2023 Resolution, With Actions and in Truth: A Lament of the Doctrine of Discovery “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”—1 John 3:18 (NIV) IN TRUTH “Truth can appear as disaster in a land of things unspoken.” —Joy Harjo, Mvskoke/Creek Nation, US Poet Laureate As people of God […]
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2022 Statement, Standing with People of Color
2022 Statement, Standing with People of Color We recognize the struggles faced by many of our sisters and brothers of color and believe the church should be agents of change. We encourage congregations, districts, agencies, and other denominational entities to continue to follow the teachings of Jesus by living out the great commandment of loving […]
2007 Separate No More
Separate No More 2007 Church of the Brethren Statement Introduction The Church of the Brethren as a denomination is giving serious attention, in its “Together” emphasis, on being transformed by God’s Spirit. One expression of this quest is highlighted by the deeply searching question, “What are God’s yearnings for Church of the Brethren?”. After much […]
2009 Secret Oath-Bound Societies
Secret Oath-Bound Societies 2009 Annual Conference Report Whereas: we, as members of the Church of the Brethren, believe that the Holy Bible is the only inspired, eternal word of the living God (II Timothy 3: 16,17) and; Whereas: Jesus is the only way of access to God for our salvation. No other name under heaven […]
Revitalization of Annual Conference
Revitalization of Annual Conference 2012 Report Introduction “By the manner of their living.” Over the course of the last three centuries, members of the Church of the Brethren have met to pray, talk, deliberate, and discern the nature of that “manner of living.” Beginning in 1742, then in 1763, again in 1775, and nearly every […]