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Easter Cantata at First MC of Halstead

Celebrate Easter through song on Saturday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m., with an Easter Cantata at First Mennonite Church of Halstead, 427 W. 4th in Halstead, Kansas. Jesus! The Resurrection of […]

Visit from SEMILLA representative

Visit from SEMILLA representative: Karla Cuca Vázquez, ambassador for the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary (SEMILLA) in Guatemala, will be in central Kansas in March to share updates on the seminary’s ministry […]

The Spirit is Moving!

When I joined the staff of Western District Conference as Business Manager in the summer of 2023, I had little knowledge of the programs and operations of the conference. Now […]

March Newsletter – Kids Meet Christ

Anywhere? Yes, Anywhere!

By Jennie Wintermote, WDC Resource Library Director Photo Credit: https://pixabay.com/ Last week the WDC staff gathered for our annual staff retreat and I was so grateful to be together with […]

Faith Born and Strengthened as We Walk Together

By Sandra Montes Martinez, Associate Conference Minister, Texas-Based Faith is deeply personal, yet it was never meant to grow in isolation. It is born in moments of encounter with God […]

WDC March Prayer Requests

– March 1 – During this season of Lent, pray for all WDC congregations as they seek to walk in the way of Jesus and nurture faithful discipleship. […]

WDC Spring 2026 Ministers’ Retreat

Nurturing Secure Relationships Through Worship – WDC ministers and spouses are invited to retreats in 2026 co-sponsored by the WDC Ministerial Leadership Commission and Kids Meet Christ program, as a ime to rest, […]

New screening protocol for MC USA ministry candidates

Important update for potential ministers Mennonite Church USA is strengthening its commitment to safe and accountable ministry leadership. Beginning March 1, 2026, MC USA is implementing an enhanced screening protocol as […]

Embodied Faith

–Kathy Neufeld Dunn, WDC Associate Conference Minister (KS based) “…and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” This particular Greek word for “dwell” did not mean just spending time […]

February Newsletter – Kids Meet Christ

Why WDC members choose to own our shared ministry

By Sarah Bryan, WDC Fund Development Worker During my first few months as the Fund Development Worker with Western District Conference, I’ve spent a lot of time in one-on-one conversations […]

The Story Isn’t Enough

For the last 2 weeks, our family has been enjoying the adventures of Amon–a young man living in Jerusalem at the time of Jesus’ death, resurrection and ascension. While those […]

Mustard Seed Grants at Work: Summer Food 4 Kids, Hillsboro, KS

For the 11 weeks of summer, volunteers from the churches in Hillsboro, help fill lunch bags with a hot meat dish, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, and cookies. The bags are […]

What Is the Neighborhood Church?

An Introduction to “That’s Why I’m a Neighborhood Church Pastor: The Dance of the Spirit.” I was invited by the Western District Conference (WDC) to reflect on the Neighborhood Church […]

WDC February Prayer Requests

– Feb 1 – Give thanks for participants joining the zoom book-study of Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From, hosted on zoom by WDC’s Kids Meet Christ […]

Seeking suggestions for leaders!

WDC congregations and members embody a rich variety of skills, perspectives, contexts and experiences. We invite suggestions for potential nominees for elected WDC leadership roles that reflect these many gifts. […]

Navigating Differences in Faith Communities

What’s Happening in the New Year with WDC Resource Commission?

There is so much going on in the news that is unsettling that I choose to share some good news stories of what’s happening in Western District Conference. A Latina […]

Zion Mennonite Church, Elbing KS

Zion Mennonite Church (ZMC) is actively seeking pastor. Zion Mennonite Church 2026 Job Description Please contact Western District Conference (wdc@mennowdc.org) for the Congregational Information Form.