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Date: Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Subject: News from LMC – January 30, 2025
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LMC Updates

Why We Gather

The 2024 Fall Leadership Assembly was the first event with LMC I attended. I had been part of an LMC congregation for a few months and my pastor and I attended the Leadership Assembly together. It wasn't until then that I truly understood who LMC is.

LMC is each one of us. Whether you're a bishop, pastor, credentialed leader, or congregant member; whether you're located in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Kansas, California, Hawaii, or somewhere else—YOU are LMC. Because LMC is a fellowship of Anabaptists joined together over a shared mission of being a Spirit-led movement to make disciples of Jesus, mobilize every member as a missionary, and multiply faith communities.

This became clear to me at Fall Leadership Assembly. There, I met other leaders from our global community deeply committed to listening to and following the Holy Spirit's prompting. I talked with other lay persons about the importance of reflecting Jesus in our own contexts. And I networked with other disciples, sharing ideas and advice for how to minister to new generations and people groups.

Through that gathering, I gained a better understanding of LMC's identity, I became more confident in my own calling, and I made new friendships with others committed to Jesus. Now I am eagerly anticipating this special, upcoming Fall Leadership Assembly from September 24–27 as we celebrate 500 years of Anabaptism together. I hope you will join me!

~Mercedes Thomas, LMC Communications Director

Other LMC News

Anabaptist Classics Reading Group

A guided tour of twenty Swiss Anabaptist writings. Classes will meet via Zoom every other week for five sessions. There will be two sessions: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. ET, starting March 25; and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ET starting March 27. Contact William Higgins to register and to receive the list of readings. Register by March 18.

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From Our Resource Partners

Kairos Course by EMM

March 22–April 5 at Parkview Mennonite Church (57 E. Church St., Reamstown, PA). An opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. Register here by March 21.

"A Wonderful Life"

Join Friendship Community on March 27 at 5 p.m. to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and endless possibilities. Formal attire encouraged; reserve tickets by March 3.

Art Show Showcasing the Work of Gladys Zeiset

The show will debut on February 6 from 4–6 p.m. at Landis Homes. Zeiset is a local artist whose pieces reflect her passion for capturing the beauty of the world around us. Refreshments provided. The exhibit will remain on display through April.

Pathways Institute Spring 2025 Kickoff

Join Pathways Institute on February 11 from 1:30–3 p.m. at Landis Homes. This is a come-and-go expo, no RSVP needed, with music and refreshments. Pick up a course catalog! Contact pathways@landis.org with any questions.

Winter Workshop: Intro to German Script

Learn the basics of reading and interpreting German Script on February 7 from 10–11:30 a.m. Attendees will learn the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling. Knowledge of German is not required. Register at mennonitelife.org/events.

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 February 20 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register at mennonitelife.org/events.

Join the Mission of LMC

The LMC community is in a season of growth! Since 2018, we have welcomed 133 new congregations into our conference. Despite this, donations over the years have remained about the same and are now beginning to decrease. Would you prayerfully consider joining us in being a Spirit-led movement and donating to LMC? We are grateful for the opportunity to minister alongside you.

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