Mission and Ministry Board adopts two statements on Supreme Court decisions, approves budget parameter for 2027
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board in its pre-Annual Conference meeting on Sunday, June 28, adopted two statements on Supreme Court decisions.
Revelation 7:9 Award is given to Wendy McFadden and Nancy Sollenberger Heishman
The Church of the Brethren Intercultural Ministries held its annual Revelation 7:9 Award presentation during the Mission and Ministry Board meeting on Sunday, June 28. Intercultural director Founa Augustin Badet presented the award, which recognizes church members and congregations for their contributions to a vision of intercultural ministries in their communities, within the denomination, and in the world at large.
Queer Youth of Faith Day Calls the Church from Welcome to Witness
Queer Youth of Faith Day offers a moment of listening, courage, and renewed commitment for communities across the church
June 28, 2026: Welcome
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Welcome The Gospel reading today concludes Jesus’ instructions to his disciples as they go out into the world to proclaim the good news that the “kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 10:7b). Jesus says to them, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent […]
Standing Committee recommends adoption of four new business items, discusses relationship of the Church of the Brethren and Eder Financial
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held meetings from Thursday evening, June 25, through Saturday afternoon, June 27, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Annual Conference moderator Don Fitzkee presided, assisted by moderator-elect Dennis Beckner and Conference secretary David Shumate.
Global HOPE invites church into prayer after Venezuela earthquakes
Following devastating earthquakes that claimed more than 900 lives in Venezuela, the United Church of Christ’s Global HOPE (Humanitarian, Opportunity, Partnerships, and Empowerment) team has called the church into prayer, asking for prayers on those who’ve died, as well as…
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Supreme Court decision on TPS for Haitians and Syrians will affect hundreds of Church of the Brethren members
The Supreme Court on Thursday, June 25, 2026, issued a decision undermining the humanitarian protection afforded to individuals from Haiti and Syria with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson-Brown dissented from the 6-3 decision in the case “Mullin v. Doe.”
WACC to highlight community voices at key UN meetings on AI governance, information society
A WACC delegation will advocate for a common digital future rooted in communication justice at an upcoming trio of major international events set to shape global digital governance in the years ahead. The Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the WSIS Forum 2026, and the AI...