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Pastor Philip Thornton strode onto the platform of his Legacy Faith Church in Susquehanna Township, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 28 with an AR-15-style rifle strapped to his chest, an American flag emblazoned on the magazine.

'In Guns We Trust' challenges white evangelicals to rethink their alliance with firearms | Anabaptist World

Accidental deaths by gun are the No. 1 killer of children in this country, more even than car crashes, which, to me, is incredible.

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Mennonites, Muslims are partners as well as neighbors

Costly tolerance pays well | Anabaptist World

In the mountain village of Tempur, Indonesia — a region of Central Java famous for its coffee and cool climate — all the Christians are Mennonite. Yet they are a tiny minority. In 2021, Tempur had 3,5...

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Across the globe, many are celebrating harvest festivals. When we zoom out and look at the contours of so many traditions, a few themes emerge.

Remembering our ancestors and forerunners | Anabaptist World

As I approach my first Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) with no living grandparents, I think about how I will not share a meal with them again until I join them. This leaves me reflecting on what ...

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A sheriff in Virginia would like to implement a high-tech solution to deadly crashes involving horse-drawn buggies.

Virginia looking into wireless traffic warning system for Amish buggies | Anabaptist World

A sheriff in Virginia would like to implement a high-tech solution to deadly crashes involving horse-drawn buggies.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 3d

It has been called many things — a protest, a movement, a civic awakening — but at its core, the “No Kings” moment in the United States has been something deeper: a moral rebellion against idolatry.

The 'No Kings' moment is a moral rebellion against idolatry | Anabaptist World

It has been called many things — a protest, a movement, a civic awakening — but at its core, the “No Kings” moment in the United States has been something deeper: a moral rebellion against idolatry.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 3d

Solar cookers shine a light on sustainable alternative to gas, electric and wood ovens

Colorado couple cooks with the sun | Anabaptist World

It’s impossible to pass Peter and Mary Sprunger-Froese’s house in Colorado Springs, Colo., without noticing the large yellow contraption resembling a homemade telescope in the front yard.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 4d

Palestinian Christians living in Israel and the West Bank may not have suffered the calamities inflicted on Gaza these past two years, but they, too, have been traumatized by the punishing war.

They couldn't help Gazans. So they wrote a book they hope might offer comfort and wisdom. | Anabaptist World

Palestinian Christians living in Israel and the West Bank may not have suffered the calamities inflicted on Gaza these past two years, but they, too, have been traumatized by the punishing war.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 4d

After 81 seminars in 23 countries, Sister Care leaders pass a healing ministry to the women they’ve taught

Amid tears, Egyptian refugee women move beyond fear, trauma | Anabaptist World

After teaching Sister Care seminars in Cairo, Egypt, in September, we — Carolyn Heggen and Rhoda Keener — concluded a 15-year partnership of sharing Sister Care 81 times in 23 countries.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 5d

Everence contributed $36,000 to churches in and around Los Angeles County in response to the 2025 California wildfires.

Everence grants respond to California wildfire needs | Anabaptist World

Everence contributed $36,000 to churches in and around Los Angeles County in response to the 2025 California wildfires.

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Neftali Torres challenged the church to see the full humanity of Latinas/Latinos

Puerto Rican role model | Anabaptist World

Neftali Torres provided for me a more expansive and inclusive picture of Anabaptism, one that few Mennonites know about.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 8d

Autumn carries a certain kind of weight. It’s about harvest, followed by death and winter stasis. The air cools, the light softens and memories rise. I (Josh) have experienced significant losses in the autumn: my mother in 2005 and a dear friend and mentor in 2015.

Five things Friday roundup: What grief has taught me | Anabaptist World

Grief doesn’t disappear. It comes in waves. It changes forms and evolves. It blindsides you. It becomes a part of who you are. Like the shifting light of autumn, we are unexpectedly reminded of new de...

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As we approach Hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween), the evening before All Saints Day, I am reminded that this holy holiday (hallows means holy) is meant to be observance to commemorate the dead, including ancestors and martyrs in the faith.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one . . . | Anabaptist World

Pastor Jin, a visitor from China, was just warming up his preaching at Rosthern Mennonite Church in Saskatchewan when he said he wanted to tell a story that had changed his life. While in the Chinese ...

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 9d

As we approach Hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween), the evening before All Saints Day, I am reminded that this holy holiday (hallows means holy) is meant to be observance to commemorate the dead, including ancestors and martyrs in the faith.

A spooky story of witches and herbs | Anabaptist World

As we approach Hallows Eve (a.k.a. Halloween), the evening before All Saints Day, I am reminded that this holy holiday (hallows means holy) is meant to be observance to commemorate the dead, including...

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 9d

The idea of an embattled faith has emerged as a bedrock theme of the Trump administration.

Where faith is embattled | Anabaptist World

Anabaptists in the Global South know what real persecution is.

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 10d

If God is love
How can it be enough
To simply go to the “right” place
Or live the “right” way

Poetry: Faith is Action | Anabaptist World

If God is love How can it be enough To simply go to the “right” place Or live the “right” way God is love God sees Not whether you pray a certain way Or go a certain place But love one another And lov...

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A hymn sing celebrated 500 years of Anabaptism Sept. 27 at Hyattsville Mennonite Church in Maryland. The joyful noise was the high point of the congregation’s yearlong celebration honoring Anabaptist history.

Maryland church hymn sing celebrates 500 years of Anabaptist diversity | Anabaptist World

A hymn sing celebrated 500 years of Anabaptism Sept. 27 at Hyattsville Mennonite Church in Maryland.

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📌Deadline: November 19
Length: 600 to 1,200 words

After commemorating 500 years of Anabaptist history, let’s consider what’s to come. What do you think Anabaptism will look like in the future, either short- or long-term?

AW call for submissions: The future of Anabaptism | Anabaptist World

After commemorating 500 years of Anabaptist history, let’s consider what’s to come. What do you think Anabaptism will look like in the future, either short- or long-term?

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Mennonite Church USA executive director Glen Guyton joined more than 100 national faith leaders by signing a letter denouncing political violence and condemning attacks on free speech and the independence of nonprofit organizations.

Faith leaders denounce violence, uphold free speech | Anabaptist World

Mennonite Church USA executive director Glen Guyton joined more than 100 national faith leaders by signing a letter denouncing political violence and condemning attacks on free speech and the independ...

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 12d

My brothers and I are now trying to clear out the rubble of what is left of our family home and make it liveable for all of our families.

Update from Amgad Al-Mahalawi: On the ground in Gaza | Anabaptist World

My brothers and I are now trying to clear out the rubble of what is left of our family home and make it liveable for all of our families.

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I rarely wear a shirt with a clerical collar — or anything else that indicates I’m ordained clergy. In my little Mennonite congregation, everyone knows I’m their pastor, and besides, among the priesthood of all believers, we are all called, and I don’t want to look pretentious.

Not a costume: facing ICE in Illinois | Anabaptist World

I rarely wear a shirt with a clerical collar — or anything else that indicates I’m ordained clergy. In my little Mennonite congregation, everyone knows I’m their pastor, and besides, among the priesth...

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Anabaptist World @anabaptistworld.bsky.social · 15d

Five things Friday roundup: Resources for the men in our midst

Five things Friday roundup: Resources for the men in our midst | Anabaptist World

What would happen if we all encouraged, supported and helped one another (particularly men) to evaluate our behaviors — especially in the realm of sexuality? What if we were accountable to one another...

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The higher education institutions affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Church Canada and the Mennonite Brethren denominations in the U.S. and Canada have released fall enrollment statistics, many revealing impacts of government shifts regarding international student visas.

Enrollments face shifting visa climate | Anabaptist World

The higher education institutions affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Church Canada and the Mennonite Brethren denominations in the U.S. and Canada have released fall enrollment statistics...

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What are the politics of peace in today’s world?
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What are today’s politics of peace? | Anabaptist World

Nobel Prize winner aligned with harmful policies

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Central Plains Conference of Mennonite Church USA celebrated its 25th anniversary at its annual meeting June 26-29 in Rock Island, Ill.

Central Plains Conference marks 25th anniversary | Anabaptist World

Central Plains Conference of Mennonite Church USA celebrated its 25th anniversary at its annual meeting June 26-29 in Rock Island, Ill.

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Meserete Kristos Seminary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, is finalizing plans for a multistory guest facility designed to create income for the seminary for decades to come.

Ethiopia seminary plans guest facility | Anabaptist World

Meserete Kristos Seminary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, is finalizing plans for a multistory guest facility designed to create income for the seminary for decades to come.

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