Amid war, central conference practices ‘shalom’
United Methodists in a region that stretches from North Africa to Poland gathered for a meeting that focused on bringing peace in a time of strife.
United Methodist hospital staff attacked in Congo
Armed men invaded two church health centers in eastern Congo, leading to violence and looting.
What being human in space does to the body
Peter Lynas reflects on the profound connection between us and our bodies, contrasting the toll space might take with the Christian hope of resurrection bodies.
Government-proposed mandatory reporting – here’s what you need to know
The Crime and Policing Bill introduces a legal duty to report child sexual abuse
South Sudan journal: A first international trip as executive director of Global Mission for the Church of the Brethren
My first international trip as executive director of Global Mission for the Church of the Brethren was to South Sudan from Feb. 1-15. I was fortunate to travel with a group led by Carolyn and Roger Schrock. Here are excerpts from my daily journal of the trip
FaithX registration closes April 1
Registration for summer FaithX service trips closes on Tuesday, April 1. There are still open spots on several youth and adult trips. More information about the trips and availability as well as registration are at www.brethren.org/faithx.
Shenandoah District calls interim district executive team
The Church of the Brethren’s Shenandoah District has called a team of people to serve in the capacity of Interim District Executive Minister beginning on April 1. Paul Roth, Jan Orndorff, and Steve Spire will serve as the core interim team with Wayne Pence and Glenn Bollinger assisting as consultants.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Marianne Rhoades Pittman; New and Renew offers March Madness discount; prayer requests for South Sudan, those affected by severe weather, those continuing to suffer impacts of fires in southern California; truck for Uganda; "Toward COP30" webinars from the WCC; threat to the US Institute of Peace, which got its start with help from the Church of the Brethren among other religious groups
Eliminating racial discrimination starts with the church
Rev Kumar Rajagopalan shares his harrowing experience of racism and being raised in a caste system and challenges us all to assess our blind spots
Latin American and Caribbean faith leaders release “A Call to Action towards COP30”
Nearly 50 church leaders, faith representatives, ecumenical organizations, Indigenous community members, and climate experts convened in Brazil to issue a powerful call for climate action ahead of COP30.