Monday is last chance to register for the 2024 Evangelism Conference
September 5, 2024
Registration for in-person and online registrants for the 2024 Evangelism Conference titled “A Lifestyle That Exudes Justice” closes Sept. 9.
Brethren bits
In this issue: An art exhibition for Peace Day in DC, Virlina's "In the Beginning" quilt project, Sew Much Fun, Shenandoah's disaster auction proceeds, resources for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, and more
Final Christian Zionism webinar centers on Christian nationalism and its political ramifications
September 5, 2024
The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group is presenting its third and final webinar focused on Confronting Christian Zionism at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, Sept. 19. Participants can register here to attend the Zoom-based event. Registration will be capped at 500 participants.
Manchester Church hosts ‘Sing Me Home’ headliner May Erlewine
“Sing Me Home” returns to North Manchester, Ind., in 2024 with a series of free, family-friendly music programing. On Saturday, Sept. 14, “Sing Me Home” will welcome acclaimed Michigan-based singer-songwriter May Erlewine for a special performance at Manchester Church of the Brethren.
Back-to-school Q&A with the Rev. Hannah Scanlon, chaplain of the Menaul School
September 5, 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, the 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.
There’s more to ministry than what the pastor can do
September 4, 2024
“There’s a real hard letting go that has to happen. The backpacks that we brought into the industry with us, those need a refreshing like never before,” the Rev. Brady Radford said in conversation with the Rev. Sara Hayden on the “New Way” podcast.
FY 2025 CWS Federal Housing Priorities for Refugees and Other Newcomers
Refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and other newcomers’ access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is essential to a foundation of healthy living. But today’s housing market reveals tough-rooted inequities and a dearth of housing support, development and market availability, and affordability for renters and homeowners in communities all across the country. The United States faces a current shortage of 7.3 ... Read More
Embracing Differences Changes Lives
Being greeted by free-flowing song, contagious dance and exuberant joy upon arriving at the remote Mwanga Village in Tanzania set the tone for what this incredibly hard-working group of farmers have built together. In partnership with the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, CWS’ Giving Machines Program has empowered several chicken farming groups in the Kasulu region of Tanzania for about ... Read More
A call to courage
September 4, 2024
The inaugural Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage met in New Mexico last [month], creating a well-resourced community for Christians wishing to end gun violence.
Diocese of Florida prepares for convention with request for new bishop election on its agenda
[Episcopal News Service] The Diocese of Florida will consider a resolution at its Sept. 20-21 convention calling on the Florida Standing Committee to launch a new bishop search a year […]