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“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6

An Anabaptist Perspective Reflection on Pentecost On Pentecost, the church remembers the moment when the Holy Spirit descended upon the gathered disciples in Jerusalem (Acts 2). It was not merely […]

Conscientious Objection Workshop

Conscientious Objection Workshop – What will you do if you are drafted into the military? Learn about alternatives Sunday, June 14, 5:30 pm, First Church of the Brethren, 1103 Jefferson, […]

WDC Annual Assembly – There will be three tracks

WDC Annual Assembly – There will be three tracks available on Saturday, August 8, the Delegate track to discuss WDC business, the Intergenerational Faith Formation track for non-delegate adults and children […]

Becoming God’s People

I’ve been thinking about what Rev. Leonard Dow, commencement speaker at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and VP of Community and Church Development of Everence said. He encouraged AMBS graduates and […]

Art, Improv, and Lego are Worship, Too!

Art, Improv, and Lego are Worship, Too! Kids Meet Christ invites you to a fun community event for EVERYONE—parents, children, leaders, and anyone who wants to see what is possible […]

Organized and Reorganized by the Spirit

Acts 2:1-7, 43-47: When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and […]

NAMIWalks Mid-Kansas Event Invitation

First Mennonite Church, Newton, KS invites you to be part of something special at the first-ever NAMIWalks Mid-Kansas Event on Saturday, June 13 in Hesston, KS! This event brings our community together […]

May Newsletter – Kids Meet Christ

Join us for WDC Annual Assembly!

WDC Annual Assembly – Inspiring worship throughout the weekend on “Becoming God’s People.” Meaningful faith stories on Friday evening, creative intergenerational worship on Saturday, and Pastor Juan Limones preaches on […]

“Kindness I Find Nowhere Else”

I’ve never met her in person, but Alice* is a very dear friend. She first reached out to me after reading some of my writing online. Over the following months, […]

WDC Annual Assembly!

WDC Annual Assembly – Save the date! Please join us for the delegates and friends WDC Annual Assembly, August 7-9, 2026, at Iglesia Luz del Evangelio, Dallas, TX in person or […]

WDC May Prayer Requests

May 3 – Pray for the WDC Annual Assembly planning team, as it prepares creative ways for us to join in “Becoming God’s People,” the theme of our conference gathering […]

Who Are We Now, and Who Is God Calling Us to Become?

Who Are We Now, and Who Is God Calling Us to Become?A Sabbatical Reflection on Congregational Identity in an Anabaptist Perspective Sabbatical has a way of slowing time just enough […]

WDC Leader Forum: Exploring models of pastoral leadership

WDC Leader Forum: Exploring models of pastoral leadership – Tuesday, June 2, 7:00-8:30 p.m. on zoom. Are you a small congregation that wants to consider possible pastoral leadership models for […]

The Parable of the Dandelions

Our lawn just might be a parable. It reminds me of Mark 4.30-32. What’s a good image for God’s kingdom? What parable can I use to explain it? 31 Consider a mustard […]

Cosmos and Chaos

*Photo by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman of NASA from the Orion spacecraft’s window on April 2. On April 1 the Artemis II lunar fly-by mission launched, and the Orion […]

Resource Library After-hours Locker Available!

WDC Resource Library – Need a resource but can’t get to the WDC Resource Library during open hours? We now have after-hours lockers to pick up library materials on weekends […]

April Newsletter – Kids Meet Christ

Bethel College Concert Choir at Zion MC

All are welcome to join the Zion Mennonite Church and Grace Hill Mennonite Church congregations on April 26 for worship led by the Bethel College Concert Choir. The worship service […]

WDC April Prayer Requests

-April 5 – Easter Sunday – Give thanks for Jesus’ resurrection power embodied in WDC congregations through acts of compassion and love, solidarity with those who suffer, and resistance to […]