Anisa
Churches in Pietermaritzburg

Defines what the Anabaptist Network in South Africa is and what it does.

The Anabaptist Network in South Africa (ANiSA) is a network of people, churches, and organizations who together explore and embrace a radical faith in Jesus Christ and lifestyle that is nourished by the example found within the Anabaptist movement. In wanting to embody a radical lifestyle centered around God’s reconciling vision for the world and from drawing on the collective wisdom found within the Anabaptist movement, ANiSA walks with, supports, and nurtures communities of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Mennonite Central Committee Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. Give a gift that changes lives, supporting MCC’s work around the world. We believe in sharing God's love and compassion for all, by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace. In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches. As an Anabaptist organization, we strive to make peace a part of everything we do. When responding to disasters we work with local groups to distribute resources in ways that minimize conflict. In our development work we plan with community and church groups to make sure the projects meet their needs. And we advocate for policies that will lead to a more peaceful world. We hope you will be part of our work of relief, development and peace in the name of Christ. MCC Central States is striving to be Christ centered, working to dismantle intersecting oppressive systems, engaging in emerging realities while focusing on justice, learning from the past and building relationships for the future. The Great Lakes region of MCC includes the seven states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin, as well as parts of Missouri, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Our main office is located in Goshen, Indiana, with other staff located in Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and West Virginia. WCMCC fosters life-giving relationships of peace, justice, and dignity in the name of Christ by: partnering with churches; supporting the mission of MCC; providing opportunities for mutual exchange to encourage churches & individuals to respond to people in need; & participating in partnerships that empower the lives of marginalized people.