Brethren Disaster Ministries begins new rebuilding project in Yancey County, N.C.
By Sharon Franzén Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) has opened a new Rebuilding project site in Yancey County, N.C., expanding its long-term response to communities affected by Hurricane Helene in 2024. The site opened June 7, 2026, after volunteers served earlier this year in Ashe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. Yancey County was among the communities hardest
Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program offers fall 2026 Scripture Practice cohort
By Ryan Braught The Church of the Brethren’s Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program will sponsor Practicing the Way: The Scripture Practice this fall for multi-vocational pastors. What is the Scripture Practice? In Practicing the Way, a book by John Mark Comer, readers are introduced to nine spiritual practices—Sabbath, Solitude, Scripture, Prayer, Fasting, Generosity, Community, Service, and Witness—that help
John Fillmore named director of ministry
The Church of the Brethren has named Rev. Dr. John Fillmore as director of ministry, effective Nov. 2, 2026. As part of the denomination’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation team, he will lead the Ministry Office, equipping ministers, supporting congregations and districts, and strengthening pastoral leadership across the denomination. Fillmore has served as pastor of Nampa
WCC expresses deep concern on current situation affecting Armenian Apostolic Church
World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern regarding the current situation affecting the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Camp brings healthcare to vulnerable community
More than 600 people living near a Kenyan dumpsite received free medical care through a United Methodist mission center’s outreach.
Lanterns for Peace” reflections remember victims of atomic bombings
Each year, the Lanterns for Peace global campaign, on 6 and 9 August, remembers the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The commemoration is not only a moment of mourning, but a genuine call to conscience.
One Year Later: Living into the Apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ Communities
Reflecting a year after the apology last August 8, faith communities create spaces for honest reflection, meaningful dialogue, and deeper engagement to live out the apology. An apology, while… continue readingcontinue reading
Keeping Refugees Safe and Stable after Fleeing the War in Ukraine
After fleeing war in Ukraine with her children, Marina found safety, educational support and a path toward stability through the CWS partner-led Anastasis Community Center in Moldova. These services were made possible with funding from Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD). Pictured above: children participate in activities hosted by the CWS partner-led Anastasis Community Center in Moldova. “Today, I no ...
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Emergency Appeal: CWS’ Emboldened Commitment in the Face of Adversity
Appeal Name: CWS’ Emboldened Commitment in the Face of Adversity Date Issued: 14 February 2025 Date Updated: 6 August 2026 Appeal Code: 6210 Appeal Amount: $5 million over 24 months Church World Service was born in the wake of the devastation of World War II to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as ...
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WCC urges pausing proposed merger of UN Women, United Nations Population Fund
In a letter to UN secretary-general António Guterres, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay urged pausing the proposed merger of UN Women and the United Nations Population Fund under the UN80 reform initiative.