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Why I Am a Mennonite: Reconcilation
In the ‘cancel culture’ we live in, Christians are still called to seek loving interpersonal conflict and reconciliation, which is central to Mennonite practice. Melissa share’s here how being given a vision for reconciliation at PMC inspired her to commit to the Mennonite tradition. She delves into the value of reconciliation and shares radical stories…
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Why I Am a Mennonite
Judy Augsburger’s beautiful summation of a lifetime as a Mennonite, anchored in the love of the God of the prodigal son in Luke 15: 11-32. “I think it’s not uncommon for people who are raised in a predominantly Mennonite community to want move away from the community for a awhile, try to step outside of…
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Why I Am a Mennonite
On June 21st, Jonathan Halyalkar talked about his choice to be part of a Mennonite community in relation to fatherhood. He contrasts instructions on fatherhood from Proverbs with his own story both of being parented, and of resulting choices. And he talks about the text of Acts 4: 23-37. Hear as Jonathan offers insight into…
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Living in Freedom
Last Sunday, Frank Scoffield Nellessen addressed the current call to solidarity with those suffering violence in the spirit of Galatians 5:1: For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery; and 1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts…
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Why I Am A Mennonite: Creative Community
On June 7th, Jason Smith, in signature style, wove together art, scripture, theological reflection, and the application of the woven strands to our community. He reflects on the creation story of Genesis 1:1 through 2:4a — the seven days of creation, and the patterns set that are born out throughout scripture. He uses as example…
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Ask, Seek, Knock
On May 31st, David Gist prepared us for an advocacy campaign — with Luke 11:5-13, where Jesus tells a parable teaching us how to advocate for those in need. David notes that Jesus comforts his disciples, and us in turn. In this time of pain following the murder of George Floyd, over the weaponization of…
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Mennonite Church (USA) Statement on Racial Injustice
This is not a time for Mennonites to be the quiet in the land. We call on our congregations to lament and pray together. More than that, we encourage you to stand in solidarity with communities of color, walk alongside them and, indeed, be led by them… Apostle Paul said that our struggle is with…
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Candlelight Protest, Pasadena City Hall
Please join us and other Pasadena congregations for a candle light protest Sunday night (May 31) at 7:00 PM at Pasadena City Hall. Bring a candle (we will be lighting candles) and a mask.
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Why I am a Mennonite: Don’t Tell Me; Show Me
Sarah Fuller, PMC congregant and a member of a Catholic Worker community in Los Angeles, continued our series “Why I am a Mennonite,” basing her thoughts in Matthew 25:31-46. It is a passage from which we get the traditional list of the “Works of Mercy”: Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the…
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Why I am (still) a Mennonite
Eric Schnitger shares thoughts about how our history shapes where we arrive, the Mennonite “melodies” of pacifism (though complex); of consensus decision making — truly hearing and valuing the variety of points of view within community; and the value of mutual aid — which takes work given how counter-cultural it is. He then visits the…
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