The World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee concluded a week of meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, June 21-27, with a call for Christians to turn to God as a worshipful, thankful, and hopeful people.
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Churches Care online course offers 18 hours of mental health and addiction training
Join us Sept. 17 through Oct. 28 for a six-week, self-paced online course for Church of the Brethren clergy, lay leaders, health professionals, and social workers.
Course on multi-vocational ministry is offered by the Brethren Academy
The Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership is offering a timely and important course titled “Defining Set-Apart Ministry within the Multivocational Reality.”
On Earth Peace event during Church of the Brethren Annual Conference calls for an end to gun violence
A group of about 100 people gathered behind an orange banner stating, “We can end gun violence,” and walked to city hall
Annual Conference 2023 July 8
Updates on Annual Conference business, quotes from Saturday’s closing worship service, offering totals, and links to photo albums.
Conference observes time of confession, approves updated Eder document, hears reports
Annual Conference business included a time of silence for confession and repentance, approval of Eder Financial articles of organization, interim reports from study committees, and reports from agencies, committees, and delegates to ecumenical events.
Conference changes process for nominations from the floor
After significant discussion, delegates approved a new two-step process for nominations from the floor.
2024 Annual Conference moderator shares theme, logo
2024 Annual Conference moderator Madalyn Metzger takes office and announces the 2024 theme, “Welcome and Worthy.”
Annual Conference 2023 July 7
Updates for Friday, July 7 in Cincinnati, Ohio, including a summary of Annual Conference actions, election results, blood drive and auction totals, and links to local television news coverage.
Reflection: Holocaust Center fosters hope
A tour of The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center revealed surprising connections to the Church of the Brethren, and an emotional journey that ended in an unexpected way.