Jeff Boshart has resigned as manager of the Church of the Brethren’s Global Food Initiative (GFI) effective Dec. 29. He has held the position, which includes managing the GFI fund as well as the Emerging Global Mission Fund, for more than 11 years, since March 2012.
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Brethren bits
In this issue: Anabaptism at 500 continues to seek photos and stories, NOAC fundraising walk, Nigerian delegation travels in US, video wrap up from National Junior High Conference, 60th anniversary event for the March on Washington, and more
Brownsville hosts meeting about safety of local road
At Brownsville Church of the Brethren we recently found a way to be good neighbors that we’re excited about and thought other churches might be interested in hearing about–an out-of-the-box means of being “Jesus in the Neighborhood.”
Disaster ministry volunteers at Staunton partner with Renewing Homes in Greater Augusta
Last Christmas, Frank Allman was looking for ways to be of help to others during his retirement when the Witness Commission put out an invitation to a presentation about renewing homes for people who are disabled, semi-disabled, or elderly.
World Council of Churches Central Committee calls for reconciliation in a fragmented world
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.
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.
