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The Truth Between
Origin Story I: 500 Years On January 21, 1525, several courageous men baptized each other in Zurich, Switzerland. This marked the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. They started something that spread and has brought spiritual enrichment to many. This perspective, rooted in fact, is clear, simple and easy to communicate. It highlights the work of…
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Modern Martyrdom
This year, as Anabaptists commemorate 500 years of witness, I write from Palestine amid the genocide of our people. We are currently wrestling with how the Church can bear witness. For us, martyrdom is not a relic of the past but a daily reality. As we watch the skies over Gaza rain death and the…
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15 Views on Church Change
Membership, attendance and donation numbers within Mennonite Church Canada are more modest than they once were. Of course, numbers are not everything, but the trend is something. It matters how we frame this change. Below are 15 ways to talk and think about the sort of change that leans toward lean. The light-hearted touch at…
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Setting Off into the Unknown
According to lore, when map makers of old reached the end of their knowledge—the edges of the territory from which humans had returned alive—they drew sea monsters on the map and wrote, “Here Be Dragons.” These were uncharted waters—literally. Ahead lay danger, adventure and possibility (including, sadly, the possibility of imperial conquest). Many churches, including…
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Current Issue Feature Section A careful look at the past 500 years of Anabaptism, a clear-eyed look at the current moment and a creative look at the uncharted waters ahead. SUBSCRIBE TODAY News Opinion Top stories
