Tis the season of viriditas. It’s a Latin word that means greenness, but to the 12th-century Christian mystic Hildegard of Bingen, the term went beyond just a color. For her, viriditas was a symbol of the creative spark, the life force that permeates all existence
On Earth Peace is congratulating Darlene Johnson on her retirement after nearly 25 years with the agency. She has served as co-executive director and administration director. The agency also is welcoming Andrew Duffy as interim transition director.
The Church of the Brethren’s Shenandoah District has called Kevin Daggett and Rebecca House to serve as co-district executive ministers beginning Sept. 15. Each will serve a one-half time position carrying out varied responsibilities as determined through their partnership with the district’s Leadership Team.
Keith Call has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as director of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives (BHLA) at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill. He will begin work at the General Offices on June 2.
The Church of the Brethren’s Mid-Atlantic District has announced a new role at the district level titled the Regional Ministry Associate. In April, Charlotte Bear and Rusty Curling were called to this role, beginning May 1.
The members of West Charleston Church of the Brethren in Tipp City, Ohio, invite your support and advocacy for one of their church members, Armando Leonel Reyes Rodriguez, who was detained by ICE officers. Consider one or more of the following ways of showing support to him and his family.
By Marcia Sowles On May 8, Church World Service (CWS) held a webinar titled “Beyond the Signature” to highlight the steps that congregations that signed the Ash Wednesday Declaration can take to advocate for and support refugees and immigrants. The webinar reviewed the actions taken by the US administration against immigrant and refugees and offered
As we enter a new century of ministry, we are announcing some new roles and directions for staffing. These new responsibilities are designed to respond to the changing needs and expectations of our campers, guests, and supporting community.
Stan Dueck, director of organizational leadership for the Church of the Brethren, served as keynote speaker on the topic “Ministry in a BANI* World” (*Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible)
This year has brought significant transitions. After 25 years of dedicated service, our beloved director of administration, Darlene Johnson, has retired. We are deeply grateful for her long-standing commitment and the stability she provided, and we wish her a happy retirement filled with family, friends, and plenty of gardening!
