Category: Blog

Thank You Pastors

To Pastors Everywhere:Thank YouIn honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we at Mutual Aid Agency wanted to take a moment to thank the pastors, reverends, ministers, priests, and other faith leaders who have made such a difference in our lives.Dear Pastors,In times of both sorrow and joy, your presence has been a reassuring constant. Yours is […]

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Barn Raising

Barn Raising in 2020What Mutuality Means to MAA TodayWhen Mutual Aid Agency was founded in 1885, there was a tangible, physical, in-person need for mutual support. In times of loss, neighbors banded together to literally raise barns, repair roofs, protect crops, and share a mutual responsibility for one another.One hundred years ago, it was easy […]

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MAA and COB

MAA and COB:Peacefully, Simply, TogetherIt’s no secret that Mutual Aid Agency supports the Church of the Brethren. Until recently, the word “Brethren” was in our very name. But how, exactly, do we apply our commitment to the Brethren way in our work, living Peacefully, Simply, and Together?PeacefullyFor Brethren, living peacefully means so much more than […]

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Celebrating 135 Years

From Farm Table to Agency:Celebrating 135 Years of MAA2020 is a landmark year for Mutual Aid Agency, marking our 135th anniversary. In light of such a significant milestone, we’d like to take a look back—and a look forward—at MAA through the years.Mutual Aid Agency began as the Mutual Aid Society of Northeastern Kansas. Born out […]

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New Name Revealed

Brethren Mutual Aid AgencyReveals New NameIn celebration of their 135th anniversary, Brethren Mutual Aid Agency is excited to announce a new and official name change: Say hello to Mutual Aid Agency, or MAA, as they are already known by many.The choice to simplify MAA’s name was made in an effort to communicate their continued relevance […]

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Why the Share Fund

Why the Brethren Mutual AidShare Fund?Mutual Aid Agency is not a typical insurance agency: We come from a rich tradition of community, mutual service, and a commitment to serving those in need. Our Brethren roots set us apart from other agencies, and we remain faithfully committed to our heritage to this day.Our mission goes beyond […]

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