by Nathan Hosler Jesus had much to say about the use and distribution of material resources as well as issues of peace, justice, and reconciliation. From loving enemies and confronting for reconciliation in Matthew 5 and 18, to the “rich young ruler” and not being able to “serve God and wealth” in Matthew 10 and 6. In this piece, I make the case that issues
Climate justice is economic justice, and economic justice is racial justice.
“Poverty, peace, justice, and climate change are inexorably linked. There can be no hope for justice, no hope for an end to poverty, and no hope for peace if we continue on our present path. We must confront inequality while weaning ourselves from the very fossil fuels that built our economic wealth. We must work
Rejoice: Sing a new song
“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”
Luke 1:46
Advent Offering 2020
Worship resources for the 2020 Advent Offering of the Church of the Brethren
Rejoice: Sing a new song
By Matt DeBall, coordinator of Mission Advancement Communications “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for the Lord has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.”-Luke 1:46-48 Difficult seasons are as old as time. Whether famine, disease, or oppression, the people of God have endured many times
God still made a way
Read a Ministry Summer Service reflection in this issue.
Racial Inequality, Economic Injustice, and the Pandemic.
It feels like the past few months of the pandemic have been a slew of shocking numbers thrown at me. Like the number 7.3 million- the number of COVID infections in the US. 200,000- the number of COVID deaths in the US as of September 30th. But COVID-19 is not only a health problem. It
Sowing peace through art
Read a reflection by Nathan Hosler and a Messenger quote by Lauren Seganos Cohen in this week’s issue of eBrethren.
Planting gardens in difficult days
Read an update from the Global Food Initiative in this week’s issue.
The road that makes all the difference
Read a reflection by Traci Rabenstein and a Mission Offering prayer in this week’s issue.