In this issue: Remembering Leonard Matheny, an Annual Conference playlist, job opening at Camp Swatara, deadlines to participate in Brethren Volunteer Service, L.E.A.D. Conference registration still open, Earth Day Action Alert, 125 years of Inglenook, “Statement on the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide” from Churches for Middle East Peace, and much more
Camp Colorado turns 75! Seventy-five impactful summers of campfires, late-night conversations and worship, and young people going home different than they arrived. Seventy-five years of volunteers giving their weekends, skills, and hearts so that something special can happen in the mountains.
“I Object! Now What? (Opposing War and the Things that Make for War)” is a virtual event offered by On Earth Peace for youth and young adults who are affected by Selective Service registration and who would be subject in the eventuality of a military draft.
Michelle Martinez begins April 27 as the Church of the Brethren’s manager of Accounting and assistant treasurer, working from the General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
By Nate Polzin A few weeks ago, Church of the Brethren leaders from our largest congregations gathered in Orlando, Fla., for a time of learning, sharing, and support. Churches were invited that had an average of 200 or more in person at their worship services. Out of 11 congregations of that size, 9 sent pastoral
Founa A. Badet, director of Intercultural Ministries for the Church of the Brethren, has scheduled the first “Intercultural Ministries Frontliners Training” for those interested in becoming personally involved and active in the work. Also newly announced is an online book club to study Churches, Cultures, and Leadership by Mark Lau Branson and Juan F. Martinez.
The Faithful Response Immigration Gathering on March 17-19 at Camp Christian in Marysville, Ohio, drew participation from the four sponsoring denominations and others involved in immigration ministries.
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press are partnering to offer a Faith Formation Series on Zoom: “Advancing Small Group Online Ministry” will be led by Julie Guistwite on April 28 at 6:30-8 p.m. (Eastern time). Skillfully cultivating sacred spaces for spiritual growth in online environments extends a church’s ministry beyond
Each year in April, Earth Month and Poetry Month coincide. Each regular issue of Newsline this April will celebrate God’s good creation and poetry with a special feature. Last week featured “Tones Like Prayers” by Brian Nixon, a writer, artist, musician, educator, and minister in Albuquerque, N.M., and a former licensed minister in the Church of the Brethren. For this week, Nixon composed two new poems for Newsline. He also wrote the story of these poems, reflecting on the meaning of this period of time in nature and the church
Are you a multi-vocational pastor (MVP) within the Church of the Brethren? Do you work a job, or multiple jobs, as well as leading a congregation? Are you more than part time but not paid on scale? Would you like to share with someone about your journey as an MVP?
