‘Climate & Peace’ webinar will learn from stories from around the world
A webinar on “Climate & Peace: Learning from Stories from Around the World” takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. (Eastern time) sponsored jointly by the Church of the Brethren Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL).
A Wedding Dress & 300 DVDs
My wedding dress and 300 DVDs. That is all I had when we evacuated our home. It’s what I had left of my belongings after our home and all of our possessions burned in the wildfire. On the Saturday morning of September 12, 2015, I watered my garden full of amazing vegetables that were almost ripe enough to harvest, while ... Read More
Upcoming events and opportunities with the Youth and Young Adult Ministry
The Church of the Brethren’s Youth and Young Adult Ministry is publicizing upcoming events and opportunities. More information about the ministry and its programs is at www.brethren.org/yya.
Shannon McNeil Smith is hired as executive administrative assistant in General Secretary’s Office
Shannon McNeil Smith begins Oct. 7 as executive administrative assistant for the General Secretary's Office at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill. She is currently working as a Mission Advancement advocate, a position she has held since March 4, 2019.
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Heed the Call of Congregations and Faith Communities By Supporting Welcoming Policies
Congregations and people of faith have an important role in advancing pro-immigrant, pro-refugee policies. Join us in taking action to urge your elected officials to pursue legislation and funding rooted in collective concern for people fleeing persecution and violence. Our diverse faith traditions compel us to love our neighbor, accompany the vulnerable, and welcome the sojourner—regardless of place of birth, ... Read More
The story of the food bank at Fairview
A little over two years ago, I brought a food bank project to the church board at Fairview Church of the Brethren in Unionville, Iowa. I had no idea how long God would help fulfill the need here. I also felt that when the money was out and I had no funding, that would be God saying that we have served our purpose.
Pioneering Nebraska priest honored with new state historical marker
[Episcopal News Service] People passing by the Church of Our Savior in North Platte, Nebraska, now can learn more about the remarkable life of a former priest of that church, […]
Online gathering voices the hope and concern Guatemalans feel about their future
September 5, 2024
At least six dozen people gathered Wednesday evening to take a virtual journey to Guatemala. They learned more about the progress, slow as it’s often been, being made by Guatemala’s new president, Bernardo Arévalo, and about an important action taken by the 226th General Assembly (2024).
Church of England cathedral statistics show continued recovery in 2023
[The Church of England] The Church of England’s latest cathedral attendance statistics reveal continued recovery in 2023, with a 5% increase in weekly service attendance. Attendance at Christmas services was up 20% […]
Australian churches can protect against harm, national gender violence conference told
[The Melbourne Anglican] Churches in Australia were told they have the tools to stop men’s violence against women at the first of a two-day national conference. About 200 people from a range […]