Seven years ago, this new life entered the world. For part of that first year, I cared for her in the middle of the day while mom was at work. …
Learning the Ropes
“Resettling” is not easy for refugees, even when local groups elect to support them with various kinds of assistance. But it sure beats living in a refugee camp for 17 …
Signup for April 30 Potluck
Lisa Weaver of Madison Mennonite Church has asked us to use their Google Doc (link below) to sign up for dishes we plan to bring to the potluck meal on …
Joint Worship Service on April 30
Our worship service on April 30 will be a joint service with the Madison Mennonite Church and the Milwaukee Mennonite Church at The Crossroads Church, 140 River Drive, Johnson Creek, …
April 18 IMC Newsletter
The April 18 edition of the Illinois Mennonite Conference weekly newsletter has been published. Included is registration information for the Women’s Retreat and the upcoming Jewish Palestinian Voices for Peace …
Doctrine of Discovery
This Sunday, April 23, we begin our adult formation study on the “Doctrine of Discovery.” We will start by watching a 43-minute Mennonite-produced documentary that will introduce the themes to …
Practicing Resurrection (Becoming Edge-Dwellers)
At the end of poet Wendell Berry’s “Manifesto: the Mad Farmer Liberation Front” is the two-word provocation “practice resurrection.” It is not only the climax of one of his most …
April 30 Joint Worship Service
Our worship service on April 30 will be a joint service with the Madison Mennonite Church and the Milwaukee Mennonite Church at The Crossroads Church, 140 River Drive, Johnson Creek, …
Doctrine of Discovery: In the Name of Christ
Starting April 23, the adult Christian Formatiopn class will be studying the Doctrine of Discovery and its effect of Indigenous Peoples. Participants are encouraged to download the multi-part study guide. …
The Next to the Last Word
On this Holy Saturday I’m reflecting on the “Seven Last Words” service last night, anticipating Easter tomorrow, and focusing on the space in between. A “Seven Last Words” service is …