Following many meetings and discussions, the Sommerfeld Mennonite Church in Manitoba is ending its participation on Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) boards. This decision was made at a Sommerfeld church brotherhood meeting in November…
“Like an infectious laugh that spreads throughout a room full of people, one after another, theological networks have been formed by Anabaptist women in Africa, South America, Asia and Europe,” …
WINNPEG Norbert Bargen has been appointed human resources director for the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC). The human resources director ensures staff are well cared for as they …
Cassava farmers in Tanzania stand to greatly benefit from three projects just launched by Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives (MAFC) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The new initiatives support efforts to develop disease-resistant cassava varieties and more sustainable seed systems through which improved varieties can be delivered…
MB pastors reflect on the past and plan for the future On Nov. 17, more than 100 representatives from Ontario Mennonite Brethren churches met at Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener, Ont., …
Mennonite World Conference reports findings of Peace Audit A report on the results of a recent Peace Audit of Mennonite World Conference member churches is now available on the MWC …
A blessed pause Re “Conversations that ring true” (Editorial, November). I had to smile as I opened the Herald and saw a familiar sight – Winnipeg’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral. My …
[Should political advocacy scare Christians?] Ottawa has always been one of my favourite cities. It’s an old, stately city – whose name is derived from the Algonquin word for “trade” – home …
Our niece Anelia collects unpaid bills – seldom a fun job – for medical specialists in Pretoria, South Africa. A few days after sending out a batch of payment reminders …
The power of longevity in youth ministry When Mike and Carly Nelson agreed to lead the Grade 6 students at Ross Road Community (MB) Church in Abbotsford, B.C., they thought …