MWR : Articles : March 22, 2010

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Articles : March 22, 2010

Continuity and change

Birth: Verona Rahab Boettger, Feb. 23, to David and Jenna Boring.
Can you drink this cup?

Our congregation undertook a six-week, all-church educational study on how faith impacts relationships.

Communion in community

Growing up in an ecumenical community with most members from mainline Protestant and Catholic traditions, I saw the Eucharist held up as a weekly ritual in which wine and bread were more than symbols. Officiants had theological training or had prepared for that role.

Student inspired by COs’ stories

WINNIPEG, Man. — A Web site that tells the stories of conscientious objectors in World War II helped inspire a high school student to examine her beliefs and connect with her family’s Mennonite heritage.
‘Come and see’

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Can anything good come from Nazareth? A rhetorical question? Not really. In John 1:46, Nathaniel made that inquiry, and Jesus’ disciple Philip answered, “Come and see.”
MWC youth leaders keep momentum

STRASBOURG, France — Building on the momentum from previous events and leaders, a new group aims to continue future involvement of youth and young adults in Mennonite World Conference.

Clarifying study

Thank you for “Board Seeks Ways to Deal with Conflict.”
Dialogue in Acts

An unauthorized conference convened by a few pastors affirmed Mennonite Church USA’s stance on sexuality.
Reconsidering anthem

Before we say goodbye to Goshen College for playing the national anthem, as some seem to be doing, we might reflect on the vital principle of re-examination.

MB anniversary celebrations begin

JADCHERLA, India — The country that received the first Mennonite Brethren overseas missionaries more than a century ago started the denomination’s 150th anniversary celebrations in January.