WAGING PEACE TO BE FEATURED AT ODYSSEY NETWORKS MEETING

The Town Hall Meeting of Odyssey Networks (streamed online) on January 24, 2-4 p.m. EST (at the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, New York City), will feature a clip from Third Way Media’s Waging Peace and a chat with producer Burton Buller. Nick Stuart, CEO of Odyssey Networks is host for the program, “Faith on the Front Line: Producing Stories for a Digital World” with scholars and leaders in the world of religious media. To register to view, click here.

ON THE ROAD WITH WAGING PEACE IN ONTARIO

Leon Kehl of Floradale Mennonite Church in Waterloo, Ontario has set up screenings for Waging Peace: the week of Feb. 13-19, 2012 in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. Sheri Hartzler, executive producer of the film and director of electronic media for MennoMedia, will be present, as well as representatives of Christian and Muslim faiths for dialogue after the one-hour documentary. The Floradale church and Rockway Mennonite Collegiate were both featured in Waging Peace.

BRITISH AUTHOR ON TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA

Stuart Murray, the British author of The Naked Anabaptist: The Bare Essentials of a Radical Faith, is speaking in North America this winter:

·         February 22-24 in Waterloo, ON, School for Ministers, Mennonite Conference of Eastern Can.
·         February 25, Vancouver, B.C.
·         February 28, Portland, Ore. 
·         February 29, Calgary, AB
·         March 1, Edmonton, AB 
·         March 2-3 in Abbotsford, B.C. Mennonite Conference of British Columbia and Mennonite Faith and Learning Society. 
·         March 5-9 in Fresno, Calif. At Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church.

NAKED ANABAPTIST NOW IN SPANISH

A Spanish-language version of Naked Anabaptist was released this month, Anabautismo al Desnudo: Convicciones Basicas de una Fe Radical, translated by Mauricio Chenlo. The English version of this book “covering” the bare essentials of the Anabaptist faith has now sold over 10,000.

CHURCH FAMILY SUPPER NIGHT IDEA

Lexington Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Va., has invited Melodie Davis, author of Whatever Happened to Dinner: Recipes and Reflections for Family Mealtime to their winter “Thantastic Thursdays” January 26 and Feb. 2, 5:45 p.m., when they gather for a simple meal and classes or activities for children and adults. She will speak on “The importance of family mealtime” and “Tough issues in making dinner work.” A study guide is available for book groups, small groups and Sunday school classes to use.

HOST A DVD SCREENING OR AN AUTHOR

If you want to plan a public screening of Waging Peace in your area, or host a Herald Press author and book at your event or conference, we will be happy to help make it happen. Email: ');

SHAPING FAMILIES—UPCOMING TOPICS (AND STUDY RESOURCES).

Shaping Families podcasts, transcripts and study guides on the following topics are available online on the date indicated and heard on 18 radio stations:

Jan. 14 – Surviving Parenting: Carol Hummel Lindquist, author
Jan. 21 – Bipolar Research Helping Families – Dr. Francis McMahon, National Institute of Mental Health
Jan. 28 – Sexual Misconduct – Dr. David Brubaker, Eastern Mennonite University
Feb. 4 – Enjoying Leisure: Evan Oswald, from Glencroft Retirement Community, Ariz.
Feb. 11– Teens and Substance Abuse: Brian Kelley, Bridgewater College researcher
Feb. 18 – Curbing Underage Drinking: Brian Kelley, Bridgewater College researcher
Feb. 25 – Stay-at-Home Mom: Jennifer Murch, mommy blogger “Mama’s Minutia”

Sign up for a free email subscription so you don’t miss “next topic” and upcoming guests: www.ShapingFamilies.com/subscribe.

CHOICES RADIO SPOTS ON AIR CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT THIRD WAY CAFÉ

The director of MennoMedia, Russ Eanes, was shopping recently at a Battery Plus store when he heard a radio spot from Third Way Media that starts out “I’ve a new Christian custom to propose,” a mechanic friend of mine suggested. “It’s saying grace before turning the ignition key to start your car. …” You can hear the whole spot online and if your local radio station is airing them, let them know you appreciate the spots focusing on simpler living. Currently, 31 stations are airing the Choice: Living More with Less spots. You can also check out the Facebook page for “Living More With Less” where friends are posting their creative tips for living more with less.

SUPPORT THIS MENNONITE/ANABAPTIST VOICE

We continue to depend on the financial support of congregations, groups and individuals who believe in the importance of keeping a Mennonite/Anabaptist voice and witness in the media (TV, books, curricula, radio, Internet). Donate online: in U.S; in Canada. Or send contribution by mail to MennoMedia, 1251 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va. 22802 or in Canada, send to Mennonite Church Canada, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 0M4, with “MennoMedia” designated in the memo line. Thank you very much!