Bulletin Announcement
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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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Condolences Notices
WDC offers condolences: – To the family of retired minister James (Jim) Dunn, who died February 13 in Hesston, KS, and formerly served as pastor at several Western District Conference […]
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WDC Anti-Racism Audit Report Announcement & Summary
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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WDC Mustard Seed Grant Accepting Applications
The Western District Resource Commission is offering Mustard Seed Grants for up to $500 to WDC congregations who are seeking to share the good news of Jesus in their communities. […]
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The Passing of Jim Schrag
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (“Jim”) Frederick Schrag, 78, pastor, & leader, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in North Newton, Kansas. James was […]
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Announcement from the WDC Immigration Task Force
Announcement from the WDC Immigration Task Force: The Immigration Task Force has discontinued its work as of November 9, 2022, due to changing life circumstances of the task force members. Task Force members […]
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Youth Ministry Support Person
Youth ministry support: Pastors and youth leaders – As you offer ministry with youth in your congregation, we encourage you to contact Dwight Regier, Youth Ministry Network Team Leader for […]
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The Passing of Dave Stevens, Hope Mennonite Church, Wichita, KS
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Dave Stevens, WDC pastor of Hope Mennonite Church, Wichita, KS. He passed away early Sunday morning Sept. 4 following […]
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