Cambodia’s rate of deforestation ranks fifth in the world. An August 1 blog entitled “For the Love of Trees” describes how advocates of the Prey Lang Forest in the northern part of this country responded to illegal logging with singing, dancing and tree planting. The author is a Mennonite Central Committee worker who accompanied the group. Her photographs and story inspire hope and encourage self-reflection regarding consumption. Read the blog.
A Mennonite Central Committee Worker Reflects:
Forest Advocates Resist Illegal Logging in Cambodia
Mennonite Church Canada Receives Divestment Advice
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MCCN Congregations Gain New Name
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Canadian version of Every Creature Singing Now Available
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Huntington Mennonite Church Installs Charging Stations for Electric Cars
As far as we know, Huntington Mennonite Church, Newport News, Va., is the first Mennonite congregation to install electric car charging stations. The charging stations are…
Read moreFor in [Christ] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
Colossians 1:19 - 20