| "[At YouthCon] I experienced amazing worship—dancing and having joy in the Lord and getting on my knees with my hands in the air. I grew in my understanding of what it means to surrender to God and give it all to Him."
~ A youth from Journey Mennonite, in South Hutchinson, KS.
Our Oct-Dec issue of Shalom News is available as an eVersion on our website! In this issue, we showcase some of the highlights from Assembly '26 and YouthCon '26, including hearing from several youth who attended YouthCon. Read the full issue HERE. |
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2027 Youth Leaders Retreat & CruCon Training
In February 2027 we will be holding a Youth Leaders' Retreat for youth pastors, leaders, and anyone who works with youth in LMC. Join us February 18-20 at the Welcoming Place!
The theme for this retreat is Transformed, Not Conformed. We are excited to announce Ron Tinsley (Pastor Tee) as our main speaker! Pastor Tee is the Pastor of Outreach at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church in Philadelphia.
In addition to the retreat, we will be hosting CruCon for a special, one-day training and equipping event on Thursday, February 18. This training is open to anyone interested in intergenerational wisdom-seeking conversations and youth formation in the digital age. If you would like to attend just the Thursday training, go to the registration form on our website and select "Thursday ONLY."
Costs:
- Thursday ONLY - $50 (includes the CruCon training and lunch)
- Retreat ONLY Individual - $175 (includes 2 nights lodging, 1 meal Thurs., 3 meals Fri., and 2 meals Sat.)
- Retreat ONLY Double Occupant - $300 (includes 2 nights lodging, 1 meal Thurs., 3 meals Fri., and 2 meals Sat.)
- Full Event Individual - $200 (includes 2 nights lodging, CruCon training, and all meals)
- Full Event Double Occupant - $325 (includes 2 nights lodging, CruCon training, and all meals)
More information at lmcchurches.org/youth-leaders-retreat/. |
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Come to the Table Retreat
Are you a young adult in southeast-PA? Consider signing up for the Come To The Table retreat January 15–17, 2027. The retreat will be held at Camp Hebron (957 Camp Hebron Rd., Halifax, PA). If you pay before Thanksgiving, cost is only $150; cost increases to $180 after Thanksgiving.
For more info and to register, visit mxgrfx.wixsite.com/cttt. |
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The Mennonite Hymnal Reprinting
For a limited time, your congregation can order The Mennonite Hymnal for 20% off when you buy twenty or more copies. This is a reprinting of this classic collection of 600+ hymns. Order by November 30th and use the code HYMNAL at checkout. Order online at MennoMedia's website. |
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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. |
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 A Spirit-led movement to:
- Make disciples of Jesus,
- Mobilize every member as a missionary,
- And to multiply faith communities locally and beyond!
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From Our Resource Partners
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EMM Banquets
EMM is hosting three Vision and Fundraising Banquets: November 12, December 3, and February 17. Banquets will be hosted in Lancaster, Lititz, and Sarasota, FL, respectively.
During these banquets, partners will celebrate the doors God is opening around the world, hear stories of his faithfulness, and discover how you can continue to partner with EMM through prayer, participation, giving, or going. For more information, visit emm.org/events/. |
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Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Longhouse Tours
On November 21, Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, will bring "Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution" to the 1719 Museum. Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis to honor the contributions, struggles, and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. The program explores the unique material culture and trade objects, the complex political paths of patriotism, Toryism and neutrality trod by Algonkian and Haudenosaunee people as they worked to preserve their way of life in the face of overwhelming odds.
For more info and to purchase tickets, visit Mennonite Life's website. |
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No Longer Alone
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Communities, will meet the third Sunday of November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The guest speakers will be Members of the Manheim Township Police Department. They will hold a Mental Health Roundtable on “Practices and Approaches when responding to a Person dealing with a Mental Health Crisis.” The roundtable will be followed by a time of sharing.
The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 3-5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room of the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center at Landis Communities, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences.
For information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org. |
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