Brethren bits remembers three church leaders who have passed away: Bob Greiner, Ralph Royer, and Mary Blocher Smeltzer. Also included are personnel announcements and job openings, along with a capital campaign and fundraising dinners in support of rebuilding burned down facilities at Camp Mack. Anniversaries are noted among much more Brethren news from across the church.
Brethren Volunteer Service Unit 299 Begins Work
Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) Unit 299 completed orientation on Sept. 16-Oct. 5. The fall orientation was held at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. Following are the new volunteers, their home congregations or home towns, and the projects where they will serve through BVS.
Older Adult Ministry Offers Advice for Getting Best Value for Medicare Part D Dollars
Older adults may be paying more for medications than they need to if they have Medicare Part D coverage for prescription drugs, reports the denomination’s Older Adult Ministry office. The Medicare website offers tools to help choose the best plan for medication needs during open enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 this year.
Brethren Bits for October 4, 2012
Brethren bits remembers Phill Carlos Archbold, features personnel announcements and job openings, notes a recap of Peace Day 2012 available from On Earth Peace, includes comments from an EYN leader on more violence in Nigeria, and announces a meeting of leaders from the church-related schools with leaders from the denomination and districts–the first such meeting in 30 years–among much more information from across the Church of the Brethren.
Newsline for October 4, 2012
This issue of Newsline includes: 1) Brethren drought response will aid farm families, encourage garden projects. 2) On Earth Peace board of directors holds fall meeting. 3) What is offered during 2013 open enrollment through Brethren Insurance Services? 4) Survey gives clues to Brethren attitudes on discipling ministries. 5) Conference director excited about Charlotte 2013, asks for understanding on hotel costs. 6) Planning for 2013 Annual Conference includes a Sunday of renewal. 7) Move in our midst: A reflection from the Annual Conference moderator. 8) Brethren Village announces John N. Snader as president and CEO. 9) James Skelly named interim director of Baker Institute at Juniata College. 10) Webinar highlights wonder and imagination to feed the spirit. 11) ENGAGE will welcome prospective students to Bethany Seminary. 12) Brethren bits.
Brethren Drought Response Will Aid Farm Families, Encourage Garden Projects
A new Brethren effort has been put together by denominational staff and districts to respond to needs of farmers and communities following a summer of extreme drought. The Church of the Brethren drought response will be carried out in two parts, a Farm Relief Initiative, and a Community Food Security and Nutrition Initiative.
Webinar Highlights Wonder and Imagination to Feed the Spirit
“The Wonder of It All: Using Wonder and Imagination to Feed the Spirit” is the title of a two-part webinar presented as a collaboration of the Church of the Brethren’s Congregational Life Ministries and the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. This free online event is intended for pastors and other interested church members, and no pre-registration is required.
Planning for 2013 Annual Conference Includes a Sunday of Renewal
Following is initial planning for the 2013 Annual Conference in Charlotte, N.C., on June 29-July 3. See below for information about the theme, leadership, location and facilities, fees, hotel costs, and a special day set aside for spiritual renewal. Additional information will be posted at www.brethren.org/ac as it becomes available.
Conference Director Excited About Charlotte 2013, Asks for Understanding on Hotel Costs
The city of Charlotte, N.C., will be a wonderful location for the 2013 Annual Conference, according to director Chris Douglas. In an interview last week at the denomination’s General Offices in Elgin, Ill., she commented on the site for the Church of the Brethren’s 227th recorded annual meeting.
Survey Gives Clues to Brethren Attitudes on Discipling Ministries
The Church of the Brethren took part in a survey by the Protestant Church-owned Publishers Association (PCPA) last spring when Brethren Press joined with 14 other publishing houses to compare how congregations are encouraging discipleship and spiritual formation.