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Seventy years later
The Pearl Harbor attacks were 70 years ago today, beginning U.S. military involvement in World War II. World War II was hugely expensive. Some estimate it would be the equivalent of $5 trillion in...
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January 9: National Faith and Immigration Webinar
Monday, January 9, 2012, 3:30pm Eastern Time RSVP here. Please join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition on January 9th for the National Faith and Immigration Webinar on Secure Communities. The webinar...
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February Call and Webinar Opportunities
There are 3 exciting calls/webinars happening in February to learn more about immigration policies in the U.S. and how communities can advocate for those who live in constant fear from prejudice and...
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March 5: National Faith and Immigration Call
Monday, March 5, 2012; 4pm Eastern Time Call-in number: 218-936-4700; Code: 657758 RSVP for optional visual webinar here. Join the Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s monthly call and optional webinar...
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2012 High School Essay Contest Honorable Mention Winners
In addition to the grand prize, national honorable mention prizes were awarded to Caleb Derstine of Lancaster (Pa.) Mennonite High School, Natalie Miller of Freeman (S.D.) Academy and Peter Schrock of...
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MCC Washington Office 2012 Essay Contest Winner
Maria Thomas, a senior at Bethany Christian High School in Goshen, Ind., has earned grand prize for her essay on faith and politics in the Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Washington Office annual...
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Advocacy class at the GAP Institute
Last week Patricia Kisare and I led the first-ever “advocacy class” at the Global Anabaptist Peacebuilders (GAP) Institute, sponsored by West Coast MCC. We discussed why advocacy is important, explored...
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From helpless to hopeful: A regional peace forum
Last weekend I had the privilege of being in central Illinois for a regional peace forum, hosted by the Mennonite Church of Normal. The theme of the weekend was “Helpless to hopeful: Make a difference...
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Now is the Time for Peace with Justice: Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia
Peace with justice in Colombia is long overdue. This spring, churches and communities across the nation will join in solidarity with the Colombian people by advocating for a just and lasting peace...
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A Prophetic Call: Colombian Churches Document their Suffering and Hope
“A Prophetic Call” is a series of annual reports produced by the Christian Center for Justice, Peace and Nonviolent Action (JUSTAPAZ) and the Council of Evangelical Churches of Colombia (CEDECOL)...
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Citizens of God’s Kingdom
Over 100 people gathered this past weekend in Wichita, Kansas, for a two-day workshop on immigration issues titled “Citizens of God’s Kingdom.” Hope Mennonite Church hosted the event on March 1-2,...
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Peace Sunday in Carlsbad, NM
I’m back in DC after a wonderful weekend in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The Carlsbad Mennonite Church invited me to speak at a “Peace Coffee House” on Saturday evening, followed by an opportunity to share...
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ACTION ALERT: Urge Congress and the President to treat migrants from Central...
Two steps to respond to the humanitarian crisis faced by Central American children crossing our border: 1. Send a letter to your members of Congress and to President Obama urging them to ensure that...
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Paz, Justicia, y Colombia (Peace, Justice, and Colombia)
On Friday, November 21, MCC was privileged to hear from two of our friends from Colombia. In addition to the meeting that they spoke at, they were also able to attend several meetings on Capitol Hill....
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Fooling The Sun, Not Fooling The Rain
On Monday, November 24, the MCC U.S. Washington Office hosted a conference entitled “Fooling the Sun, Not Fooling the Rain: Housing and Shelter in Haiti 5 Years After the Earthquake.” The event was...
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Peace accord signed in Colombia
Monday, September 26 was a landmark day for Colombians as they witnessed the signing of a peace accord between the government and the FARC guerrillas. The ongoing conflict has spanned more than five...
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Action Alert: Oppose military action against Syria
Last night the U.S. launched airstrikes against a Syrian military installation, an act of war against the Syrian government, without debate or approval by the U.S. Congress or U.N. Security Council....
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Advocating together
“Black, White, Spanish. Doesn’t matter who you are, you’ll feel like you’re part of a family,” a church member said. Lee Heights is located in an urban area and the church aims to serve their...
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Washington E-Memo
Ministry of reconciliation: U.S.-North Korea relations It is a turbulent time of rising hostilities on the Korean peninsula. The 70-year division between the Korean people is one of the most tragic in...
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Washington E-Memo
Welcoming the newcomer June 20 marked World Refugee Day, at a time when a record 65 million people around the word have been forced from home. But the U.S. continues to be less than welcoming to...
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