Celebration of Cultures at Assembly '26
"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands." (Revelation 7:9)
At Assembly this June, we will be hosting a Celebration of Cultures on Saturday afternoon (June 20) , recognizing and celebrating the many culture and language groups that are a part of LMC!
We are inviting congregations to participate. If your church would like to share a traditional song, dance, or a table display representing your cultural group, we would love to include you! With over 140 non-English-speaking congregations within LMC, this is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the diversity God has created and blessed us with.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Khanthaly Bounma at 717-395-1312 or khanthalyb@gmail.com.
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Register for Assembly '26 and YouthCon '26 Today, Happening June 18-21!
Early-Bird Cost Grid - Ends Feb. 28
Adult/YouthCon Full Conference Package: $320
Elementary Child Registration: $290
Baby/Toddler (age 4 and younger): $80
Cost includes lodging for 3 nights and 3 meals/day; for elementary children and baby/toddler, cost includes childcare
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Adult One Day Pass: $50
Adult Two Day Pass: $100
Cost includes one meal per day
Early-bird registration ends on February 28, with regular conference costs going into effect March 1.
Save your spot and register today! If you have any questions, please email assembly@lmcchurches.org. | | | Share Your Story
Everyone has a story. We'd love to hear how the Lord is speaking to you, how the Spirit is at work in your congregation, or how you're experiencing life transformation. Share your story online at our website.
| | |  | Monthly EMM and LMC Prayer Gathering
Many were deeply encouraged during our recent Week of Prayer and Fasting shared by LMC and EMM, and several expressed a desire to continue seeking the Lord with intention and consistency. In response to this shared longing, we have come together to form a planning team to nurture and guide this ongoing rhythm of prayer. We are grateful for Joe Garber providing leadership for this team, helping us shape these monthly gatherings as a shared expression of prayer across EMM and LMC.
Together, we warmly invite you to participate in our monthly EMM and LMC Prayer Gathering, held on the first Monday of each month, beginning February 2nd, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. ET/NYcity (7-8 am CT, 6-7 am MT, 5-6 am PT)
(This time will allow us to begin the week united as organizations, joining our hearts in prayer for EMM missionary workers, LMC churches, our leaders, and our communities. Please feel free to invite your leaders to participate.)
If you're interested in joining, email Felixa (fvdekunkle@lmcchurches.org) for the Zoom information. | |  | Anabaptist Classics Reading Group
A guided tour of seventeen South German/Austrian Anabaptist writings, totaling 122 pages. Classes will meet by Zoom for five sessions, every two weeks. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (starting March 31) OR Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (starting April 2).
Register by March 24th. To register and see the list of readings, contact William Higgins, whiggins@lmcchurches.org or call 717-293-5246 ext. 121. | |  | Ministry Opportunity with Cedar Street Mennonite Church
Cedar Street Mennonite Church of the Franklin District is located in downtown Chambersburg, PA. They are small in size, but they have been faithfully following God's vision for them to build a daycare center for their community. God has been opening doors for them every step of the way, and now the construction project is underway!
The congregation is trusting God to continue to supply all they need for this ministry, including the right people to launch and staff the daycare program. They are asking people to prayerfully consider moving to their community and join them in loving their neighbors. See the attached PDF for more information on how to get involved. For more information, contact Pastor Mike Shank (mshank@shalomca.com). | |  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 | | Church as a Movement Training Event
April 23–24
The basic course, Church as a Movement, is an introductory training of No Place Left (NPL) designed to equip pastors, leaders, and believers with biblical foundations and practical tools for disciple making, evangelism, and strategic mobilization. This training introduces a clear vision of how the Church can move from traditional models toward a Church as a Movement, aligned with the Great Commission, focused on spiritual harvest, disciple multiplication, and reaching places and people where the gospel is not yet present.
Learn more and register at emm.org/movement | | | ADVANCE
The kingdom of God is advancing! Join us 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. Learn more and apply by March 31 for a $1,000 scholarship at EMM.ORG/ADVANCE. | | | Kingdom Teams
Kingdom Teams are one-week, summer mission experiences in Lancaster, Pa., that provide opportunities for youth groups to engage with discipleship training and cross-cultural service, right here in the U.S. We're also looking for people to serve as paid summer staff. Learn more at EMM.ORG/KTEAMS. | | Art Auction & Gala
Join Friendship Community on February 26, 2026 for their 23rd Annual Art Auction & Gala. The event will take place at Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster PA) from 4–8:30 p.m. More details coming soon. | | | New Online Exhibit
What Lies Beneath: Archaeology at the 1719 Museum.
Beneath the grounds of the 1719 Museum lie traces of the people who lived there long ago. This new exhibit explores how small pieces of history, from tiny ceramic sherds left by Mennonite families to stone tools used by Indigenous people, reveal fragments of everyday life across centuries. Visit the online exhibit at mennonitelife.org/learn. | | |  | Latino History from Lancaster County to the Smithsonian
Mennonite Life collaborates with LancasterHistory, SACA, the Crispus Attucks Community Center's Young Professionals of Color Network, and the National Museum of the American Latino to present a reception and panel discussion on Thursday, January 29, at 5:30 p.m.
From food, sports, and the arts to business, politics, and education, Latinos have influenced every aspect of life in America and in Lancaster County. In Washington, D.C., the Smithsonian Institution is working to build a new museum, the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL), to honor this history. This panel discussion will explore the contributions of Latinos to the history and culture of Lancaster County and discuss the importance of including Latino history in museums and historical narratives.
Free; registration required; lancasterhistory.org/events/latino-history. | |  If you are located in Lancaster or Lebanon County, PA, or know individuals who are, please take note of the following online seminar. Landis Communities and Friends Life Care are collaborating to provide an option for those who plan on aging in place in their existing home. This informational long-term care workshop is for individuals ages 40-85 who are in good health and residing in these two counties. The seminar will take place on Feb 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET. For more information, go to https://irjVRN.short.gy/FLC22026 or call 844-252-6347. | | Spring 2026 Kick-Off Event for Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning®
Are you over the age of 55 and live near Lancaster, PA? If so, explore more than forty-lifelong learning opportunities, from classical, Big Band, or folk music and nature courses on volcanoes, monarch butterflies, and elephants to inspiring stories of Amish mercy and the Underground Railroad. Get creative with a sunflower ceramic craft or contemporary art, boost your well-being through hands-on healthy cooking and the "Rosetto Effect," enjoy two film courses, and engage with timely topics like refugees, affordable housing, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can even discover the architecture and legacy of Hershey, PA, through a course or trolley tour.
Held Tuesday, February 10, 1:30–3:00 pm in the High Foundation Auditorium at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz PA 17543. Plan now to attend this festive come-and-go event. Be the first to learn about the new spring courses and trips. Visit instructors and other lifelong learners, enjoy refreshments, and pick up a Spring 2026 course catalog in print. No RSVP is needed. More information at thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county/. | | No Longer Alone Family Support Group
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Communities, plans to meet February 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m., via Zoom. The group is designed to provide a place for families walking with someone with a mental health diagnosis to learn and care for each other. Speaker: Dr. Linda Snow-Griffin, PhD, Psychologist, retired, author of Hope and Healing: Our Journey with Schizophrenia. Her presentation will be followed by a time of sharing. For info on joining Zoom, contact JAlbright@landis.org or call 717-381-3599. | | | ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? | | | ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse! | | | | | |
