Gathering for those not attending Phoenix 2013
By Rafael Barahona On May 3-4 and less than one week after the dedication of their new building, Arca de Salvación church in Fort Myers, Fla., hosted an event called, "Celebrando la Inmigración" (Celebrating Immigration). The event was organized by the Iglesia Menonita Hispana ...
Read more ...  Photo: Three leaders hold quilt squares that were created for display on an empty chair that will be on stage at Phoenix 2013 to represent those who will not participate. From left: Juanita Nunez, Samuel Lopez and Madeline Maldonado. Photo by Rafael Barahona.
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Albuquerque Church deals with intruder
By Gordon Houser On May 9, Albuquerque police arrested Michael Kelly in the building of Albuquerque Mennonite Church. The building is also used by other groups. Kelly said he had been sleeping in the church from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for about six months. In December 2012, the church discovered that about $800 ...
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In Tucson, immigration more than just a debate
By Andrew ClouseOn Nov. 2, 2012, Katrina Goering traveled to the wall that marks the border between Mexico and the United States to remember the death of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez. Jose, a 16-year-old Mexican boy was shot seven times by the U.S. border patrol the week prior, accused of thr  owing rocks at the border guards ...
Read more ...Photo: At HEPAC during a delegation meeting in November. Starting from the top sitting is Emma Stahl-Wert, standing next to her is Carrie Nelson, Jonathan Harnish, Katrina Goering in the front and Darlene Logston is the farthest to the right. Photo provided.
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College Corner: Love of animals enhances academics
By Melanie Zuercher Spring is senior seminar season at Bethel College, North Newton, Kan. For four students, this spring was also a chance to apply their love of animals to both scholarly pursuits and desire to help people ... Read more ...
Photo: Ashley Klein works with a Doberman mix puppy named Sadie at Caring Hands Human Society on behavior issues related to food aggression. Photo by Vada Snider.
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Tim blog: Mennonite Relief Sale in Southern California
On May 18, Charletta and I went to our first Mennonite relief sale in Southern California. It's officially called the "Southern California Festival and Sale." It was a good introduction to the diversity of Anabaptist congregations in the area. There was the traditional quilt auction ...
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