Tiny stories

Messenger is interested in your tiny stories—stories that reveal the spirit and heart of the Church of the Brethren.

Like riding a bike

How is doing church like (and unlike) riding a bike?

In the midst of a polycrisis, what is the role of the church?

Could this spirit be shared with others across the Church of the Brethren?

“Saints” isn’t a word that Brethren use much. Do we have saints?

Humanity wrestles with life-and-death decisions that should take our breath away

What does the Spirit lead us to imagine?

The song was born in sadness, and came to popularity during a succession
of difficult moments. What year was it published?

What are the motifs in the playlists of our lives? What is the music that other people hear?

“It’s not your fault.”
“But it is your problem.”