Bulletin Announcements for MWC Pennsylvania 2015
[anytime] Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America, and registration is open! The 16th assembly will be held July 21-26, 2015, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The theme is “Walking with God.” Registration and additional information can be found at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015. Plan to attend!
[anytime] The next Global Youth Summit of Mennonite World Conference will take place July 17-19, 2015 at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. All (young) Anabaptists are invited to come and learn from each other, build relationships, worship, and be the church together. The 2015 theme is “Called to Share: My Gifts, Our Gifts.” After the summit, participants will join the MWC assembly on July 21-26. For additional information, visit mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, January 4, 2015] Mennonite World Conference Assembly will take place July 21-26 in Pennsylvania. Can’t attend? You can still help. Support the assembly fund individually as a congregation—your dollars will allow people from all over the world to attend assembly. For more info, visit mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, January 11, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America in 2015, and registration is open! At this reunion of Mennonites and Anabaptists from around the world, all ages are welcome. Join for a feast of fellowship, song, laughter and worship. Costs, lodging, schedule and other details are available at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, January 18, 2015] Today is World Fellowship Sunday, when Anabaptist brothers and sisters around the world celebrate our community in Christ—and many are planning to travel to the US this summer to celebrate in person! Join them for the 16th Mennonite World Conference gathering, held July 21-26 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can find the program schedule, information about lodging and travel, and registration online at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, January 25, 2015] Mennonite World Conference needs you! Volunteers are needed before, during and after the gathering to assist from near and far. Volunteers during assembly receive a discounted registration rate. More information can be found at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015volunteer.
[Sunday, February 1, 2015] Did you know that Mennonite World Conference has a prayer network? You can sign up for monthly messages with meditations, stories, information about Pennsylvania 2015, and prayer requests. Join us in walking mindfully together in prayer, as we prepare to gather for the next MWC assembly. More info atmwc-cmm.org/pa2015prayernetwork.
[Sunday, February 8, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America (July 21-26 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and MWC is encouraging congregations to learn about our Anabaptist global family. “What We Believe Together: Exploring the ‘Shared Convictions’ of Anabaptist-related Churches” by Alfred Neufeld is a good starting point and includes questions for discussion. For more info, go to mwc-cmm.org/pa2015 and click on “Journey to PA” under the Resources tab.
[Sunday, February 15, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is encouraging congregations in the U.S. and Canada to partner with each other so that churches with fewer resources and congregations with recent immigrants can also send representatives to the upcoming assembly (July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). Whether or not you plan to attend, consider supporting the gathering by partnering in this way. Costs are split between MWC and both congregations. More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015partnership.
[Sunday, February 22, 2015] Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly will be held July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA and we need YOUR ideas! Do you know musicians who could serve on worship teams or perform in the Global Church Village? Share your ideas by .
[Sunday, March 1, 2015] This year at Mennonite World Conference Assembly (July 21-26, 2015, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA), each morning will include a time for gathering in small groups, for fellowship, prayer, fresh insights, and laughter! Join Anabaptist brothers and sisters from around the world for deeper discussion and new relationships. Register at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, March 8, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is preparing to gather in 2015, and you can help! Pray for planners and participants, that they will feel the Spirit’s movement as they come together and share in this time. Support the assembly fund individually or as a congregation so that people from all over the world will be able to attend (mwc-cmm.org/pa2015).
[Sunday, March 15, 2015] Assembly Scattered takes place before and after Mennonite World Conference Assembly Gathered (July 21-26, 2015, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA), at churches across North America. Participants get to know the people, ministries and stories of Anabaptist churches. To register for an Assembly Scattered event, go to mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, March 22, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America! MWC Assembly will be held July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. It takes a (global) village to serve a gathering of up to 10,000 people, so volunteers are needed—find out more and register as a volunteer at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, March 29, 2015] Mennonite World Conference is coming to North America (21-26 July 2015, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA), and Mennonites of all ages are welcome! Children will meet in their own space to celebrate Assembly each day and share across languages and backgrounds. Youth will meet every morning in the Global Church Village and have special workshops, service opportunities, sports and tours each afternoon. More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, April 12, 2015] Are you planning on attending Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA? Then share your photo and you might be featured on an upcoming bookmark! Find out more or print past bookmarks for members of your congregation atmwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, April 19, 2015] New in 2015: Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly (July 21-26, 2015, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA) will feature small groups! These multicultural groups will meet daily for conversation and prayer as we get to know our Mennonite brothers and sisters around the world. Find out more or give to the world scholarship fund atmwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, April 26, 2015] Are you interested in learning more about Mennonite World Conference’s Global Assembly, coming July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA? Even if you don’t think you can come, follow along and join in the conversation on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/MennoniteWorldConference. Share your story and learn about your Anabaptist brothers and sisters from around the world!
[Sunday, May 3, 2015] – Anabaptists from around the world are coming to the United States for Global Assembly this July … but first, they need to get visas! Please join with Mennonite World Conference in praying for our Visa Task Force as they work with our global brothers and sisters on getting approval from the US government to travel to Pennsylvania this summer. More prayer requests atmwc-cmm.org/pa2015prayernetwork.
[Sunday, May 10, 2015] – “Called to share: my gifts, our gifts.” Meet other young people from around the world at Mennonite World Conference’s Global Youth Summit, July 17-19, 2015 at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA. Young adults (age 18 and older) are invited to listen to God and to one another, to share information and experiences, and to have fun with new friends from around the world. More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, May 17, 2015] – Do you love the excitement of global sporting events? Then make sure you register to participate in the Mennonite World Cup at Assembly this July! In between worship and workshops, join in with Anabaptist brothers and sisters from around the world in sports, games, and other fun. For more information, search on “sports” at mwc-cmm.org.
[Sunday, May 24, 2015] – This July, let the world come to you! Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly (July 21-26 in Harrisburg, PA) will feature the Global Church Village with displays of life and culture from Anabaptist communities around the world. Come for a day or a week and soak in music, dance, drama, storytelling, and so much more! More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, May 31, 2015] – Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly this July is not just for adults—there’s programming for children and youth as well! Expose your family to life beyond your community as they learn, play, and worship with Anabaptist friends from around the world. For more information, check out mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, June 7, 2015] – Do you want to experience Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly this July 21-26 but know that you can’t get there for the whole week? Don’t let limited free time keep you from participating in this global reunion! Registration is now open for part-time attendance: come for a couple days or an evening. Find out more at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, June 14, 2015] – It takes hundreds of people to plan and prepare for Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly this July 21-26. Thousands of Anabaptists from around the world will converge on Harrisburg, PA to worship, learn, and play together. How can you help? Join the prayer team! More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015prayernetwork.
[Sunday, June 21, 2015] – Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly this July will be a time for fellowship and growth! Join Anabaptist brothers and sisters from around the world for workshops on personalhealing, conflict resolution, gender issues, interfaith conversations, art, worship, prophetic engagement, and so much more! For more info or to register, head to mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, June 28, 2015] – Are you excited about Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly this summer, even if you can’t come? Then join us on social media: we’re on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Share your own photos and stories from life in your Anabaptist community and read about, watch, and listen to what’s happening in Harrisburg this July 21-26. Find the links at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, July 5, 2015] – Mennonite World Conference’s Assembly is just around the corner (July 21-26 in Harrisburg, PA)! Even if it’s too late for you to take the whole week off, consider coming for a day or two or even an evening! Part-time registration is now open. Find out more at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015.
[Sunday, July 12, 2015] – Please join with Anabaptist Christians from around the world in praying for Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly. Pray for those traveling this week and next, for the hosts and participants in the Assembly Scattered and Global Youth Summit events, and for all the final preparations for the thousands gathering in Harrisburg next week. For more specific prayer requests, visit mwc-cmm.org/pa2015prayernetwork.
[Sunday, July 19, 2015] – Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly is finally here! Opening worship begins Tuesday evening at 4pm (EST) with morning worship at 9:30am and evening worship at 6:45pm, Wednesday through Saturday. Join the worship and listen to the speakers each day online and follow along with videos, photos, and stories on mwc-cmm.org.
[Sunday, July 26, 2015] – Mennonite World Conference’s global Assembly might be over, but the fun continues! Thousands of Anabaptists from around the world are visiting churches in Pennsylvania this morning and some will be continuing on to Assembly Scattered events around North America in the coming days. Please pray for MWC staff as they finish cleaning up and for participants as they travel home … and if you missed the excitement this week, check out mwc-cmm.org for highlight videos, photos, and stories.
[Sunday, August 2, 2015] – Share the Mennonite World Conference experience with your friends and congregation! A highlight video from Global Assembly last week is now available on our website: mwc-cmm.org. Check out the best moments from worship, speakers, service projects, the Mennonite World Cup, and more. And while you’re there, make sure you sign up to receive information about Indonesia 2021—it’s never too soon to start planning our next family reunion!