Transmission of love and peace at European Mennonite gathering
“We can’t keep our story. We must share.” That is the message Danang Kristiawan brought home after attending the European Mennonite Conference (known by its German acronym MERK), from May 10 to 13, 2018. The gathering of European Mennonites that occurs every six years was bigger than ever, with a total of 2,300 people attending…
European Mennonites anticipate diverse gathering
European Mennonites gather every six years for worship and fellowship. This spring, the European Mennonite Conference will be the most diverse gathering yet. Organizers anticipate that about 1,500 Mennonites from across Europe will gather May 10 to 13, 2018, in Montbéliard, France. That total could swell to 2,500 when other visitors are welcomed to the…
