The Shine curriculum jointly published by Brethren Press and MennoMedia is offering an online workshop on “Using Shine in Worship: A Workshop for Pastors and Worship Leaders” at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) on Sept. 30, via Zoom.
The Deportation Defense Response Team created by four Church of the Brethren districts with the Intercultural Ministries and On Earth Peace continue to host online events.
Faith leaders from many congregations including Churches of the Brethren in the area around Dayton, Ohio, are gathering for an ecumenical service of lament and mourning in support of detained and deported immigrants. The event is planned for this Sunday evening, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the East Dayton Fellowship which is jointly affiliated with the Church of the Brethren.
In this issue: Prayer request and other news from Global Mission partners, Intercultural Jubilee is postponed, Annual Conference officers meet with organizers of 2026 Conference, The Peace Table goes on sale, resources for World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, and more
A webinar titled “Two Hats, One Heart” is offered from 7:30-9 p.m. (Eastern time) on Oct. 9 hosted by the Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program and facilitated by “circuit rider” Angela Carr.
The Brethren Disaster Ministries team is searching for volunteer or paid consultants to support the completion of a program evaluation of our domestic disaster ministries for future planning and grant possibilities.
The Ventures in Christian Discipleship program at McPherson (Kan.) College has announces its next courses for this fall. In October, “Immigrant Solidarity in Jesus’ Name” will be presented by leaders in the Church of the Brethren’s Deportation Defense Response team. In November, “Making Sense of God’s Violent Behavior in the Old Testament” will be presented by Eric Seibert, pastor at Mechanicsburg (Pa.) Church of the Brethren.
Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) will be serving on Sunday, Sept. 14, with a team of three volunteers providing care and a calm presence for young children at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds Local Assistance Center (LAC) in Sonoma, Calif. The LAC has been organized in response to the Lightning Fire Complex.
The Church of the Brethren’s South Central Indiana District is helping to raise funds for the water ministry of Andrews Church of the Brethren at the district conference to be held this Saturday, Sept. 13.
Thursday’s workshop, “Finding hope through action: Caring for immigrants in our community and our call to embody love,” outlined precise preparation and action to be taken by congregations and individuals committed to welcoming and nurturing immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and many others in various categories.
