#TBT: Civilian Public Service workers from Camp # 27, Mulberry, Florida, enjoy a swim, 1940s. Source: ow.ly/xBUP50WBsCo

“Something shifted. This convention felt different. Our intention to become more diverse became embodied in everything we did.” - Sue Park-Hur, MC USA’s director of racial/ethnic engagement. Read more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/intenti... #FollowJesus25

The final issue of Grits & Bits is out now! Take a look back at an amazing week: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ We can't wait to see you in 2027 in Cincinnati! #FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27

Goodbye Greensboro 👋

#FollowJesus25 #RisingInHope #Cincinnati27

Grits & Bits recaps Day 4 of #FollowJesus25: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/

The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the revised and amended Churchwide Statement on Immigration. 353 YES 1 NO 0 Abstentions Full story coming early next week. #FollowJesus25

The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes made by the Prevention and Accountability Resolution. YES 339 No 8 Abstain 8 Full story coming early next week. #FollowJesus25

The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the proposed bylaw changes for consistency and to bring clarity to the Executive Board’s authority in the appointment and oversight of executive directors of churchwide program agencies. 321 YES 11 NO 17 Abstain Full story early next week. #FollowJesus25

The MC USA Delegate Assembly approved the bylaw changes related to the integration of Mennonite Education Agency (MEA) into Mennonite Church USA’s Executive Board structure.   334 YES 9 NO 9 ABSTENTIONS Full story coming early next week. #FollowJesus25

Check out the winners of the caption contest in Grits & Bits! #FollowJesus25 www.mennoniteusa.org/convention/a...

Grits & Bits a day keeps the doctor away. Day 3 Recap: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ #FollowJesus25

It’s not convention without…

The Bop. Admin wasn’t invited but the youth seemed to have a great time. #FollowJesus25

Tired? It’s because you haven’t had your Grits & Bits yet: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ #FollowJesus25

Get writing #followjesus25

Were you one of the first 300 to register for #FollowJesus25? Make sure you check your email on how to receive your free Bible.

You can find seminar times and descriptions in the app or online here: convention.mennoniteusa.org/the-experien...

Day 2 schedule #FollowJesus25

The next issue of Grits & Bits is out now! www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ #FollowJesus25

Make sure you find your passport… #FollowJesus25

Scenes from the Women’s Summit #FollowJesus25

The MC USA Women’s Summit is underway!! #FollowJesus25

It's the first day of #FollowJesus25! Get ready by checking out the first issue of Grits & Bits, our convention news sheet this year: www.mennoniteusa.org/gritsandbits/ Every morning at 8:30, we'll be highlighting the previous day and looking ahead at all Follow Jesus 25 has to offer.

Were you one of the first 300? Make sure to check you welcome bag! #FollowJesus25

The worship band is getting ready for the big week here at #FollowJesus25! You can preview the music here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6My...

Coming to convention? Make sure to check the weather for Greensboro and make sure you plan accordingly. Travel safe and see you at #FollowJesus25!

AMBS Alumni and Friends Supper Gathering at Follow Jesus 2025! 📆 Thursday, July 10 ⏰ 5–6:15 p.m. 📍 Greensboro Mennonite Fellowship building Registration is required by July 8. https://loom.ly/fNfH0aY @mennonitesusa.bsky.social

In response to the escalation of violence involving Israel, Iran, and the United States this week, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz offers a litany that reminds us of God’s call to peace: www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh...

The MC USA Justice Fund has recognized the 2024 awardees and is seeking 2025 applicants. Learn more here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/mc-usa-...

"We call on all our members and all Mennonites across our land to remain grounded in our Anabaptist foundation that victory is secured through self-giving love, not coercive force," writes PSMC Executive Conference Minister Stanley Green: www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh...

Read our full prayer for those experiencing crisis in this time as well as helpful resources: www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh... "O God of the captive and the free, You have called us to walk with those exiled and called strangers."

Anita J. Castle never dreamed of being a pastor, in fact, she had rarely even heard of a woman being a pastor before. But after one fateful conference, she knew she was being called. www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh...

Registration for Follow Jesus 25 includes lunch! That leaves the evening to explore beautiful Greensboro. Here's a curated list of dining options within a 16-minute walk, as well as ordering resources for youth groups and families. Check it out here: convention.mennoniteusa.org/hotel-travel...

Ahead of convention, you can check out the Follow Jesus 25 worship playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/6My...

The Mennonite Education Agency Board of Directors and the MC USA Executive Board recently approved an integration plan. The plan, initiated by MEA, will fully integrate MEA into the organizational life of MC USA, effective August 1. You can learn about it here: www.mennoniteusa.org/news/mea-int...

Read and share our prayer by MC USA Denominational Minister of Peace and Justice Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz. You can also register to join us IN PERSON or ONLINE for Thursday's prayer vigil. www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh...

Did you know? 📍Greensboro, NC is home to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, a must-see while you’re at MC USA's biennial convention, Follow Jesus 25. See you this summer! Register for Follow Jesus 25 today: convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/ #ExploreGreensboro #FollowJesus25

Rachel Ringenberg Miller, our denominational minister of Ministerial Leadership, will be the opening worship speaker on July 8 at Convention in Greensboro, N.C. this year. Don’t miss her message on what it means to follow Jesus! Register: 👉🔗 convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/ #FollowJesus25

WEBINAR: MC USA's Women in Leadership ministry will be hosting a one-day summit at the start of this summer's Follow Jesus '25 convention in Greensboro, NC. Join us as we discuss Women in Leadership and envision the Women's Summit. All women are welcome! mcusa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Get all your MC USA and Convention gear! You'll find items for this year's convention as well as past Conventions with our Retro Line. (Not to mention plenty of "dove" gear.) www.bonfire.com/store/mc-usa... Don't forget to register for Follow Jesus 25: convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/

Watch the news conference about MC USA's legal action to protect religious freedom here. Iris de León-Hartshorn, MC USA associate executive director of Operations, and other denominational leaders share how the recent policy change is hindering their faith practices. ow.ly/spEl50V5t1S

REMINDER: Free Gift for First 300 Adult #FollowJesus25 Registrations! 🆓🕊️ There are still bibles available. convention.mennoniteusa.org/registration/ This year we've partnered with MennoMedia to gift the first 300 adult registrants a copy of the soft touch edition of the Anabaptist Community Bible.

Spiritual director Sherah-Leigh Gerber reflects on how Jacob’s time wrestling with God in Genesis reminds her of staying present in discomfort. www.mennoniteusa.org/menno-snapsh...

Join Nancy Kauffmann, the interim denominational minister of Church Safety for MC USA, and others as they discuss how survivors interpret their faith community when trauma occurs within the church. mcusa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

For Black History Month, we're diving into the Archives. Pictured here are folks gathering for worship at Calvary Mennonite Church, Los Angeles in 1951. Credit: Mennonite Board of Missions Photo Collection, Mennonite Church USA Archives, Elkhart, In

🌱 Does your church board create a context for health and growth? Empower them to grow their skill set with this online workshop! ✍️ Register by Feb. 26 >>> loom.ly/tLbtu7Q

✨ Register now for Hope for the Future 2025! ✨ 🔗 Registration: tinyurl.com/2025-Hope-fo... Hope for the Future is a gathering for BIPOC leaders and white allies who are actively engaged in the ongoing work of confronting and dismantling racism in the church.

MC USA is proud to join a multifaith coalition opposing the rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations policy. The government's decision interferes with our ability to fulfill our religious mandate and serve all our congregants with the dignity they deserve. More here: ow.ly/HRux50UXLnQ