The Church of the Brethren Emergency Disaster Fund has issued a major grant for the Nigeria Crisis Response and a smaller one to assist with tornado recovery efforts in Iowa.
Emergency Disaster Fund grants aid work in Nigeria, Iowa
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Christian Citizenship Seminar will focus on “Creative Solutions”
The Church of the Brethren 2019 Christian Citizenship Seminar will be held April 27-May 2 in New York and Washington, D.C., with the theme “Creative Solutions to Violent Conflict Worldwide.”
Church of the Brethren seeks Manager of Buildings and Grounds
The Church of the Brethren Inc. has announced an opening for Manager of Buildings and Grounds at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
Newsline for Sept. 21, 2018
NEWS
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries begins Hurricane Florence response
2) Brethren Volunteer Service units 319, 320 hold orientation
3) Church of the Brethren workcamps announce 2019 theme
4) Camp Swatara celebrates 75 years of ministry
PERSONNEL
5) Church of the Brethren seeks director of Brethren Volunteer Service
RESOURCES
6) Online mutual support proposed for young women in ministry
7) Fall “Ventures” courses to focus on trauma informed care
8) Brethren bits
Brethren Disaster Ministries begins Hurricane Florence response
Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) and its associated programs have monitored Hurricane Florence’s advance toward the United States and begun response efforts following the hurricane’s landfall on the North Carolina coast.
Brethren Bits for Sept. 21, 2018
In this issue: Personnel notes, book signing, Peace Day, Election Day, webinar, anniversaries, district news, college news, and more news for, by, and about Brethren.
Church of the Brethren seeks director of Brethren Volunteer Service
The Church of the Brethren is seeking an individual to fill the full-time salaried position of director of Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS).
Church of the Brethren workcamps announce 2019 theme
Inspired by 2 Peter 1:5-8 (The Message), the theme for the 2019 Church of the Brethren workcamp season is “Grow.” This theme focuses on complementing basic faith with qualities that encourage steady and active growth.
Online mutual support proposed for young women in ministry
On behalf of the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry, Amy Ritchie—a spiritual director and former Bethany Theological Seminary staff—has extended an invitation to women in ministry, ages 25-40, for a monthly virtual gathering.
Fall “Ventures” courses to focus on trauma informed care
October and November course offerings from the “Ventures in Christian Discipleship” program at McPherson (Kan.) College will be a series on trauma informed care.
