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November 11, 10

That rings a bell

In my silent retreat this week at a monastery in New York, the worship services began with a bell ringing. A big bell is a beautiful sound that draws your attention. It’s no surprise that many religious traditions begin services … Continue reading →

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November 4, 10

Peace on the home front

This Sunday is peace Sunday. Mennonites believe that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and that as Christians we should be peaceful people. We have a peace position as a denomination. When push came to shove in world politics, and … Continue reading →

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