150 leaders call for change in policies toward gay Christians
From the Inclusive Mennonite Pastors leadership team
This month 150 Mennonite pastors and others credentialed for ministry signed a letter calling for changes in Mennonite Church USA policies related to inclusion of sexual minorities in the church. The letter urges denominational leaders to "make space for congregations and pastors who welcome and bless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Jesus-followers." The letter was sent on Jan. 24 to executive board members, conference ministers, and other leaders ... Read more ...
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Historian to examine church's response to Yo der's abuse of women
From Mennonite Church USAA Mennonite Church USA discernment group was formed in August 2013 to continue healing and reconciliation work in the wake of John Howard Yoder's abuse of women and some ongoing questions about how the church responded to it ...
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Fundraising to modernize EMU science labs sparks effort to upgrade western section of science center
By Bonnie Price Lofton of EMUEastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., has exceeded by nearly $600,000 its $7 million goal to modernize the laboratory section of the 1960s-era Suter Science Center, said vice president for advancement Kirk Shisler in an announcement to the campus community on Jan. 17 ...  Read more ...Vice president for advancement Kirk Shisler (center) chats with guests about proposed renovations of the Suter Science Center at an open house in 2013. Photo by Chelsie Gordon.
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Tim's blog: Seals and fog shroud Golden Gate at sunset
Here are some photos from Crissy field around sunset this evening in San Francisco, Calif. We had a lovely visit with our friends Eric, Nicky and Pax. As always, click on the photo to view full screen ...
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