Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) Unit 337, the 2025 summer unit, completed orientation at Camp Colorado on July 27 through Aug. 4.
Brethren Volunteer Service Unit 337 begins work at project sites
Church of the Brethren Newsline
Death Row Support Project announces next series of informational sessions
The Death Row Support Project (DRSP), a Church of the Brethren-related organization, announces the schedule for informational sessions in August and September for people who are interested in exploring the possibility of writing to a person on death row.
Learn how to bring comfort and care to children following disasters
Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) is very excited to have new volunteer trainings scheduled for the Spring of 2026 in addition to the Fall of 2025. Join a CDS volunteer training and learn how to bring comfort and care to children following disasters.
Fall Ventures series kicks off with course on ‘Preaching and Storytelling’
The Ventures in Christian Discipleship program at McPherson (Kan.) College begins its 2025-2026 season with a course on “Preaching and Storytelling.”
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Jim Kinsey, Tanzania Peace Conference, job opening with Eder Financial, Grossnickle’s Growing Project, Brethren Voices shares “A Gift From China,” deadline extended for EcoPreacher Cohort, and Rebecca Dali’s historic ordination
National Council of Churches issues pastoral letter on the urgency of climate action
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) has issued a pastoral letter on the urgency of climate action. The Church of the Brethren is a founding member of the NCC. The denomination’s Office of Peacebuilding and Policy relates with the NCC as a partner organization and is commending the letter.
‘…For you were foreigners…’; A call to support, defend, and advocate for our immigrant neighbors
Across the nation, immigrants in our communities are under attack. Our own congregations have experienced firsthand the devastating injustices committed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Many members have been unjustly detained and deported, and many more are living in fear—afraid to attend church services, work, or go to necessary medical appointments.
‘Early Anabaptism in Global Perspective’ is one of a series of events marking 500 years of Anabaptism
One of the most astonishing stories told at the “Early Anabaptism in Global Perspective” conference, held recently at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College in recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, was told by Japanese scholar Tomoji Odori.
Witness to the Host City makes a big impact
Do you wonder whether Annual Conference makes a positive impact in the cities we visit? We really do! Here’s proof.
Jesus Lounge Ministry supports immigrant members and their families
This summer, Jesus Lounge Ministry, an Atlantic Southeast District church in Delray Beach, Fla., has been very active in supporting members and their families with their paperwork and immigration documentation.
