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Anabaptist World is an independent journalistic ministry serving the global Anabaptist movement.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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