Standing Committee meets by Zoom to adopt agency covenants
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference met via Zoom on the evening of Sept. 30 to consider and act on covenants with the three agencies of Annual Conference—Bethany Theological Seminary, Eder Financial, and On Earth Peace. Also acted on was a recommendation to Annual Conference to renew their agency status.
Harvesting Through the Storm
As natural disasters grow in frequency and intensity, the devastating effects of climate change are becoming impossible to overlook. While some may still manage to turn a blind eye, the most vulnerable among us often face the brunt of these impacts. This is certainly true for migrant workers who nurture the land and are also on the frontline when witnessing ... Read More
Mission and Ministry Board approves new Global Mission Development Fund at its Fall 2024 meeting
The Church of the Brethren’s Mission and Ministry Board held its Fall 2024 meeting Oct. 17-20 at the denomination’s General Offices in Elgin, Ill. Colin Scott presided as chair, assisted by chair-elect Kathy Mack and general secretary David Steele.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Gustavo Gutiérrez, Theologian of the Oppressed (1928–2024)
It is with deep respect that the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) marks the passing of Gustavo Gutiérrez, a Peruvian philosopher, Catholic theologian, and Dominican priest who forever shaped Christian thought and social justice. Gutiérrez passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire […]
Building bridges across borders
October 24, 2024
Dan Bautista once traveled the world with a pharmaceutical rep’s bag. Now all he carries is a Bible. And a burden for the poor. His call to care for the most vulnerable of God’s children led him to leave his position of 20 years with one of the world’s largest biomedical and pharmaceutical companies to become more actively engaged as a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
HOPE for Us Coaches UU Congregations on Resolving Conflict
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The program, named after one of its founders, brings an anti-oppressive lens to understanding how larger social systems may affect a conflict.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) vigil raises gun violence awareness, honors lives lost
October 24, 2024
T-shirts emblazoned with the names of local victims of fatal gun violence encircled a cross at Union Presbyterian Seminary on a recent afternoon. The T-shirts, placed on the ground at the base of the cross, called attention to a problem that is all too common, not only in Mecklenburg County but the nation as a whole.
Showing up with solidarity
October 24, 2024
On Wednesday, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance spent the first day of a 10-day solidarity tour with staff from the Synod of South Atlantic and Peace River Presbytery hearing from some of the faith communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FaithX 2025 locations and dates are announced
By Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred FaithX is excited to announce service trip opportunities for all ages in 2025! A total of 12 service trips are planned. Opportunities include individual or combined trips for junior and senior high youth, a family service weekend with childcare provided, the older adult trip in March, and international or domestic trips for
Pastors’ Housing Equity Fund is coming
The newly revised pastors’ Housing Equity Fund now offers a tax-friendly option for those ministers living in parsonages who wish to build equity toward a future home purchase. Significant revisions to the fund’s structure were approved by the 2024 Annual Conference and have resulted in the creation of this new investment fund option. Whereas the