Scott Senseney on Dec. 8 concluded his work with the Church of the Brethren’s Material Resources program based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.
Third round-table discussion focusing on interim/transitional ministry
A third round-table discussion sponsored by the Ministry Office of the Church of the Brethren will focus on the questions of placement surrounding interim/transitional ministry, including lifting up the resources and guidance that districts are able to supply.
Brethren bits
In this issue: A Zoom series offered by A Guide for Biblical Studies author John David Bowman, Brethren Volunteer Service announces two new project sites and the BVS Early Enrollment Program, SVMC continuing education session focuses on identifying and responding to suicide risk, the new Inside Out camp curriculum, and more
Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteers support Helene recovery in Tennessee
From Sept. 21 to Nov. 15, 2025, more than 95 Brethren Disaster Ministries Rebuilding volunteers traveled to Johnson County, Tenn., to support 11 households impacted by Hurricane Helene.
DDR Legal and Mutual Aid Grant Fund enters second phase, announces $250,000 goal
The Deportation Defense Response team is incredibly grateful for the generous support of the Legal and Mutual Aid Grant Fund. At the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference on July 7, 2025, On Earth Peace challenged the denomination to raise $100,000. And the church did it, and more. As of Dec. 1, 2025, $138,300 has been raised to support individuals and families caught in the immigration system.
Recent federal actions affect a wide swath of the immigrant and refugee community
The following immigration changes along with increasingly harmful rhetoric from this administration affect many of our fellow Church of the Brethren members, neighbors, friends, and family members. These sweeping decisions create uncertainty, feelings of rejection and confusion, and an increased fear of detention and deportation in a period of waiting.
FaithX announces seven service trips for 2026
FaithX will offer seven service trips in 2026, along with the option for custom-designed trips for families, congregations, or districts. To prioritize senior high participation in National Youth Conference (NYC) this coming July, we will be offering fewer youth trips.
Missouri and Arkansas District Leadership Team approves a ‘Letter to the World’
At their meeting on Nov. 11, the District Leadership Team (DLT) of the Church of the Brethren’s Missouri and Arkansas District finalized a “Letter to the World.”
Brethren bits
In this issue: Job opening, Candlelight Vigil for Gun Violence Victims of 2025, Dranesville’s annual peace service, Southern Ohio and Kentucky District recognizes disaster volunteers, Human Rights Day Webinar, Let Children Live Advent Prayer Chain from Churches for Middle East Peace
Devotional for Lent now available to pre-order from Brethren Press
Although we are still in the season of Advent 2025, it is not too early to prepare for the beginning of the season of Lent 2026—and Brethren Press is offering the opportunity for congregations and individuals to pre-order next year’s Lenten devotional.
