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Articles : North America

Free to build a place of peace

The proposed Islamic center in New York City, known as Park51, is meant to increase harmony, peace and well-being, says Feisal Abdul Rauf, the imam behind the project. But, as so often happens today, those who spread fear and prejudice are distorting such intentions.
New Bluffton beaver named after professor Weaver

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Bluffton University opened the 2010-11 academic year Aug. 31 by welcoming about 270 new students — and one beaver.

Compassion needed

I was impressed with the compassionate response of Stahl Mennonite Church in Johnstown, Pa., toward their former pastor, who confessed to misappropriating funds (“Church Forgives Pastor for Theft,” June 7). It was a striking contrast to the attitude of some church-related organizations toward their employees.
MWR assistant editor to work in Pennsylvania

NEWTON, Kan. — Mennonite Weekly Review welcomes Sheldon C. Good of Telford, Pa., as assistant editor and web editor.
Gulf Coast clients praise MDS hurricane response

In conjunction with the five-year anniversaries of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Ike, Mennonite Disaster Service is evaluating its work in the region.
MC USA leadership cabinet members appointed

ELKHART, Ind. — Ervin Stutzman, Mennonite Church USA executive director, has named his new leadership cabinet.
Washington churches create VBS lessons on Revelation

WARDEN, Wash. — The strange creatures and complex language of Revelation make it an unlikely choice for vacation Bible school.
Summer camp expands youth ministry

REEDLEY, Calif. — For three weeks, the campus of First Mennonite Church became a camp for children.
Three schools to play in Soccer Classic

LANSDALE, Pa. — Three schools will meet Sept. 10-12 in the Menno Soccer Classic.

Arizona visitors look beyond law, convention

A Mennonite Church USA delegation went to Phoenix Aug. 12-13 planning to focus on Arizona’s controversial new immigration law and its effects.