Mennonites in Congo learn from Catholic experiences of self-reliance and service

The following news article caught our attention this week. Around the world, churches of all traditions find themselves working simultaneously to put down deeper roots in their own cultural locales while maintaining global ties.  Here we learn of Mennonites in Congo drawing on Catholic experiences struggling to become more responsive to the needs of the poor in their midst.
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Prayers and gifts for Zimbabwe

As part of our recent Bridgefolk conference we joined with churches around the world in prayer on July 24 for our brothers and sisters in Zimbabwe.  We also took up a collection for the Brethren in Christ (Mennonite-affiliated) and Roman Catholic churches of Zimbabwe, which totaled $1,500.  The following news release from Mennonite World Conference provides an update on this global day of prayer and mentions Bridgefolk along the way. Read more