Bulletin Announcement
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KIPCOR Training – Managing Differences Within Faith Communities
The Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR) at Bethel College will be hosting a class titled Managing Differences Within Faith Communities on April 13 & 14, 2024 from 8:30am […]
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Assembly Resolutions Due Date
WDC Annual Assembly will be August 2-4, 2024, at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice, NE. The due date for resolutions to be submitted for the delegate session of the 2024 WDC Annual Assembly is April 5. […]
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Chancel Choir Director Opening – BCMC
Chancel Choir Director Position at Bethel College Mennonite Church — Bethel College Mennonite Church (North Newton, KS) is looking for a Chancel Choir Director to begin in August 2024. This is […]
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The Passing of Elizabeth Raid
WDC retired minister, Elizabeth Raid, passed away on February 21, 2024. The memorial service is planned for March 23 at 11am at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, KS. […]
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KLC Training Sessions Filling up Fast!
Kansas Leadership Center training sessions are filling up fast! WDC still has Leadership Transformation Grants available for 2024 : Are you facing complex challenges in your congregation or community, or […]
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AMBS Transition to Leadership and Ministry Integrity Circles Programs
The AMBS Transition to Leadership program guides and nurtures new pastors during the crucial first years of ministry. This two-year program includes monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions, biannual Learning Events with other new pastors and […]
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Don Kaufman Memorial Service
The Memorial Service for Don Kaufman will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, KS followed by a light lunch in […]
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Nominations Needed for Gifts Discernment Committee
WDC Gifts Discernment Committee Announcement – The WDC Gifts Discernment Committee is at work again seeking to identify leaders for the conference. While we always welcome any nominations or suggestions of people who […]
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Invitation to Join WDC Dismantling Racism Action Team
Are you interested in building a more equitable WDC? We are forming a new Dismantling Racism Action Team that could use your help. This group will follow up on the recommendations of the […]
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Hoffnungsau 150th Anniversary Celebration
SAVE THE DATE – Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church, Inman KS, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on August 31 and September 1. Past attenders and folks with family connections are invited to join […]
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MC USA launches Safe Church webpage
MC USA Article – Safe Church, Mennonite Church USA’s newly formed abuse prevention ministry, now has a webpage available on the MC USA website. The webpage offers resources to help faith communities […]
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WDC Abuse Prevention & Response Resource Team
New Resource: Western District Conference Ministerial Leadership Commission is committed to assisting our congregations and pastors to be as safe as possible. With this goal in mind, the MLC has […]
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Leadership Transformation Grant 2024
WDC has a new Leadership Transformation Grant for 2024! : Are you facing complex challenges in your congregation or community, or wondering how to exercise more creative and courageous leadership to […]
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MEA Hispanic Ministries Awarded Schowalter Foundation
Article – A project of Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) Hispanic Ministries was recently awarded a $15,500 grant from The Schowalter Foundation. The purpose of the project is to adapt the […]
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Mennonite Church USA statement calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War
We deeply grieve the pain and fear caused by the loss of lives in Palestine and Israel since October 7, 2023. We cry from the depths of our souls, knowing […]
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The Passing of Eldon Epp
Western District Conference grieves the death of Eldon Epp, credentialed minister in WDC, who passed away unexpectedly on October 29 at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Eldon was Chaplain at Bethesda […]
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Finding Your Way through Conflict
Want to help your congregation find your way through conflict? Wayfinder is for you! The WDC Resource Commission is sponsoring a two-hour free virtual introduction to this wonderful training on November 16. Send your […]
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Statements and Resources in Response to Israel-Palestine Conflict
-Link to resources and other statements from an Anabaptist perspective that Mennonite Church USA has complied in response to the conflict in Israel/Palestine: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=97f16d9c230780d6354d01572&id=36616c53b1 -Read below a statement from the […]
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MCC responding to the Palestine and Israel conflict
MCC responding to the Palestine and Israel conflict – As conflict has escalated in the region, MCC laments the violence and mourns all lives lost in Palestine and Israel. MCC remains […]
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MEA Article
MEA Hispanic Ministries to mark 35 years of the Instituto Bíblico Anabautista (IBA), launches new study center and virtual centers – Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) Hispanic Ministries Instituto Bíblico Anabautista (IBA – Anabaptist […]
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