Grants from the Emergency Disaster Fund (EDF) have been given to start a Brethren Disaster Ministries rebuilding site in southeastern Indiana, and to help a church group aid Congolese refugees fleeing violence.
Brethren Disaster Ministries Celebrates with Pulaski
Brethren Disaster Ministries started its Pulaski, Va., project site in August last year. Since then, several hundred volunteers have helped rebuild what two tornadoes tore down.
Gunmen Attack EYN Church, Kill Pastor and 10 Church Members
Leaders of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) are reaching out to American Brethren for prayer and Christian support following an attack by gunmen who killed an EYN pastor and 10 church members. “We would like you to continue to pray for the church of God in Nigeria,” said an e-mail from EYN
Newsline for Nov. 29, 2012
Newsline for Nov. 29, 2012: 1) General secretary joins NRCAT delegation to White House. 2) Vital Ministry Journey now open to all congregations, districts. 3) Conference calls Brethren back to mission roots. 4) Children’s Disaster Services continues to aid families recovering from storm. 5) Water project in Haiti is a memorial to Robert and Ruth Ebey. 6) James Troha is named Juniata College’s 12th president. 7) Bezon to retire from leadership of Children’s Disaster Services. 8) Atlantic Southeast, Northern Indiana name interim district executives. 9) World Interfaith Harmony Week is scheduled for February. 10) Christian Citizenship Seminar 2013 to address child poverty. 11) Advent celebrations take place across the Church of the Brethren. 12) Peace Camp 2012 in Bosnia-Herzegovina: A BVS reflection. 13) Brethren bits.
Christian Citizenship Seminar 2013 to Address Child Poverty
“Childhood Poverty: Nutrition, Housing, and Education” is the theme for the 2013 Christian Citizenship Seminar planned for March 23-28 in New York City and Washington, D.C. Registration opens Dec. 1 at www.brethren.org/about/registrations.html .
Brethren Bits for Nov. 29, 2012
Brethren bits for Nov. 29, 2012: Today’s Brethren bits announces an opening for an assistant professor of philosophy and religion at Bridgewater College, congratulates a Manchester Peace Studies group for attending the SOA/WHINSEC vigil, reviews Powerhouse 2012, shares a Virlina District center move, offers some district conference briefs, and much more news from across the church.
New Covenant Church Extends the Lord’s Table
When the small New Covenant Church of the Brethren in Gotha, Fla., gathers to observe the Love Feast, its numbers are increased and the fellowship enriched by the inclusion of members of the Chain of Love congregation. Both congregations meet in the chapel at Camp Ithiel.
Advent Celebrations Take Place Across the Church of the Brethren
Church of the Brethren congregations, districts, retirement communities, colleges, and other church-related organizations are holding Advent and Christmas celebrations in December. Following is just a sampling of the many events that have been announced.
Conference Addresses ‘Incarnational Mission’ Far Away — And at Home
Close to 200 Brethren from as far as Nigeria and Brazil, and as near as Elizabethtown and Annville, Pa., gathered Nov. 16-18 at Lititz (Pa.) Church of the Brethren for Mission Alive 2012, a conference sponsored by Church of the Brethren Global Mission and Service.
Bezon to Retire from Leadership of Children’s Disaster Services
Judy Bezon Braune has announced her retirement as associate director of Children’s Disaster Services (CDS) as of the end of the year. She has led CDS for five years, having started in the position in Sept. 2007.