Fall Leadership Assembly is just a month away, and we're eager to be together to celebrate 500 years of Anabaptism! We currently have people from 11 states and 71+ congregations registered to attend part or all of the event. As an expansive, widespread conference, we are excited that our current registered attendees reflect who we are! If you haven't yet, it's not too late to register; registration closes end-of-day September 8. You can register today at lmcchurches.org/connections/fall-leadership-assembly/. We can't wait to be together! If you have any questions, please email information@lmcchurches.org. | | | Share Your Story Story-telling is powerful; after all, sharing the Gospel—the greatest story of all—is at the heart of what we do as Christ-followers. If you have a story related to LMC, we'd love to hear it! Share online at our website. | | | | The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective (pt. 2) Class The next offering from LMC's ongoing leadership and discipleship training efforts is a class on The Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, part 2. This class will include a discussion of the spirituality of theology, a detailed look at articles 13-24 of the confession, and a more in-depth look at various theological topics related to these articles. Anyone is welcome to take part! Classes will be in person and by Zoom, offering Tuesday evenings or Thursday mornings. Classes start the second week of September. Email William at whiggins@lmcchurches.org to sign up by September 2nd, and indicate whether you plan to attend in-person or on Zoom. | |  Renew: Anabaptist Sunday School Curriculum For the past several years, First Mennonite Church in Berne, IN has been publishing an Anabaptist Sunday School curriculum for adults called Renew, which is based on the International Lesson. Copies are available to all LMC congregations on a donation basis. Learn more by going to renewpublishing.org. | | Capital Christian Fellowship's 100th Anniversary On October 24–26, Capital Christian Fellowship in Lanham, MD is hosting a Homecoming Weekend to celebrate its 100th Anniversary! Formerly Cottage City Mennonite Church, Capital Christian is excited to host this celebration filled with reunions, food, worship, and other activities. Are you or do you know someone who has a connection to Capital Christian's 100-year history? Invite them to join the festivities! | | | LMC is a Spirit-led movement to: • Make disciples of Jesus • Mobilize every member as a missionary • Multiply faith communities locally and beyond | | | From Our Resource Partners | | French, Japanese, Spanish, and now American Sign Language Are you learning or fluent in one of these languages and want to practice your language skills with others? Neighbors Community Center at Hub450 hosts monthly Conversation Cafes, with an opportunity to make new friends while speaking and listening (or signing!) with others around a shared interest of language. Find details at neighborslancaster.org/. (Neighbors Community Center is a program of Eastern Mennonite Missions) | | Medicare Seminar and Muffins Everence is hosting a Medicare seminar on Saturday, September 13, from 9–11 a.m. at Stumptown Mennonite Church (2813 Stumptown Rd., Bird-in-Hand, PA). The seminar will cover information about the different parts of Medicare, coverage options, how to decide when to enroll, and how to enroll. FREE. Register by going to everence.com/medicare-lmc, or by contacting Bayley Stauffer at 717-733-9414. | | Bookworm Frolic Browse tens of thousands of books at Mennonite Life's Bookworm Frolic, hosted September 11-13! Paperback/children's books, $2; hardcover books, $3. Held at the Mennonite Life Collections Building (2215 Millstream Rd.). More at mennonitelife.org/events. | | | Landis Homes Fellowship Days Help support the Caring Fund at Landis Homes through their Fellowship Days, happening September 8-13. The Caring Fund exists to help meet the needs of residents at Landis Homes whose financial resources are insufficient to cover the cost of personal care or healthcare services. This year, you can support from anywhere through the online auction. Items include handmade décor, fine art, gift baskets, trips, antiques, and more. Learn more about the auction by going to landishomes.org/give/fellowship-day/. | | | No Longer Alone Family Support Group The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Homes, will meet on September 28, 3-5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. The topic will be "Exploring Spiritual and Psychological Perspectives of Living" by speaker Susan Cabouli, a clinical psychologist at Lancaster Psychotherapy. The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. For more information, call 717-381-3599 or email jalbright@landis.org. | | ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? | | ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquà para registrarse! | | | | | |