Bookworm Frolic—The annual Bookworm Frolic is rapidly approaching. Come out to 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, between Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 17 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, August 18 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), to purchase your favorite used books and support the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society.  Festival de Libros—El Festival de Libros anual se aproxima rápidamente. Ven al 2215 Millstream… Read More

Voices of Conscience is a traveling exhibit developed by Kauffman Museum, North Newton, Kansas, which remembers the stories of people who opposed World War I. Come to an opening reception at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, in  Landis Homes’s Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center. The exhibit will remain on display from August 19 to September 26, 2 to 7 p.m.… Read More

Let’s join our Voices Together in God’s praise! Come to a regional hymn sing at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 19 at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 West Orange Street, for a glimpse into the work of the Mennonite Worship and Song Committee. The new hymnal, Voices Together, is scheduled for release in 2020. Benjamin Bergey, music editor for the new hymnal, will lead the… Read More

If you’re a young person with a passion for sharing Jesus, come to Discipleship Conference 2018 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown, PA! This August 24–25 gathering will help you deepen your missional calling. As we explore the conference theme, “Engage courageously,” learn to surrender your fears and embrace opportunities to touch lives and make a difference for Jesus! Learn more and register by August 9 at discipleship2018.com.… Read More

There will be a meeting for caregivers of persons with memory loss and other forms of dementia on Tuesday, August 28 at Landis Homes. The topic for the evening will be “Resources Available in the Community and through the Office of Aging,” with speaker, Kristin Jones, BSW. Jones is the Information and Referral Care Supervisor at the Lancaster County Office of Aging. The meeting will start at 7:00… Read More

Take a broader look at the conscientious objector experience at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pa. Anne Yoder, peace collection archivist at Swarthmore College, will share from her work collecting the accounts of conscientious objectors. Beth Hostetler Mark will also present on the E. J. Swalm story. Tome un vistazo a la experiencia de… Read More

Presenter: Del Glick This training is intended for teams interested in developing or improving a Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC). The three-hour seminar will provide an overview of the role and purpose of a PCRC and explore best practices and cautions that teams can implement to develop a structure, system, and strategy that fits each specific congregation. This event involves discussion and strategy development based on… Read More

Hear life stories from Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz and Donald Kraybill at Landisville Mennonite Church on Monday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Amstutz is MCC Restorative Justice Program Coordinator. Kraybill is Senior Fellow Emeritus from the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Elizabethtown College. Escuche historias vividas de Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz y Donald Kraybill en la Landisville Mennonite Church el lunes, 10 de Septiembre a… Read More

An art reception will be held in the new art gallery at Landis Homes September 13 featuring Nick Wetzel, a nature photographer committed to capturing the beauty of the natural world that surrounds him. Nick grew up in Bucks County and currently lives in Mount Joy with his wife, Katie, and Australian shepherd pup, Finn. Passionate about wildlife conservation and ethical photography, Nick's subjects are… Read More

Led by Robert Johnson, Director of Safety and Security for Christ’s Church of the Valley and Jerry McConnell, Director of Ministry Outreach for the Center for Personal Protection and Safety. Offered in partnership with Church Insurance Specialists, Inc. and the Center for Personal Protection and Safety, a leading organization training nonprofits and churches on personal safety. A one-day seminar for churches who are thinking about the safety… Read More