In this issue: Remembering David A. Waas, Black History Month playlist, update from the Deportation Defense Response Team, Feb. 26 deadline for Brethren Volunteer Service Early Enrollment, and more
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Feature for Black History Month: Martha (Mattie) Cunningham Dolby, 1878-1956
For Black History Month 2026, Newsline is offering a feature for each week in February to celebrate our Black forebears in the Church of the Brethren. In this issue, we celebrate the life and groundbreaking ministry of Martha (Mattie) Cunningham Dolby.
Annual Conference registration opens March 4, special events will welcome attendees to Fort Wayne and encourage local participation
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference provides an opportunity for the body of Christ to come together to hear the voice of God as revealed by the Holy Spirit within and among us. Please join us for inspiring worship, informational Bible studies, communal discernment, engaging breakout sessions, energizing exhibits, empowering witness, nurturing fellowship, and meaningful connection.
Brethren Press and MennoMedia announce adult curriculum partnership ‘Salt & Light: A Guide for Biblical Studies’
Brethren Press and MennoMedia are announcing a new partnership for quarterly Bible study curriculum coming this fall titled “Salt & Light: A Guide for Biblical Studies.” This new adult curriculum blends “A Guide for Biblical Studies,” published by Brethren Press, and “Salt & Light,” published by MennoMedia.
District executives, denominational leadership join in Atlantic Southeast District’s first Multicultural Festival
“For we are strangers no more, but members of one family.” With these words, borrowed from a popular Brethren hymn, Miami (Fla.) Haitian Church of the Brethren pastor Ilexene Alphonse summed up the spirit of Atlantic Southeast District’s first Multicultural Festival.
Council of District Executives winter meeting includes intercultural connection
The Church of the Brethren’s Council of District Executives (CODE) held its winter meetings Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Miami, Fla., combining business sessions with an intercultural continuing education experience that connected with local congregations.
Children’s Disaster Services offers next series of training events for new volunteers
Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) is holding another series of training events for new volunteers this spring. Trainings are offered on Feb. 20-21 in Beaufort, S.C., and in Bradford, Ohio, and on March 14-15 in La Verne, Calif.
A walk through cost questions about National Youth Conference
Do you have cost questions about National Youth Conference? Ever wondered how the registration fee for NYC is calculated? Thankfully, this article is here to walk you through it!
Northview church hosts session on how to aid immigrant neighbors, focused on peaceful protest
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1, Northview Church of the Brethren in Indianapolis, Ind., hosted a session on how to peacefully protest the actions of ICE. Mennonite and Friends churches also participated.
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In this issue: 2025 year-end statements from the Church of the Brethren denomination will be delayed, judge issues stay of ending of TPS for Haitians living in the US, Intercultural Ministries director in leadership of event at Fort Lauderdale airport, Church of the Brethren ministers and members attend event in Springfield, Ohio, “Ten Commandments of Climate-Responsible Banking,” and more
