Pink Mennos and conventions II
by Ruby Lehman, Harrisonburg, Va.
I look forward to attending the Mennonite Church USA convention in Pittsburgh. I was disappointed to read the editorial in the May issue that suggests Pink Mennos caused serious problems at the convention in Columbus. They have been grossly misrepresented by those who are afraid Mennonite Church USA may become inclusive of sexual minorities.
At Columbus 2009, I heard many positive comments about the respectful, nonconfrontational behavior of this group. I did witness several encounters by youth pastors confronting these people in a disrespectful manner at the MennoNeighbors booth. I also witnessed two young Pink Mennos being accosted and verbally abused in the empty concourse one night.
As an 80-year-old grandmother, I will take my stand with the marginalized, hoping to see a Mennonite church that welcomes all to the table in my lifetime.
Associated Issue: Mother mourning - May 2011
Associated Article: Unconventional conventions?
Current Stories
Articles
- 10 years later ...
- Q & A: Dorothy and John
- To obey or not to obey
- A witness to war
- The power of nonshootout
- Love the church
- Blessings
- Stewards of grace
- Rain
News stories, digests and Meno Acontecer
- EMM board appoints Nelson Okanya as new president
- Digital bridge at Pittsburgh increases participation by 42 percent
- Theologian Gordon Kaufman dies at 86
- Kidron pastor threatened with note and nooses
- Pittsburgh Mayor still talking
- Opinion: Confessions of a white anti-racist
- MC USA funding system not working
- Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship launches
- Conversation rooms help to build a strong convention bridge
- Pittsburgh 2011 delegates decide to experiment
- Children collect money for day care
- When bridges lead to a 'new creation'
- Q&A between young adults and Executive Board
- Film provokes discussion of immigration
- Gospel challenge: 'Be all you can be'
- Pink Mennos focus on healing and hope
- Ted Swartz reconciles loss of acting partner
- Hipps calls for reconciliation over promoting justice or purity
- Executive Board hears immigration concerns
- Banks first Mennonite woman ordained in NYC in 100 years
- DNA connects Swiss, Puerto Rican Mennonites
- Unflagging patriotism
- For the Ordination of Minister Addie Sanders Banks
- Fewer churches leaving Mennonite Church USA
- Second accident for Bluffton bus accident survivor
- 'Peace Pastor' blog reaches thousands
- Noticed and welcomed or invisible and lonely?
- South African elder celebrates learning
- Endowment to expand pastoral development
- Official account of Spaulding dismissal
- MCC Binational to disband in 2012
- Mennonites speak at peace convocation
- Especial de Meno Acontecer Julio 18, 2011
- Iglesia Menonita Hispana - Julio
- AMBS busca registrador académico
- Proyecto La Voz
- Pittsburgh 2011
- ¡Bienvenidos al Meno Acontecer de Agosto, 2011!
- Joven ¿esperanza, futuro, educación?
- Retiro anual de estudiantes de IBA - Septiembre
- Conferencia Femenil Hispana Menonita
- Educación Continuada 2011 ...
- Recursos de estudio para la congregación
- Nuevo recurso de Dionisio Byler
- Reflexión pastoral - Agosto
- Del Dr. Nuñez
Columns
- Our good idols
- Investing in hope: Desolation and consolation
- Death makes me angry
- Christian mission is not exotic
- Freedom Riders remind us of racism
- There is a time for departure
- The Pittsburgh experiment
- July book and film reviews
- Determination and perseverance
Barbour Jacket cheap.New style ladies Barbour jacket and mens Barbour jacket sale for spring summer.Upgrade your motocycle styling by using Barbour international jacket jacket.For a casual look or walking around,you can with Barbour waxed jacket.For outdoor activities like fishing or hunting,the Barbour quilted jacket seems to be a not bad choice.For more Barbour sale for the new seasons,we would recommend some light weight Barbour coats.In a word,we can always offer Barbour jacket cheap.
Lsx Who knows Coach Outlet designer brand certainly will be eager to learn more about one or more information about Coach Factory Outlet Online their one of the kind.Such of a multi-functional handbags a favorite so far generally Coach Purses referred to as your fashionthe world create a conform to God fashionable style, there is increase in quality will be more personalized information, will be the owner of this to do with safety in mind and hangbags.
jeremy scott shoes It allows your jeremy scott wings blood to nike free run become much more cheap jeremy scott wings efficient at carrying oxygen to the cells and eliminating carbon dioxide and other wastes.
The Saucony Fastwitch 6 is a distance flat with new balance store a touch of pronation support. The current version of this new balance 574 shoe is a little bit softer than the Fastwitch 5, new balance online but it remains without a doubt a speedy shoe new balance footwear that is a strong race-day option. Lightweight, firm and fast, the new balance sneakers Mizuno Wave Musha 5 will have you ready for your next race. men new balance Like the Fastwitch, it offers minimum pronation support. We like the responsive feel of the platform. http://www.newbalancesneakerstore.com/ and are particularly appreciative of having a bit more room http://www.outletnewbalanceshoes.com/ in the upper compared to the snug-fitting Musha 4.