorium at Eastern Mennonite University for slain Christian Peacemaker Teams activist Tom Fox.
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In its 50th year, Pennsylvania relief sale still growing
EPHRATA, Pa. — John Hostetler still remembers board members’ glee when the 1962 Tri-State Relief Sale, now named the Pennsylvania Relief Sale, brought in $10,000 for Mennonite Central Committee. The treasurer tossed in an extra $10 to make it $10,010.
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Global church faces wealth gap
PASADENA, Calif. — It is time to confront the disparity of wealth among members of the global Mennonite and Anabaptist family, said delegates to a consultation sponsored by Mennonite World Conference and Mennonite Central Committee March 7-8.
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CPT finds no signs that slain worker was tortured
The body of slain Christian Peacemaker Teams activist Tom Fox showed no signs of torture when it was viewed by CPTers and members of Fox’s family on March 16 at a Dover, Del., funeral home.
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Rejoice, mourn, nurture
PASADENA, Calif. — Encouragement for those who endure persecution. The first official summary of beliefs shared by Anabaptists around the world. An African woman’s plea for equality with men. Setting a goal to do peace work with Catholics.
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MWR to introduce term corporate memberships
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — The Mennonite Weekly Review Inc. board of directors on March 17 approved offering 10- and 15-year memberships in the MWR Inc. corporation.
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MWC leaders angered by visa denials
PASADENA, Calif. — Fifteen members of the Mennonite World Conference General Council were denied visas to attend the MWC mini-assembly March 7-16.
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