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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Article – Western District crosses national border to make spiritual connection

Click below to read the Anabaptist World article on WDC’s addition of a member congregation, Iglesia Cristiana Anabautista Casa de Paz (House of Peace Christian Anabaptist Church) of Guatemala City, […]

Mennonite Church USA Special Assembly Resources

Mennonite Church USA Special Assembly resources: To view a recording of the recent webinar on July 18, Special Session of the Delegate Assembly: What Now? / Sesión especial de la Asamblea de Delegados: ¿Y […]

MC USA Webinar and Special Delegate Assembly Recap

Mennonite Church USA will be offering another webinar on July 18 to help recap the Special Delegate Assembly and to look to the future going forward. The Delegate Assembly is […]

Lawrence Hart – Obituary Link

Lawrence Hart, Mennonite minister and Cheyenne Peace Chief, died March 6 in Clinton, OK, where he had served previously as pastor of the Koinonia Indian Mennonite Church, a congregation of Western […]

Response to Crisis in Ukraine

As the crisis in Ukraine deepens following the invasion by Russian military forces on February 24, I invite you to join Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) and Mennonite World Conference in offering prayer […]

WDC Staff Announcement

Staff Announcement: Western District Conference announces that Violeta Ajquejay Suastegui will begin February 1 as a part-time Administrative Assistant for WDC, transitioning from the Interim Administrative Assistant role in which she served last […]

Resources for Churches during a (Continuing) Pandemic

Resources for how to be church together during a (continuing) pandemic: 1. “What Now? Leading Churches through Covid” is a collection of “Practical resources for pastors as they navigate the particularities […]