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Peace church raising awareness of high cost of war

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Mennonite Church USA) Mennonite Church USA, the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, has launched "Cost of War," an initiative to raise awareness about theeconomics of war and destructive impact of militarism on communities.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --(Mennonite Church USA) Mennonite Church USA, the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, has launched "Cost of War," an initiative to raise awareness about theeconomics of war and destructive impact of militarism on communities.
  • "Cost of War" is part of MC USA's "Learn, Pray, Join" program, which seeks to deepen understanding around a specific social justice topic.
  • Today, MC USA's advocacy work includes its Church Peace Tax Fund , which provides funding for war resisters and educational peace programs, and the Justice Fund , a mutual aid fund that assists MC USA congregations engaging in their communities to dismantle racism and build peace.
  • For more information on "Learn, Pray, Join: Cost of War," visit the online resource page at: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/ministry/peacebuilding/learn-pray-join/cost...
    "Learn, Pray, Join: Cost of War" reflects thedenomination's #BringThePeace theme.

Mennonite Church USA issues statement on racial injustice

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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ELKHART, Ind., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) released a statement on racial injustice today in response to events surrounding the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) released a statement on racial injustice today in response to events surrounding the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • "Our historic peace church needs to speak to the growing injustice in our country," said Glen Guyton, executive director of MC USA, in an impassioned open letter to the denomination that accompanied the statement.
  • The denomination's statement on racial injustice acknowledges the structural oppression and racial inequities in our society, naming white supremacy, institutionalized violence and police brutality and drawing a parallel to Jesus' own unjust execution.
  • An Anabaptist Christian denomination, Mennonite Church USA is the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, comprised of 16 conferences, approximately 530 congregations and 62,000 members.

Mennonite Church USA Executive Board staff speaks out on Asian American racism and COVID-19

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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ELKHART, Ind., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mennonite Church USA -- The Executive Board staff of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, recently released a statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that denounces anti-Asian racism and provides tips and resources for helping people recognize and counter racism in their communities.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mennonite Church USA -- The Executive Board staff of Mennonite Church USA (MC USA), the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States, recently released a statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that denounces anti-Asian racism and provides tips and resources for helping people recognize and counter racism in their communities.
  • Asian Americans are being targeted violently coughed at, sprayed at, stabbed , glared and yelled at in the grocery stores, banks, parks and even in their neighborhood streets.
  • ( )These helpful tips from the National Association of School Psychologists can guide you in countering stigma and racism.
  • ( ) Remind your Asian American neighbors that they are valued as an important part of the community.