Creativity and possibility in small congregations. 1 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence 2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil to make your name known to your adversaries, so that the nations might tremble at your presence! August 25, 2014. If we are to retreat in daily life, we also need to slow down. On the slow side I notice.

Are We Ready to Listen? In Samuel, we have the young whose ears are open to the new words of God and can speak them courageously. New Members Join the Conference Team. This month Franconia Conference welcomed several new members to the team including two new board members and new staff. From a California Dream to a Bi-coastal Reality. There is still a sense of surprise for me that we are here in this time and place. Immigration, Sanctuary, and the Church.

This is a cross-posting of a piece first posted eight years ago on my blog for The Mennonite. Since then we organized a series here on YAR looking at some of the historical groups that Sawatsky highlights. You can read the articles in that series here. Growing up as a Mennonite, I learned that the way we live our faith is tied to the experience of our predecessors in 16.

Up Coming Events and News. We grow organic produce for local food banks and provide garden plots to individuals and families.

Two Mennonite conferences working together for the Kingdom of God. Joint annual assembly is held every November. SAVE THE DATE - the 2017 Junior High Late Night Blast will be March 17! Eastern District and Franconia Conferences are networks of congregations, ministries, partnerships and initiatives. Assembly 2016 is scheduled for November 4 - 5. Check out last years highlight video and stay tuned for this years agenda. Developed by Think Up Themes Ltd.