Twenty-eight youth advisors from across the country gathered at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colo., in October for the first-ever NYC Advisor Preview event.
NYC 2026 Advisor Preview: A time for connection, growth, and planning
Brethren Press offers new resources for the Advent and Christmas seasons
The Advent and Christmas season offerings from Brethren Press include the 2025 Advent Devotional by John Fillmore titled Word Among Us; a new digital “Celebrate Jesus!” Advent and Christmas kit from the Shine curriculum that is jointly produced with MennoMedia; and the Winter issue of A Guide for Biblical Studies by John David Bowman on
Rick Best and Sam Carter conclude their work with Material Resources
Rick Best and Sam Carter as of Nov. 19 are concluding their work with Material Resources at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. This is due to the upcoming closure of the Material Resources program at the end of 2025.
Brethren Volunteer Service accepting applications for the 2026-2027 year
Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 year. BVS encourages applicants of all ages (18-plus) to put your faith into action and apply for a year of service.
$100,000 raised for Legal and Mutual Aid Fund, On Earth Peace shares need for $150,000 more
The Deportation Defense Response Team is incredibly grateful for your generous support of the Legal and Mutual Aid Fund. At Annual Conference, On Earth Peace challenged the denomination to raise $100,000. You did it! As of Oct. 31, $107,380 has been raised to support individuals and families caught in the immigration system.
Rural and Small Town Initiative begins as Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church enters ‘sustainability phase’
Through the Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church connections in the Church of the Brethren’s Ministry Office, a partnership with Ashland Seminary has resulted in a grant of almost $1 million as a “pass-through partner” within the Rural and Small Town Initiative funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Submit worship elements for National Youth Conference 2026
For National Youth Conference (NYC) 2026 we are inviting YOU, youth participants, to write and send in various worship elements.
FaithX will offer trip to Northern Ireland for adult participants
Join us this summer in Northern Ireland, where vibrant cities and breathtaking coastal landscapes provide the backdrop for learning about the region’s remarkable journey from conflict to peace.
Sarah Radcliff begins as manager of operations for Brethren Press
Sarah R. Radcliff began Nov. 17 as manager of Brethren Press operations with responsibility for the functions of customer service and shipping. She will manage the inventory and Brethren Press area of the warehouse at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
Michael Scalzi retires from Children’s Disaster Services
Michael Scalzi will retire on Dec. 31 as program assistant for Children’s Disaster Services (CDS), a Church of the Brethren program in Brethren Disaster Ministries based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.