Last night, we had a 2nd gathering of the Historic Peace Churches here in Kingston – to talk about what we had heard, what we were taking back, and what our next steps were as people following the Prince of Peace. There was lots of affirmation for our acceptance and large presence within this ecumenical
Church of the Brethren
Unity for Peace Sake
This is a phrase I will be taking home from this place. I have heard it a couple of times, and then got into a couple of good conversations around it yesterday, as we considered the concept of peace among the peoples, and how that plays out in our global community of nations. For so
Household of God
Our theme for today is Peace Among the Peoples, and we once again started with bible study and worship. For bible study, we focused on Ephesians 2:11-22. Below are some excerpts: “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is,
Peace in the Marketplace
“While refugees go homless and die before they live, while children have no future – our apathy forgive! Where hope fades to drperession, despair erodes the soul, restore in us a passion to make the broken whole.” – From Great God of Earth and Heaven Those words were part of a hymn we sang during
Dancing for Peace
I have to say, I was grabbed by the energy in this space – especially yesterday afternoon and evening. I attended two workshops – one was on the future of the global ecumenical peace conversation once we leave Jamaica. And, well, once the organizing structure of the Decade to Overcome Violence ends. Friends, we have
Peace With Creation
This one seems pretty straight forward at first glance – as the IEPC moves into its day that focuses on peace with all of God’s Creation, or peace with the earth. We need to care for the creation God has blessed us with, right? We need to be caretakers of the garden. But this gets
Seeking Peace in the Community
Our day today began with prayer – and then moved into a radical bible study. Looking at 2nd Samuel 13:1-22, we considered what this text means for seeking peace in the community? What kind of example does it lay out? What is the context in which we should read it? What does it say to
World Communion Sunday
“By such a supper they portray that they are members and house companions of the Lord Jesus.” Alexander Mack, Rites and Ordinances This weekend many Church of the Brethren communities will be taking part in World Communion Sunday, with a particular Brethren flair. Since the early days of our movement, Brethren have taken the commandment
“Another way of living” on 9/11?
As we approach the anniversary of September 11th this weekend, what is your congregation doing in memory of that event? How are you promoting “another way of living”?