| "Glenn Kauffman, Keith Blank, and I recently attended the Movement Leaders Collective (MLC) gathering in London. MLC hosts an annual, three-day Global Gathering. Previously held in the US, the gatherings include a variety of collective partners (church groups and organizations) working to be more movemental. Since this gathering was in Europe, we were blessed with opportunities to interact and connect with MLC partners who are not always able to attend the US gatherings. This was an exceptional gathering for us, with amazing times of worship and ministry, networking, and being challenged to go deeper in the movement work God has called us to. Also, we were not the only Anabaptists in attendance. There were several leaders from the Mennonite Church of Eastern Canada, Mosaic, and from the Anabaptist Network in the UK."
Bishop Elder Rodney Martin shares some of his takeaways from MLC's Global Gathering in London last week. He, along with Bishop Elder Keith Blank and Movement Navigator Glenn Kauffman, connected with other pioneer leaders from around the globe to network, collaborate, and worship together.
We are grateful for the partnership we have with MLC!
Read more of Rodney's reflections on our website. | | | 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. | | | Apply to STEP for Aug. 2025!
STEP is a three-year, non-traditional ministry leadership training program. Over the three years, students journey together in a cohort-model. Upon completion, graduates earn 30 undergraduate credit hours from Eastern Mennonite University. For more information, visit our website. | | | Register for Fall Leadership Assembly!
We are excited for Fall Leadership Assembly, held on September 24–27!
Sept. 24–25 will be a two-day APEST resourcing event. Friday during the day there will be local tours celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism. The Friday evening schedule will include the RPO Expo, a time of worship, and plenary speakers. The schedule for Saturday will include worship, plenary speakers, stories, and workshops.
Register today at lmcchurches.org/connections/fall-leadership-assembly/. Have a question? Email information@lmcchurches.org. |  | |  | Call for Volunteers – Fall Leadership Assembly
We're looking for volunteers to help with Fall Leadership Assembly 2025. Are you or do you know someone who may be able to help with Childcare or Media/Photography?
Childcare volunteers are needed for Saturday, September 27. They will be responsible for providing care and children's activities for kids ages 0–8. This will be held on-site at Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community. Volunteers must have or be willing to get the appropriate clearances.
Our Communications Director is looking for volunteers to help with media and photography for some or all of Sept. 24th–27th. Responsibilities may include shooting/editing photos, interviewing participants for their stories/experiences, and creating and posting on social media.
If you're interested in volunteering for either of these roles, email Mercedes Thomas at mthomas@lmcchurches.org for more information. | |  | The Global Leadership Summit – Hosted at Weaverland
Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community is thrilled to be a host site for The Global Leadership Summit August 7–8. This two-day, world-class leadership event is designed to equip and inspire individuals, churches, and organizations to build a culture of servant leadership.
Registration is $169. Discounted rates are available for teachers, nurses, EMTs, and students ages 14–23. Register at weaverland.org/gls.
Please feel free to share and promote this opportunity with your congregations. Attached here is a flyer, a postcard, promo with more information, a power point slide 4.3 for standard screen, and a power point slide 16.9 for wide screen. | | | 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 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 continue ministering alongside you. | | | From Our Resource Partners | |  | Advance The kingdom of God is advancing! Join EMM for a gap year—engage in three months of hands-on, cross-cultural discipleship training in Lancaster City, PA. Then serve five months in one of EMM's priority regions. Your life will never be the same. - Ignite your passion for knowing and following Jesus
- Explore your gifts and calling in a community setting
- Build meaningful relationships across cultures
- Serve others alongside seasoned mission workers
- Practice living your faith and sharing Christ's love as a team
Apply now at emm.org/advance. | | Housing Need
EMM's Advance program serves as a gap-year opportunity for young adults. As Advance grows, we are looking for creative ways to house young people in the general vicinity of Hub450 in Lancaster City, where our training takes place. Renting a large house (or two smaller houses) within walking distance 450 North Prince Street would be an ideal solution, though other options could also be an enormous blessing. We anticipate a cohort of 10–15 people for this fall (early September through mid-December). Please pray for this need and let Dave Houser know if you are able to help meet this need by emailing dave.houser@emm.org or by calling 717-898-2251. Thank you! | | Volunteer Opportunities at Neighbors Community Center
The Neighbors Community Center at Hub450 (450 N. Prince St., Lancaster PA) is looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Child Care Assistant
Help to maintain a safe and fun environment for preschool children while their parents participate in our programs. Duties include setting up/cleaning up the play area, playing with the children, maintaining a clean environment, and monitoring the children to ensure that they play and interact with one another in a safe and appropriate manner. Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. and/or 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.
English Language Assistant
Help teach English to non-native speakers using our provided curriculum. Assist the teacher with fun and interactive lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback to help our new neighbors improve their language skills. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. and/or 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Visit neighborslancaster.org/volunteer for more information and to apply. | | 'They Went Out from Us' To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, Mennonite Life is offering a limited-time exhibit titled 'They Went Out from Us:' Zwingli and the Radical Reformation. It will be on display from May 6–June 7 in the Mennonite Life Library. Learn more at mennonitelife.org/events. | | | Mennonite World Conference Anabaptism@500 Worship Service Livestream Mennonite World Conference has welcomed all to watch the closing worship service of The Courage to Love: Anabaptism@500, livestreaming from the Grossmünster church in Zurich, Switzerland. Join Mennonite Life in their Community Room on May 29 at 10:45 a.m. to watch the service. Light refreshments will be served. | | | No Longer Alone Support Group The No Longer Alone Support Group will have its next meeting on Sunday, June 22 from 3–5 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Crossings Meeting Room at Landis Homes (1 Freesia Lane, Lititz PA). Kelly Anne Smith, BS, CADC, CPSS; Regional Director of Peerstar of PA will be speaking on the "Introduction to Peerstar of PA: Programs and Accessing Services," followed by a time of sharing. To receive a monthly reminder call 717-381-3599, or email jalbright@landis.org. | | Age in the Place You Call Home! Empowering Independence with Continuing Care at Home. If you live in Lancaster or Lebanon County, and are at least 40, please consider attending this event. Imagine a future where you can remain in the comfort of your home while having the resources and support to maintain your independence and wellbeing. The partnership between Landis Communities and Friends Life Care offers a personalized approach to aging that provides peace of mind and a plan for the future.
Discover the Benefits of Continuing Care at Home:
• Professional care coordination tailored to your unique needs.
• Wellness support to keep you active and engaged.
• Financial safeguards to protect your assets as you age.
• Assistance with accessing homebased services to ensure you thrive.
Register at FriendsLifeCare.org/Landis/ or contact Joy Albright, 717-381-3599 or jalbright@landis.org.
June 3, 2025 at 10:30 am
Landis Homes Crossings 2nd Floor Meeting Room
1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz PA 17543 | | | ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? | | | ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse! | | | | | |
