Shenandoah District supports Burundi sewing project
The goal of the 2023 Shenandoah District Conference was to raise $4,000 to purchase sewing machines for use in Burundi.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembrances, job openings, a Zoom meeting of Standing Committee, Service Sunday, FaithX registration, EYN pastors released, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, upcoming events, and much much more.
Death Row Support Project offers series of informational sessions
The Death Row Support Project (DRSP) will be holding informational sessions for people interested in learning more about writing to those on death row. Join us on Zoom at any of the below times. During the session we will go over some basics of how this project works, introduce members of the team who are here to support you, and talk about expectations of DRSP writers.
Louisville cathedral’s ‘Room in the Inn’ winter shelter to serve growing homeless population
[Episcopal News Service] Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, is offering space in its parish hall starting Jan. 6 for use as an overnight shelter for women and children experiencing […]
Board of General Ministries Election Slate – 2025
The Board of General Ministries Election Slate which will come to the Biennial Delegates for vote during the Business Meeting of the 2025American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit, July 3-6, 2025 at the CHI Health Center Convention Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Business Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Board […]
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Coming out with the new Book of Discipline
The Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles, a veteran General Conference delegate, writes about what the removal of the Discipline’s longtime anti-gay stance means for The United Methodist Church and for her personally.
Bishop Bashore remembered for ministry, music
Friends and colleagues say Bishop George W. Bashore was a stalwart supporter of younger clergy and a master vocalist who wove music into almost everything he did. He died Dec. 13 at age 90.
A Refugee’s Dream of Music in the United States
Víctor Díaz, a Cuban pianist and opera singer, arrived in the U.S. as a refugee in June 2023. With support from Church World Service (CWS), he received resources like cash assistance, healthcare, and a space to teach music. Now, he’s rebuilding his life and mentoring others, including Ukrainian refugee Emilia Liubarska. Their story highlights the power of community, and art’s ... Read More
On reflecting light in the season of the Great Moon
Almighty One, the new year stands before us, uncertain as the day ahead. Open our hearts and eyes to know with humility that you journey with us and to see your hand working in all things new.
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119th Congress includes 22 Episcopalians in the majority-Christian body
[Religion News Service] A new Pew Research Center report on the religious composition of the 119th session of Congress, convening today for the first time, reveals that the majority of its […]