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From: "Communications Director" <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Dec 18, 2014 4:10 PM
Subject: Release, Photo: Book Discussion of What We Believe Together Scheduled as Prep for Mennonite World Conference Assembly
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Lancaster, Pa., December 18, 2014—If you're curious about what beliefs you share in common with the other 1.7 million Mennonites, Mennonite Brethren, and Brethren in Christ around the world, come to a discussion of the book, "What We Believe Together: Exploring the 'Shared Convictions' of Anabaptist-Related Churches."
On Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Mennonite Church (100 Quarry Rd., Leola, Pa.), three persons with deep connections to Mennonite World Conference will lead the conversation. Heading the panel will be Richard Thomas, chair of the National Advisory Council for PA 2015, the upcoming Mennonite World Conference Assembly. He will be joined by Devin Manzullo-Thomas, editor of MWC's publication, Courier, and Phyllis Pellman Good, MWC communication consultant.
"We will examine the 325-word statement, 'Shared Convictions of Global Anabaptists,'" said Thomas, "which MWC helped to bring into being from the 101 national churches in 83 countries who belong to MWC. The statement is refreshingly clear and direct. It is also intentionally brief."
In 2006, Mennonite World Conference accepted the statement of shared convictions. To help people explore that document, MWC asked Alfred Neufeld, a minister and theology teacher from Paraguay, to write the book "What We Believe Together."
The result is a rich and highly readable book which takes the concise seven-point statement and fills out their meaning and significance. "Neufeld looks at how these convictions are expressed in believers' lives," said Thomas.
Writing as a Mennonite from the Global South, Neufeld brings a fresh view to the Anabaptist movement that for 400-plus years was active primarily in Europe and North America. Currently 78 percent of Mennonites and related groups live in the Southern Hemisphere. Neufeld offers numerous examples and stories in the book, drawn from history and current church life around the world.
"Our discussion will be helpful preparation for PA 2015, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly scheduled for next July at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Read 'What We Believe Together' before our conversation on January 12 if you can. But come even if you haven't read the book. We'll have a stimulating discussion, and we'll learn a lot!" said Thomas.
The book discussion is sponsored by Mennonite World Conference, Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, and the Brethren in Christ Historical Society.
What We Believe Together is available from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at www.lmhs.org, or by calling 717/393-9745. Quantity discounts are available.
For information about additional events leading up to next summer's MWC Assembly, go to www.mwc-cmm.org/journeytopa2015.
Phyllis Pellman Good, Lancaster, PA, is a writer and editor for Mennonite World Conference.
www.facebook.com/lmhs.org
Lancaster Roots
www.lancasterroots.org
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster PA 17602
717 393 9745
From: "Communications Director" <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Dec 18, 2014 4:10 PM
Subject: Release, Photo: Book Discussion of What We Believe Together Scheduled as Prep for Mennonite World Conference Assembly
To:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Book Discussion of "What We Believe Together" Scheduled as Prep for Mennonite World Conference Assembly
- Discover the common beliefs held by Mennonites, Mennonite Brethren, and Brethren in Christ around the world.
- "What We Believe Together" will be discussed Monday, January 12, at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills Mennonite Church (100 Quarry Rd., Leola, Pa.)
Lancaster, Pa., December 18, 2014—If you're curious about what beliefs you share in common with the other 1.7 million Mennonites, Mennonite Brethren, and Brethren in Christ around the world, come to a discussion of the book, "What We Believe Together: Exploring the 'Shared Convictions' of Anabaptist-Related Churches."
On Monday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Forest Hills Mennonite Church (100 Quarry Rd., Leola, Pa.), three persons with deep connections to Mennonite World Conference will lead the conversation. Heading the panel will be Richard Thomas, chair of the National Advisory Council for PA 2015, the upcoming Mennonite World Conference Assembly. He will be joined by Devin Manzullo-Thomas, editor of MWC's publication, Courier, and Phyllis Pellman Good, MWC communication consultant.
"We will examine the 325-word statement, 'Shared Convictions of Global Anabaptists,'" said Thomas, "which MWC helped to bring into being from the 101 national churches in 83 countries who belong to MWC. The statement is refreshingly clear and direct. It is also intentionally brief."
In 2006, Mennonite World Conference accepted the statement of shared convictions. To help people explore that document, MWC asked Alfred Neufeld, a minister and theology teacher from Paraguay, to write the book "What We Believe Together."
The result is a rich and highly readable book which takes the concise seven-point statement and fills out their meaning and significance. "Neufeld looks at how these convictions are expressed in believers' lives," said Thomas.
Writing as a Mennonite from the Global South, Neufeld brings a fresh view to the Anabaptist movement that for 400-plus years was active primarily in Europe and North America. Currently 78 percent of Mennonites and related groups live in the Southern Hemisphere. Neufeld offers numerous examples and stories in the book, drawn from history and current church life around the world.
"Our discussion will be helpful preparation for PA 2015, the Mennonite World Conference Assembly scheduled for next July at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Read 'What We Believe Together' before our conversation on January 12 if you can. But come even if you haven't read the book. We'll have a stimulating discussion, and we'll learn a lot!" said Thomas.
The book discussion is sponsored by Mennonite World Conference, Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, and the Brethren in Christ Historical Society.
What We Believe Together is available from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at www.lmhs.org, or by calling 717/393-9745. Quantity discounts are available.
For information about additional events leading up to next summer's MWC Assembly, go to www.mwc-cmm.org/journeytopa2015.
Phyllis Pellman Good, Lancaster, PA, is a writer and editor for Mennonite World Conference.
Joel Nofziger
Director of Communications
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
www.lmhs.orgwww.facebook.com/lmhs.org
Lancaster Roots
www.lancasterroots.org
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster PA 17602
717 393 9745
