Mutual Radical Accompaniment with Global Partners
The Global Partnership Team hosted an international gathering to create the foundation for the Mutual Radical Accompaniment framework—an effort to transform partnerships through decolonizing,… continue reading
Prayers for the 12 Week after Pentecost (August 11-17, 2024)
The watchword for the week: Jesus says, “Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life.” John 6:47 This is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it. We give thanks to God for creating, redeeming, and sustaining us in our daily lives. We offer thanks to […]
Advocating for Change as a Tax-Exempt UU Congregation
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Answers to some of your questions about the political engagement rules that apply to nonprofit UU congregations and groups.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Children's Disaster Services upcoming volunteer trainings, prayer sought for Rwanda Church of the Brethren, new additions to the YouTube channel of historical Church of the Brethren videos, Ted & Co. benefit for On Earth Peace, COBYS Bike & Hike, and more.
Church anniversaries celebrate significant years of ministry in communities
Among Church of the Brethren congregations celebrating significant milestone anniversaries this fall are Summit Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Va., and Midland (Mich.) Church of the Brethren.
Bridgewater hosts symposium ‘Perspectives in the Twenty-First Century: Challenges for the Church of the Brethren’
The Bridgewater (Va.) College Forum for Brethren Studies together with the Bridgewater College Endowed Lecture Series present the symposium “Perspectives in the Twenty-First Century: Challenges for the Church of the Brethren,” on Sept. 12-13.
Fall Ventures series kicks off Sept. 7 with course on children and anxiety
The Ventures in Christian Discipleship program at McPherson (Kan.) College begins its 2024-2025 season with a course on “Supporting Children Overwhelmed by Anxiety.” The course will be presented by John Wenger and Adam Wenger. The course will be held via Zoom on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central time). Continuing education credit is available.
August 11, 2024: Embracing Mystery
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Embracing Mystery When Jesus says he has “come down from heaven,” his critics are quick to cry, “Impossible!” They know where he came from! They know his parents! Human beings do not “come down from heaven”; they are born down the street. There is no mystery in their origins. Yet even […]
Reflection on a Life Changing Moment
Over 15 years ago in a ‘flash’ my life changed both figuratively and literally. It’s a cool spring evening in May with plenty of stars lighting up the night sky in the rural highlands of Guatemala. My wife and I are living in a small home on the hillside just outside of town. We’ve been in Guatemala for over a ... Read More