Church of the Brethren general secretary David Steele is one of the American faith leaders who have signed a letter to President Biden urging that the president “issue an executive order to establish a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.”
Standing Committee to make decision about ‘time of confession and repentance’ at 2023 Annual Conference
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is holding a series of meetings via Zoom in order to handle additional tasks assigned last year.
Taking a ‘balcony view’ of pastoral ministry and its challenges
With just under two years remaining for the grant, the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry gathered a group of circuit riders, advisory team members, district executives, and others at the denominational offices in Elgin, Ill., Feb. 24-26, to take a “balcony view” of the program to date and consider possibilities and direction going forward.
Walt Wiltschek to begin additional part-time position with Brethren Volunteer Service
Walt Wiltschek has been hired by the Church of the Brethren as part-time office coordinator for Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS), beginning on March 7. He continues as district executive minister for Illinois and Wisconsin District, and also continues his role on the editorial team for Messenger magazine.
Brethren bits for March 2, 2023
In this issue: Remembering Bob Richards and Joanne Nesler, Lower Miami Church responds to hateful incident with love, job opening, Global Peace Prayer on March 22, WCC involvement with the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, and more
Prayer support requested for Lower Miami Church
Leaders at Lower Miami Church of the Brethren in Dayton, Ohio, have reached out for prayer support from the wider church following an incident directed at the congregation and its pastor. A special service will be held at the church tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1, at 5 p.m. (Eastern time), in response.
Standing Committee of district delegates to Annual Conference will meet by Zoom
The Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference are holding a meeting by Zoom on Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, starting at 8 p.m. (Eastern time). The meeting is open to the public.
EYN bows in prayer and fasting for elections and centenary celebrations in face of currency hardship
Leadership of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) has conducted three days of prayer and fasting, on Feb. 21-23, for Nigeria’s general election and the upcoming EYN Centenary Celebration.
Lindsay Cart-Turner to serve as an operations manager for Eder Financial
A release from Eder Financial Lindsay Cart-Turner has accepted the position of operations manager, Organizational Investing and Deferred Gifts, for Eder Financial. She will begin her duties on Feb. 27. Cart-Turner brings a wide array of skills and experience to this position. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Liberty University and a master’s
Brethren bits for Feb. 24, 2023
In this issue: Updates on National Older Adult Conference and the New & Renew Conference, gatherings this week at the Church of the Brethren General Offices, volunteer opportunities, The Peace Table preorder discount, and much, much more.
