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When Books Become a Part of Us

There’s a beautiful poem by Julia Donaldson entitled “I Opened a Book” that talks about the wonderful adventures taken when we open a book, “I’ve fought with a dragon, dined with a […]

Mas Alla del Llamado… El Amor

Estamos viviendo nuestro llamado en una época de cambios rápidos. Pareciera que lo que ayer creíamos como importante hoy no es esencial, recibimos constantes alertas de que debemos cuidar muchos […]

Windows into Our Ministry – Resource Commission

Wondering how Western District Conference equips congregations and leaders for ministry and mission? This is the first in a series of monthly articles from the four WDC Commissions about the resources […]

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Journeys with the Bible

My first Bible was a red faux-leather-covered Revised Standard Version (in English), a gift from my parents on my 6th birthday. As a first-grader I did not read all of […]

Changing Seasons

Sunday afternoon, our family book club met outside in the shade of a large tree at the cemetery to discuss our latest read. We don’t usually meet at the cemetery (in […]

Leccion Aprendida

Es mi costumbre que, al disponerme a visitar un nuevo lugar para mí, trato de hacer mi tarea de revisar el clima, pues soy asmática y debo ser cuidadosa cuando […]

Be kind to one another – and share a cup of coffee!

Picture: Presenting a banner from WDC Annual Assembly to Iglesia Cristiana Anabautista Casa de Paz, Guatemala City, Guatemala Recently I joined WDC associate conference minister Sandra Montes-Martinez and five other participants […]

God Invites Us Toward Wholeness

This morning, I watched my little one walk up to the front doors of her school all by herself. Her backpack almost hangs to her knees as she bravely enters […]

United in Purpose, Together in Love

Over 140 adults, youth and children gathered in-person July 29-31 for the Western District Conference Annual Assembly at Camp Copass in Denton, TX, with additional participants joining virtually online. What […]

Encourage One Another

The WDC staff and many other volunteers are in the process of preparing all the details for Annual Assembly July 29-31 at Camp Copass in Denton, TX. The theme for […]

The Power of Stories

I’ve read a couple of middle grades fiction books recently that highlighted the power of stories. When we hear each other’s stories, we see people in new ways, we remember […]

Mientras Testificamos, Vivimos y nos Conectamos en la misión de Dios

Se acerca nuestra asamblea anual y es una de las mas valiosas oportunidades que tenemos para conectarnos como parte de un cuerpo en muchas formas: adoramos a Dios juntos, recreándonos […]

WDC Annual Assembly: Why Should I Participate?

“Why should I take part in Annual Assembly? What’s happening this summer?” I’ve heard these questions over and over. I get it. Many of us are tired. We’re assessing if […]

What now?

The Mennonite Church USA Special Delegate Assembly is over, and decisions have been made. What has changed? What does it mean for my conference, my congregation and me? What opportunities […]

Church Library Committees & Librarians–This One’s For You

This last week I was reflecting on the benefits of being a part of a faith community. The local congregation is a place of healing and hope that encourages me […]

Forming Faith in Kansas City?

Since I got home, I’ve been thinking about youth and young adult faith formation in Kansas City at our MC USA Special Delegate Session. When I think of the Biennial […]

Words for when we can’t see the way ahead

What will happen? How will we feel about it? What will we do next? These were questions in my mind as I prepared to go to Kansas City for the […]

Jesus Gives Us Peace–Thoughts for Mental Health Awareness Month

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do […]

How Broad Is the Broader Church?

I’ve been listening to interesting conversations recently about the broader church, and I mean this on several levels. As congregations prepare to send or not send delegates to the Mennonite […]

Awed by God’s Creation

Last Friday evening a strong storm system with high winds and tornados moved through our area. The sky turned a dull yellow-brown, as dust filled the air, the wind howled and […]