Mennonite Central Committee’s Beginnings

MCC held its first official meeting on September 27, 1920.  On July 27 of that year 13 church leaders had met in Elkhart, Indiana to talk about how North American Mennonites could respond to the needs of hungry people in the former Soviet Union.  MCC’s name is a reflection of this coming together of different church groups into one “central” committee.

MCC’s Programs

Overseas MCC is involved in development work such as education, health and agriculture, peace and justice issues, relief work and job creation, among other things.  It also operates Ten Thousand Villages, which purchases crafts from developing world artisans and craftpersons for sale in North America.

MCC’s Mission Statement

• MCC seeks to demonstrate God’s love by working among people suffering from poverty, conflict, oppression and natural disaster.

• MCC serves as a channel for interchange by building relationships that are mutually transformative.

• MCC strives for peace, justice and dignity of all people by sharing our experiences, resources and faith in Jesus Christ.

For more information visit www.mcc.org.