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| Upcoming events | 3/17/2009 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Upcoming events- Three reasons to come to Washington, D.C., this April - A peace festival will be held at Frazer Mennonite Church, Frazer, PA, on May 30, 2009.
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| Created from one jewel: Journal Entry | 4/21/2008 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Journal entry 4/21/08 by Susan Mark Landis in Iran.
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| A Biblical-Theological Reflection on Israel | 7/17/2007 | by Calvin E. Shenk |
- In response to the Mennonite Church USA open letter to congregations on becoming peacemakers in Israel/Palestine
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| News Release of Open Letter to Mennonite Church USA Congregations | 6/4/2007 | by MCUSA |
- After visiting Palestine/Israel May 11 to 24, a Mennonite Church USA delegation is encouraging the church and its institutions to get involved in the region in ways that provide hope and promote peace.
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| Open Letter to Mennonite Church USA Congregations (PDF) | 6/4/2007 | by MCUSA |
- After visiting Palestine/Israel May 11 to 24, a Mennonite Church USA delegation is encouraging the church and its institutions to get involved in the region in ways that provide hope and promote peace.
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| Nonviolent Atonement Conference Wrestles with the Meaning of Jesus' Death | 1/31/2007 | by Leo Hartshorn |
- For two days and evenings participants listened to scholarly presentations and discussed various theories of atonement and their implications for a peace theology. The event was co-sponsored by Preaching Peace and Every Church a Peace Church and held at Mennonite Central Committee’s Welcoming Place in Akron, Pa on January 22-23, 2007.
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| Conference teaches children about peace | 11/9/2006 | by Robert Stutzman |
- On Nov. 3-4, Bluffton University welcomed 65 school-aged children to its campus for Celebration of Peace: Making a Difference, a two-day conference for students in grades 3-8.
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| Stand In The Gap | 2/17/2006 | by WDC Social Concerns |
- We would like to invite you to attend the entire event, to be present with our High School youth as they worship and learn real, non-violent techniques and methods for dealing with conflict in our world.
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| Peace Mug Awarded to Willa Mae Thomas by Atlantic Coast Conference | 11/23/2005 | |
- The Atlantic Coast Conference Peace and Justice Committee awards a “peace mug” annually to a person or agency that exemplifies Christ’s love to persons experiencing adversity and injustice. The 2005 peace mug was awarded to Willie Mae Thomas.
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| “Living Peace” is Winter Peace Retreat Theme in Pocono Mountains | 3/26/2005 | by Leo Hartshorn |
- “The thing that strengthens us for our peace work is our worship of God,” Susan Mark Landis, peace advocate with the Executive Leadership Office of MC USA stated at a recent peace retreat in the snow- covered Pocono mountains.
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| Peace Mug Awarded to Doug Burkholder by Atlantic Coast Conference | 2/15/2005 | |
- The Atlantic Coast Conference Peace and Justice Committee awards a “peace mug” annually to a person or agency that exemplifies Christ’s love to persons experiencing adversity and injustice. The 2004 recipient was Doug Burkholder.
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| East Pennsylvania Congregations Attend Second Annual Peace Gathering | 2/7/2005 | by Ryan Kolb |
- The Peace and Justice Committee of Eastern District and Franconia Conference was encouraged to see so many persons from area Mennonite churches come out for its 2nd Annual Fall Gathering on Saturday, November 20.
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| Peace Mug Awarded to Bruce Aker by New York Mennonite Conference | 10/4/2003 | |
- Bruce Aker was awarded a peace mug, provided by Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA, at Celebration 2003, a New York conference family retreat and delegate assembly on September 19-21.
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| Pan y Paz: 2003 Report | 9/26/2003 | by Charlotte Shristi |
- Pan y Paz: Report of September 21, 2003 event.
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| Pan y Paz: Colombian Mennonites Celebrate UN International Day of Peace | 9/15/2003 | by Charlotte Shristi |
- The Mennonite Church publicized its declaration of nonviolence on a national level leading up to last year's event, putting ads in several of the country's largest newspapers. This year it plans to do the same with calls to the armed actors to observe a 24-hour ceasefire on the 21st of December.
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| Forty-day fast for peace ends the day MC USA called to prayer and fasting | 3/4/2003 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- Because of many encouraging e-mails and phone calls, Daryl Byler said he's never felt alone during his 40-day fast for peace that began Feb. 5. That's when the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has called congregations to a day of prayer and fasting at the height of U.S. preparations for war in Iraq.
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| As nation's drumbeats for war intensify, Mennonites called to kneel in prayer | 3/4/2003 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- As the United States prepares to invade Iraq with guns and bombs, the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board is asking Mennonites on March 16 to kneel in prayer in their congregations and homes.
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| South Korean church leaders urge prayer for peace in Korea | 2/28/2003 | by Jesus Village Church |
- With North Korean leaders threatening to ramp up production of nuclear weapons, the leaders of the Jesus Village Church in Gangwon Do, South Korea, have sent a letter to Mennonite churches around the world, calling for prayer and peace.
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| NEWS: Abortion Statement | 2/14/2003 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- In response to a call from constituents for Mennonite Church USA to reaffirm its stand on abortion, the Executive Board in January unanimously adopted a statement that considers abortion as "counter to biblical principles" but encourages compassionate responses to those caught in a complex issue.
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| Cover the Uninsured | 2/14/2003 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Mennonite Church USA is a National Supporter of Cover the Uninsured Week. This March 10-16, 2003 series of events is designed to focus attention on the more than 41 million Americans who do not have any form of health insurance.
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| Mennonites seek alternatives to war with Iraq | 2/6/2003 | by MCUSA |
- As the Bush administration continues to prime the American populace and the United Nations for war against Iraq, Mennonites have joined others in urging diplomatic and humanitarian responses in dealing with the human rights abuses and potential threats posed by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's leadership.
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| MC USA congregations can be yeast of peace in violence-saturated world | 1/16/2003 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- The Executive Board has asked area conference leaders to send congregations a peacemaking memo with a copy of a letter drafted to President Bush.
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| A Season of Peacemaking | 12/5/2002 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- As Iraq nears a Dec. 8 deadline for complying with the United Nations regarding declaring weapons' programs, Mennonites are invited to join other churches in praying that peace prevails.
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| Mennonite congregation to place ad in local newspaper | 9/5/2002 | by Staff |
- Madison Mennonite Church is leading an effort in Madison, WI, to place a full page ad in the local newspaper opposing a war in Iraq.
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| Peace resources available on Web | 7/31/2002 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- Peace resources available on Web in response to possible U.S. military action in Iraq.
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| Peace advocate helps Mennonites engage culture in finding Christ's way of peace | 6/19/2002 | by Laurie L. Oswald |
- The following is a question-answer interview conducted with Susan Mark Landis on June 7. She is a peace advocate for Mennonite Church USA's Executive Board. She lives and works in Orrville, Ohio.
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| Iraq Lamp Blessing | 5/29/2002 | by MC USA |
- News Release: Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada send oil lamps to Iraq
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