MWR : Articles : Jan. 23

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Articles : Jan. 23

Give us this day our daily unity

Anabaptists consider the Lord’s Supper in part a personal, one-on-one connection with God, by way of Christ’s sacrifice. Like the Lord’s Prayer, it is also a celebration in which the whole body comes together, united in its remembrance of salvation.

Winding road of loss, love leads old friends together

HESSTON, Kan. — After Roy Unruh lost two wives in tragic accidents, he struggled to trust that God would provide strength and courage to meet the trials that lay before him.
Goshen College student-run business steeped in Mennonite culture

With just four simple ingredients, two Goshen College students are hoping to “create a culture” by brewing Menno Tea.
Worshiping against the grain

When Lovina Rutt was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2000, elimination of wheat products from her diet had repercussions — both in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary.

Conrad Grebel launches master of peace studies

WATERLOO, Ont. — Culminating more than a decade of dreaming and a year of intense work, Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo announced the launch of a new master of peace and conflict studies program in December.
Asians strengthen Anabaptist identity

KOLKATA, India — Strengthening Anabaptist identity, learning more about Mennonite World Conference and proposing priorities for the future were the main issues for Asian members of the MWC General Council at a training session for the Asia Caucus.

Gospel should change lives

I am part of the Pilgrim Mennonite Conference group that is holding services in New York City. In the June 20, 2011, issue of Mennonite Weekly Review, Charlie Kraybill commented on our work in the Bronx in an article titled, “In the City, Might the Saving Process Go Both Ways?” He noted that when Mennonites went to the city as missionaries in earlier decades, change came to them in similar proportions to the change they expected to bring to the city.

Paul makes his case

Twelve centuries have passed since our lesson with Moses and Miriam. We would be lost without our quarter’s theme of “God’s Covenant” (with Abraham), “God’s Protection” (of Joseph and Moses), and now “God’s Redemption” (proclaimed by Paul). Even so, crossing such historical distance and change of style from narrative to poetry to letter, we probably feel like Dorothy, hurled by tornado from Kansas to Oz. Everything seems different!

Noticing change for better

If I made a list of what was better about life 30 to 40 years ago, a few things would come to mind, not necessarily in order of importance.

Forgiveness norms

In my last column I said forgiveness isn’t seasonal. It should be embodied as a permanent part of us. Forgiveness isn’t like a prescription, kept on the shelf in a closet, available in case we need to take a dose.

Nurturing pacifist conscience

On my desk is Peace-Work Quilt: Writings of J.E. McNeil, published by the Center on Conscience & War, 2011, 150 pages, $15.

Farm policy to heal nations

This past summer I volunteered at a small organic farm where I saw firsthand the power of creation to grow and bring forth foods that nourish our bodies.