1) National Council of Churches stands with Muslims in condemning French attack. 2) World Council of Churches expresses shock over killings in Nigeria. 3) A Nigerian’s response to the Baga news. 4) Five years after the earthquake: A ‘God thing’ in Haiti. 5) Congregational Life Ministries makes personnel changes. 6) Brethren Benefit Trust announces new Client Relations department and related personnel changes. 7) Clergy Tax Seminar is offered onsite at Bethany Seminary and online, other upcoming webinars address family matters and ministry ‘after Christendom’. 8) Brethren bits
Congregational Life Ministries Makes Personnel Changes
The Church of the Brethren has hired Debbie Eisenbise to fill a director-level position in Congregational Life Ministries, effective Jan. 15. The main focus of her work will be the National Older Adult Conference (NOAC).
Brethren Bits for Jan. 14, 2015
Remembering Eleanor Rowe and R. Jan Thompson, celebrations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nominating Committee meets, new interns at On Earth Peace, service and learning trip to South Sudan, HIS Way co-hosts Spanish-speaking convocation, “Together for Nigeria” in Michigan, and much more.
Church of the Brethren Offers ‘We Are Able’ Workcamp
During the summer months, the Church of the Brethren holds a variety of workcamps in various locations around the country. Every other year, the “We Are Able” workcamp is offered to youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities, ages 16-23. In the summer of 2015, this workcamp will be hosted by the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md., from June 29-July 2.
Newsline for Jan. 6, 2015
1) Children’s Disaster Services cares for children affected by California building collapse. 2) Church of the Brethren leaders attend annual Anabaptist leadership meeting. 3) Youth ministry names National Youth Cabinet for 2015-2016. 4) Matt DeBall is hired as coordinator of Donor Communications. 5) Church of the Brethren offers ‘We Are Able’ workcamp. 6) CCEPI distribution: A story from the relief effort in Nigeria. 7) Brethren bits
Children’s Disaster Services Cares for Children Affected by California Building Collapse
Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) has responded in Pico Rivera, southern California, following evacuation of a multi-apartment complex due to a partial collapse of the building. The CDS response ended today. CDS is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren and part of Brethren Disaster Ministries.
Brethren Bits for Jan. 6, 2015
In this issue: Job openings, delegate registration for Annual Conference, workcamp registration, webinars, update on Enders church, church leadership conference planned for May, new members of the COBYS board, more.
Church of the Brethren Leaders Attend Annual Anabaptist Leadership Meeting
Denominational leaders attended the annual meeting of the Council of Moderators and Secretaries (COMS) of Anabaptist denominations and groups, on Dec. 12-13, 2014. Representing the Church of the Brethren were Annual Conference moderator David Steele and moderator-elect Andy Murray, and general secretary Stan Noffsinger.
CCEPI Distribution: A Story from the Relief Effort in Nigeria
On Dec. 10 the Center for Caring, Empowerment, and Peace Initiatives (CCEPI) team gathered food supplies at the temporary headquarters of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). Displaced families had gathered and were already registered for ease in distribution. CCEPI is one of the EYN-connected NGOs that is being funded by Brethren Disaster Ministries through its Nigeria relief appeal.
Matt DeBall Is Hired as Coordinator of Donor Communications
Matt DeBall has accepted the position of coordinator of Donor Communications for the Church of the Brethren. He began his work in this position on Dec. 15, 2014.