Posts by Jon Trotter
You are Invited to the Commissioning Service of Moderator Sara Wenger Shenk and to Commemorate the Service of Richard Early
A worship service is planned to commission Sara Wenger Shenk as Virginia Mennonite Conference Moderator and commemorate Richard Early’s tenure as VMC Moderator on Sunday, November 21, at 2:00 pm at Harrisonburg Mennonite Church (in person and via livestream).
Read MorePrayer Request for Glen Guyton, Executive Director of Mennonite Church USA, and His Family
Please join Mennonite Church USA and Virginia Mennonite Conference in prayer for Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA, and his family. It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Glen’s mother, Manetta Guyton, 93, of Kosciusko, Missouri, died on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Manetta was a long-time Sunday school teacher…
Read MoreEastside Church Awarded JoinHands Building Grant
Eastside Church, a Virginia Mennonite Conference congregation in Harrisonburg, Va., embarked on a building purchase and complete renovation at a bad time. As building materials skyrocketed in the pandemic, the project suddenly cost much more than budgeted and raised. “It is likely no surprise that a building project during the pandemic, with greatly increased material…
Read MoreRegister for the VMC Leadership Enrichment event “From Scarcity to Abundance”
A narrative of scarcity pervades our lives. There is a growing disparity between rich and poor, and we are surrounded by messages of “not enough.” Throughout this day, we will examine both our personal and congregational stories of scarcity and abundance and imagine how we might (more fully) live into a narrative of abundance. Together,…
Read MoreHealthy Boundaries Training is November 17
A Healthy Boundaries: Fundamentals training, hosted by Virginia Mennonite Conference, will be a virtual session on Zoom with Lonnie and Teresa Yoder on November 17 from 10a-12p and 1-3pm. The session is open to anyone. Healthy Boundaries: Fundamentals is a training designed by FaithTrust Institute, and it is a required training for all credentialed leaders…
Read MoreReconciliation and Transformation
As followers of Jesus in the Anabaptist tradition, Northern District is working toward reconciliation with God, each other, and the world. We believe the Racial Justice Task Force is an important part of this work. Recently, Northern District funded a tour of the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Harrisonburg, VA. for District pastors and their…
Read MoreTakeaways from My Sabbatical
In the final week of a three-month sabbatical, I was surprised how excited I was to return to the work of Virginia Mennonite Conference. Looking back to the beginning of the sabbatical, I realized the extent of my exhaustion and fatigue, and my somewhat fragile emotional state. The timing was perfect to undertake my sabbatical…
Read MoreSara Wenger Shenk to Begin as Moderator on November 1, Following Resignation of Richard Early
Sara Wenger Shenk will serve as the next Virginia Mennonite Conference Moderator, to begin November 1, 2021. She is transitioning to this role early in light of the resignation of current VMC Moderator Richard Early due to his increased family commitments, effective October 31. In acceptance of the new position Sara writes, “I have often…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment for The Corinthian Plan is Nov. 1 to Dec. 31
The Corinthian Plan has Open Enrollment From November 1 to December 31, 2021. Congregations participating with the Corinthian Plan through Virginia Mennonite Conference recently received their 2022 renewal packets in the mail. If your church participates, but has NOT received your packet, please contact Duncan Smith, Director, at (316) 400-9937 | [email protected] or James Miller,…
Read MoreDelegate Resources Are Available for the May 2022 Special Session in Kansas City
Delegate Assembly Materials: Special Session May 2022, Kansas City Clarification on Mennonite Church USA Polity and the Role of the Membership Guidelines of Mennonite Church USA MC USA For Justice Resolution MC USA Accessibility Resolution A Resolution for Repentance and Transformation En español Clarificación de la organización política de MC USA y el rol de…
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