ABHMS Presents Discipleship Summit 2024: Engaging Young Adult Faith
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 10/4/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce Discipleship Summit 2024: Engaging Young Adult Faith, an online course designed to help church leaders, parents, and others passionate about working with young adults better understand and engage with them in today’s rapidly evolving spiritual landscape. The ABHMS Center for Continuous […]
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Acting Primate invites prayer, calls for peace ahead of Oct. 7
Dear friends in Christ, October 7 marks the first anniversary of the horrifying Hamas attack on Israel. Violence has continued with the decimation of Gaza by Israeli bombing and increasing settler attacks on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank. In recent days, the situation in the region threatens to escalate into a full-blown war. … Continued
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Gemma’s Journey: Embracing a Personal Calling Through Her Internship
For many young leaders in the global church, the path to ministry and service can take unexpected turns. Gemma King, a newly appointed intern with the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), is one such leader whose journey has led her from academic study to hands-on involvement in the ecumenical world. “I first heard about […]
CRCNA Hires New IT Director
Eric Sowers with his children, Cohen and Eliana
Eric Sowers is joining the CRCNA as director of information technology.
Eric Sowers is joining the CRCNA as director of information technology.
South Sudan’s Bleeding Women: Empowering Faith in a Militarized World
In the heart of South Sudan, where the scars of civil war, communal violence, and entrenched militarization run deep, women continue to bear the weight of unimaginable struggles. Their lives are interwoven with the violence that has permeated their nation, yet they stand at the forefront of the fight for peace, healing, and reconciliation. Amidst […]
Children’s Disaster Services helps families in shelter, Brethren Disaster Ministries directs grants for aid, among other Hurricane Helene updates
As media report that the death toll from Hurricane Helene has topped 200--with more than half of the deaths in western North Carolina--Brethren Disaster Ministries and Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) have begun active responses to aid survivors of the storm and its aftermath.
Clergywomen’s Retreat registration is now open online for event in February 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 denominational Clergywomen’s Retreat to be held Feb. 10-13, 2025, in Winter Park, Fla. This event, which takes place every five years, offers an opportunity for all licensed and credentialed clergywomen to gather for refreshment, renewal, and inspiration.
Standing with People of Color Committee offers October trainings
This month, the Standing with People of Color Committee of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is offering two opportunities for facilitator training for those interested in leading a “7 Prompts” conversation in their communities and congregations.
Sharon Norton hired as executive director of Global Mission
Sharon Norton has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as executive director of Global Mission. Her previous mission work spans 27 years, including 9 years in multiple positions and the most recent 4 years as co-administrator for Europe and Africa with the Mennonite Mission Network, which is related to the Mennonite Church USA.
Discover the people behind the data in new GMMP blog series
“Meet the Coordinators,” a new blog series launching today on WACC’s Who Makes The News website gives a look at the people, organizations, and contexts behind the data as the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) moves towards its 7th edition. The GMMP, the largest and...