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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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WDC Listening Process Update
WDC Listening Process Update: Twelve WDC congregations have already indicated interest in participating in the WDC Listening Process during the coming year, and we are in the process of scheduling visits […]
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The Passing of Patty Shelly
Patricia Shelly, retired credentialed minister in Western District Conference, died September 4, 2023, at her home in Newton, Kansas, following a 3-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Patricia served as associate pastor […]
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2024 Annual Assembly
Save the Date! The 2024 WDC Annual Assembly will be held on August 2-4, 2024 at First Mennonite Church, Beatrice, NE. We hope to see you there and thanks to all who attended […]
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WDC Fund Development Coordinator
Fund Development Coordinator: Western District Conference is pleased to announce that Mike Lamb will begin September 1 as Fund Development Coordinator for WDC. In this new role, he will promote […]
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Pastor & Church Resources!
Resources for pastors and church leaders: Ways of doing ministry and being church continue to change. Learn about the new realities and put that knowledge into action through the current […]
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WDC Staff Announcement
WDC Staff Announcement: Shari K. Scheffler will begin in July as WDC’s new Business Manager, a half-time position based in WDC’s North Newton office. Shari is a member of Faith Mennonite […]
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WDC Staff Announcement
WDC Staff Announcement: Business Manager Beth Yoder will conclude her role with WDC in mid-July, with plans to move with her family to Minnesota where her husband Caleb Yoder will become pastor […]
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Working toward racial justice in WDC
In Spring 2022, the WDC Executive Board appointed a team to do an anti-racism audit of WDC’s structure, program and policies, as we seek to fulfill WDC’s vision for the […]
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The beauty of a pastoral transition
Article by: Rachel Ringenberg Miller, Denominational minister for ministerial leadership for Mennonite Church USA Pastoral transitions are a natural part of congregational life. At some point, your pastor will leave. […]
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Faith Formation Resources!
Faith Formation resources for you – The WDC Resource Commission has paid for a subscription for the Vibrant Faith 2023 Masterclass Season Pass of faith formation webinars! Vibrant Faith seeks to transform the […]
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WDC Mustard Seed Grants Available!
Spring is here! Now is an ideal time to plan for ways to connect with your community through fellowship, food, service, or some other creative idea. Remember that the Western […]
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Güete Resumes Pilgrimage Along el Camino de Santiago
Mennonite Education Agency is excited to share with you “a journey of many steps.” Marco Güete, director of MEA’s Hispanic Ministries programs, and his wife Sandra are preparing to embark […]
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Dismantling Racism in WDC
Dismantling racism in WDC: The WDC Executive Board is working on next steps following an anti-racism audit of WDC’s organizational culture and leadership structure https://mennowdc.org/wdc-anti-racism-report-announcement-summary/. If you – or another WDC member you […]
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