The Mennonite, Inc. welcomes original submissions and contributions for the October 2017 print magazine issue and corresponding online content focusing on Scripture: Texts that move and shape you. Submissions are due no later than August 1, 2017.   The Mennonite welcomes written reflections—personal stories, biblical or theological reflections, poetry and more (800-1200 words), as well as original photography, multimedia products (including, but not limited to, original song or music recordings, music playlists, videos and vlogs) and artwork on the theme. Submissions could consider these or other questions related to the theme: What is one Scripture passage that was a “theme text” or that has been particularly important […]

Enjoy seeing all that happened at our Eastern Washington 2017 gathering through these images captured by Don Bacher. PHOTOS

If you suffer from food allergies or have special dietary needs, please take a look at the menu for our 2017 Annual Meeting in Eastern Washington. If the planned menu includes items that you cannot eat, please bring along your own substitutions. MENU

The Mennonite, Inc. is teaming up with Michele Hershberger, Professor of Bible at Hesston College to offer a series of four virtual Bible studies for Junior and Senior High youth groups in June. Whether your youth groups are headed to the Mennonite Church USA convention in Orlando this summer or not, they’ll be sure to benefit from Michele’s four-week Bible study series focusing on the theme “Love is a Verb.” Michele will offer input on four Wednesdays:  June 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 8-9 p.m. Eastern/5-6 p.m. Pacific. Youth groups will have a chance to share their stories and input with Michele, too. […]

Mennonite Church USA Archives is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 1, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at its new location in Elkhart (3145 Benham Ave, Suite 1, Elkhart, IN 46517). A short dedication program will take place at 3:00 p.m. Come join us as we dedicate the new space and celebrate the many people whose service and generosity have sustained the work of the archives for the last 80 years. All are welcome to attend!

Former Seattle Mennonite Church pastor, Weldon Nisly, is currently serving with Christian Peacemaker Teams in Kurdistan, Iraq. To read more about his assignment, follow this link.

Now is the time to register for the 2017 PNMC Annual Meeting. This year’s gathering will take place at Menno Mennonite Church, located halfway between Ritzville and Moses Lake. The gathering will be hosted by our brothers and sisters from Menno Mennonite Church (Ritzville, WA) and Warden Mennonite Church (Warden, WA). The purpose of our annual gathering is to build up congregations through workshops that add skills, to enrich our conference through fellowship that creates relationships, and build up our witness to the world through inspiring worship, and challenging one another to greater faithfulness. Our Love Builds Up theme comes […]

Step Up – Youth wanted for participation in the Future Church Summit in Orlando About 40 spots remain open for the Step Up program – an opportunity for high school age youth to participate in the Future Church Summit at this summer’s Mennonite Church USA Convention in Orlando. This opportunity was initially open to only three youth per conference. Now, any interested youth attending convention may participate. Participants will attend an orientation seminar and be included in table groups during the July 6-8 Future Church Summit. Additional information and a link to registration can be found at http://convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/youth/.

At the April 7-8 meeting, the PNMC Board confirmed its support of the CIHAN recommendation for action from the CIHAN Commission on Immigration Matters.  The Board encourages PNMC congregations to support and participate in these actions which include: The Commission on Immigration Matters! for the Council of Hispanic Anabaptist Churches of the Northwest (CIHAN) first recognizes that, facing the political changes in the country, neither our churches nor our institutions can offer legal solutions for our immigrant families, but we urge these actions in our churches to prepare and defend our families facing the threat of mass deportations.  Prayer: Together, let […]

Our brothers and sisters in Anchorage are pleased to welcome Paul Versluis as interim pastor. Paul is familiar with our region and formerly served at the Prince of Peace congregation in Adair Village near Corvallis, OR from 1995 until 2001. Paul will serve until August 8 and the congregation is seeking a permanent pastor to begin then. For details about this ministry opportunity, follow the link below: Employment