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.

Ballot is announced for the 2023 Annual Conference

The Nominating Committee of the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference are presenting the following ballot for the 2023 Conference. The elections will be held during the annual meeting taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 4-8, 20223.

Brethren bits for Feb. 18, 2023

In this issue: World Council of Churches installs Jerry Pillay as general secretary, job openings, registrations links for “Sacred Connections: Lenten Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders,” annual contribution to Bread for the World, congregations invited to contribute to quilts for Annual Conference, and much more.

‘Please continue praying’: Brethren Disaster Ministries responds to earthquake in Turkey and Syria

“Please continue to pray for survivors in the affected areas [of Turkey and Syria] who face the trauma of losing homes and loved ones, continued aftershocks, living out of doors without basic amenities/food and in freezing temperatures, and in danger of diseases such as cholera. Their needs are great and will continue to be great for a long time to come. Please also pray for all the official and unofficial responders.”
— Brethren Disaster Ministries

Virtual events focus on ‘sacred connections’ during Lent

The Part-time Pastor, Full-time Church program of the Church of the Brethren’s Office of Ministry is offering two virtual events under the umbrella, “Sacred Connections: Lenten Soul Tending for Spiritual Leaders.” They will be led by one of the program’s “circuit riders,” Erin Matteson, an ordained minister and spiritual director.