Pastor Gathering will be November 17-19 (Monday to Wednesday) at Amigo Centre. There will be time for discussion on focused topics led by Dave Sutter, and as always, plenty of time for resting and retreat.

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* Pastor Appreciation Month: We celebrate the pastors in our congregations and thank God every time we remember you! We offer prayers of joy and gratitude for the ways you are partners in sharing the ministry of the gospel, engaging the world God loves. (Phil 1:3-5, paraphrased)

* Indigenous Peoples’ Day: On Monday October 13, the history and cultures of indigenous communities were celebrated across the United States. We remember that these communities and their languages, songs, and prayers existed long before European pioneers arrived. May justice continue to roll down like waters. (Amos 5:24)

* Parkview Mennonite Church will celebrate 80 years of ministry on October 26! You’re invited to join the celebration, with worship at 9:30am, with storytelling and a meal to follow. The church is located at 1382 E CR 100 N, Kokomo. If you will join the meal, please RSVP to Janice Graber: jsgraber@juno.com.

* Mennonite World Conference leader César García shared stories of reparation and hope with Anabaptist pastors representing MC USA, LMC, and Rosedale Network of Churches on September 19. Sharon Yoder joined this breakfast meeting held at the Everence office in Goshen.

* The Everence Development Conference offered opportunity for leaders to connect professionally while engaging inspirational presentations to develop fundraising skills. Sharon attended this conference, held in Lancaster, PA, September 23-25.

* Joanne lead an IDI workshop for Mosaic Mennonite Conference on September 20 in Landsdale, PA. She preached at Salford Mennonite Church on September 21.

* Becky Helmuth was ordained at North Goshen Mennonite Church on Sunday, October 12. Becky has served four congregations as an interim or transitional pastor and currently serves as lead pastor at North Goshen. Joanne Gallardo officiated at the ordination.

* Transitional and interim pastors gathered via zoom on October 8. Sharon led the conversation about the resource guide “How to Slow Down and be a Peaceful Presence When Tensions are High.” This document is one of many resources available from The Colossian Forum.

* Refreshing Healthy Boundaries training: Joanne joined other current and former conference ministers in Elkhart on September 24-25 to reimagine Healthy Boundaries training with MCUSA.

Friends of Amigo Banquet | November 6 at 6 pm | Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, Indiana
Join Amigo Centre’s staff and board for an evening of delicious food, hear updates and stories from the year, and have an opportunity to give financially to the ministry of Amigo! RSVP by October 23 at bit.ly/AmigoRegistration.
Unable to attend in person but still want to support our work? Donate or purchase something from our wish list at AmigoCentre.org/Donate

Amigo Scrapbooking, Quilting, and Crafting Retreat | December 5-7
Treat yourself to a weekend of intentional time spent on creative projects, and let Amigo take care of the finer details! Extend the weekend; arrive early and stay late. Register by November 20 at bit.ly/AmigoRegistration.

Save the Date for Amigo’s Winter Youth Retreat | January 16-18
Bring your youth group (grades 6-12) to Amigo for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and faith formation. Enjoy winter activities, strengthen relationships with your youth group and peers, and engage in worship. More information is coming soon!

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7 pm ET on Zoom

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Join Mennonite Church USA’s Safe Church ministry for a webinar based on Part 1 of MC USA’s new Prevention and Accountability Resource, approved by delegates at the July 2025 convention. Designed for pastors, church leaders, and congregational teams, this session will provide practical guidance to help congregations create safer spaces and stronger systems of accountability. The webinar will feature MC USA’s Michael Danner, associate executive director for Church Vitality, with Nancy Kauffmann, interim denominational minister for Church Safety, serving as host. Intérprete al español disponible.

More information on Safe Church