Affiliations - Family Mennonite Church

Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference

The Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference is made up of 44 congregations and 10+ emerging congregations that gather for worship in 11 languages and come from every continent on Earth. We are culturally diverse and embrace Anabaptist, Evangelical and Pentecostal theological points of view. We are also a covenant partner with Shalom Ministries in meeting the challenges of mission, and with Pacific Southwest Retreat Ministries in meeting the challenges of faith formation.

Peace & Justice Workshop

The Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference exists to equip leadership, resource congregations and plant churches in a postmodern, global urban environment. We believe that PSMC congregations are the center of God’s mission. Conference serves a supportive role by developing and supporting congregational leaders and coaching and assisting congregations to develop strategies for deepening Anabaptist identity and sustaining mission in the city and around the world.

Mennonite Church USA

Mennonite Church USA is one of nearly 20 formally organized groups of Mennonites in North America that vary in lifestyle and religious practice but all stem from the Anabaptist movement. Though their streams of faith may differ, Mennonite groups hold common beliefs: Jesus Christ is central to worship and to everyday living. Behavior is to follow Christ's example. The Bible is considered the inspired word of God. Membership continues to be voluntary, with adult baptism upon declaration of faith.

Mennonites are known for their peace stand, taken because they believe Jesus Christ taught the way of peace. Many members choose not to participate in military service. Some take their belief further by objecting to government military expenditure; a few choose not to pay the percentage of their annual income tax that would go for military purposes.

Mennonites are also known for their strong commitment to community; interest in social issues; voluntary service to those who have experienced hardship and loss in floods, tornadoes and other disasters; and mission outreach.

You can find out more about about Mennonite Church USA at their website. You can also learn more about Mennonite history and beliefs at Thirdway Cafe.