The Church of the Brethren Family Life Ministry is providing resources and ideas for congregations to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Find more information at www.brethren.org/childprotection/month.html .
Chaplains from Brethren-Related Colleges and Universities Hold Meeting
Chaplains from five of the six Church of the Brethren-affiliated colleges and universities and Tracy Primozich, director of admissions for Bethany Theological Seminary, met Feb. 19 in Tacoma, Wash., following the National Association of College and University Chaplains (NACUC) annual conference.
Workbook on Physical Loss and Disability Is Published in Vietnam
On Sept. 3, 2013, the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) Faculty of Social Work received boxes containing the first 1,000 copies of the Vietnamese translation of “Coping with Physical Loss and Disability Workbook,” written by Rick Ritter, M.S.W., who has been part of Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren in Indiana. The book was published by Youth Publisher, Ho Chi Minh City.
The Building of a Shared Society: The Work of One BVS Project Site in Northern Ireland
East Belfast Mission, one of the project sites in Northern Ireland where Brethren Volunteer Service workers are placed, was in the news early this year when a peacebuilding event it hosted was met with violent protests. Here, BVS volunteer Megan Miller explains the groundbreaking work of the mission.
Brethren Bits for March 4, 2014
Northern Ohio District loss, job openings, early registration for church planting conference, Shine training, Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath, ecumenical calls for peace with Iran and in the Ukraine, Lent initiatives and resources, and much more.
Newsline for March 4, 2014
1) On Earth Peace co-sponsors new Stop Recruiting Kids Campaign. 2) Bethany Seminary announces results of essay contest. 3) Applications are due soon for nursing scholarships. 4) Workbook on physical loss and disability is published in Vietnam. 5) The building of a shared society: The work of one BVS project site in Northern Ireland. 6) Brethren bits
Applications Are Due Soon for Nursing Scholarships
The Church of the Brethren awards a limited number of scholarships each year to individuals enrolled in a nursing program. Candidates for the scholarships must be enrolled in an LPN, RN, or nursing graduate program and must be members of the Church of the Brethren. The scholarships are awarded from the Health Education and Research Endowment.
Newsline for Feb. 25, 2014
1) Brethren Disaster Ministries makes assessment visit to the Philippines. 2) On Earth Peace celebrates 40 years with conversations between ‘spirited peacemakers’. 3) Bethany Seminary hosts speakers on peace and justice. 4) Building peace in Washington at the Ecumenical Advocacy Days. 5) National Council of Churches plans Christian Unity Gathering. 6) ‘Guide for Biblical Studies’ studies Jesus’ fulfillment of scripture. 7) Tita Grace’s tiled floor: One family’s story of Typhoon Haiyan. 8) ‘I trust there will be cactus blooms’: Indiana leader reflects on court decision affecting church property. 9) Brethren bits
Bethany Seminary Hosts Speakers on Peace and Justice
Two women known for their work toward peace, justice, and human rights spoke during the month of February at Bethany Seminary’s Peace Forum, a weekly lunch gathering that highlights issues of peace and social justice through a variety of speakers and program formats.
‘I Trust There Will Be Cactus Blooms’: Indiana Leader Reflects on Court Decision Affecting Church Property
A court has ruled against South Central Indiana District in a property suit concerning Roann Church of the Brethren. The ruling on property and assets was in favor of a group wishing to leave the Church of the Brethren. Here is a prayerful reflection on this moment in the life of the district, from district executive minister Beth Sollenberger: