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Jesus is the center of our faith. Community is the center of our lives. Reconciliation is the center of our work. #FollowJesus25
Jesus is the center of our faith. Community is the center of our lives. Reconciliation is the center of our work. #FollowJesus25
#TBT: Civilian Public Service workers from Camp # 27, Mulberry, Florida, enjoy a swim, 1940s.
Source: ow.ly/xBUP50WBsCo
Source: ow.ly/xBUP50WBsCo
August 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#TBT: Civilian Public Service workers from Camp # 27, Mulberry, Florida, enjoy a swim, 1940s.
Source: ow.ly/xBUP50WBsCo
Source: ow.ly/xBUP50WBsCo
“Something shifted. This convention felt different. Our intention to become more diverse became embodied in everything we did.” - Sue Park-Hur, MC USA’s director of racial/ethnic engagement.
Read more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/intenti...
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Read more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/intenti...
#FollowJesus25
Intentionality drives belonging at MC USA’s most ethnically diverse convention | Mennonite Church USA
MC USA’s 2025 convention set records for attendance and racial diversity. Of the 1,640 registrants — the highest turnout in three conventions — a record 17.2 percent identified as BIPOC.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“Something shifted. This convention felt different. Our intention to become more diverse became embodied in everything we did.” - Sue Park-Hur, MC USA’s director of racial/ethnic engagement.
Read more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/intenti...
#FollowJesus25
Read more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/intenti...
#FollowJesus25
The final issue of Grits & Bits is out now! Take a look back at an amazing week: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
We can't wait to see you in 2027 in Cincinnati!
#FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27
We can't wait to see you in 2027 in Cincinnati!
#FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27
July 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The final issue of Grits & Bits is out now! Take a look back at an amazing week: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
We can't wait to see you in 2027 in Cincinnati!
#FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27
We can't wait to see you in 2027 in Cincinnati!
#FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27
Goodbye Greensboro 👋
July 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Goodbye Greensboro 👋
July 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Grits & Bits recaps Day 4 of #FollowJesus25: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
July 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Grits & Bits recaps Day 4 of #FollowJesus25: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the revised and amended Churchwide Statement on Immigration.
353 YES
1 NO
0 Abstentions
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
353 YES
1 NO
0 Abstentions
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
July 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the revised and amended Churchwide Statement on Immigration.
353 YES
1 NO
0 Abstentions
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
353 YES
1 NO
0 Abstentions
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes made by the Prevention and Accountability Resolution.
YES 339
No 8
Abstain 8
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
YES 339
No 8
Abstain 8
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
July 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes made by the Prevention and Accountability Resolution.
YES 339
No 8
Abstain 8
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
YES 339
No 8
Abstain 8
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes for consistency and to bring clarity to the Executive Board’s authority in the appointment and oversight of executive directors of churchwide program agencies.
321 YES
11 NO
17 Abstain
Full story early next week.
#FollowJesus25
321 YES
11 NO
17 Abstain
Full story early next week.
#FollowJesus25
July 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes for consistency and to bring clarity to the Executive Board’s authority in the appointment and oversight of executive directors of churchwide program agencies.
321 YES
11 NO
17 Abstain
Full story early next week.
#FollowJesus25
321 YES
11 NO
17 Abstain
Full story early next week.
#FollowJesus25
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the bylaw changes related to the integration of Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) into Mennonite Church USA’s Executive Board structure.
334 YES
9 NO
9 ABSTENTIONS
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
334 YES
9 NO
9 ABSTENTIONS
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
July 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the bylaw changes related to the integration of Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) into Mennonite Church USA’s Executive Board structure.
334 YES
9 NO
9 ABSTENTIONS
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
334 YES
9 NO
9 ABSTENTIONS
Full story coming early next week.
#FollowJesus25
Check out the winners of the caption contest in Grits & Bits! #FollowJesus25
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Archives Caption Contest winners announced | Mennonite Church USA
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July 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Check out the winners of the caption contest in Grits & Bits! #FollowJesus25
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Grits & Bits a day keeps the doctor away.
Day 3 Recap: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
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Day 3 Recap: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
#FollowJesus25
July 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Grits & Bits a day keeps the doctor away.
Day 3 Recap: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
#FollowJesus25
Day 3 Recap: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
#FollowJesus25
It’s not convention without…
July 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It’s not convention without…
The Bop. Admin wasn’t invited but the youth seemed to have a great time.
#FollowJesus25
#FollowJesus25
July 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Bop. Admin wasn’t invited but the youth seemed to have a great time.
#FollowJesus25
#FollowJesus25
Tired? It’s because you haven’t had your Grits & Bits yet: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ #FollowJesus25
July 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Tired? It’s because you haven’t had your Grits & Bits yet: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ #FollowJesus25
Were you one of the first 300 to register for #FollowJesus25? Make sure you check your email on how to receive your free Bible.
July 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Were you one of the first 300 to register for #FollowJesus25? Make sure you check your email on how to receive your free Bible.
You can find seminar times and descriptions in the app or online here: convention.mennoniteusa.org/the-experien...
July 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You can find seminar times and descriptions in the app or online here: convention.mennoniteusa.org/the-experien...
July 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Make sure you find your passport… #FollowJesus25
July 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Make sure you find your passport… #FollowJesus25
Scenes from the Women’s Summit #FollowJesus25
July 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Scenes from the Women’s Summit #FollowJesus25
The MC USA Women’s Summit is underway!! #FollowJesus25
July 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The MC USA Women’s Summit is underway!! #FollowJesus25
It's the first day of #FollowJesus25! Get ready by checking out the first issue of Grits & Bits, our convention news sheet this year: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
Every morning at 8:30, we'll be highlighting the previous day and looking ahead at all Follow Jesus 25 has to offer.
Every morning at 8:30, we'll be highlighting the previous day and looking ahead at all Follow Jesus 25 has to offer.
July 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It's the first day of #FollowJesus25! Get ready by checking out the first issue of Grits & Bits, our convention news sheet this year: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/
Every morning at 8:30, we'll be highlighting the previous day and looking ahead at all Follow Jesus 25 has to offer.
Every morning at 8:30, we'll be highlighting the previous day and looking ahead at all Follow Jesus 25 has to offer.
Were you one of the first 300? Make sure to check you welcome bag! #FollowJesus25
July 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Were you one of the first 300? Make sure to check you welcome bag! #FollowJesus25