Heidi Gross has been named managing editor of Brethren Press, the publishing house of the Church of the Brethren. She will begin Feb. 6 in a part-time contract role and transition to full-time employment on June 19.
Church of the Brethren Newsline
The 2023 New and Renew Conference will focus on discipleship
In this anxious and challenging time, are you looking for a spiritually rich and creative space to worship, learn, network, and grow? Would it be helpful to you to be in conversation with other Jesus followers who are exploring new forms of mission, church planting, and congregational revitalization? If so, join us at the New and Renew Conference, May 17-19.
Nursing scholarship application deadline for 2023 is April 1
The Church of the Brethren offers nursing scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 for church members who are enrolled in LPN, RN, or nursing graduate programs. A limited number of scholarships are awarded each year.
Laura Stone to lead South Central Indiana District
The Church of the Brethren’s South Central Indiana District has called Laura Stone as district executive minister beginning on Feb. 1. She is currently the chaplain at Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester, Ind., a position she has held since May 2018, and also is a spiritual director.
Church of the Brethren funds give final grants for 2022
Final grants for the year 2022 have been given by Church of the Brethren funds including the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF), the Global Food Initiative (GFI), and the Brethren Faith in Action Fund (BFIA).
Brethren bits for Dec. 19, 2022
In this issue: Remembering Alan Kieffaber, call for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine, online registration opens in early January for several Church of the Brethren events, a reminder of the 2023 Clergy Tax Seminar, prayer requests from EYN in Nigeria, and more.
Prince of Peace Church starts Advent with an Alternative Gift Fair
We often despair how commercial Christmas has become. We also dread the pressure and expense of trying to make Christmas “perfect.” The Prince of Peace congregation in South Bend, Ind., has an answer to that. For more than two decades, we have started Advent with our Alternative Gift Fair.
Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee holds retreat
The Church of the Brethren’s Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee held a retreat on Nov. 14 and 15.
Michael Brewer-Berres, Emily Bowdle conclude their service with the BVS office
Michael Brewer-Berres and Emily Bowdle are concluding their work with the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) office at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
FaithX announces new spring break opportunity
FaithX invites college-age young adults (high school graduates to age 23) to join a new short-term service opportunity during the spring of 2023. This exciting trip on March 11-16, 2023, will partner with SPARK in Winston-Salem, N.C., to help neighbors in need and spread kindness in the community.
