DownloadArticles : Mennonite Church Canada
Aug. 11, 2008 issue
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von Gunten
Peace in action, not just theory
WINNIPEG, Man. — For Neill von Gunten, pacifism is not passive. The co-director of Mennonite Church Canada’s Native Ministry knows from personal experience that standing for peace demands action.
Von Gunten, who grew up in Berne, Ind., first took a stand for peace when he was 18 and chose alternative service as a conscientious objector instead of fighting in Vietnam. He was harassed for his choice and called names.
Aug. 4, 2008 issue
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Aboriginal traditions link with Christ
The Canadian government recently offered an apology for its oppressive treatment of Aboriginal people. Mennonite Church Canada is also seeking to honor its Aboriginal members through new educational resources that include Aboriginal teachings and traditions.
July 21, 2008 issue
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From two nations, a crossroads meeting
WINNIPEG, Man. — Fast cars. Glossy magazines full of expensive clothes. Piles and piles of money.
Feb. 19, 2007 issue
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Legal oddities raise citizenship concerns for some Canadian Mennonites
OTTAWA — Some Canadian Mennonites whose forebears were married in Mexico during the early 20th century have been learning they may not be Canadian citizens because of some long-standing oddities in Canada’s citizenship laws.
