Readers write
Former MCC director laments ‘big failure’ of Wineskins process Re: “MCC ‘divorce’ a cause for confession, remorse,” March 21, page 12. I, too, am saddened and indeed angered with the result of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Wineskins process. In his Feb. 21 article, “MCC revisioning loses connection with people in the pew,” page 23,…
For discussion
1. What aid agencies do the people of your congregation support? Do Mennonites in Canada see Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) as primary or just one of many agencies? How strong is the connection between MCC and the people in the pew? Does your congregation distinguish between the work of your provincial organization and the national…
What has made MCC work well?
I grew up with the admonition, “self-praise stinks,” a phrase best expressed in the Pennsylvania-German dialect. During my years as executive secretary of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) from 1985-96, I was reluctant to be too overtly enthusiastic about this well-regarded service ministry. I also believe in the imperative of personal and organizational self-criticism. However, after…
‘Readers deserve another perspective’
Canadian Mennonite has dedicated significant analysis to the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Wineskins process (Dick Benner’s Nov. 29, 2010 editorial, “Congregations, too, want ‘new wineskins,’ ” page 2; and Will Braun’s articles, “MCC centrality questioned,” Nov. 29, 2010, page 4, and “MCC revisioning loses connection with people in the pew,” Feb. 21, page 23). The last…
Vote your core beliefs
While we won’t endorse candidates of the five political parties in the upcoming May 2 election, or tell you how to vote, we do ask Mennonite voters to both examine the political views and voting records of candidates regarding our deeply held core beliefs in peacemaking, compassion for the poor and care for creation before…
