Back-to-school Q&A with the Rev. Dr. Joseph Scrivner, Dean of Chapel for Stillman College
September 11, 2024
Because “back-to-school” is a familiar rite of passage for students, families, faculty and staff at college, university and school campuses the world over, Presbyterian News Service conducted email interviews with the chaplains at the PC(USA)’s Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color to ask them some key questions as the new academic year gets into full swing.
Learning by serving at Bethany
Just a couple of weeks into the fall semester, students in the Bethany BOLD program are already engaged in the Wayne County, Ind., community.
Upcoming urban ministry course takes place in Atlanta
The upcoming urban ministry course offered by a partnership of Bethany Theological Seminary, the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, and the Church of the Brethren Discipleship and Leadership Formation department, is titled “A Place of Refuge: Ministry in the Urban Context.” It takes place on Jan. 7-15, 2025, in Atlanta, Ga.
Peace witness at Raytheon/RTX brings together Church of the Brethren and other participants
Over 50 people gathered outside Raytheon/RTX, one of 10 weapons contractors in Fort Wayne, Ind., on the afternoon of Sept. 5. Participants representing at least six Church of the Brethren congregations from the two church districts in Indiana, and a group of 10 from the Manchester University Kenapocomoco Peace Coalition, were joined by other Christians, Muslims, Jews, and non-faith folks to say a strong "NO!" to the Israeli/US genocide against Gaza.
October Ventures course to focus on the Psalms
The October offering from the Ventures in Christian Discipleship program at McPherson (Kan.) College will be “Happiness in Hard Times: A View from the Psalms” to be presented by Stephen Reid, vice provost for Faculty Diversity and Belonging at Baylor University in Texas. The course will be held online in two sessions, Tuesdays, Oct. 8 and 15, both at 6:30-8:30 p.m. (central time).
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering James Earl Jones; prayer for flooding in Maiduguri, Nigeria; Material Resources shipments; new additions of historic Church of the Brethren videos on YouTube channel; news from congregations; and more
What is and isn’t a matter of record
September 10, 2024
“It’s true,” David Staniunas, records archivist for the Presbyterian Historical Society, said at the outset of a webinar on records retention offered last week. “I do love talking to mid council folks.”
Celebrating bodies and relationships: Our Whole Lives K-1 second edition expands inclusion and accessibility
An updated resource is available to begin the lifelong process of education around identity, relationships, safety, and health. Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Grades K-1, UCC Edition is newly available from United Church of Christ Resources. Its language, activities,…
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English heritage fund awards $6.5 million for conservation in Church of England parishes
[The Church of England] The Church of England has been awarded more than $6.5 million to fund a “much needed” expansion in work to conserve cultural and historical heritage in […]