Stewardship investing - putting money where your morals are Nov 19, 2009
These now include a number of churches that have Anabaptist ("rebaptize") roots and historic ties to the 16th Century religious reformers, among this list are the Religious Society of Friends, Old Order Amish and Church of the Brethren. MMA's stewardship investing examines both the financial and social records of hundreds of companies, Swartzentruber says, and uses these six guidelines for investments: * Respect the dignity and value of all * Build a world at peace and free from violence *... (Kalona News, IA)
At Messiah College, glory comes on and off the field Oct 20, 2009
He calls the Messiah tradition a felicitous combination of Wesleyan awareness of social issues, pietism's heartfelt devotion and the Anabaptist peace movement. Given the school's pacifist roots, what's with the fierce falcon mascot. (USA Today -- Sports)
Why Trub has trouble with voting Sep 30, 2009
The Emmental was a stronghold of the radical Protestant Anabaptist sect, which first arose in the 16th century. Mercilessly pursued by the rulers of Bern in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Anabaptists fled to the Jura, the Netherlands, southern Germany and later overseas, especially to north America. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
more. Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 Sep 25, 2009
What went down: Amid widespread religious and class warfare in central Europe, insurgent, apocalyptic Anabaptists had taken control of the German city of M ... nster fell, and the remaining Anabaptist leaders were tortured, executed and displayed , which still hang outside the Church of St. Lambert. (Salon)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
There are an estimated 233,000 Amish people living in 27 states and the Canadian province of Ontario, according to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania ... No longer able to rely on farmingThe Amish community in Elkhart and LaGrange counties is unusual in that so many of its members have turned to factory work primarily in one industry, said Donald Kraybill, senior fellow at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies and an expert... (MSNBC -- Business)
In Amish romance novels, racy takes back seat to values Aug 16, 2009
"They're entertaining, but don't take them as gospel," said Stephen Scott, research associate at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, Lancaster County. The mother of Amish romance is Beverly Lewis, whose first novel "The Shunning" was based on her grandmother's exit from a Mennonite community to marry an English pastor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Conservative Mennonite Conference draws 1,000 members Jul 30, 2009
CMC is a Christian fellowship of evangelical Anabaptist churches in North America. Family oriented, members plan their vacations around attendance at this event. (Kalona News, IA)
Amish migrating westward, out of state Jul 26, 2009
According to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College in Lancaster, the state brought in 187 new families between 2002 and 2007, but lost 468 to other states. That is a net loss of 281 families. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Conservative Mennonite Conference to be held at IMS Jul 23, 2009
The theme of the conference is "The Providence of God." CMC is a Christian fellowship of evangelical Anabaptist churches in North America. CMC has 110 congregations with 11,557 members in 24 states, one Canadian province, and Mexico. (Kalona News, IA)
Bolivian Mennonite women 'raped' Jun 25, 2009
5 million Mennonites worldwide Mennonites follow the teachings of Menno Simons, a 16th Century religious leader from what is now the Netherlands Recent figures suggest there are 15,400 Mennonites in Bolivia Sources: Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia, Mennonite World Conference. One suspect, who is from another Mennonite colony, is accused of complicity and of selling viagra to the men and narcotic sprays allegedly used on victims while they slept. (BBC News -- Americas)
Amish face dilemma during recession May 10, 2009
The Amish's refusal to take assistance such as unemployment and welfare is shared by like-minded Anabaptist traditions that grew out of 16th-century German sects that sought to separate themselves from the world, said John Farina, an associate professor of religious studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. That would include Hutterians, the Church of the Brethren and the Church of the United Brethren. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dock's new principal to continue tradition Apr 8, 2009
Swartzentruber, who has been working as an Anabaptist ambassador and teacher for years, will take over as the principal over the summer, and is already looking forward to starting work on his new calling ... "In Conrad, I am confident that we have found a leader who will work with the Dock team to build on this great tradition of developing the programs and infrastructure needed to cultivate 'the God-given abilities of our students , in preparation for responsible stewardship of life as members... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
Amish parents to UK documentary producer: 'Skip town' Apr 8, 2009
During Rumspringa, Amish youths are allowed greater freedoms and are not yet under the authority of the Amish church, according to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown (Pa. College. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Producer hopes Amish young people will travel to UK for documentary Apr 6, 2009
According to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown (Pa. College, Rumspringa is translated running around in the Pennsylvania German dialect, and it refers to the period when Amish youth especially boys experience greater freedom. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
George Webber's Prairie Photography... Mar 16, 2009
The Hutterites, an Anabaptist Sect, live communally. Segregated and sheltered from modern society and media, they leave for cities and towns only in groups and for the purpose of enterprise, and only listen to broadcasts or read texts which are in accordance with their religious doctrine. (Suite101.com)
