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2006 General Board Pastoral Letter on Immigration Issues

Cross Cultural Ministries


Register for the 2008
Cross Cultural
Consultation and Celebration


Registration Deadline is March 31, 2008

Schedule of Events (PDF)

Dear Friends in Christ:

It is with great joy that we invite you to attend the 10th consecutive

Cross Cultural Consultation
and Celebration

April 24-27, 2008
Elgin, Illinois

During this 300th anniversary year of the Church of the Brethren, the 2008 Cross Cultural Consultation and Celebration will be held in Elgin, IL, the home of the General Offices. Elgin is a significant location in Brethren history. We gather to look ahead and envision where God is leading our Church.

Our time in Elgin will provide us an opportunity to see first hand the offices of several Brethren agencies and to meet their staff. We will also visit congregations in the greater Chicago area as they host us for meals and worship. We gather for prayer, worship and to strengthen existing relationships or to begin new ones. Predominately, we gather in Jesus’ name as we further the Kingdom’s vision expressed in Revelation 7:9.

Meals:
There will be no set fee for meals but it is hoped that participants will contribute towards these expenses during the worship offering opportunities. Our meals will come from several sources including a professional catering company and Brethren congregations in the Chicago area. Vegetarian meals will be available for those requesting this option.

Offerings:
There is no registration fee for this event. Free will offerings will be collected during the worship service each evening to offset expenses incurred for meals, airport transportation, travel and other expenses related to hosting this annual event.

Housing:
Options for housing will include two hotels in the Elgin area and staying in a private home. Your hosts will be asked to provide transportation each day from their home to the Church of the Brethren General Offices, as well as to provide you breakfast. You may also make your own housing arrangements.

Airport transportation:
For those who are flying, transportation will be provided to and from the airport before and after the event.

Registration & schedule information:
Online registration will open Dec. 1. If you'd like to register before then, please send in the paper registration form (PDF) or e-mail Joy Willrett at jwillrett_gb@brethren.org

You may also request this information directly by contacting:

Joy Willrett
Congregational Life Team
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
1-800-323-8039
jwillrett_gb@brethren.org


Cross Cultural Ministry Team
Mission Statement

We are called to enrich and strengthen the Church of the Brethren by our unity as people of color, modeling for the larger church the blessings of being one as God's people.

--adopted October 2000


Amados Amigos en Cristo:

Es con mucho gozo que les invito asistir a la 10a consecutive

Consulta y Celebración Multiétnica

24-27 abril 2008
Elgin, Illinois

Durante el aniversario tres centésimo de La Iglesia de los Hermanos, la Asamblea Multiétnico 2008 será celebrado en Elgin, Illinois, la cuartel general de la Junta General. Elgin es un lugar significativo en la historia de los Hermanos. Nos reunimos a mirar hacia adelante y imaginar el movimiento de Dios por nuestro iglesia.

Nuestro tiempo en Elgin nos proveerá un oportunidad a ver de primera mano las oficinas de las agencies de los Hermanos y conocer sus empleados. También visitaremos en el área mayor de Chicago otras iglesias de Los Hermanos a comer con ellos y participar en cultos de adoración. Nos reunimos por oración, adoración y fortalecer relaciones existente o empezar de nuevo con otros. De modo predominante nos reunimos en el nombre de Jesus con el propósito llevar adelante la vision expresado en Apocalipsis 7:9.

Comidas:
No habrá precio fijado por las comidas pero la esperanza es que todos participantes contribuiremos generosamente por sus ofrendas. Nuestro comidas vendrán de un servicio de comindas y las iglesias en el área mayor de Chicago. Hay la opción vegetariano por los que piden.

Ofrendas:
No hay costo para registrar para el evento. Habrá ofrendas de amor durante los cultos de adoración cada noche para cubrir gastos para las comidas, transporte del areopuerto, viaje y otros gastos que pertenece al evento anual.

Hospedaje:
Opciones para hospedaje incluye acomodaciones para la noche en dos hoteles en Elgin y la opción de quedarse en casas familiares. Los que proveen hospedaje están pedidos de proveer transporte de sus casas al Oficinas General a 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, también como el desayuno. El tercer opción hacer su propios arreglos de hospedaje.

Transporte del Aeropuerto:
Para los que vuelan, proveerá transporte de y al aeropuerto.

Información de registro y horario:
Registración atras del web va a empezar el primero de deciembre. Si le gustaria registrar antes, emprima la forma (PDF) y mandala a Joy Willrett. Tambien puede escribir un correo electronico a Joy a jwillrett_gb@brethren.org.

Pueda pedir esta información directamente a la dirección abajo.

Joy Willrett
Congregational Life Team
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
1-800-323-8039
jwillrett_gb@brethren.org


Junta de Ministerios Multiétnicos Declaración de Misión

Somos llamados a enriquecer y fortalecer la Iglesia de los Hermanos por nuestra unidad como gente de color, siendo un modelo para la iglesia entera de las bendiciones por ser uno como gente de Dios.

--adoptado octubre 2000


Members of the Cross Cultural Ministries Team Steering Committee

Miembros del Comite de Guia de la Junta de Ministerios Multiétnicos

  • Barbara Daté, Springfield Church of the Brethren, Oregon/Washington District
  • Thomas Dowdy, Imperial Heights Church of the Brethren, Pacific Southwest District
  • Carla Gillespie, Bethany Seminary, Richmond, IN South/Central Indiana District
  • Sonja Griffith, First Central Church of the Brethren, Kansas City, Western Plains District
  • Robert Jackson, Lower Miami Church of the Brethren, Southern Ohio District
  • Marisel Olivencia, Harrisburg (PA) First Church of the Brethren, Atlantic Northeast District
  • Gilbert Romero, Bella Vista Church of the Brethren, Pacific Southwest District
  • Dennis Webb, Naperville Church of the Brethren, Illinois/Wisconsin District
  • Founa Augustin, Eglise des Freres Haitiens, Atlantic Southeast District
  • Victor Olvera, Bella Vista Church of the Brethren, Pacific Southwest District

General Board Staff (Empleados de La Junta General):

Duane Grady 1-800-505-1596 (dgrady_gb@brethren.org)

Carol Yeazell 1-828-687-1155 (cyeazell_gb@brethren.org)



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