Monthly Archives: May 2016

Sorry, I’m from California

The Ministry Inquiry Program (MIP) of Mennonite Church USA is a summer service-learning experience designed for college-age young adults to explore pastoral ministry and test their own gifts and sense of call. For 11 weeks, participants work under the supervision … Continue reading

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Encircling love

On May 14, Je T’aime Taylor demonstrated great courage when she invited friends and family to join her in an act of communal remembering, grieving, and honoring of her stillborn son Adisa Baraka Osayande-Taylor.  As one of her friends put … Continue reading

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I didn’t start the fire!

The last time I went through a pastoral evaluation, the fire trucks were called. I was minding my own business in the church hallway, after being asked to leave the congregational meeting momentarily, when I started to smell smoke. I … Continue reading

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Reaching out, in, through, and toward

Why be connected to our neighbors and engage in community ministry? What do we hope our impact will be? What needs face the Rosedale neighborhood where Rainbow Mennonite is situated? What will Sharing Community Rosedale, Inc. be like in 5-10 … Continue reading

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