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It is an art, I am not a pro, but can do OK.

We do a service of dedication, but no water. Sometimes the parents ask to be anointed as a way to express their desire to follow Christ's lead in raising a child.

It is too big a net to put a phrase like that out there. Some don't, most do. Especially in acculturated Mennonite groups you will find LOTS of health providers of all kinds and deep commitment to following the science.

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And extra points if you can tell by the buggy style

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

And when the preacher says Ahhhh, Mennonite Minister will be here next Sunday instead of AMEN and Homer about has a cow!

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This is so messed up. Solar farm approved, switched to data center without any public input or comment. Last I checked a solar farm uses very little water. This data center will use millions of gallons of water. Voting/non voting has results. westernpriorities.org/2026/07/trum...

westernpriorities.org

Trump admin swaps out solar project for data center on BLM land - Center for Western Priorities

The Bureau of Land Management has approved an AI data center on national public land that was originally approved for a solar energy project, without conducting a new review or taking public comment o...

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

And this is partly why my kids are not into church. People like this don't reflect the reality they see in their schools, clubs and social arenas.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

please reach out if you need some specific directions to check out

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

unfortunately, far too many Mennonite leaders in the US are buying into Christian Nationalism and have largely abandoned "allegiance to Christ alone" thinking. For that you have to go to the most traditionalist groups ("Plain") or the very progressive groups.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hey #LancasterPA share this far and wide. A great way to grow strong singers.

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AW Stiles @awstiles.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

❤️‍🔥 Did you know? Inside the Civilian Public Service Program During World War II, the United States built a parallel army out of conscientious objectors. Many Quakers, Mennonites and other pacifist groups joined the CPS rather than the Army, fulfilling a range of nonviolent patriotic duties.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

OK, this just makes me livid. I am removing the name and party, because IMHO, that doesn't matter. Anyone who feels this way needs to get out of public service NOW. "Affordability? ... I'm gonna get me some nice rib eyes... Maybe the 60% of Americans don't work as hard as I do."

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I am on the board of this program. Not only is it creating excellent choral singers, it serves as a place where people from many faith groups, schools and family backgrounds participate. If you would like to help support this effort, please consider giving mennonitechildrenschoir.org/donate/

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Lots are, but originally, the biggest group of "PA Dutch" were Lutheran, German Reformed, Moravian, and others. Head to Berks County PA and there are lots of PA Dutch who have never been Amish or Mennonite.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

They get a pass now, but were not always so fortunate. Look up how some were treated during the World Wars. Not saying race doesn't play into it (in fact, even plays a large role IMHO) but it hasn't always been hunky dory

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Mennonites are all over re travel modes. I live in Lancaster and can find Mennonites in buggies, in black cars, in "normal" cars and everywhere in between. A few things everyone works on together. Relief work through Mennonite Central Committee and disaster response with Mennonite Disaster Service.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thanks for sharing this! The Choir draws a diverse group of youth from numerous denominations and schools and are amazing to hear.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Great reminder that Earth Day is not really about a DAY! It is about decisions we make all the time.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I wish we all were, but some have been influenced so much by American Evangelicalism they no longer are.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This is not quite true. It may be of "Acculturated" Mennonites, but research says around 80% of Amish and Old Order Mennonites stay in their groups.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We listened and learned from tons of groups across the spectrum of people present there. Spent time with members of all three monotheistic groups, talked with leaders from right to left, spent 7 weeks doing a lot of listening, and very little talking.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

When I visited the region I saw people who could trace their lives in a single village for generations being removed to provide space for someone who just arrived from a different continent. What it is called isn't the issue.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Do you think stealing land, restricting movements, stealing water, restricting access sources of income, etc, etc, etc has anything to do with this? There is no condoning violence, but it doesn't happen in a vacuum.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Great to see a part of my heritage shared here. Just a note, This is from the "Russian Mennonite" tradition, descendants of Dutch and Prussian Mennonites who settled in what is now Ukraine in the late 1700s. Most Mennonites/Amish in this area are of Swiss-German heritage.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Saw this from a Colorado event.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

There is no unanimity on this. The culturally conservative groups have been doing some educational work on this with their young folks and the progressive MCUSA congregations have been doing some. The "middle groups" are doing precious little, IMHO.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A long but important read, especially as it relates to US farm economy. shanakaanslemperera.substack.com/p/the-nitrog...

shanakaanslemperera.substack.com

THE NITROGEN TRAP

How a 21-Mile Strait Threatens the Nutrient System Feeding Half the World

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This is not a surprise. Far too many North American Christians are gleeful that this might lead to what they see as inevitable.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Learned about it in College in the late 80s at Eastern Mennonite University as part of my studies toward my degree in International Development. Robert McAfee Brown's Unexpected News was a key book for me

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

The opposition to solar is so interesting to me. Reminds me of what I read about when electric first came around or when cars came. Many people protest progress, just because it is different.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

While it isn't quite 100% true, it is close. Your comment on the modern American evangelical model is spot on. One interesting oddity is that if you want traditional 4 part singing, you need to go to either traditionalist churches or progressive ones, the middle is hollowed out by worship music.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Help me out here. Idaho teacher puts up a WELCOME poster with different color hands. District lawyer "Not everyone agrees they are welcome, in this political environment, it's considered a personal opinion." School board agrees, sign violates "classroom content to be neutral." WTH? #TheStupidItHurts

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Check out what Colonial Gov. Keith and James Logan were saying as far back as 1717. They sound just like a certain political party today.

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

And this is why I will never support changes to voting requirements until it is done at the Government's cost. www.facebook.com/share/p/17uY...

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

And when my ancestors came to the Lancaster area, the Colonial leaders complained about being overrun by people who "would not assimilate and spoke another language." Hmmmm

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

EVANGELICALS, CATHOLIC, METHODIST, PRESBYTERIAN, QUAKER, PROTESTANT, BAPTIST, LDS, AMISH, MORMON, ANGLICAN, EPISCOPAL, LUTHERAN, CALVANIST, UNITARIAN, MENNONITE, WESLYAN

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Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Chester County would also have a large population of recently arrived folks, who all seem to look the same to ICE, that work in the mushroom farms.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

it was a powerful story. Thank you for sharing with all of us. It should make some folks think very hard about where they find themselves right now.

Larry G @guenybird.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A good example of why we should never assume someone's background or identity based on their profile pic. Sorry you got accused of not being the person to share these words.