Ethical Teachings of Jesus in Public Schools 1977 Church of the Brethren Statement In confident assurance that the lives of many persons would be made richer and happier with the words of Christ engraved upon their hearts . . . Words such as “Love your enemies and do good to them who hate you . […]
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1982 A Vision of Unity for the Church of the Brethren in the 1980s
A Vision of Unity for the Church of the Brethren in the 1980s 1982 Church of the Brethren Statement What is the Brethren vision of unity that will guide ecumenical relations for the 1980s? The phrase Brethren vision of unity may seem odd, even contradictory for a declaration of ecumenical relationships. But actually it is […]
1983 Office of Deaon
Office of Deacon 1983 Church of the Brethren Statement In June, 1980, the General Board accepted a recommendation from the Parish Ministries Commission to authorize the appointment of a study committee, made up of persons representing the district executives, the Office of Personnel Administration, Parish Ministries Commission staff and the General Board to give consideration […]
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 […]
1958 Women in the Ministry
Women in the Ministry 1958 Church of the Brethren Action The Williamson Road Church of the Brethren asks Annual Conference through district conference of the First District of Virginia to grant to women full and unrestricted rights in the ministry. Ira B. Peters, Moderator Mrs. William Humbert, Clerk Action of district conference: The conference voted […]
2018 Creation Care
Creation Care 2018 Church of the Brethren Statement Origin of the Study In response to “Query: Continuing the Study of Our Christian Responsibility to Care for God’s Creation,” the 2016 Annual Conference authorized Standing Committee to appoint a Creation Care study committee “to work, in consultation with Brethren Benefit Trust and other relevant organizations, to […]
2018 Vision for a Global Church of the Brethren
Vision for a Global Church of the Brethren 2018 Church of the Brethren Statement “Vision for a Global Church,” a new statement on global mission, was adopted by the Mission and Ministry Board in October 2017. Written by an ad hoc committee of the Mission and Ministry Board and reviewed by the Mission Advisory Committee, […]
2018 Vision of Ecumenism for the 21st Century
Vision of Ecumenism for the 21st Century 2018 Church of the Brethren Statement Origin of the Committee The 2012 New Business item “Church of the Brethren Ecumenical Witness” from the Committee on Interchurch Relations Study Committee gave two recommendations: (1) to discontinue the Committee on Interchurch Relations and (2) to have the Church of the […]
2018 Vitality and Viability
Vitality and Viability 2018 Church of the Brethren Statement Origin of the Study The 2015 Annual Conference returned the “Query: Future District Structure,” but decided to address concerns raised by the query regarding vitality and viability within congregations, districts, and the denomination as a whole, including but not limited to district structure. A study committee […]
2017 Report, Authority of Annual Conference Regarding Accountability of Ministers, Congregations, and Districts
2017 Report of the Leadership Team and the Council of District Executives on the Authority of Annual Conference and Districts regarding the Accountability of Ministers, Congregations, and Districts The Task The Leadership Team (which consists of the Annual Conference officers and the general secretary, with the Conference director as staff support) met with the executive […]