One hundred years ago, 1,700 Mennonites left Manitoba for new lives in Paraguay. Now a new film is under production to tell the story of their journey.
John Longhurst is a freelance religion reporter and columnist. He focuses on themes of religion and spirituality, culture and society, and education, often exploring topics such as Christianity, civil rights, and diversity and inclusion. John’s work has been featured in Broadview Magazine, Goshen News, Independent Australia, Anabaptist World, The Brandon Sun, Narooma News, Anglican Ink, Canadian Affairs, and Winnipeg Free Press.