A week-long excursion to explore outdoor wild spaces, learn about forests in ecosystems of God’s creation, and help with newly planted trees along the Zena Forest.
In June, 2022, Mennonite Men will host an eight-day eco-excursion in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The June 11- 19 trip provides an opportunity for a different kind of vacation that will give participants an opportunity to explore outdoor wild spaces and learn about forests and ecosystems in God’s creation.
The excursion will include hiking in temperate rainforests, kayaking on the Salmon River Estuary, working on a Zena Forest tree-planting project, whale-watching along Oregon’s coast, and staying in an old-growth forest at Drift Creek Camp. This venture will be an experience for men to be in the wild together and work with a tree project supported by Mennonite Men to convert pasture to forestland.
Details & Registration
The current pandemic is undermining the mental and emotional wellbeing of many individuals, families, organizations, and churches. Combined with the rising tide of anger and division in society, debilitating levels of stress and anxiety are being reported. We need proven strategies and effective tools to successfully manage life and serve others. Join us as we bring the best of scientific research and biblical concepts together to develop a lifestyle of resilience and peace.
Mennonite Health Services (MHS) will host an online workshop Feb 8 from 2:00-3:00pm, Pandemic Stress and the Power of Resilience. If you cannot attend at that time, have no fear, if you register MHS will send you a link to watch at your convenience. I encourage you to also share this with your team mates as you see fit. MHS webinars are offered as a service to our broader community and there is no charge to attend.
One of the priorities for the conference, discerned and affirmed by delegates in 2021, is Growing our Intercultural Witness. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, we wanted to recommend some resources and events that could be a meaningful way to observe the holiday.
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Ongoing Work & Resources
We pray for God’s wisdom and strength as we endeavor toward growing our intercultural competence as a conference, as congregations, and as individual followers of Jesus.
