December 2013: The Seward Art Crawl in the FMC fellowship hall.
Peace CoffeePeace Coffee makes its first delivery to FMC on a frigid day in November, 2013.
John Stoesz, guest speaker at FMC, recently retired as director of Mennonite Central Committee-Central States, spoke on the topic “Zacchaeus and Reparative Justice – the Case of White Settlers and Dakota Homeland.” During Sept. & Oct. he rode 2,000 miles on a 3-wheeled cycle across southern MN to raise awareness about Dakota land justice issues. John is a native of Mt. Lake, MN. The following article in The Mennonite gives background on his commitment and action for Dakota land justice.
The Mennonite: “Triking for Dakota land jus
September 2013: FMC had a fun and relaxing weekend on the shores of the St. Croix river as we stepped away from our regular routines to spend time as a community learning and playing together. Pastor Diane Zaerr Brenneman, Central Plains Mennonite Conference, led our time of discussion and exploration of our spiritual roots.
As a special part of the weekend, church members said thank you and celebrated Pastor Joetta Schalbach’s steadfast pastoral care and leadership to our church community. Many of the church family presented songs and poetry or stood and expressed their thanks to Joetta for all she’s done for us and the church at home and abroad. Photos: Dan Leisen
April 2013: 2nd annual Neighborhood Sustainability Fair in the fellowship hall.
Lots of booths at the sustainability fair.
Bike repair station at the sustainability fair.
Firestarter making at the sustainability fair. Photo: Dan Leisen