DownloadArticles : May 4, 2009
Congregations
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A series of firsts
Kalamazoo Mennonite Fellowship celebrated its second anniversary in January. We give thanks to God for his persistent care for us.
Editorial
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Faith, science and climate change
Recent letters in this newspaper and comments on our Web site about climate change — in particular in response to Methodist environmental activist and author Bill McKibben’s March visit to Goshen College — reveal differing perspectives on science and faith.
Feature
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Church aid in Elkhart County
GOSHEN, Ind. — The annual “Family Fest” at Bethany Christian Schools is usually a joyous event as families auction off handmade quilts, furniture and other goods in the annual school fundraiser.
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Anabaptist church is born in Cuba
WINNIPEG, Man. — When the Mennonite Church in Cuba was born last August, it was, in some ways, an unexpected birth.
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The church still works
Yes, the church still works — in far-flung countries and in the United States.
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Trip to Congo blends Kansas family’s past and future
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Abe Regier sat down at a feast on Thanksgiving Day 2008.
Letters
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Room for various views
I commend the three pastors who authored the open letter that challenged Mennonite Church USA on the exclusion of gays and lesbians.
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Who is unwilling?
In response to the open letter, we would say that the “unwillingness” is equally prevalent for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group.
News
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MC USA makes plans for executive director transition
NEWTON, Kan. — A leadership transition in Mennonite Church USA will include a history-writing project by the current executive director.
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Fewer women in leadership roles seen
STURGIS, Mich. — In some parts of Mennonite Church USA, there are fewer women in leadership than in previous years.
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