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Date: Mon, Aug 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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News & Events August 25, 2025 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE Introducing Christa Mylin, Mennonite Life's Executive Director Mennonite Life welcomes Christa Mylin, Ph.D., as our new Executive Director. Christa brings a rich range of experience from higher education and community engagement. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University at Albany, SUNY, and most recently served as Community Engagement Coach at Church World Service and as an adjunct instructor at Messiah University.  "I'm delighted and honored to be joining Mennonite Life as the Executive Director," said Christa. "I am inspired by the good work Mennonite Life has already done in enlivening the past to guide us in the complex realities of the present. I look forward to working together with diverse communities of people to enhance the vision of 'knowing and valuing their own and each other's stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories.'" Mennonite Life invites members, supporters, and the community to join in welcoming Dr. Mylin.  Bookworm Frolic The Bookworm Frolic returns to Mennonite Life Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 13. Browse tens of thousands of books of all genres.  On Thursday, Mennonite Life members get an 8:15 a.m. head start!  See more information at mennonitelife.org/events. View Event Flyer Maize & Snitz Silent Auction This year's Maize & Snitz Fest, taking place Saturday, October 4, will feature a silent auction. If you are interested in donating an item or basket to the auction, please contact Heather Strahin at museum@mennonitelife.org or 717.464.4438. Suggested donation items include handmade arts and crafts, plants, items reflective of Lancaster County's heritage (Indigenous and European), and non-perishable food items that have been prepared in a certified kitchen.  Volunteer with the Visitors Center Join a great team at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center, welcoming guests to Lancaster County and hosting families, school groups, and church groups at the Biblical Tabernacle Experience. Be a source of information and insight about the area's Amish and Mennonite communities. Contact Paul Garber at groups@mennonitelife.org or 717-299-0954 for details. View as Webpage If you would like to change your contact information or add an email to this list, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes. Contact: Abby Hershberger Storyteller: Digital & Communications storyteller@mennonitelife.org 717 393 9745 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Unsubscribe © Mennonite Life  2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1499

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