Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, MC USA denominational minister for Peace & Justice, provides resources for congregational conflict transformation. Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz is MC USA’s denominational minister for Peace and Justice. For... read more →
Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz responds with a prayer of lament to the Aug. 27, 2025, mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, in which two children were killed, and 17... read more →
Amy Yoder McGloughlin shares how gun violence, and specifically the death of Destiny, who lived near the church where Amy worked, created lasting trauma for her and her family, and... read more →
Cyneatha Millsaps reflects on how gun violence has effected the country, her community and her own family. This blog post is part of Mennonite Church USA’s Learn, Pray, Join: End... read more →
"As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly." Proverbs 26:11 We find ourselves, again, in a place of sadness, anger and pain in the aftermath... read more →
The news of horrific violence in an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., fills us with a deep sadness and grief. We pray God’s compassion and mercy for the many people... read more →