FaithX concludes 2024 service trips
In 2024, a total of 183 youth and adults joined FaithX service trips and had the opportunity to engage in service, learn new skills, grow in faith, explore interesting places, live in community, and build friendships.
Continuing education events are offered through the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center
The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center, a partner organization to the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, has announced upcoming continuing education events that are open to everyone.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Upcoming events and programs from the Youth and Young Adult Ministry, save the date announcement from Intercultural Ministries, Brethren Disaster Ministries starts new rebuilding project site, Material Resources packs containers of disaster relief goods for Ukraine, Global Food Initiative survey, 'For My Neighbor's Good' event feature Discipleship and Leadership Formation executive, and much more.
FaithX announces location and dates for 2025 older adult trip
FaithX invites older adults (age 55-plus) to join us back at Camp Ithiel in Gotha, Fla., on March 2-7, 2025, for a time of volunteering, continued growth, and fellowship in community!
Considering connections: York Center reaches out to the neighborhood
It wasn't an ideal weather day, but that didn't dampen the spirits of York Center Church of the Brethren members and friends as they held a Neighborhood Fun Day on Aug. 17.
Warrensburg creates a labyrinth as a community place for prayer and meditation
Warrensburg (Mo.) Church of the Brethren dedicated and opened their new Community Labyrinth on Aug. 11.
Congregations celebrate milestone anniversaries of ministry in their communities
Among Church of the Brethren congregations marking milestone anniversaries in recent weeks: Peace Community Church of the Brethren in Windsor, Colo., and Open Circle Church of the Brethren in Burnsville, Minn.
A century of life, eight decades of pastoral ministry in the name of Christ: J. Richard Gottshall
J. Richard (Dick) Gottshall of Roanoke, Va., celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, Aug. 26, with visits from family, friends, pastoral colleagues, and birthday cards from members of Virlina District congregations. The wisdom he gained throughout his almost 80 years of set-apart ministry continues to be sought after by pastors throughout the Virlina District.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) worship service honors those who’ve experienced disasters
August 29, 2024
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance led a worship service this week in honor of people all over the world who have been affected by natural disasters or other tragedies, from tornadoes to gun violence.
Cultural sharing leads to growth
August 29, 2024
Culture has many forms and resonances. Even the word carries multiple definitions. In anthropology, it refers to customs, social norms and material traits of certain groups. In science, it means to maintain conditions suitable for growth. In sociology, it simply reflects the characteristics of ordinary relationships between people who share a particular time and place. Culture, like faith, is how people grow. It informs how people care for others and share their daily lives together. It shapes an understanding of the world and how people envision a future beyond themselves.