James Deaton has resigned as managing editor for Brethren Press. He concludes his work with the Church of the Brethren on May 24. He will be taking a position as communications content editor for the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Middlebury Church sponsors book event on peacemaking legacy of Michael Sharp
We believe in working for peace, not war. We try to live in harmony with our families, our friends, and our neighbors. But very few go out seeking violent places and trying to bring the peace of Jesus to people even there. Michael “MJ” Sharp was one of those who did.
Brethren active in health care
This listing is provided by the Church of the Brethren Newsline in order to help us recognize, thank, and pray for Church of the Brethren members who are caring for people’s health right now.
Newsline for April 30, 2022
NEWS
1) Consider contributing to the National Youth Conference offering of school kits
2) Bethany Seminary celebrates the Class of 2022
3) On Earth Peace holds 2022 Spring board meeting
RESOURCES
4) ‘Blessed Be’: Michael Stern shares new music for the 2022 Annual Conference
5) Brethren bits: Job openings, National Youth Sunday is May 1, National Young Adult Conference is coming up, Yearbook survey, Messenger playlist for May, ecumenical notes, and more
‘Blessed Be’: Michael Stern shares new music for the 2022 Annual Conference
Michael Stern will be sharing his original music during one of the concerts planned for the 2022 Annual Conference, taking place in Omaha, Neb., on July 10-14. His several presentations at the Conference–in addition to the evening concert on July 13–include leading the children’s choir and presenting for the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) luncheon.
Consider contributing to the National Youth Conference offering of school kits
This year, the National Youth Conference (NYC) 2022 Office has partnered with Brethren Disaster Ministries and the Brethren Disaster Relief Auction in Pennsylvania to collect certain school supplies to assemble Church World Service (CWS) school kits. The auction already has contributed $20,000 to this project.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Job openings, National Youth Sunday is May 1, National Young Adult Conference is coming up, Yearbook survey, Messenger playlist for May, ecumenical notes, and more news by, for, and about Brethren
Newsline for April 22, 2022
NEWS
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries directs latest EDF grants to Ukraine relief, NYC service project
2) WCC urges Patriarch Kirill: ‘Intervene and ask publicly for a ceasefire during the Resurrection service’
3) Brethren Historical Library and Archives reopens to researchers, with COVID protocols
4) Nigerian Brethren mourn deaths of denominational trustee, seminary lecturer, staff driver
5) Brethren in Dominican Republic make small but important steps toward reconciliation
6) Sending cards: A report from the Death Row Support Project
PERSONNEL
7) Bethany Theological Seminary announces new faculty member in Peace Studies
8) Sam Locke named executive director for Institutional Advancement at Bethany Seminary
9) Linetta Ballew to lead Brethren Woods
UPCOMING EVENTS
10) National Youth Conference Office hosts two book conversations in May
11) Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church to host virtual speaking events in May
12) Manchester University sets dedication of building in honor of first Black students
13) Memorial Day concert to feature Manchester University student choir, alumni
14) Brethren bits: Job openings, Material Resources shipments, no quilting at this year’s Annual Conference, celebrating volunteers, Bethany Seminary commencement date, Kingdom Advancing Grants opportunity through MAA, and more news by, for, and about Brethren
Brethren bits for April 22, 2022
In this issue: Job openings, Material Resources shipments, no quilting at this year’s Annual Conference, celebrating volunteers, Bethany Seminary commencement date, Kingdom Advancing Grants opportunity through MAA, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.
Brethren in Dominican Republic make small but important steps toward reconciliation
Small, but important steps were taken this year in the life of Iglesia de los Hermanos (Church of the Brethren) in the Dominican Republic.
