Annual Conference 2024
DeVos Place Convention Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan
July 3-7
Conference Statements
Church of the Brethren resolutions and statements since 1954 are available online
- ‘7 Prompts’ feedback requested, two more facilitator training events are set for Aprilby Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford on March 15, 2024 at 10:40 pm
The Standing with People of Color Committee continues to seek to involve congregations, districts, and families in learning and growing together in ways to enable the Church of the Brethren to welcome believers from every nation, tribe, people, and language (Revelation 7:9).
- Standing with People of Color Committee offers resourcesby Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford on March 14, 2024 at 10:47 am
Resources to facilitate learning and growth from the Church of the Brethren Standing with People of Color Committee are part of the three-year denomination-wide study/action process. Kindly read through and share within your own congregation or district.
- Ventures courses explore Afrofuturism and theology, becoming more loving and inclusive churchby Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford on March 14, 2024 at 9:41 am
The April and May offerings from the Ventures in Christian Discipleship program at McPherson (Kan.) College will be: on April 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (central time), “Introduction to Afrofuturism and Theology” presented by Tamisha Tyler, visiting assistant professor of Theology and Culture and Theopoetics at Bethany Seminary; and, on May 7 and 9, 7-8:30 p.m. (central time), “Becoming a More Loving and Inclusive Church” presented by Tim McElwee, who served as moderator of the 2023 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference.
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