Pittsburgh Mayor still talking
By Everett J. ThomasAlthough some 6,000 Mennonites were long gone from the July 4-9 convention, Pittsburgh's mayor was still talking about their impact on his city the following week. On July 12, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl commended the work done by the volunteers during Pittsburgh 2011 by issuing a Proclamation honoring their time and labor ... Read more ...
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Opinion: Confessions of a white anti-racist
By Sarah Shirk I arrived at Pittsburgh 2011 (July 4-9) at the beginning of the week of convention, eager to take it all in. I couldn't wait to run into old friends in the hallway, participate in thought-provoking seminars, and, close to the top of the list, add my voice to the community of voices as we sang familiar hymns. I even announced (pre-emptively) in my Facebook status that "nothing says happy 4th [of July] like thousands of peace church members singing their theology together in four part harmony!" ...
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EMM changes administrative structures to meet new global realities
By Linda Moffett Major structural changes are being implemented at the administrative offices of Eastern Mennonite Missions. In order to respond to new global realities in missions, a restructuring is underway that will move more decision-making to the field, streamline administrative functions, and result in greater efficiency in keeping costs low ...
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College Corner: EMU student enjoy fruits of labor
By Mike ZucconiFuture Eastern Mennonite University students will not have to go far to enjoy an apple, pear or fig on their way to class. Will Hairston, EMU grounds supervisor, and his team, have worked throughout the summer to cultivate and maintain edible gardens on campus ...
Read more ...  Will Hairston, EMU grounds supervisor, tends to the asparagus plants located near the Elmwood dormitory in Harrisonburg, Va. Photo by Jon Styer.
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