A prayer for the Juneteenth holiday written by Founa Augustin Badet of the Church of the Brethren Intercultural Ministries.
Juneteenth Prayer
Networking Groups are new this year at Annual Conference
Networking Groups are designed to provide an opportunity for those with similar leadership roles in their congregations to gather for more informal, but facilitated and intentional, conversation to make connections and share mutual support.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Marlene Neher, information about the Celebration of Life Service for Dale Minnich, ‘Walking Together’ page offers resources to accompany resolution coming to Annual Conference, recordings of ICM Cafe sessions are posted, updates on the Supreme Court case regarding TPS for Haitians, and more
Young Adult Conference 2026: Identity in community
The tradition of young adults gathering for a time of fellowship, worship, and growing in faith together at Young Adult Conference continues! Camp Blue Diamond near Petersburg, Pa., hosted the event on May 22-24, drawing 44 attendees from all over the US. The theme “Identity in Community,” based on Romans 12:4-5, anchored the weekend.
CMMB joins Brethren Service Center as new partner renting warehouse space
The Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) has begun renting warehouse space at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. The Church of the Brethren has welcomed the organization as its new partner at the center, where it is using space formerly occupied by the Material Resources program that ended in 2025.
Annual Conference worship services will be livestreamed
The daily worship services at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be livestreamed and available free of charge with no registration required, although donations will be appreciated. Annual Conference takes place in Fort Wayne, Ind., on June 28 to July 2.
Review and Evaluation Committee to ask questions of delegates
As we collectively prepare to gather at the 2026 Annual Conference in Fort Wayne near the end of this month, the Review and Evaluation Committee has been working diligently on its task of making a comprehensive study of the denominational program.
Shine Everywhere reaches midpoint, strengthening faith formation at home and church
At the midpoint of its five-year grant initiative, Shine Everywhere is demonstrating how research, partnerships, and innovative resources are helping congregations better support families in sharing faith at home. Shine Everywhere is shaping the future of Shine: Living in God’s Light Curriculum and deepening the connection between faith practices at church and at home.
Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren to host Church World Service ‘Rise Up for Refuge’ event
Across the United States, immigrant and refugee families are living in fear while facing increasing violence, detention, deportation, and dehumanizing rhetoric. These actions are impacting not only undocumented immigrants, but also legally present refugees, asylum seekers, green card holders, and naturalized citizens.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Global Mission prayer requests, Brethren Volunteer Service fall applications are due, FaithX summer kicks off, job openings with the National Council of Churches, On Earth Peace announces third annual 3,000 Miles for Peace, BMC celebrates 50th anniversary, World Council of Churches renews its commitment to peacemaking, and more
