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Charlotte 2005 Louise and John had the opportunity to participate in the joint assembly of Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA in Charlotte NC and participate in the Peace and Justice activities planned by the Peace and Justice Support Network. Following is a list of some of the activities they participated in...
Peace and
Justice Worship Services
Peace Stories
A series of three evening (6:45 - 8:00pm) worship services featured inspiring worship in singing, peace stories, and Bible study. Peace stories were shared by
Carol
Rose, Christian Peacemaker Teams
Presentation
of the Peace Pitcher
Tim Coil, conscientious objector during Gulf War Lawrence Hart, pastor of Koinonia Mennonite Church and executive director of the Cheyenne Cultural Center Lawrence Hart, pastor of Koinonia Mennonite Church and executive director of the Cheyenne Cultural Center, both in Clinton, OK, was presented with the Peace Pitcher, which is presented every two years to recipients who have devoted their lives to peace and justice. You can learn more about Lawrence Hart by visiting the following
A Cheyenne
Legacy at the Washita River, by Lawrence Hart
Bible Study
Connections Past, Present, and Future, by Lawrence Hart Writing a Life (bio of Lawrence Hart), by Raylene Hinz-Penner Mary Schertz and Perry Yoder, professors at Associated Mennonite Bibilcal Seminaries, lead bible studies on the biblical basis for peacemaking. A Charlotte Public Witness Mix-up over peace march brings call from city hall As rain falls, many walk for peace
Peace and Justice Workshops
Bold Speech in the 21st century, Carol Rose & Doug
PritchardThe world is at a historical crossroads as we develop an ever-increasing potential to destroy life. Christians must rise to the challenge of this era and respond with bold peacemaking initiatives. This seminar will explore possible responses, including a focus on the violence-reduction work of Christian Peacemaker Teams. Between God and Caeser: Taxes and the Christian Conscience; Marian Franz, Steve Ratzlaff, Doug Pritchard Though most Mennonites would not fight in a war, all of us who pay our Federal taxes are funding the world's largest military at a rate of nearly $.50 for every dollar we pay. This seminar will focus on the effort to pass legislation in Congress to create a Peace Tax Fund, into which conscientious objectors could pay their full Federal taxes. The peace tax fund bills in both the US and Canada will be discussed. A Christian's Call to Creation Care; Luke Gascho A significant disconnect from the Earth, nature, and ecosystems has occurred for Christians -- and for much of society. How do our faith and valus systems call us back to a connection that strengthens our understanding and practice of creation care? We'll explore issues and applications from stewardship to spirituality. Hunger No More, faces Behind the Facts: Meet the Producers; Burton & Mary Buller What do you know about hunger in the U.S. and what kind of policies could make a difference? A chance to see the hour-long documentary that Mennonite Media produced in 2004 for ABC TV with George McGovern, Bob Edgar, and many other luminaries in the fight against hunger internationally and especially domestically.
Delegates
Deal
with Peace and Justice Issues
MC
USA Executive Board debates resolution on Iraq war
Iraq war statement goes to delegates Delegates revise Iraq war statement; read document (pdf) Should MC USA Take A Sabbatical From Politics? A time to speak boldly, a time to keep silent Anti-racism addressed as churchwide priority US delegates approve healthcare statement
Worship
Services
We
Cannot Be Quiet
,
Mennonites
amid dueling kingdoms in Colombia; Peter StuckySpeaking what we have seen and heard, (before we speak, we must learn to listen, watch and hear); Reverend Ray Aldred is a member of the Swan River Cree Nation, Alberta, Canada. Born in Northern Alberta, he now resides with his wife and four children in Regina, Saskatchewan. Ray currently serves as the Director for the First Nations Alliance Churches of Canada where he works to encourage pastors ministering to aboriginal people. Ray’s passion is to help as many as possible hear the gospel in their heart language. |
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