In this issue: Prayer requests, Manassas (Va.) Church of the Brethren’s Forgetful Friends Chorus, the work of two church leaders in southern California aiding immigrants is featured in a blogpost from On Earth Peace, a Faculty Preaching Series at Bethany Seminary, the latest episodes of Brethren Voices, resources for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are in several languages.
Aly Heckeroth begins as FaithX assistant coordinator
Aly Heckeroth begins Oct. 13 as FaithX assistant coordinator for the 2026 season, serving through Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
University Park holds annual Harvest Sharing Fair
University Park (Md.) Church of the Brethren is hosting our annual Sharing Fair on Nov. 1 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.–we invite all of our Brethren siblings to stop by to support a good cause!
The Blessing Box at Canton Church of the Brethren
It all started a couple of years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit goes to Jackie Davis for sharing a project she ran across in one of her magazines. She knew that Canton (Ill.) Church of the Brethren was looking for ways to make a positive impact in the Canton community, so she decided to explain about the movement of providing assistance to families in need by installing a Blessing Box.
CMEP welcomes ceasefire implementation with cautious hope and calls for a permanent end to the war on Gaza
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) welcomes the implementation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas with cautious optimism. After nearly two years of relentless warfare, widespread destruction, and devastating loss of life, we pray this agreement marks a turning point toward peace, justice, and healing for all who call the Holy Land home.
Surveys reveal parents’ hopes for children’s faith
Parents want their children to have a vibrant and living faith, one that is carried into the world with tangible effects on daily actions, according to surveys carried out by publishers Brethren Press and MennoMedia. Shine: Living in God’s Light conducted two surveys as part of Shine Everywhere, an initiative funded by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
National Older Adult Conference planning team will offer a NOAC Book Study
The NOAC Planning Team is pleased to announce that we are launching a NOAC Book Study. We are hoping to establish book study groups on Zoom in the winter months. We will begin with one of the books from our 2025 speakers.
Committee seeks input from ministers about experiences of sabbath renewal
The Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee is seeking input from ministers about their experience of taking time for sabbath renewal.
Brethren bits
In this issue: Remembering Doris Miller Quarles, “Community Connects” conversation with Shine, prayer requests from Brazil, “Resource List-Terminology” from Intercultural Ministries, deadline to apply for Brethren Faith in Action grants, Churches for Middle East Peace launches Armenian Advisory Council, and much more
Two ordained pastors at Bridgewater reduced to commissioned minister status
Two pastors of Bridgewater (Va.) Church of the Brethren—David R. Miller and Jennifer K. Scarr—have had their ordinations terminated by Shenandoah District. However, the district Leadership Team has credentialed them as commissioned ministers.