In election results, Samuel Kefas Sarpiya was chosen as moderator-elect. He will serve alongside moderator Carol Scheppard at the 2017 Annual Conference, and will be moderator of the 2018 Conference.
Today in Greensboro – Wednesday
An overview of the first day of the 2016 Annual Conference held in Greensboro, N.C.
Bethany Seminary Sponsors Concert and Hymn Sing
Shawn Kirchner, Mutual Kumquat, and Andy and Terry Murray performed in a hymn sing and concert sponsored by Bethany Theological Seminary, after worship on the first evening of the 2016 Annual Conference. The Guilford Ballroom at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, N.C., was packed with Brethren eager to sing their hearts out and hear the work of these fine musicians.
Open Roof Fellowship Welcomes Six New Churches
Six churches were welcomed into the Open Roof Fellowship at the Mission and Ministry Board meeting in advance of Annual Conference in Greensboro, N.C. The fellowship recognizes Church of the Brethren congregations that have made great strides in becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
Queries on Care for Creation, Living Together as Christ Calls Receive Recommendations from Standing Committee
In today’s meetings of Standing Committee, two queries–“Continuing the Study of Our Christian Responsibility to Care for God’s Creation” and “Living Together as Christ Calls”–were acted on, and received recommendations.
Standing Committee Makes Response to Query: Same Sex Weddings
This morning in Greensboro, N.C., the Standing Committee of district delegates to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference voted on a response to Query: Same Sex Weddings.
Standing Committee Recommends Referring On Earth Peace Queries to Review and Evaluation Committee
The Standing Committee of district delegates has made a recommendation to refer two queries about On Earth Peace to the Review and Evaluation Committee. The recommendation begins by “recognizing that the Review and Evaluation Committee has the responsibility to consider the balance and unity of the agencies,” and will be shared with the delegate body
Newsline for June 24, 2016
1) On Earth Peace issues response to queries coming to Annual Conference
2) Global Food Initiative announces new name for continuing program, new gardening grants
3) Children’s Disaster Services sends third team to Houston, Orlando team completes service
4) Brethren bits
Global Food Initiative Announces New Name for Continuing Program, New Gardening Grants
Global Food Initiative (GFI) has been announced as the new name for the Global Food Crisis Fund (GFCF). The program of the former GFCF continues under the new name, and with a new logo and a redesigned website.
Brethren Bits for June 24, 2016
In this issue: Former general secretary of the Church of the Brethren named to staff of the World Council of Churches, Bethany Seminary hires admissions counselor, Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center seeks executive director, BHLA celebrates 200-year legacy of James Quinter, congregations celebrate anniversaries, and more news by, for, and about Brethren.