Phoenix convention numbers down
By Everett J. ThomasOn June 3, Mennonite Church USA's convention staff closed online registration for the July 1-5 gathering in Phoenix. According to Scott Hartman, convention planning coordinator, registration was 4,311 at that time. This is a 33 percent decline compared to the 6,420 registrants at the Pittsburgh convention in 2011 ...
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Inventory shows 85 new congregations in the last five years
By Ryan MillerIn recent years, examinations of Mennonite Church USA demographics have focused on declining membership. But a recent list offers a new perspective. A "snapshot" inventory compiled in March 2013 by Mennonite Church USA shows 85 new congregations since January 2008 ...  Read more ...
An online map of new congregations is updated by Mauricio Chenlo, denominational minister of church planting. Click on the image to go to the online map.
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Connecting Families holds annual retreat
By Ken BeamThe 26th annual gathering of Connecting Families-East was held May 17-19 at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Connecting Families meets one weekend each year to connect families and individuals dealing with LGBT concerns and is associated with Brethren Mennonite Council ...
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College Corner: From the classroom to the colonies, students gain a new perspective on Anabaptism in Paraguay
By Brian Yoder Schlabach
Not everyone travels 5,000 miles to go to class. But during May term this year, a group of Goshen College students made their way to Paraguay to experience Anabaptist culture, identity and history in South America firsthand ... Read more ...
Photo: The Goshen College Anabaptist History in Paraguay May term class share conversation and a meal with members of the community at the Bruderhof house in Asunción. Photo courtesy of Mara Weaver.
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