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Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship

By Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship

Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship's purpose is to "Seek the Peace of the City." We meet every Sunday at 5 PM at the Meeting House in the heart of Manhattan. All are welcome to join this peace movement. www.manhattanmennonite.org
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Warring and the Bible

Manhattan Mennonite FellowshipMar 07, 2022

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Guest speaker, Danielle Williams, Connect NYC

Guest speaker, Danielle Williams, Connect NYC

Danielle Williams, guest speaker at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship. Danielle joined @connect_nyc in 2021 as a community educator. In her capacity at CONNECT Faith, Danielle collaborates with New York City’s diverse faith communities to create and strengthen their response to gender and family violence. She has a passion or empowering diverse faith communities to live into their values of social justice and transforming the world. Prior to CONNECT, Danielle spent many years as an inter-faith-based community organizer in California, equipping congregations to enact police accountability, criminal justice reform, violence intervention and prevention, and civic engagement. In her downtime, Danielle enjoys designing Afrocentric jewelry, watching Nollywood movies and cooking random recipes from YouTube influencers. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Mar 13, 202416:33
Not Enough

Not Enough

A message from guest speaker, Rev. Katrina Foster, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church (Greenpoint).

Jan 04, 202415:30
Change is a Patient Work

Change is a Patient Work

Guest speaker, Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, intercultural coordinator at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.


Mark 10:17-27 (the rich young ruler)

Nov 27, 202324:35
Queer Black Music

Queer Black Music

A message from Paul Ryneski.


https://neosoul.com/religion/queer-black-music/

Jun 12, 202315:56
Beyond polarization: A Third Way!

Beyond polarization: A Third Way!

A message from Hans Smucker, MMF member.

John 20:19-31

Apr 17, 202309:09
Like Little Children

Like Little Children

A message from Laura Lacombe, Princeton Theological Seminary intern at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship. There is a 5-minute musical interlude where participants are invited to use crayons, colored pencils, etc. to color and draw. This interlude was kept in this episode, so consider grabbing some crayons and paper before the sermons starts!


The disciples came up to Jesus with the question, “Who is the greatest in the kindom of heaven?” Jesus called for a little child to come and stand among them. Then Jesus said, “The truth is, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kindom of heaven. Those who make themselves as humble as this child are the greatest in the kindom of heaven.  Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But those who would cause any of these little ones who believe in me to stumble would be better thrown into the sea with millstones around their necks.”

- Matthew 18:1-6

(Inclusive Bible Translation)


Mar 20, 202316:29
By What Name Do We Call Thee?
Mar 14, 202321:52
NYC's new migrants

NYC's new migrants

Special guest, Juan Carlos Ruiz, shares about his work and ministry among the recent wave of migrants into NYC.

To learn more about his work, visit: https://goodshepherdbayridge.space/

Feb 27, 202319:24
Stay Awake

Stay Awake

A special message from Hyacinth Stevens, Bishop in Lancaster Mennonite Conference and Executive Director of Mennonite Central Committee East Coast.


Matthew 26:36-46; Romans 12:2

Feb 27, 202321:06
Ready or Not

Ready or Not

Edgar Hayes, guest speaker, shares about the preparing for a child, and about preparing for the Christ child.

Note: the sound quality is poor on this episode due to a tech challenge. 

Advent 3

Dec 12, 202213:03
Decolonizing Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 202218:58
The problem with shame

The problem with shame

Luke 18:9-14

Min. Laura Lacombe, intern, Princeton Theological Seminary

Oct 24, 202214:34
Lazarus and the rich man

Lazarus and the rich man

Luke 16:1-13


A message from Pastor Jason Storbakken

Sep 26, 202213:33
Ask, seek, knock... for God's Spirit!

Ask, seek, knock... for God's Spirit!

Pastor Jason preaches a message rooted in Jesus' teachings from Luke 11:1-13.

Jesus' teaches his disciples to persist, and particularly to persist in seeking God's Spirit.

Jul 25, 202213:07
"Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you."

"Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you."

Pastor Jason Storbakken shares a message from Matthew 5:43-48.

"Jesus said, 'You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.'"

Jul 04, 202216:26
Elijah the Prophet

Elijah the Prophet

Message by Pastor Jason Storbakken

1 Kings 17-19

Jun 20, 202221:05
Reflections on the Love Doctrine

Reflections on the Love Doctrine

Message by Jason Storbakken

Song by Mory Ortman

www.manhattanmennonite.org

May 16, 202217:58
"Do you love me?"

"Do you love me?"

John 21

Message by Pastor Jason Storbakken

May 02, 202214:06
Warring and the Bible

Warring and the Bible

A reflection rooted in the Beatitudes that moves through warring in the Bible (as well as warring today, and the warring that often happens within persons and relationships). 

#antiviolence

Mar 07, 202216:35
The Good News (Part 4): Many lepers

The Good News (Part 4): Many lepers

This series explores Luke 4:14-30, including the content (Isaiah 61:1-3, 1 Kings 17, and 2 Kings 5) and context (synagogue at Nazareth) of Jesus' message. In this fourth installment, Jesus says "And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian." This message centers on the prophet Elisha and his healing of a foreign military general.

Feb 28, 202214:13
The Good News (Part 3): Many widows

The Good News (Part 3): Many widows

Just when we thought the series was a two-parter, there's a third part to this series (and likely, at least, a fourth!). Pastor Jason explores Jesus' reference to the Elijah and the widow. Luke 4:16-30.

1 Kings 17:8-16.

Feb 20, 202214:46
Getting What You Can't Get Back

Getting What You Can't Get Back

Guest preacher, Rev. Shawn P. Torres-Anderson.

Joel 2:25-28

#BlackHistoryMonth #Epiphany

Feb 14, 202230:36
The Good News (Part 2): A Gospel... that disrupts

The Good News (Part 2): A Gospel... that disrupts

Pastor Jason concludes this 2-part series.

Luke 4:21-30

Feb 07, 202215:48
The Good News (Part 1)

The Good News (Part 1)

Pastor Jason shares a message on Luke 4:14-21

Jan 24, 202215:59
The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

Deut. 6:1-9

Mark 12:28-34

Message by Rev. Jason Storbakken

Nov 01, 202111:54
Peace Sunday

Peace Sunday

Pastor Jason shares a message for Peace Sunday. 


Matthew 26:47-56

Sep 20, 202114:54
Sue Park-Hur (guest speaker)

Sue Park-Hur (guest speaker)

Sue Park-Hur, denominational minister of transformative peacemaking at Mennonite Church USA.


#BringThePeace

#BeTransformed

Sep 07, 202118:53
Quick to listen

Quick to listen

A message on the importance of deep listening.


"You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger."


James 1:19-27

Aug 23, 202118:37
Anger, sin, and the new life

Anger, sin, and the new life

Pastor Jason reflects on Ephesians 4:25-5:2. 

"I ride my bike to the Bowery every weekday morning. And there are some crazy drivers out there. One day, a truck nearly hit me. And I became angry, and just about lost my witness. I then recalled that I had recently learned that anger is a secondary emotion. And so I paused and searched my heart... I realized I was scared... When Paul says, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” This calls us to consider the deeper emotion we may be experiencing."

Aug 16, 202110:52
Seeking the peace of the City!

Seeking the peace of the City!

Pastor Jason explores the mission of Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship: "Seeking the peace of the City!"

Jul 19, 202115:49
Radical acceptance (Edafe Okporo)

Radical acceptance (Edafe Okporo)

Guest speaker, Edafe Okporo was born in Warri, Nigeria. A native of Egbo Uhurie, Ughelli South Local government in Delta State Nigeria. He migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and now a refugee of the United States, residing in New York. Edafe is a global gay rights activist and the executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize 2020, The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City.

Genesis 9:1-17

Jul 12, 202125:14
Pressing forward in prayer

Pressing forward in prayer

Dr. Sibonokuhle Ncube (guest speaker) is from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She is a mother, social justice advocate and development expert. Sibonokuhle has served as a deaconess and is known for her passionate speaking, intergenerational and cross-cultural insights.  She has more than 18 years of experience working with climate change responses, climate finance governance, and disaster preparedness in southern Africa.  She is a member of the Brethren in Christ Church of Zimbabwe, and recently served as National Coordinator of Compassionate Development Services. She is currently studying at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.


#Bringthepeace

Jun 20, 202128:15
Exegeting Ezekiel

Exegeting Ezekiel

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Reflections by Pastor Jason.

Jun 14, 202117:31
Rebirth of a nation

Rebirth of a nation

Message by guest preacher, Edgar Hayes.

Trinity Sunday.

100th anniversary of Tulsa Massacre

May 30, 202119:34
A renewing fire

A renewing fire

Pentecost Sunday sermon from Pastor Jason Storakken.

www.manhattanmennonite.org


#Bringthepeace

May 24, 202113:48
Maternal Deity

Maternal Deity

This message was preached on Mothers' Day by Pastor Jason Storbakken.



May 09, 202112:13
Seminarian reflections

Seminarian reflections

Davis Logan and Chihchun Yuan, both nearing completion of their graduate programs at Union Theological Seminary, reflect on their journey.

#BringThePeace

www.manhattanmennonite.org

May 03, 202114:18
Ched Myers on the Emmaus Road

Ched Myers on the Emmaus Road

Ched Myers joined MMF to share a message entitled, "Resurrection: Reckoning with the Traumatic Somatic."


Luke 24:33-48

Apr 11, 202126:29
"...terror and amazement..." (An Easter story)

"...terror and amazement..." (An Easter story)

Pastor Jason Storbakken shares an Easter message from Mark 16:1-8.

www.manhattanmennonite.org

Apr 05, 202115:59
Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

Message by Deacon Mel Lehman.


www.manhattanmennonite.org

Apr 05, 202118:19
Rahab: The Subversive Hero

Rahab: The Subversive Hero

A message by Sara Wenger Shenk, president emerita of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.

Mar 16, 202116:50
Sabbath and space-time (Part 3)

Sabbath and space-time (Part 3)

Part 3 of a 3-part Sabbath series.

Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken.

Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett.

www.manhattanmennonite.org

Feb 15, 202114:55
Sabbath and social transformation (Part 2)

Sabbath and social transformation (Part 2)

Part 2 of a 3-part Sabbath series.

Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken.

Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett.

www.manhattanmennonite.org

Feb 15, 202120:60
Valentine's Day (and all the holidays this weekend!)

Valentine's Day (and all the holidays this weekend!)

Take a tour through the holidays this weekend and the coming week - Chinese Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Lent!

Feb 15, 202112:52
Three Anabaptists Each Tell a Story

Three Anabaptists Each Tell a Story

For Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday, three members from Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship tell their story. These members include Nancy Benignus, Nindyo Sasongko, and Chihchun Yuan.

Jan 25, 202126:10
Sabbath and personal transformation (Part 1)

Sabbath and personal transformation (Part 1)

Part 1 of a 3-part Sabbath series. 

Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken.

Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett.

www.manhattanmennonite.org


Jan 18, 202110:44
Let Justice Roll Down Like Water (Elizabeth Soto)

Let Justice Roll Down Like Water (Elizabeth Soto)

Amos 5:21-24

MLK Sunday

About the guest speaker: Elizabeth Soto was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and in the last 30 years has been a proud resident of the southeast part of the city of Lancaster. She worked 10 yrs with Lancaster Theological Seminary as Professor of Practice coordinating field education, designing the cross-cultural courses and teaching. Served as a ChaplainInterpreter at W&B Hospital/LGH. Elizabeth was ordained as a minister in Colombia, South America in 2004, and presently the Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Churches holds her credentials. Most recently she completed 14 months serving as a consultant with Mennonite Disaster Service as the administrator of the response on Hurricane Maria’s disaster in Puerto Rico. Elizabeth has a MAR from Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico & Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart IN. In 2005 Elizabeth completed a doctorate in ministry emphasis on International Feminism. She published her D.Min dissertation in 2007 with Orbis Books on the theme of Family Violence and Theology of Non Violence of Jesus. Most recently her long dream project came out in September 2020, published by T&T Clark, she co-edited Liberating the Politics of Jesus: Renewing Peace Theology Through the Wisdom of Women. She has been a writer on other projects both in Spanish and English for leadership formation in her denomination in the US and Latin America/Caribbean. She is passionate on women’s issues/Latina identity, racial justice and community development for the unprivileged. Elizabeth served as Moderator of Mennonite Church USA from 2013-2015, being the first Latina to serve in that position. She is married to Frank Albrecht, a high school teacher, and a loving mother of two young adult daughters and her spouses. Currently her church is Laurel St. Mennonite church in the south west of the city and works as a Spanish Interpreter in local hospitals.

Jan 18, 202129:46
Hope even in insurgency

Hope even in insurgency

Minister Carolyn May shared this message the Sunday following the insurgency on the Capitol.

Jan 12, 202115:10
The Baptizer

The Baptizer

Pastor Jason explores the role and urgency of John the Baptizer as he prophesied and bore witness to the First Advent in the person of Jesus of Nazareth.

wwww.manhattanmennonite.org

Nov 30, 202012:39
Peace within

Peace within

Message provided by Hyacinth Stevens, pastor at King of Glory Tabernacle and bishop in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference.

Nov 17, 202016:34