Monthly Archives: July 2015

What could have been an awkward moment this past Sunday turned into laughter and fun. Tara Lindahl came forward to lead the time with children, but unfortunately no children came with her. She and Ashton Wells handled the situation like … Continue reading →

I wish I could be transported back in time to the Mennonite Church located on Rainbow Boulevard, known at that time as Kansas City Mennonite Church. I would choose April 20, 1964. That is the day many young scholars in … Continue reading →

My good friend and Mennonite Church USA and Western District Conference pastoral colleague Joanna Harader often gets strange looks when she introduces herself around fellow Mennonites, especially when those said Mennonites are more accustomed to the last name “Harder.” Sometimes … Continue reading →

On Sunday, June 28 Hannah Heinzekehr and I lit these 21 candles, each candle representing one of the 21 conferences within Mennonite Church USA. Ten days later I returned to Rainbow and felt the urge to light them again. With … Continue reading →