UPDATES These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, resource partners, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. | | LMC Office Events & Information | | 2025 Youth Leaders' Retreat A time of support and encouragement for ALL who work with youth!
Friday, February 28 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, March 1 at 6 p.m.
Held at the MCC Welcoming Place
21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501
Spanish translation available!
Leading the youth has always been hard and rewarding work, yet somehow it seems to have only gotten harder since Covid-19. Are you feeling alone, unsure where to turn for support, or looking for new approaches for your youth group? If so, you're invited to join us for our Youth Leaders' Retreat!
Register by January 31; more info found at lmcchurches.org/lmc-youth-pastors. | | | LMC Resource Partner Organizations' Events & Information | |  EMM and LMC are thankful for the volunteer receptionists we have now, but we need a few more. Currently, there is a regular Tuesday afternoon shift available as well as substitute receptionists needed to fill the shifts when regular volunteers can't make it. General responsibilities include welcoming guests to EMM and LMC offices, answering the phone, and transferring calls. The role includes occasional and light projects such as collating or folding things, but there will be time to do personal reading or projects. We'd like to invite you to write to Jeanette Hunt at jeanette.hunt@emm.org or 717-898-2251 for more information.
| | Kairos Course March 22 – April 5
Parkview Mennonite Church
57 E Church St, Reamstown, PA 17567 EMM is offering this course which is for Christians at any point in their journey with God, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a course about the "harvest" but a course which focuses on the "harvesters." It is an opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions, reading, videos, group discussions, special activities, and prayer for unreached people. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing International, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. Register by March 21, 2025
The registration fee covers materials, refreshments, and lunches. For questions, please contact Krista Martin. REGISTER HERE
| | Save the Date: "A Wonderful Life" Join us for an unforgettable evening March 27, 2025 at 5 p.m. with Friendship Community's Heart Gallery & Studio, where we celebrate creativity, inclusion, and endless possibilities. This annual event highlights the remarkable talents of our artists, honoring their individuality and empowering their potential. Prepare to be inspired as we showcase incredible art and share stories that will leave you in awe. We can't wait to experience this "WOW" moment with you!
This year's theme, "A Wonderful Life," is inspired by Heart Artist Emily Hoy's captivating artwork of the same name, which will be featured at the event. Her piece reflects the beauty found in everyday moments and reminds us that life's true richness comes from connection, creativity, and resilience. It serves as a celebration of the vibrant lives and boundless potential of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Through this theme, we're reminded every individual has the power to shape a meaningful and fulfilling life—like a masterpiece coming to life on canvas. Kindly reserve your tickets by March 3, 2025. Formal Attire Encouraged.
Any questions should be directed to Development at (717) 656-2466 or agilbertson@friendshipcommunity.net. | | Landis Communities is happy to support the No Longer Alone Family Support Group for those with family members walking with mental illness. There will not be a meeting in December. Meetings in January, February, and March 2025, will be held via Zoom and are open to anyone, no matter their location. For information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.
Informational Webinar/Seminars for Continuing Care at Home Membership
If you are a healthy, active adult between the ages of 40 and 85, living in Lancaster or Lebanon County, PA, a Continuing Care at Home membership could be right for you. Whether you are working, getting ready to consider retirement, or are already semi- or fully-retired, it is never too early to consider your future. We provide coordination of care, protection of financial assets, and a focus on all areas of wellness to support members to thrive and have the peace of mind of having a plan in place for the future. Seminars and webinars are free, but registration is necessary. An online seminar will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 9 a.m. An in-person seminar is planned for Wednesday, February 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Landis Homes in the Crossings Meeting Room (1001 E Oregon Road Lititz, PA 17543). To make a reservation, call 844-2Landis (844-252-6347).
Sing for the Moment Choir
Sing for the Moment Choir is a Social Engagement Program at Landis Communities that provides an opportunity for people living in the early to mid-stage of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias—along with their care partners—to enjoy music and socialize. The choir fosters joy, friendship, self-esteem, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging for participants.
Wednesdays from February 19–April 23, 10–11:15 a.m. Concert will be held on Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Register by emailing sftm@landis.org. | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS
| Resources at the Visitors Center Find gifts and resources for your family, class, or congregation at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center. Our shelves are stocked with English and Spanish Bibles, study materials, cookbooks, and fair-trade gifts from Ten Thousand Villages. Visit us in person or shop online at mennonitelife.org/shop.
Winter Workshop: Intro to German Script
 Learn the basics of reading and interpreting German script at Mennonite Life's Winter Workshop: Intro to German Script on Friday, February 7, 10:00–11:30 a.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. Mennonite Life Archivist and Librarian, Julia Wiker, will teach participants how to read Kurrentschrift, a distinct styling of the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling. The session will also offer practice interpreting 18th- and 19th-century family records from Mennonite Life's collections. Workshop cost is $45. Register in advance at mennonitelife.org/events. Knowledge of German is not required for this workshop.
Author Talk: Radicals & Reformers with Troy Osborne Join Mennonite Life for a webinar with Troy Osborne, author of Radicals & Reformers: A Survey of Global Anabaptist History, on Thursday, February 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET. Radicals & Reformers traces the origins and development of the Anabaptist and Mennonite movements from their beginnings in Europe through their spread across the globe. Author Troy Osborne will join virtually from Canada. Register for the webinar at mennonitelife.org/events. |
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The 1719 Museum is open for the season! Please call for more information for winter hours or book your tour in advance at mennonitelife.org and 1719 Museum Seasonal Hours | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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