Peace Day is coming up soon on Sept. 21, and this year’s theme asks one simple question: With whom will you make peace?
August Issue of ‘Basin and Towel’ to Focus on Peace
The August issue of “Basin and Towel,” a magazine produced by the Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren, focuses on “The Issue of Peace.” The staff hope to encourage a new congregational focus on “something that often is overlooked as a basic tenet of the Church of the Brethren,” said editor and Deacon Ministry director Donna Kline.
Brethren Disaster Ministries Continues to Bless SALT with Skilled Volunteers
As we approach the two year anniversary of Hurricane Irene, it is hard to believe that there are still those who have yet to move back into their homes. Though many homeowners still have their work cut out for them, organizations like Brethren Disaster Ministries (BDM) are helping in a big way to keep the recovery process moving forward.
Brethren Bits for July 24, 2013
In this issue: A kitchen volunteer is needed at New Windsor, BVS/BRF Unit to start, Ohio ice cream social benefits disaster relief, Brethren colleges that are great places to work, and much much more.
Newsline for July 24, 2013
1) Four congregations receive the 2013 Open Roof Award.
2) Brethren volunteers assemble 1,700 Emergency Clean-Up Buckets in two hours.
3) Brethren Disaster Ministries continues to bless SALT with skilled volunteers.
4) Christian Peacemaker Team activists reveal radioactive pollution.
PERSONNEL 5) Kendra Johnson to be manager of Global Mission and Service office.
UPCOMING EVENTS 6) Peace Day 2013: With whom will you make peace?
RESOURCES 7) Covenant study on women in Luke and Acts, Guide for Biblical Studies on ‘First Things’ new from Brethren Press.
8) August issue of ‘Basin and Towel’ to focus on peace.
9) Brethren bits
Kendra Johnson to Be Manager of Global Mission and Service Office
Kendra N. Johnson has accepted the position of manager in the office of Global Mission and Service for the Church of the Brethren. Her start date will be Sept. 1. She will work at the denomination’s General Offices in Elgin, Ill.
Children’s Disaster Services Provides Support to Families Affected by Asiana Airlines Incident
The Church of the Brethren Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) program has responded to a request for a team of Critical Response Childcare volunteers to work with the American Red Cross following the crash landing of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco.
‘We Are Wowed’: Updates from Annual Conference 2013
‘We are wowed’: Updates from Annual Conference 2013
Quotable Brethren: The 5th Brethren World Assembly in Soundbites
“Quotable quotes” from the 5th Brethren World Assembly give a flavor of the three days of presentations, panels, sermons, and more:
Newsline Special: 5th Brethren World Assembly, Annual Conference Updates, More
1) Miami Valley of Ohio welcomes the 5th Brethren World Assembly. 2) Quotable Brethren: The 5th Brethren World Assembly in soundbites. 3) Brethren World Assembly video recordings are available. 4) ‘We are wowed’: Updates from Annual Conference 2013. 5) Brethren bits: Aftermath of Zimmerman trial, NYC news, job openings, personnel notes, S. Ohio special conference, more.